The Mad Scientist Of Ultra-Endurance: David Roche’s Hyper-Precise Experiment That Broke The Leadville 100 Record

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Rich Roll

Health & Fitness, Education, Self-improvement, Society & Culture

4.8 • 12.9K Ratings

🗓️ 2 December 2024

⏱️ 156 minutes

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David Roche is an iconoclastic ultrarunner who broke one of running’s most hallowed records at the Leadville 100—in 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 “Disrespect the distance,” 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 what’s possible. This journey shows us how to shoot our shot. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors: Aura: Get $35-off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames with promo code RICHROLL 👉AuraFrames.com On: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style 👉on.com/richroll Seed: Use code RICHROLL25 for 25% OFF your first order 👉seed.com/RichRoll Go Brewing: Use code Rich Roll for 15% OFF 👉gobrewing.com This episode is brought to you by Better Help: Listeners get 10% off their first month 👉BetterHelp.com/RICHROLL Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉 richroll.com/sponsors Find out more about Voicing Change Media at voicingchange.media and follow us @voicingchange

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