Why do people run 100 miles and keep coming back to ultra running even after it hurts, slows them down, and offers no obvious reward? If you’ve ever been curious about ultra running or felt the pull toward doing something hard without fully understanding why, this conversation is for you.
In this episode, Billy Yang helps unpack what draws people into ultra running and what they’re actually searching for out there. It’s less about racing and more about identity, suffering, and the deeper reasons people choose to keep going.
For runners and anyone trying to understand why we choose hard things.
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Topics / Timestamps- 00:00 Why Would ANYONE Run 100 Miles05:55 The Journey of the Soul in Ultra Running09:01 The Power of Storytelling in Sports16:08 Exploring the Stories Behind the Sport23:02 Why Do We Keep Going Back to the 100 Mile Starting Line28:11 Reframing Your 'Why'30:30 Ultra Running is the Great Equalizer
Resources / Links
- The Why by Billy Yang"Nike Boys" DocI Finally Conquered 100 Miles
Related Episodes
- Nils Arend, TSP FounderScott Jurek, Has Ultra Running Become too Polished?
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