David Roche is an iconoclastic ultrarunner who broke one of runningâs most hallowed records at the Leadville 100âin his first attempt at the distance.
This conversation explores his audacious and counterintuitive approach to endurance performance, emphasizing scientific precision over conventional wisdom. Through meticulous experimentation and the courage to âDisrespect the distance,â David signals a new era in human performance.
He recounts his journey from college football to record-breaking ultrarunning, showing how embracing vulnerability enabled him to achieve seemingly impossible dreams.
David is rewriting the rules of whatâs possible. This journey shows us how to shoot our shot. Enjoy!
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