Karl Meltzer | Ultra Running Legend

Apr 11, 2024

Karl Meltzer is an ultra running legend, living in Colorado. He is the winningest 100 mile racer in history, recently securing his 50th victory. He's also been a leader and pioneer in so many ways as the sport has matured in the last two decades. This is his first appearance on the podcast.

 

Topics covered:

 

• The Value of simplicity
• Karl’s golf prowess
• The founding story of HOKA and Karl’s history with the brand
• Building a career in the sport and some of the great stories from the old days
• The 2012 Run Rabbit Run 100 
• Kyle Skaggs 2008 Hardrock
• His friendship with Jeff Browning
• His 50^th 100-mile victory a few weeks ago
• So much more!

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GORGE WATERFALLS 50K LIVESTREAM

 

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