Ultra: Top Model to Top Ultra Runner

Written by Michele Graglia and Folco Terzani

Narrated by Michele Graglia

Michele Graglia left Italy for Miami in 2007 to expand the family business. Caught in a thunderstorm, he ducked into a Johnny Rockets, got scouted by a renowned agent, and walked out a professional model.



An elite modeling career brought expensive cars, penthouses, parties, and celebrities, but his accidental “American Dream” was never his own.



Feeling the emptiness of a shallow, dark lifestyle, Michele set out for adventure and fulfillment, finding it in the unlikeliest place—a book about ultramarathon running.



Within a few short years, his passion and dedication for ultrarunning placed him among the top endurance athletes in the world. Running hundreds of miles in the extremes of the frozen Yukon and the scorching heat of Death Valley, he pushed his body and mind beyond every limit imaginable.



Ultra is not about winning. It’s not about running. It’s a means to return to Nature and a journey to find your purpose, giving your all on the quest for your best self.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Author's Republic
• Release date: Mar 29, 2022
• ISBN: 9781544522647

Reviews for Ultra

[Costin Martin · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very inspiring!! Great book, with interesting life journey. Totally recommend the book

[Sheila Mulherin · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Interesting memoir. He shares about his career as a model, revealing details about the superficial rich life. Then describes his experience discovering ultra running. Very cool and inspiring! His Italian accent is present but he speaks clearly and is understandable.

[Sweep Meister · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Don’t let the title put you off like it did me. It’s not a book for “likes” or some sorted half hearted instagram running model. The author was the real deal on the model front. He saw things most of us could never dream of. And he saw how empty it all was and found a way out through adventure and running. Fabulous book well read by the author. He conveys his emotions well on what is a bit of a rollercoaster ride through his 20s and early 30s. Brutally honest Great book for all. Well recommend. Forza Michele!

[Bruce M Anaya · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Inspiring. Really enjoyed this reading.hoping for another one soon, Mickey.