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Nike Trail Running: the Big Bad Wolf or Best of the Best?
Season 1 · Episode 156

Nike Trail Running: the Big Bad Wolf or Best of the Best?

Borderlands Trail and Ultra Running · Josh Rosenthal | Ultra Runner

March 26, 202542m 14s

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Show Notes

Taylor (lead trail reviewer of Believe in the Run) and I are long overdue on a Nike Trail Running episode.

They often get painted as the big bad wolf but today is not that kind of review. We're looking at their incredible trail team roster + analyzing their footwear philosophy and portfolio.

In this episode Josh learns there is such thing as a 'colorist' whose job is to create colorways. If you are a colorist, please join me on an episode.

  1. a complex history with both positive and negative perceptions.
  2. Investing in both ultra and sub-ultra trail running athletes.
  3. Nike's approach to innovation is often secretive, leading to speculation
  4. Nike's future in trail running looks promising.
  5. The trail running community benefits from Nike's presence

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Wylder - Host and find Run Clubs, schedule public and private group runs

Naked Sports Innovations - the worlds best hydration belt

Salt Lake Footshills Trail Races. Salt Lake City, UT - May 31, 2025

PATH Projects - My favorite running shorts, Borderlands10 for 10% off.

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