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<p>Your weekly show to get the latest news, wisdom and chatter from the world of trail and ultra running - with Ned Phillips and Markus Gnirck.<br><br>Digesting the latest stories in trail and ultra running. Digging into sports businesses. Making sense of trends and dynamics in this exciting and fast growing industry. <br><br></p>

E20: Ewegene Tan (Ironman acquires MMTF), Zegema & Kilian, Natalie Dau

Special guest Ewegene Tan is returning back to the show to share the exciting news of Ironman Asia / UTMB Group acquiring his race ‘Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival’. He digs into the last 2.5 years of due diligence, into what it means for the Malaysian community and what is/is not going to change for his upcoming race, now called Malaysia Ultra Trail by UTMB. Great insights in how this industry is changing fast and acquisitions are happening.Also, Ned, Markus & Ewegene cover the latest n...

05-31
53:42

E19: Guim Valls (MUDE Sports Running Team, Hau Ha), Spring Energy, TrailCon

Special guest Guim joins us to share more about the founding of MUDE Sports, scaling it from Vietnam to the world, MUDE’s philosophy to be eco-friendly and not fast fashion, MUDE’s running team, his story of discovering Vietnam’s top talent Hau Ha, plans for Hau in 2024/25 and where he thinks the sport is going. In the news section we cover Spring Energy’s Gel nutrition issue and TrailCon. Wrapped up by Ned’s drop of wisdom and inspiration.Guim was one of the first people to do a world tour o...

05-23
01:01:12

E18: JP Alipio (OG Philippines Trail Running, Cordillera Mountain Ultra), Sufiya Sufi World Record, Transvulcania, Cocodona 250

Special guest JP Alipio is the founder of Cordillera Mountain Race and Cordillera Ultra Challenge in the Philippines, an ultra runner himself and one of the key people in the Philippines’ trail and ultra ecosystem.He is shedding light on how the trail community came about, the founding of his races and the Philippines National Trail Running Team and which PH runners to follow. In the news section the world record attempt of Sufiya Sufi, race results of Transvulcania and Cocodona 250, and incr...

05-17
54:02

E17: Ned’s 100M+5K run, Amazean by UTMB, Dead Cow Gully, Lazcon, Cocodona 250

Markus’ and Ned’s passion for track Tuesdays, Ned’s insights from his 100M+5K run, going through the results of the Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB race (Hau Ha, Vanja, Sange Sherpa, Nhon Do), Sam Harvey winning the Dead Cow Gully but missing the world record, Lazcon update, Cocodona 250 live race update and Hoka replacing Dacia as the main sponsor for UTMB World Series. Wrapped up by Ned’s Drop.Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(00:26) Passion for track(09:30) Ned’s 100M+5K(23:47) Dead Cow Gully(25:44...

05-10
55:18

E16: Mt Fuji 100, Canyon by UTMB, GTWS, WALMSLEY Review, Hoka Financial Dig

Lots of news to cover this week. Courtney crushing it at Mt Fuji 100, Golden Trail World Series moving to China, Katie Schide winning Canyon Endurance by UTMB and a harsh review of the WALMSLEY ‘documentary’ (aka Hoka & Wahoo advertisement). Followed by a quick financial analysis of the Hoka sales and covering the insane application number for the London Marathon. Snippets:(00:00) Intro(01:20) Ned’s Running(07:05) Mt Fuji 100km(11:50) Golden Trail World Series(19:12) Canyon End...

05-03
57:17

E15: Jeri Chua (The Singapore Ultra Athlete, Singapore Community, Asia Trends, New Ultra Fashion Styles), London Marathon

Meet Jeri Chua, Singapore’s first female that qualified for the Ironman World Championships in Kona and one of the most accomplished ultra athletes from Singapore. She is the owner of the Red Dot Running Company and a key figure in the Singapore trail/ultra community. Jeri shares her insights on:- why Singapore’s community is special- how demographics are changing - which athletes to follow- the latest fashion in ultra running- how Asian races are adapting with more money coming in&...

04-26
01:01:32

E14: Sam Harvey (Backyard World Record Assist), New Zealand Snapshot, Boston Marathon

Sam Harvey, one of the world’s best ultra and backyard athletes, joins us this week to share his story. No more sales job, a full time athlete now who has made it to the highest level of ultra running in the last 4 years. Sam talks about his Tarawera races, his Dead Cow Gully backyard success (677 km, 101 loops), the World Backyard Championships, BIG’s backyard, and what to come this year. Also, how he deals with social media fame, which race made him turn professional and what he would do wi...

