Off The Couch

How does a kid from a little town in Italy go from working in his family’s floral business to being a top fashion model in Miami to being one of the top ultrarunners in the world? Michele Graglia has done all of that, but he isn’t just about winning long-distance races and setting world records (though he’s won the Moab 240, Yukon Arctic Ultra, Badwater 135, & more). He is most passionate about human potential, helping us redefine what is possible, and motivating each and every one of us to do the same. TOPICS & TIMES:Why Michele’s book Ultra is a big book but a fast read (2:55)Growing up in Italy, education, & the family business (11:00)How a rainstorm started Michele's modeling career (18:35)Weight, Form, & Nutrition: modeling vs ultrarunning (26:41)Being disciplined vs remaining open (34:48)Diet & experimentation (41:48)Coaching running, practicing yoga (54:23)Ultrarunning, Yoga, Vedic philosophy, & “getting to the fabric of your soul” (56:08)RELATED LINKSPart 2 of our conversa