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July 27, 2022

Long Run Archives #6 | Future of Trail Running Content, USATF Debates, Unusual Athlete Sponsorships, Joe Gray Versus Kilian Jornet

Long Run Archives #6 | Future of Trail Running Content, USATF Debates, Unusual Athlete Sponsorships, Joe Gray Versus Kilian Jornet

In this episode of the Long Run Archives I am joined by co-host Brett Hornig and special guest Jeff Colt to discuss and debate a whole slew of trail and ultrarunning topics and current events.

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Timestamps:

  • (2:32) - introductions
  • (8:30) - unique trail running sponsorships
  • (19:07) - what makes for a good trail race culture
  • (28:18) - why some of the best ultra runners use road shoes in trail races
  • (37:55) - significance of USATF in trail and ultra running
  • (52:19) - whether we'll see Joey Gray against Kilian Jornet ever again
  • (59:05) - the role of specialty run stores in growing the sport of trail running
  • (66:36) - the next wave of trail and ultra running content we want to see 


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Additional Episodes You May Enjoy:

  • #94 - Long Run Archives #5 | Western States Reactions, Zach Miller Return, Arizona Trail Duel
  • #72 - Long Run Archives #4 | Cocodona 250, Mammoth Trail Fest, Super Shoe Influences, Strava Finds
  • #62 - Long Run Archives #3 | Betting In Ultrarunning, Next Great Trail Running Towns, Golden Ticket Series Ideas
  • #53 - Long Run Archives #2 | Ultrarunning Analytics, Elite DNF Debate, 3:47 Downhill Mile, Magda What If
  • #43 - Long Run Archives #1 | Jim Walmsley What Ifs, Black Canyon 100K Preview, Full-Time Ultrarunning



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