Short talk with Karl Meltzer, who has won more 100-mile ultramarathons than any one else and has the speed records for major US trails, including the Appalachian trial (2,190 miles in 45 days, 22 hours and 38 minutes), which featured in the Red Bull documentary 'Made to be Broken' (now on Netflix).

Extreme Human Performance

Karl Meltzer - Ultra Runner, Appalachian Trial

An in-depth look at how ultra-endurance events place extreme and unique physiological demands on athletes. This podcast will feature athletes, and their support teams, talking about how they prepare and compete at the world's toughest events. Expect discussion around long-term preparation, nutrition, coping with environmental stressors and building psychologic toughness! Host: Nick Longworth has been hosting international sports technology and life science conferences for the last decade, and recently completed an MSc in Space Physiology at Kings College London.

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Extreme Human Performance