What does it actually take to finish extreme ultramarathons, beyond training plans, mileage charts, and motivation quotes?

In Episode 102 of Find Your Ultra, host Vipin Sharma sits down with Praveen Sharma, one of India’s most experienced ultrarunners, for a raw, no-nonsense masterclass on the ultrarunning mindset.

This episode dives deep into:

• Running 111 km, 222 km, and attempting 555 km
• Racing at high altitude in Ladakh
• Why daring to register is the first real step
• Conservative vs aggressive race strategy
• Blisters, sleep deprivation, nutrition mistakes & lessons
• Injuries, stress fractures, DNFs — and why they matter
• Why 160 km+ is not about miles, but about lifestyle
• VO₂ max gains, Covid training, and long-term durability
• Why ultrarunning is about clarity, purpose, and discipline

Praveen shares brutally honest insights from races like La Ultra, the legendary Ladakh distances, desert races, and the mindset required for events like Badwater 135.

This is not a motivational episode.
This is an education for runners who want to go longer — and survive it.

If you’re training for your first ultra, your first 100-miler, or dreaming of 200 km+ distances — this episode is mandatory listening.

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Find Your Ultra is a channel where we talk about deep health and personal growth.

Hosted by Vipin Sharma, an ultramarathon runner and certified nutritionist, the show features conversations with experts who share insights to help you execute your dreams.

Learning is a lifelong pursuit. Join us on this journey to transcend limitations, and you may just Find Your Ultra.

What does it really take to finish the world’s toughest ultramarathons?

In this episode of Find Your Ultra, host Vipin Sharma sits down with Rakesh Kashyap, the only Indian athlete to finish all three legendary races:

• Badwater 135 (World’s hottest ultramarathon – Death Valley)
• Spartathlon (246 km of history, cut-offs & discipline)
• Brazil 135 (Extreme elevation & logistics)

Rakesh breaks down the real reality behind these races — beyond motivation reels.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Badwater 135 selection actually works (not a lottery)
• Exact qualification criteria & race prerequisites
• Total cost breakdown (race fee, travel, crew, car, food)
• Why crew training is as important as runner training
• Heat preparation strategies (Indian summer vs Death Valley)
• Nutrition, hydration & survival over 30–40+ hours
• Why finishing ultras is more about not quitting than speed
• Who should and should not attempt races like Badwater

This is not a motivational talk.
This is a masterclass in endurance, planning, and mental resilience.

If you’re an ultra runner, marathoner, or someone curious about pushing human limits — this episode is essential listening.

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About Find Your Ultra
Find Your Ultra is a channel focused on deep health and personal growth. Hosted by Vipin Sharma, an ultra-marathon runner and certified nutritionist, the show explores lessons from experts that help you execute your dreams.

Vipin’s journey began as a regular MBA with unhealthy habits. Running and nutrition transformed his life — and led him to complete multiple ultra marathons.

Learning is a lifelong pursuit. Join this journey and you may just Find Your Ultra.