The Adventure Jogger

Running for Life: From High Blood Pressure to Ultra Marathons with Ryan Van Duzer

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n this conversation, Ryan Van Duzer shares his journey as an ultra runner, bike packer, and YouTube content creator. He discusses his early experiences with running, the impact of physical activity on his health, and his love for community events like Burning Man and Leadville 100. Ryan also delves into his transition to bike packing, the importance of storytelling through YouTube, and the challenges of navigating negative feedback. He emphasizes the significance of persistence in content creation and expresses his passion for exploring the world through running and biking.


Takeaways

  • Running has been a crucial part of my life since childhood.
  • The Boulder Boulder race exemplifies community spirit.
  • Running helped me manage my high blood pressure effectively.
  • Burning Man introduced me to the ultra running community.
  • The Burning Man Ultra Marathon is a unique experience.
  • Leadville 100 is both challenging and rewarding.
  • Bike packing allows for deeper connections with nature.
  • Creating content on YouTube requires persistence and dedication.
  • Negative feedback is part of the journey as a creator.
  • Traveling by bike offers a unique perspective on the world.


    • Chapters

    00:00

    Introduction to Ryan Van Duzer

    02:54

    The Journey of a Runner

    05:58

    The Impact of Running on Health

    09:08

    Discovering Burning Man and Ultra Running

    11:57

    Experiences at Burning Man Ultra Marathon

    15:00

    The Challenge of Leadville 100

    18:03

    Transitioning to Bike Packing Adventures

    20:54

    The Long Way Home: A Bike Journey

    24:01

    The Shift to YouTube Content Creation

    26:58

    Navigating Negative Feedback on YouTube

    29:59

    The Importance of Persistence in Content Creation

    33:06

    Exploring Global Running and Biking Adventures

    36:00

    The Community Spirit of Ragbrai

    39:01

    Designing Bikes for Adventure

    41:59

    Future Plans and Aspirations


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