Michael Versteeg | Reflections On The Soul Of Ultrarunning

Michael Versteeg joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about ultrarunning.

Timestamps:

(0:52) - the story behind 2021 Cocodona 250 race report, Arizona trail running ambassadorship, countercultural tendencies
(15:11) - more Cocodona 250 discussion - the direction the race is headed in, popularity, what makes it special, 2024 experience racing the likes of Harry, Jeff Browning, Arlen, Joe McConaughy, etc
(34:26) - discussion about the sustainability of a competitive mindset and whether it interferes with mental health
(59:57) - Saddles 100, philosophy about ultrarunning events, sponsorship, etc
(94:26) - overall philosophy of living and building
(141:20) - experience at the 2015 Ultramarathon Caballo Blanco
(152:18) - experience at the Alaska Mountain Wilderness Classic
(170:44) - inspiration from John Wesley Powell
(180:09) - takeaways from the conversation, race directing ideas
(200:01) - influence of parenthood

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