Nobody plans to become an ultra runner. There’s no clear path into the sport, no obvious starting point, and most people don’t grow up anywhere near it. So how do people actually find their way here?

In this conversation, Josh sits down with Emory Atterberry, founder of Hyperlyte Liquid Performance, and rising ultrarunner Cade Michael to explore how three people from the same unlikely place all ended up in the sport. What emerges is a deeper look at rebellion, isolation, and why some people feel pulled toward something harder.

This one’s for anyone trying to understand where ultrarunners really come from. Subscribe for more conversations that go deeper into the culture of the sport.

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00:00 The Journey to Becoming an Ultramarunner
01:34 The Journey to Ultrarunning
12:55 The Spirit of West Texas
15:58 Transitioning from Football to Ultra Running
25:16 The Mosaic of Inspiration in Running
33:12 The Journey to Ultrarunning: Growth and Transformation

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