Ultra

Nocturne presents the story of Michael Koppy, a 74-year-old ultramarathon runner, as told by host Vanessa Lowe and Michael himself. Michael shares his journey from overcoming childhood polio to discovering a love for long-distance running, which helped him change his life. He recounts experiences from various ultramarathons, including sleep deprivation-induced hallucinations and the mental strategies required to endure such extreme events. The episode culminates with his attempt to complete the Arrowhead 135, one of the world's toughest ultras, where he ultimately had to drop out just six miles from the finish due to physical exhaustion, despite aiming to be the oldest person to ever complete the race. He plans to try again next year.