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Biohacking Endurance, Running On LSD, Crazy Smart Drugs, Burning Massive Amounts Of Fat Vs. Carbs & Much More With Ultrarunner Anthony Kunkel

Ben Greenfield Life

Ben Greenfield

Education, Fitness, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.65.2K Ratings

🗓️ 12 October 2023

⏱️ 98 minutes

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Summary

Today, I invite you on a journey – not through the physical terrains that typically beckon a runner, but through the untrodden trails of the mind and soul of an extraordinary athlete.

Picture an elite runner – what comes to mind? Speed, competition, and perhaps, an unyielding will to win.

Now meet Anthony Kunkel. He's swiped titles like the 2017 USATF 50-Mile Road National Champion and the 2018 100-kilometer Road National Champion. But for Kunkel, it's not merely about the race; it's about the transformative journey of biohacking, self-discovery, and deepening spirituality.

From the heart of the vibrant mountain town of Durango, Colorado, Anthony founded UltraHouse Durango – a sanctuary for endurance and a testament to his vision of holistic performance.

In today's conversation with Anthony, we're venturing beyond the miles and the shoes. Dive into the intricacies of Kunkel's unique food and training strategies, uncover the magic behind his pre-race routines, and gain insights into his experiments with nootropics stacks and their effects on his sleep. We'll also explore the merits of sauna and heat exposure in endurance training and the art of tracking and interpreting biometrics. With every stride we take in this episode, you'll understand the layers of dedication and innovation that have propelled Kunkel to the forefront of ultra-running. Prepare for a marathon of knowledge.

Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/kunkel

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0:00.0

My name is Ben Greenfield, and on this episode of the Ben Greenfield Life Podcast.

0:04.3

Since the realization that most of your melanin is not in your skin but is in your mitochondria,

0:09.7

yeah, instantly it like totally changed my relationship to things like Chaga where they're talking about

0:14.8

melanin and and and and all this stuff that kind of seemed too abstract or too

0:19.2

woo, dark black for me, dark blues of the plant kingdom tend to increase melanin

0:24.1

and producer Chaga is one of them. She legit, uh, methylene blue and chlorella or spirulina,

0:30.6

any of those massively increase mitochondria activity of cytochrome sioxidase,

0:36.1

especially if you're in the infrared sauna or under sunlight.

0:43.1

Faith, family, fitness, health, performance, nutrition, longevity, ancestral living,

0:51.6

biohacking and a whole lot more. Welcome to the show.

1:03.3

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