Mike Pfefferkorn has spent over 30 years in the sports and entertainment industry. He has served as a sports agent, talk show host, and NCAA consultant, while additionally co-authoring 7 books for Major League Baseball. He has completed Ultra races and has served for 10 years as the race director for Indiana Trail 100 and Glacial Esker 40.
- 2:55 Rule changes after signing a contract.
- 6:48 Everyone got hurt, yet no one cracked the code.
- 9:17 17 months as a long-hauler and taking a step back.
- 12:51 Finishing 100-miles for the first time.
- 14:50 Going faster vs. farther.
- 16:36 Lessons from nine knee surgeries.
- 20:30 Opt for something less.
- 21:51 Why people don’t cross the finish line.
- 24:00 Navigating the bad patch: Now what?
- 28:45 How to not overrun the race.
- 32:27 Avoid an enabling crew.
- 36:44 The story that stands out.
- 41:05 Where to find a different perspective on humanity.
- 42:32 Ultra running as a team sport.
- 46:40 “It’s more than just the runners.”
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