Michele Graglia on Going ‘Ultra’ — Part 2 (Ep.88)

In part two of one of our all-time favorite podcast conversations, we find out how a kid from a little town in Italy goes from working in his family’s floral business to being a top fashion model in Miami to being one of the best ultrarunners in the world. And now, Michele Gralia isn’t just about winning long-distance races and setting records. He is passionate about human potential, helping us redefine what is possible, and motivating each and every one of us to do the same. In this episode of Blister's Off The Couch podcast, we discuss all of this and more.
Michele Graglia on San Gorgonio Peak. (photo by Jesse Haynes)

In part 2 of my conversation with one of the top ultrarunners in the world, we discuss Michele’s book, Ultra, that comes out today — which I really hope you all read; his motivation heading into the Moab 240 last year (which he won); the “art of the pull”; death; purpose; and Michele makes an announcement about a big upcoming project.

TOPICS & TIMES:

  • Today’s release of his book, “Ultra” (2:50)
  • Running the Atacama & Gobi deserts (5:14)
  • Motivation going into the Moab 240 (10:50)
  • Pulling vs Pushing (17:26)
  • DNFs (26:16)
  • Death (29:41)
  • Purpose (37:33)
  • How Dean Karnazes’ book saved his life (45:36)
  • The backstory of his book, Ultra (57:43)
  • Michele announces an upcoming project (1:09:12)

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In part two of one of our all-time favorite podcast conversations, we find out how a kid from a little town in Italy goes from working in his family’s floral business to being a top fashion model in Miami to being one of the best ultrarunners in the world. And now, Michele Gralia isn’t just about winning long-distance races and setting records. He is passionate about human potential, helping us redefine what is possible, and motivating each and every one of us to do the same. In this episode of Blister's Off The Couch podcast, we discuss all of this and more.
Michele Graglia with his book, Ultra.

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