# Ben Gibbard talks ultras, sobriety,  music on the run much more

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Podcast: [Runner's World Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/runner-s-world-podcast-1138366)
Published: 2026-06-02T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Joining Rick and Ben this week if Death Cab for Cutie frontman, Ben Gibbard. An accomplished ultra runner as well as a musician, Ben's journey into running is a fascinating one and he's so into it, he's even designed his own running shoe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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