David Calder - Ultramarathoner

Today’s guest is someone who pushes limits—not just in distance,
but in grit, landscape, and life. Meet David Calder.


Dave calls Alberta’s Rocky Mountains home now, but his journey
begins on Canada’s east coast. A native of Cape Breton, he’s gone
from coastal trails to alpine ridge-lines. On LinkedIn, he
describes himself as an ultramarathoner living in the
mountains—and occasionally “blowing stuff up” in his work as a
driller/blaster at a nearby quarry.


In today’s episode, we’ll dive into how David’s background—his
grit forged in two coasts—shapes his approach to ultra distance,
resilience, terrain strategy, and life beyond finish lines.


From hydrating alpine summits to pacing in storms, you’ll hear
how he thinks in kilometres, miles and meters, and why his path
might challenge how you see what's possible.