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Karl Meltzer discusses his journey in ultrarunning and his quest to complete 100 hundred-mile races.

"Just blink and the damn thing will be over" - Karl Meltzer Running is hard. The RUNEGADE Podcast helps. Each episode, we set off to explore the human connection with running and endurance sport, through conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette. This episode is sponsored by Thrive Protein | Canadian made supplements, nutrition, and hydration to fuel all your adventures. Check them out: Thrive Protein and use the code RUNEGADE to save 20% off your order. Episode 49: Karl Meltzer, The Speedgoat, is a RUNEGADE From the slopes to the podium: scum-bagging, de-fizzing Red Bulls, a signature running shoe, to his latest quest of racing 100, 100 Milers - it's a story that can only be Karl. Karl Meltzer is a legendary figure in the world of ultrarunning, renowned for his record-breaking performances on some of the world's toughest trails. We welcome back the Speedgoat, who holds the record for the most 100-mile race wins. The conversation dives deep into Karl's journey in ultra-running, his experiences over the decades, and the mental and physical challenges he faces as he approaches his goal of…

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Hosts: Mark Prociw, Todd Marentette

Guest: Karl Meltzer

Topics covered

• ultrarunning
• endurance sport
• mental strategies
• running challenges
• athlete journey

Keywords

• ultrarunning
• 100-mile races
• Karl Meltzer
• endurance
• running strategies
• Speedgoat
• Thrive Protein

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