Karl Meltzer | Ultra Running Legend

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 50th 100-mile victory a few weeks ago
• So much more!

GORGE WATERFALLS 100K LIVESTREAM

GORGE WATERFALLS 50K LIVESTREAM

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