58 Hours. 241 Miles. First Loss. Kim Gottwald on the End of His 14-Month Winning Streak & Why He'll Be Back to Win the BPN G1M Ultra

THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCAST · Apr 23, 2026 · 41m

He came out of nowhere, tied a backyard ultra, and accidentally built one of running's most compelling brands—all before turning 22.

Now Kim Goldwald is back on the show, and this time, he left Texas without the crown.

Kim returns to The Running Effect fresh off his second Go One More Ultra, where he finished 58 loops (241.5 miles) in brutal, rain-soaked conditions before his right glute gave out for good. It's the first backyard loss of his career, and he couldn't care less. In this conversation, Kim breaks down what actually changed—not the outcome, but the person who walked off those…