Episode · The Rich Roll Podcast · 2026-09-17

Books mentioned on If I Can, I Will: William Goodge On Running 50 Marathons In 50 States In 24 Days

2 books · With William Goodge · Listen · Watch on YouTube

William Goodge is a British ultra-endurance athlete who just FKT'd his Australia crossing. In October, he runs 50 marathons in 50 states in 24 days.

William Goodge discussed Above the Clouds by Kilian Jornet and others and Finding Ultra by Rich Roll.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Above the Clouds

    Kilian Jornet; Charlotte Whittle · at 1:31:12

    Discussed
    “Killian Ja like I remember reading his book Above the Clouds is it and him being like a kid and his mom giving him like 250 mill of water to go and run a marathon.”
    Where to get it
  2. Finding Ultra

    Rich Roll · at 1:45:32

    Finding Ultra is a memoir by Rich Roll that chronicles his transformative journey from battling severe alcohol addiction to becoming an extreme endurance athlete and ultramarathoner.

    Discussed
    “I know from because obviously Finding Ultra is one of the first books I read alongside Dean's Dean's book.”
    Where to get it