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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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