About the audiobook
Independent voices.
Shared miles.
An audiobook by Jason Ward and David Stoller Whitney.

A conversation beyond the finish line.
What draws ordinary people to extraordinary distances?
Just Your Average Ultra Runner explores that question through interviews with runners and their perspectives on endurance, life, and community.
The audiobook is independently published by Jason Ward and David Stoller Whitney. It offers space to hear directly from the people behind the miles.
- Format
- Interview collection · Audiobook
- Authors
- Jason Ward and David Stoller Whitney
- Narrator
- Jason Ward
- Length
- 8 hours 25 minutes
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Jason Ward & David Stoller Whitney
A place to start. A reason to keep listening.
Hear the voices
behind the miles.
Start with three free excerpts, or expand to explore all seven clips from the audiobook.
Jeff Ward · Free excerpt · 2:08
At mile 70, Jeff had made his decision. He was going home.
Jon Grillo · Free excerpt · 0:49
Unexpected encouragement
Floyd Whiting · Free excerpt · 0:52
The half-price shoes
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Logan Ziegenmeyer · Free excerpt · 1:09
Keeping his pacer awake
Adam Bear · Free excerpt · 0:56
Running to the marathon
Taylor Carr · Free excerpt · 0:55
Those first three miles
Logan Ziegenmeyer · Free excerpt · 1:19
The ring he carried
Before you press play
A few things to know.
What kind of audiobook is this?
Just Your Average Ultra Runner is a collection of interviews with ultra runners about their experiences, perspectives, and lives beyond the finish line.
How long is the audiobook?
The full audiobook runs approximately 8 hours and 25 minutes. Seven free excerpts are available on the listening page, with lengths shown beside each player.
Who created it?
The audiobook is by Jason Ward and David Stoller Whitney. Retail listings credit Jason Ward as narrator.
Do I need to run ultras to enjoy it?
No. The conversations welcome runners and listeners who are curious about endurance and the people drawn to it.
Where can I listen or buy it?
You can find the audiobook on Spotify, Audible, Apple Books, Everand, Kobo, Storytel, and Google Play. Check your preferred platform for current purchase or membership options.
Can I listen through my library?
Search your library’s Hoopla or Libby catalog, or ask a librarian about availability. Access varies by library.