The Ultra-Running Experience

From the Raramuri in the valleys of Mexico to the monks at Mount Hiei in Japan, learn about the people for whom long-distance running is a way of life.

From the Raramuri in the valleys of Mexico to the monks at Mount Hiei in Japan, learn a... more

Curated byJorge Patino, Hark Editor

6 CLIPS27 MINS

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The Science of Ultra-Running

Shawn Bearden, also known as Dr. Ultra, explains what happens to your body when you start training for long-distance running. From the Startalk podcast.

StarTalk Radio

6 MINS

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Why Japanese Monks Do a 1,000 Day Running Challenge

Meet one of the few Japanese monks from Mount Hiei to have completed the Kaihogyo ritual on his path to enlightenment. From The 90 Percent podcast.

Why Japanese Monks Do a 1,000 Day Running Challenge

The 90 Percent

5 MINS

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Meet the Indigenous Tribe with Legendary Running Skills

Discover the legendary running ways of the Raramuri—the ultimate ultra-marathoners. From the Postcards from Nowhere podcast.

Meet the Indigenous Tribe with Legendary Running Skills

Postcards From Nowhere with Utsav Mamoria

4 MINS

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Running to Survive with the Kalahari Bushmen

Filmmaker Sanjay Rawal talks about the hunting traditions of the San Bushmen and the connection between long-distance running and survival. From The Rich Roll Podcast.

Running to Survive with the Kalahari Bushmen

The Rich Roll Podcast

3 MINS

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Running as a Non-Binary Person

Trail and ultra-runner Zobel Belisario shares their experience running ultra-races as a non-binary person. From the Running Realized podcast.

Running Realized

4 MINS

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The History Behind the Longest Footrace in the World

Learn about the Self-Transcendence 3,100-Mile Race, the longest certified foot race in the world. From The Strength Running podcast.

The History Behind the Longest Footrace in the World

The Strength Running Podcast