Does running have the power to transform the prison system? According to the data, it might, and it definitely has the power to ignite personal transformation, as you will see in the remarkable new documentary, 26.2 TO LIFE.

Our guest today is Christine Yoo, the director and producer of 26.2 TO LIFE, which tells the story of incarcerated men at San Quentin State Prison who are members of the 1000 Mile Club, the prison’s long distance running club. They train all year for the San Quentin Marathon — a 105 lap, 26.2 mile race that takes place in the San Quentin yard.

The film was shot over the course of three years with unprecedented access to the prison, and for the reasons we discuss in this conversation, I urge everyone to see this film.

TOPICS & TIMES:

Background: Russian Spies & Korean Rom Coms (2:38)

The Cinematic Nature of Running (11:30)

Filming at San Quentin Prison (14:02)

Prison Life (23:38)

Prisons as Businesses (29:06)

Running & Prison Reform (32:34)

Other Prison Running Clubs (45:40)

Where To Watch (53:10)

Music of The Film (55:39)

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The Rocky Mountain Grand Slam: it involves summiting 122 peaks and 318,000 feet of elevation gain (the equivalent of summiting Everest 11 times from sea level). And Vuori & Athletic Brewing athlete, Jason Hardrath, recently set a new FKT by completing it in under 40 days. So I caught up with Jason to break down his most recent accomplishment, and to discuss the blurring of the lines between running, scrambling, and soloing.

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Rocky Mountain Grand Slam (2:02)

Planning (7:03)

Calculating Risks (10:57)

Blending Disciplines (23:19)

Crux's of The RMGS (27:58)

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Recently at the Tahoe 200, Michele Graglia found himself in first place with an hour lead. Then he decided to stop running. So why did the former winner of the Moab 240 and Badwater 135 stop? And why, shortly thereafter, did he announce that he would be walking away from racing? Blister founder, Jonathan Ellsworth, explores these questions and more with Michele.

TOPICS & TIMES:

What happened at Tahoe? (6:04)

Pushing vs Pulling (13:24)

Authenticity & Joy (29:16)

Mindset Going Into Tahoe 200 (35:17)

Reaction from Sponsors (41:56)

What’s Next? (55:45)

Other Updates & Upheavals (59:59)

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