“100 Miles Isn’t That Far”: Karl Meltzer talks ultrarunning

Karl Meltzer is a 100-mile specialist, with 36 wins at the distance — and a trademark catchphrase, “100 miles isn’t that far.”

That’s relative, since he’s run the entire Appalachian Trail — and is planning to run it again, but faster. However, he’s won a 100-miler every year for the last 14 years, so he knows what he’s talking about.

Now, Duct Tape Sports has made a short video with Karl about his philosophy, goals, and recent victory at the Massanutten Mountain Trails 100:

Photo: Karl Meltzer on Red Bull Human Express Christian Pondella/Red Bull Photofiles