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Why do people run 100 miles and keep coming back to ultra running even after it hurts, slows them down, and offers no obvious reward? If you’ve ever been curious about ultra running or felt the pull toward doing something hard without fully understanding why, this conversation is for you.
In this episode, Billy Yang helps unpack what draws people into ultra running and what they’re actually searching for out there. It’s less about racing and more about identity, suffering, and the deeper reasons people choose to keep going.
For runners and anyone trying to understand why we choose hard things.
Please give us a follow, rate the podcast, and give a review.
Topics / TimestampsPresented by Kiprun.
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Want to run in the Salt Lake area? Check out the Salt Lake Foothills Trail Races happening May 30, 2026.
And if you haven't checked out Wylder yet, it's worth a look. iOS or Android
By Josh Rosenthal | Ultra Runner4.8
4949 ratings
Why do people run 100 miles and keep coming back to ultra running even after it hurts, slows them down, and offers no obvious reward? If you’ve ever been curious about ultra running or felt the pull toward doing something hard without fully understanding why, this conversation is for you.
In this episode, Billy Yang helps unpack what draws people into ultra running and what they’re actually searching for out there. It’s less about racing and more about identity, suffering, and the deeper reasons people choose to keep going.
For runners and anyone trying to understand why we choose hard things.
Please give us a follow, rate the podcast, and give a review.
Topics / TimestampsPresented by Kiprun.
----
Find us at Borderlands.cc and sign up for the newsletter.
Want to run in the Salt Lake area? Check out the Salt Lake Foothills Trail Races happening May 30, 2026.
And if you haven't checked out Wylder yet, it's worth a look. iOS or Android

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