You don’t have to be extraordinary to accomplish extraordinary things. That’s the message from Michael Ortiz, who went from not being a runner at all to pursuing a goal that seems impossible: running 100 100-mile races in 100 straight weeks.
Michael took on the challenge of distance running to honor the memory of his brother, who died after a tragic accident. You’ll find out how running ultramarathons became a medium for Michael to live his life differently.
You’ll also find out how Michael’s idea to push his limits came to be and why the hardest part of accomplishing a goal just getting to the starting line.
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