Mike McKnight on Cheating Accusations, Moab 240, & the Future of Ultrarunning

Mike McKnight joins Jake and Mick to talk about one of the biggest experiences of his running career: Tor des Géants. After covering 330 kilometers through the Italian Alps in 82 hours and finishing as the first American, Mike shares what made the race so special, how it compares to American ultras, and what stood out about its incredible aid stations, organization, and course.
The conversation also gets into some of the biggest controversies and stories in ultrarunning right now. Mike addresses the BPC-157 controversy, explains his decision to take the peptide while dealing with severe nerve pain, and shares his perspective on drug testing and the rules governing the sport.
Plus, we discuss the cancellation of the Moab 240, Aaron's frightening battle with rhabdomyolysis, Mike's head injury at Tahoe, and the difficult decisions that come with racing at the limits.
It's a wide-ranging conversation about the highs, lows, and gray areas of ultrarunning.

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