Delusions, Dead Bodies, & 200s w/ Kevin Hadfield

Distance To Empty

Welcome to our SPOOOKY episode!

In this episode, Kevin Hadfield shares his journey into ultra running, discussing his experiences with the Tour de Geants and Cocodona races and reflects on the challenges of long-distance running, including the phenomenon of hallucinations during races. Additionally, he connects his career in medical legal death investigation to his experiences in ultra running, exploring the psychological aspects of endurance sports. In this conversation, Kevin Hadfield shares his experiences as a coroner and endurance racer, discussing the emotional and psychological challenges he faces in both fields. He reflects on the objectivity required in death investigations, the surreal hallucinations experienced during long races, and the physical toll of altitude sickness. Kevin also delves into the mental struggles of endurance racing, including disassociation and the limits of human endurance, while contemplating future goals and the lessons learned from his experiences.

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