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Why People Run 100 Miles (with Billy Yang)
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- Mar 30, 2026
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- 1920
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Summary
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 / Timestamps 00:00 Why Would ANYONE Run 100 Miles 05:55 The Journey of the Soul in Ultra Running 09:01 The Power of Storytelling in Sports 16:08 Exploring the Stories Behind the Sport 23:02 Why Do We Keep Going Back to the 100 Mile Starting Line 28:11 Reframing Your 'Why' 30:30 Ultra Running is the Great Equalizer Resources /&nbs…