JP Alipio is the Race Director for the Cordillera Mountain Ultra trail running event and the Cordillera Challenge and Cordillera Epic mountain bike races in the Philippines. He is also the founder of the Cordillera Conservation Trust. He’s on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/jpalipio and Strave here: www.strava.com/athletes/229533

In our conversation with JP we cover:

• Where he grew up and why he decided to move back there from Manila

• How he became an advocate for the preservation of the Cordillera and a champion of its local communities

• Starting up the Cordillera Challenge and the Cordillera Mountain Ultra

• His own racing background, including the Dragon’s Back race in Wales earlier this year

• Other races: Tawid Mountain Marathon and the Punisher (Philippines), Transvulcania (Spain), Ultra Trail Nan (Thailand), SRT Ultra (India), Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival

• Thoughts on the Asia Trail Master series (and how it compares to the Ultra Trail World Tour)

• Filipino trail running talent

• His trail running retreats in Sagada

• Nutrition, including Unived products

• Favourite kit, including Raidlight

Podcast hosted by Ultra Endurance enthusiasts Scott Pugh and Ric Stockfis.