04-18
01:09:41

E13: Florian Lamblin (CEO, UTMB International), Hardest Geezer Africa Crossing

Special guest Florian Lamblin (CEO, UTMB International) shares his insights on growing the business of UTMB, how to acquire new races and grow the footprint, where to focus on in Asia, how to support emerging market athletes, how UTMB is actually a tech company, and much more. Plus a run through of the latest events in ultra running, from the Hardest Geezer crossing Africa to races in Nepal and Vietnam, rounded up with Ned’s Drop–Brought to you by Lecka NutritionFollow Us On Twitter: @OneMore...

04-12
01:06:57

E12: Jasmin Paris Effect, Ultra Podcast Stats, Wenling 70 Race

Discussing the google trends searches for the current ultra stars, Financial Times comment, ultra running podcast stats, Sunmaya’s win in China, Laz’ walk across America, Ned’s Drop–Brought to you by Lecka NutritionFollow Us On Twitter: @OneMoreK_ Follow Us On Instagram: @OneMoreK_Subscribe To Our Newsletter: www.onemorek.comReach Out: team.onemorek@gmail.comWatch On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OneMoreK_Available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast and Spotify. Hit the review but...

04-06
38:51

E11 - Recap Barkley’s Marathon, On Running Quarterly Earnings

Markus and Ned do a big deep dive into the Barkley’s Marathon, covering all major runners, times and events from this exciting weekend of ultra history, running through the quarterly earnings of On Running, Ned’s Drop –Brought to you by Lecka NutritionFollow Us On Twitter: @OneMoreK_ Follow Us On Instagram: @OneMoreK_Subscribe To Our Newsletter: www.onemorek.comReach Out: team.onemorek@gmail.comWatch On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OneMoreK_Available on Apple Podcast, Google Po...

03-28
45:37

E10: Lululemon Brand Activation, Brief History Of Ultra Running

Show Summary:Digging into the Lululemon brand activation event #FURTHER, comparing other brand activation events and the impact of social media influencers, exploring the history of ultra running starting from the Greeks to modern days of Pedestrianism, Comrades, Western States and UTMB.–Brought to you by Lecka NutritionFollow Us On Twitter: @OneMoreK_ Follow Us On Instagram: @OneMoreK_Subscribe To Our Newsletter: www.onemorek.comReach Out: team.onemorek@gmail.comWatch On Youtube: https:...

03-21
01:01:47

E9: Lululemon #FURTHER, UTMB Starting List, India Country Snapshot with Vikas Singh

Covering Lululemon’s #FURTHER event with Camille Herron, UTMB Starter List, India Country Snapshot with Vikas Singh (CEO of Fitpage), Ned’s Weekly DropVikas is the founder and CEO of fitpage, a fitness and sport community out of India. He shares his insights on the history of running in India, the current trends and what the future looks like. A great overview of the Indian market from someone who has been part of the community for many years.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vikas_singhh/...

03-14
58:35

E8: Strava Business Analysis, Malaysia Snapshot With Ewegene Tan (Key Races, Key Runners, Key Trends)

Update on UTMB North America statement, a deep dive into the business and outlook of Strava, Malaysia snapshot with Ewegene Tan (history of trail running, key races, key runners, key trends), race review of Borneo Ultra Trail and Tokyo Marathon, Ned’s Weekly DropEwegene is the founder and race director of Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival, one of the key people of the Malaysian trail community, passionate trail runner himself with having done races like Tor Des Geants (2x), Dragon Back Race in...

03-07
01:02:18

E7: Ultra Marathon Stats, Strava 2023 Stats, Amer Sport IPO, Jim Walmsley, Tough Mudder Saudi Arabia, TransGrancanaria

Trail running is the 7th fastest growing sport in the US, Strava 2023 stats, analysis of Amer Sport IPO, Jim Walmsley partners with Neversecond, $480k prize purse for Tough Mudder Race in Saudi Arabia, race recap of TransGrancanaria and New Delhi Marathon, rounded up with Ned’s Drop–Brought to you by Lecka NutritionFollow Us On Twitter: @OneMoreK_ Follow Us On Instagram: @OneMoreK_Subscribe To Our Newsletter: www.onemorek.comReach Out: team.onemorek@gmail.comWatch On Youtube: https://www...

