Michele Graglia, Male Model to Ultra Marathon Runner

In 2007 at the age of 24, Michele Graglia moved to Miami Beach from Italy in order to expand his family’s floral business in the United States, but, within a week of his arrival, a modeling agent discovered him on the street and convinced him to pursue a career in modeling. Enriched but unsatisfied by the profession, Michele walked off of the runway in 2012, shortly after stumbling upon a book about ultra-running  – a book that dramatically changed his life. Michele Graglia is a model, author, fitness coach, and ultra marathon runner. His book Ultra is a journey into the craft of the punishing ultra marathon space. Originally from Taggia, Liguria, Italy, Graglia became an international model represented by Major Model Management in New York.On July 24, 2018, Graglia completed and won the Badwater 135. He finished the race in a time of 24:51:47.Graglia was officially certified as the new Guinness Book World Record holder for the fastest-ever crossing of Chile's Atacama Desert on foot. He accomplished the unprecedented feat in 8 days, 12 hours, and 49 minutes, the equivalent of 2 to 3 marathons per day.On 11 October 2020, Graglia won the Moab 240 in 61 hours, 43 minutes, and 15 seconds.This is a great episode of passion, life change and focus.To find out more about Guy Bloom and his award winning work in Team Coaching, Leadership Development and Executive Coaching click below.The link to everything CLICK HEREUK: 07827 953814Email: [email protected] Web: www.livingbrave.com