When Jasmin Paris sprinted toward the yellow gate at Frozen Head in March 2024 with barely 99 seconds to spare, documentary photographer David Miller was there to capture what instantly became one of the most iconic images in endurance sport history. But behind that single frame lies a much bigger story about storytelling, creative grit, and the raw underbelly of ultra running. This week, returning guest David joins John and Steven for a deep dive into the craft of seeing what everyone else walks past. From living out of his car for seven days in brutal winter conditions to document the Montane Winter Spine Race for his upcoming photo book, to taking water pistols and dry ice into the 55°C furnace of Death Valley crewing and pacing Sophie Power at Badwater 135. We talk about:The reality behind that historic Barkley Marathons finish line moment and resisting the trap of being defined by a single shot. Why documentary photography isn't about shiny finish lines, but rather aid stations, toilet blocks, exhaustion, and the messy "in-between" moments.The painstaking anatomy of creating SPINE: scouting 100 course locations, sleeping trailside, and assembling a visual jigsaw of winter suffering.Pacing through Death Valley at Badwater: cooling strategies, dry ice logistics, and the pure team dynamic of crossing the line together.Cutting through the social media noise and visual saturation at mega-events like UTMB and Lakeland.Balancing life as a working gas engineer while maintaining the freedom to shoot running purely on your own terms.Plus, we talk personal running journeys, navigating creative slumps, and stick around for David’s track pick to close out the show.We've also some major news on the podcasts Autumnal March Drop!! Get in quick on that one!Hit play, lace your sneaks or grab a brew, and enjoy our blether.

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