Ultra running reveals what happens when race plans fail, training falls apart, and things don’t go the way we want. Running helps strip away all the things we distract ourselves with and forces us to stand face to face with them.

In this conversation with Mike Kratzer, a former DJ turned runner, we explore what happens when there’s nothing left to hide. From quitting drinking without rock bottom to rejecting the sameness of modern running culture, this is about what running reveals when you stop trying to be someone and just are.

This one’s for runners who enjoy running culture and thinking about running on a deeper level beyond performance.

Listen, and if this resonates, share it with someone who needs it.

Presented by Kiprun.

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• 00:15 - Exploring the Essence of Running
• 06:07 - The Transition from Music to Running
• 11:18 - The Decision to Quit Drinking
• 23:26 - Exploring Influencers and Individuality in Running
• 31:36 - The Evolution of Running and Creativity

1. The confusing case of Camille Herron’s alleged Wikipedia edits
2. Borderlands.cc
3. Mike Kratzer on IG
4. Josh Rosenthal on IG
5. La French Trail
6. High Tones
7. Subwhatever

1. Ultra Running isn't Just Running
2. Mike Kratzer + Tom Reynolds at UTMB
3. 20 Minutes with Mike Kratzer
4. Nils Arend, TSP Founder

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