02/01/2026
Pushing through pain is one of the hardest parts of running, whether you are training for a marathon, chasing an ultra finish, or just trying to avoid another DNF. In this documentary, elite runner Vlad Shatrov shows how he manages discomfort, resets his mindset and keeps moving when everything feels like it is falling apart.
Follow Fixx Nutrition ambassador through the UTMB KosciMiler, a 160km race across Australia’s highest mountains, capturing the real-time decisions, fuelling changes, mindset shifts and crew support that helped him navigate one of the toughest race days he has ever faced. From savage alpine winds to nausea, overheating and near blow ups, this is a raw look inside the pain cave and what it actually takes to get out the other side.
Whether you are aiming to finish your first ultra or simply want to improve your resilience on any distance, these insights will help you stay composed, adapt under pressure and make better decisions when the run gets hard.
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