Michelle Ekrut is a writer and ultrarunner who, for some inexplicable reason, likes to run stupid far and turn everything into a good story. She loves a good book, the darkest chocolate, a strong coffee, and meditating at the trailhead after a run. She believes life is best when lived with creativity and authenticity, and understands joy as an action to be pursued intentionally. She lives in Texas with her husband and son and two rescue pups.