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The Rise of the Ultra Runners by Adharanand Finn — WisdomDeck honest review
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The Rise of the Ultra Runners

by Adharanand Finn

Finn's journey into ultrarunning culture, from first 50K to UTMB, asking why people do this. Curious and well written.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. The pain cave is the point.
  2. Community sustains.
  3. Limits move.

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Why people run 100 miles.

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