Even if others have run Hardrock more times, it’d be fair to call Karl Meltzer (Redbull/Hoka One One) Mr. Hardrock. He’s won the race five times, finished second to Scott Jurek once, and, on Friday, will be toeing the line in Silverton for his tenth time. Watch the following interview to find out how Karl’s approach to acclimatization and trekking poles have changed, how his running has gone this spring, and the value of running one’s own race among many other things. Check it out.
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ha, the interuptions are hilarious…
We thought so. I did cut out the longest one.
I <3 Goat Powell.
Watched 'em all. Want more! What say you?
There should be at least one more interview today. Gotta prep a bunch for tomorrow, so not too many more pre-race interviews.
Thanks for all you do for the sport Bryon. Good stuff…
Is there something wrong on your end or is the three computers I tried watching the interviews on not working
If you're having trouble viewing the videos, take a look at our feed over on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/iRunFarMedia .
Great stuff, Bryon. Thanks for all the coverage.
What´s he saying about footwear in the end?
He'll be wearing the Hoka Bondi Bs and thinks his legs will be feeling better near the end than other runners.
I loved the interview and the surprised looks on the faces of the interrupter's.
I noticed Karl's gloves. They looked like biking gloves. Does he run in those?
Yeah, he runs in them. Pretty much standard Karl gear. Saves the hands when you bail.
Thanks Adam!
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was it the Ultra-Distance from Black Diamond Z-Pole Series Karl using for this race?
Great interview. Interesting he's running in the Bondi Hoka which is the road version of the shoe. Lighter but less stable. Rock it Karl!