{"podcast":{"title":"Borderlands Trail and Ultra Running","slug":"borderlands-trail-and-ultra-running-6921910","podcast_index_feed_id":6921910,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/borderlands/","website_url":"https://www.borderlands.cc","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/e17f1889-0716-4cd0-8b1f-5d7d3545d2d3/Podcast-Art-March-2025.jpg","author":"Josh Rosenthal | Ultra Runner","episode_count":305,"summary":"Borderlands Trail and Ultra Running is a storytelling podcast for ultra runners who love this sport deeply, the iconic races, the legendary athletes, the gear, and the culture that makes all of it worth caring about. Hosted by Josh Rosenthal, founder of Borderlands Trail Running, this show exists to collect the ultra running stories that define the sport, from spending a day at Laz Lake's home to deep conversations with Scott Jurek, Dean Karnazes, Camille Herron, and the everyday runners doing extraordinary things out on the trails. This podcast covers the full world of ultra and trail running: race coverage and analysis of marquee events including Western States Endurance Run and UTMB, honest trail running shoes reviews and ultra running gear breakdowns from someone who has tested 44 pairs over 6,000 miles, and big conversations about where the sport is headed, including what dirtbag runners bring to a sport that's growing fast. This show gives ultra runners the stories, perspectives, and gear knowledge to go deeper into a sport they already love while celebrating what makes trail and ultra running unlike anything else. We'll answer questions like: - Who is Laz Lake, and why does…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-09T18:18:03.198356+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/borderlands-trail-and-ultra-running-6921910"},"episode":{"title":"Ultra Running Exposes Who You Really Are (wtih Mike Kratzer)","slug":"ultra-running-exposes-who-you-really-are-wtih-mike-kratzer","published_at":"2026-04-01T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/borderlands-trail-and-ultra-running-6921910/ultra-running-exposes-who-you-really-are-wtih-mike-kratzer","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/borderlands-trail-and-ultra-running-6921910","url":"https://www.borderlands.cc/recent-podcast-episodes/running-has-nothing-to-do-with-performance-mike-kratzer","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/56b51ff5-7d3f-415b-87c7-a1afc3796f11.mp3","summary":"Ultra running reveals what happens when race plans fail, training falls apart, and things don’t go the way we want. Running helps strip away all the things we distract ourselves with and forces us to stand face to face with them. In this conversation with Mike Kratzer, a former DJ turned runner, we explore what happens when there’s nothing left to hide. From quitting drinking without rock bottom to rejecting the sameness of modern running culture, this is about what running reveals when you stop trying to be someone and just are. This one’s for runners who enjoy running culture and thinking about running on a deeper level beyond performance. Listen, and if this resonates, share it with someone who needs it. Presented by Kiprun . Please give us a follow, rate the podcast, and give a review. Topics / Timestamps 00:15 - Exploring the Essence of Running 06:07 - The Transition from Music to Running 11:18 - The Decision to Quit Drinking 23:26 - Exploring Influencers and Individuality in Running 31:36 - The Evolution of Running and Creativity Resources / Links The confusing case of Camille Herron’s alleged Wikipedia edits Borderlands.cc Mike Kratzer on IG Josh Rosenthal on IG La French Trail High Tones Subwhatever Related Episodes Ultra Running isn't Just Running Mike Kratzer + Tom Reynolds at UTMB 20 Minutes with Mike Kratzer Nils Arend, TSP Founder ---- Find us at Borderlands.cc and sign up for the newsletter . Want to run in the Salt Lake area? Check out the Salt Lake Foothills Trail Races happening May 30, 2026. And if you haven't checked out Wylder yet, it's worth a look. iOS or Android","meta_description":"Ultra running reveals what happens when race plans fail, training falls apart, and things don’t go the way we want. Running helps strip away all the thing…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2110,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/borderlands-trail-and-ultra-running-6921910/episodes/ultra-running-exposes-who-you-really-are-wtih-mike-kratzer/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/borderlands-trail-and-ultra-running-6921910/ultra-running-exposes-who-you-really-are-wtih-mike-kratzer.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}