Off The Couch
Off The Couch
BLISTER
Michele Graglia on Success & Struggle
1 hour 7 minutes Posted Dec 30, 2021 at 4:19 pm.
Michele Graglia has racked up a number of major victories in his career, including wins at the Badwater 135, Yukon Arctic Ultra, the Moab 240, and more. But in this conversation, we focus on some of Michele’s recent struggles, disappointments, and difficulties, and Michele talks about what he’s learned along the way — and what he’s still learning.TOPICS & TIMES:The reception of Ultra
Badwater 135
Tahoe Rim Trail 100
Tor de Géants
The mind / spirit vs the physical
Personal toll of athletic pursuits
Pursuing excellence while being in a relationship
Detachment from "things"
0:00
1:07:12
Download MP3
Show notes
Michele Graglia has racked up a number of major victories in his career, including wins at the Badwater 135, Yukon Arctic Ultra, the Moab 240, and more. But in this conversation, we focus on some of Michele’s recent struggles, disappointments, and difficulties, and Michele talks about what he’s learned along the way — and what he’s still learning.TOPICS & TIMES:The reception of Ultra (3:36)Badwater 135 (13:05)Tahoe Rim Trail 100 (26:41)Tor de Géants (31:10)The mind / spirit vs the physical (40:39)Personal toll of athletic pursuits (45:50)Pursuing excellence while being in a relationship (52:05)Detachment from "things" (59:26)RELATED LINKS:Ep. 87 with MicheleEp. 88 with MicheleMichele’s book, UltraBlister SummitGetting Here: Gunnison & Crested ButteGear Giveaway / Newsletter Signup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.