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What If Your Best Running Is Still Ahead?
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- Jul 16, 2026
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Summary
Hardrock 100 gave aging trail runners something many of us didn't realize we needed: hope. Ludovic Pommeret broke the course record at 50. Courtney Dauwalter won again and still walked away chasing something more. If you've ever wondered whether your best running is behind you, this conversation is for that part of you. Josh reads Bryce Carlson's essay Hardrock 100 in real time, stopping throughout to explore why Hardrock rewards wisdom as much as fitness, why experience compounds in endurance sports, and why the stories we tell ourselves about getting older might be our biggest limitation. Please give us a follow, rate the podcast, and give a review. If you’re new to Borderlands, start here . Topics / Timestamps 00:00 The Unexpected Gifts of Hard Rock 02:29 The Significance of Ludovic Pommeret's Wisdom as Performance 06:21 Stripping Away Excuses and Embracing Aging in Running 08:20 Ludovic Pomerret’s Record at 50 09:39 Courtney Dauwalter’s Continued Excellence 15:00 The Field Size and Competition Dynamics 17:48 Remarkable Feats: Tara Dower’s Double 22:37 Age as an Accumulation of Wisdom Resources / Links Bryce's article Borderlands.cc La French Trail Subwhatever Related Episodes Ultra Running isn't Just Running Presented by Kiprun . ---- Borderlands explores trail running through culture, media, and the forces shaping it. Watch on YouTube Read on Substack