02-29
59:49

E6: Smart Sunglasses, Impact of AI, NNormal Durability, Kailas & Tor Des Geants, Suunto & UTMB, 9 Dragons HK and Tarawera Race Review - One More K

Tech updates about smart sunglasses and the impact of AI in endurance sports, NNormal publishes a durability lifespan test, Kailas renews their sponsorship with Tor Des Geants, Suunto becomes UTMB sponsor, 9 Dragons HK and Tarawera by UTMB race review, all wrapped up with Ned’s drop of wisdom and inspiration.--Brought to you by Lecka NutritionFollow Us On Twitter: @OneMoreK_ Follow Us On Instagram: @OneMoreK_Subscribe To Our Newsletter: www.onemorek.comReach Out: team.onemorek@gmail.comW...

02-21
59:15

E5: Kelvin Kiptum, Stian News, Ned’s Running team, Lululemon, Black Canyon, HK4TUC

Starting off the lunar year of the Dragon, Ned & Markus cover the sad news in road Marathon, Stian’s positive drug test, changes in 5k parkrun time keeping, Ned’s imaginary Racing Team, Lululemon’s launch of trail products, race recap of Black Canyon and HK 4 Ultra Trail Challenge, finished by another Drop of Wisdom and Inspiration by Ned –Brought to you by Lecka NutritionFollow Us On Twitter: @OneMoreK_ Follow Us On Instagram: @OneMoreK_Subscribe To Our Newsletter: www.onemorek.comR...

02-15
58:33

E4:UTMB 2022 Financials, Enhanced Games, T100 Triathlon, Apple Vision Pro & Gamification

APA Trail Team perspective on UTMB prize money, discussing UTMB financials and shareholding structure, digging into the new Enhanced Games and the new approach to using enhancement drugs in sports, T100 Triathlon launch, impact of Apple Vision Pro on trail running, Ned’s Weekly Drop of Wisdom and Inspiration–Brought to you by Lecka NutritionFollow Us On Twitter: @OneMoreK_ Follow Us On Instagram: @OneMoreK_Subscribe To Our Newsletter: www.onemorek.comReach Out: team.onemorek@gmail.comWat...

02-08
57:42

E3: Cost of a US vs. Vietnamese Athlete, Dead Cow Gully Film Review, Global Race Entry Fee Comparison

UTMB official statement and response from Kilian and Zach, comparison of costs for a US vs a Vietnam athlete, UTMB sponsorship idea, review of Dead Cow Gully film, Backyard running mental strategies, comparison US/Europe/Asia race entry fees, Ned’s Weekly Drop –Brought to you by Lecka NutritionFollow Us On Twitter: @OneMoreK_ Follow Us On Instagram: @OneMoreK_Subscribe To Our Newsletter: www.onemorek.comReach Out: team.onemorek@gmail.comWatch On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@One...

02-01
51:00

E2: Zach/Kilian Leaked UTMB Letter, Racing Teams, HK100, Vietnam Trail Marathon

Zach & Kilian’s letter to the 15 top athletes was leaked asking to challenge UTMB, Courtney Dauwalter was on the BBC, a lot of movement of athletes switching racing teams, race recap of Spine Race, HK100, Vietnam Trail Marathon, new FKTs, and of course Ned’s Weekly Drop: It’s You.---Brought to you by Lecka NutritionFollow Us On Twitter: @OneMoreK_ Follow Us On Instagram: @OneMoreK_Subscribe To Our Newsletter: www.onemorek.comReach Out: team.onemorek@gmail.comWatch On Youtube: https://www....

01-25
55:43

E1: Kick Off, 2024 Predictions, UTMB, Changing Trail Landscape, Race Recap

Markus and Ned’s predictions for the 2024 trail running world. Sharing views on the changing trail running world order (UTMB, small races). Race recap of Spine Race, HURT Hawaii, 10km Valencia Female World Record. Ned’s Weekly Drop: The Way Of The Why--Follow Us On Twitter: @OneMoreK_ Follow Us On Instagram: @OneMoreK_Subscribe To Our Newsletter: www.onemorek.comReach Out: team.onemorek@gmail.com

01-17
58:25

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