#183 How to Run 100 Miles Per Week: Holistic Ultramarathon & Endurance Training Secrets from USA Running Champion | Anthony Kunkel @ The Ultra House

High Performance Longevity

Want to run 100 miles a week & know what it truly takes to be an ultra human?

Ultra Running Champion Anthony Kunkel enlightens you all about bioharmonized health, covering flexible nutrition, endurance, & the power of natural cycles. From PEMF machines to contrast therapy & carb cycling, Anthony unveils his secrets to optimizing performance and resilience without sacrificing joy. Perfect for athletes and wellness enthusiasts alike, you’ll learn all about adaptability & how to have a holistic approach to fitness in today’s episode on ‘Ultra Human’

Meet our guest

Anthony Kunkel is a two-time USA Ultra Running Champion, as well as a USATF national champion in both the 50-mile & 100k distances. As a Team USA runner, he has earned podium finishes across a range of disciplines, including snowshoeing, trail running, road running, & sky running. Known for his dedication as a student of the sport & the human body, Anthony combines his athletic achievements with a passion for exploring endurance training, human potential, & alternative health approaches.

He is also the director/owner of Ultrahouse, an endurance athlete commune based in Durango, Colorado, where he guides athletes in understanding the intricacies of peak performance & human physiology.

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Key takeaways

• Build resilience & focus on how much stress you’ll handle while maintaining joy; this approach strengthens the body & mind together
• Embrace extreme thermic exposure, hydration, & dehydration regularly to create a robust system
• Push physical & mental limits with a solid training base before advanced techniques
• Identify a meaningful purpose to stay motivated & prevent disappointment
• Align short-term enjoyment with long-term health goals for sustained fulfillment
• Adopt a low-carb intake for flexibility, & once fat-adapted, utilize carbs strategically
• Train your gut to handle both high & low calorie intake for versatile endurance
• Health is the body’s ability to adapt, & specific stressors like sauna & red light therapy build strength
• In ergogenics, focus on nootropics & establish a pain-free foundation before pushing limits

Episode Highlights

4:58 What it Takes to Run a 100K

19:01 Tools & practices for Ultra Human Training

23:01 Supplements for Ergogenic Performance Enhancement

34:07 Potential Drawbacks of High Endurance Training

Links

• Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ROoVRTSiutw
• Full episode show notes: mindbodypeak.com/183

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