# Ultra Running Exposes Who You Really Are (wtih Mike Kratzer)

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Podcast: [Borderlands Trail and Ultra Running](https://stenobird.com/podcast/borderlands-trail-and-ultra-running-6921910)
Published: 2026-04-01T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.borderlands.cc/recent-podcast-episodes/running-has-nothing-to-do-with-performance-mike-kratzer
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/56b51ff5-7d3f-415b-87c7-a1afc3796f11.mp3
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Duration seconds: 2110

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Ultra running reveals what happens when race plans fail, training falls apart, and things don’t go the way we want. Running helps strip away all the things we distract ourselves with and forces us to stand face to face with them. In this conversation with Mike Kratzer, a former DJ turned runner, we explore what happens when there’s nothing left to hide. From quitting drinking without rock bottom to rejecting the sameness of modern running culture, this is about what running reveals when you stop trying to be someone and just are. This one’s for runners who enjoy running culture and thinking about running on a deeper level beyond performance. Listen, and if this resonates, share it with someone who needs it. Presented by Kiprun . Please give us a follow, rate the podcast, and give a review. Topics / Timestamps 00:15 - Exploring the Essence of Running 06:07 - The Transition from Music to Running 11:18 - The Decision to Quit Drinking 23:26 - Exploring Influencers and Individuality in Running 31:36 - The Evolution of Running and Creativity Resources / Links The confusing case of Camille Herron’s alleged Wikipedia edits Borderlands.cc Mike Kratzer on IG Josh Rosenthal on IG La French Trail High Tones Subwhatever Related Episodes Ultra Running isn't Just Running Mike Kratzer + Tom Reynolds at UTMB 20 Minutes with Mike Kratzer Nils Arend, TSP Founder ---- 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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