UTMB: Great But Facing Critical Challenges | Bad Runners Take
Borderlands Trail and Ultra Running · Josh Rosenthal | Ultra Runner
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Show Notes
Josh + Brian welcome Sam Lohse to bring a new perspective to today's Bad Runners Take.
In this episode we answer two questions and take issue.
- What should America ultra trail races adopt from UTMB?
- What shoudl UTMB adopt from America?
- What do we think of UTMB's new climate fees introduced in 2026?
We also get a call on the Hyperlyte Hotline about running and shaving body hair.
- 00:00 Introduction to Bad Runners Take
- 02:34 UTMB vs. American Ultra Running: A Comparative Discussion
- 07:40 The Dirtbag Culture in Ultra Running
- 15:23 What UTMB Can Learn from American Races
- 22:19 Environmental Concerns and the Future of UTMB
- 24:25 Carbon Offsetting in Sports Events
- 27:27 Critique of Greenwashing and Corporate Responsibility
- 31:25 The Role of Individual Responsibility in Climate Action
- 36:30 The Need for Systemic Change in Environmental Policies
- 37:23 Celebrating the Spirit of Trail Running
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