Dear Rich: What is the Story of Rich Roll? | Salomon TV

A famous podcast and a familiar voice, one we’ve heard quiz all of our running heroes. A voice that offers athletes a space to open up about their lives as runners and beyond. But what’s the story behind that voice? What is the story of Rich Roll?
Rich shares a letter of his life, the impact of addiction, and how running helped bring him back to the surface. He reminds us that in order to overcome pain, we must overcome our fear of change, and that anything is possible if we just ask; “what am I truly capable of?”.
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[@IanNelson-yn1ff]

Hey Rich, some people lead with words, some by example. A rare leader combines these with effect like you have. A decade ago I read your book. Five years ago I became a vegetarian. Six months ago I committed to a plant based lifestyle. 23 days ago I gave up alcohol for good. Today I began therapy. Although you don't know me, you have been with me for each of these steps and for that I am eternally grateful. I hope one day to run a trail with you and share words of thanks, but until then, Rich, thank you for showing me what is possible when you commit to leading a life of purpose, kindness and improvement.

[@SunnyDayStyle1]

Beautifully said.

[@BillyYang]

What a beautiful and remarkable film + story. Bravo to all.

[@martijnquist9777]

Spotted you in the end of the video 😜

[@deldridg]

@@martijnquist9777 Me too! Love from Sydney - Dave

[@Erin-rg3dw]

@@martijnquist9777 And Hilary!

[@kristofferwall8709]

Dear Rich, nothing connects people like the words of a raw and honest story. Thank you for sharing your true colors. You are an inspiration and guiding force in this world.

[@Loulou-eo6xf]

A cult?

[@zielonebieganie]

Rich - when I discovered your book and learnt your story, my life started to turn. Then, I was a young bulimic girl with no identity but a strong desire to BE in the world. Now, I am a healthy individual, running ultras on plants. Your podcasts and all the materials you share with the world have changed me significantly. Thank you.

[@jmc8076]

Brilliant. Glad you chose to be here NOW. Plants are life. Peace and health. ✌️🌱

[@soulshine.unplugged]

Yes, he can do that.

[@darrenmalbut8499]

So much love for Rich. A rare human who is a badass and also a genuinely good dude.

[@jmc8076]

Separation is one of the last great illusions and lessons for humanity and this civilization. He is you. We are him. “We are the world. The world is you and me, the world is not separate from you and me. There is a common relationship between us all. We are the world essentially, basically, fundamentally. The world is you, and you are the world. Realizing that fundamentally, deeply, not romantically, not intellectually but actually, then we see that our problem is a global problem. It is not my problem or your particular problem, it is a human problem.” - J. Krishnamurti

[@creator_yo]

As a 42 year old who suffers from mid-life crisis Rich is now my motivation and inspiration to grow old with optimism and hope. His authenticity gives people the power to change and be in peace with one’s self.

[@jstavr]

Hello Rich, from reading Finding Ultra, which in IMHO is undoubtedly one of the best books I have had the privilege of reading. It's changed my life in various ways as I have burned the candle at both ends living and partying at a frenetic pace during my teenage years, in my twenties, and my thirties, and it wasn't until I reached nigh on forty I decided to take positive action. I'm fifty years old, and my lifestyle has dramatically changed as I no longer drink anything alcoholic. I am making the transition to becoming fully vegan. Also, I've successfully run several running events and completed two 50km ultramarathons. Thank you kindly for producing your podcast; it's positively affected me and enriched my life. Great appreciation and thanks to the Salomon Team for creating and showing this inspiring film.

[@MalcolmMcLoughlin]

As someone who just hit 12 years of sobriety, Rich's podcast has always been a mine of education and inspiration. Thankful for this video and how it will impact many, many people.

[@AndrewGibson-te6eq]

Very smart and intelligent man. These podcasts have had a positive impact. Rich is a saint....Andrew Gibson

[@joefaifer]

It's never too late to begin great things. Thanks for teaching us all to keep on going Rich.

[@n.tan.n]

Dear Rich, you have inspired me to flip my life around and I have become such a better person from it. I have read your book, 'Finding Ultra' and listened to a few of your podcasts. It's been 2 year since I started my own spiritual journey and have used running as my guidance. I will be running my first 100 miler this week and would like say thank you for helping me finding my ultra. ✌️ #borntorun #findingultra

[@ssoundwaves]

Damn Rich, as someone who has been on a 3 year journey of sobriety and discovering my true self under the mask that I've been wearing for years... this hit me hard. I'm not crying YOU'RE CRYING

[@kizzerd]

Fourteen minutes & forty three seconds of the most genuinely intimate beauty I think I've ever witnessed. Thanks Rich, #TeamSalomon & production team 🤍

[@normanralph3730]

I've watched this several times today. the timing for em hit in a moment we needed it the most. I'm sitting with... "remember this… growth is your purpose, growth is our purpose, its a life long process, its not a destination, nothing is ever static. This is your path, it is not for the faint of heart, but it is the path. Be patient, be kind, have faith, and get to work. I can’t wait to experience what you make of it. Because tomorrow is yours.”

[@juliaestherjones]

The tent, I always pictured a pup tent 😂 He takes tent to another level 👍🏼

[@erand1564]

Very powerful film. You have truly had a profound effect on my life Rich. Thanks for all you have done and continue to do. Great work Salomon team - this is a piece of art that will live on and serve many for years to come.

[@juliet298]

I have to say ditto🙂

[@paulstefan6150]

@@juliet298 me too!

[@mitchiep29]

Beautiful Rich - been listening to you for almost 8 years and counting. Keep doing what you’re doing sir!

[@philcouchman2289]

So moving, that last scene is really powerful

[@desireestrehlau7808]

"The pain of the circumstances has to succeed the fear of change" this is so true and actually heartbreaking (literally...) Loads of love to you 💚

[@dduffy0123]

Something a lot of us can relate to and find a shared experience in. :')

[@philipswain4122]

Profound and deep. I had trouble making friends at school. Booze made it easier. Sport ( rugby and athletics) saved me, and helped guide me through university and beyond. This shored up my body to beat cancer. Now, I’m training again to take on a triathlon.

[@deldridg]

Oh how I needed this. Similar story - successful sporting background, successful career, beautiful family, doing great financially, in good health but now not sleeping well, often left feeling empty and lost. Some days I just want to disappear. Time to rise up and reshape myself from the inside out. Think I'll go make a juice and get started! Love and teary thanks from Sydney, Dave

[@SophieKopf]

What a beautiful story, always loved Rich, from my little place in Europe. What a great, imperfect human being. I am grateful to have the tools to listen to these people and get inspiration from them. Thank you, Rich 🙏

[@DeanRead]

Dear Rich, your story and the voices you have shared on the podcast have helped me more than I can ever put in to words. You are a true beacon of positivity and I thank you for your tireless work to share the stories that will make the world a better place. What a stunning film this is too, thanks to the Salomon team for putting it together✌️🌱🙏

[@japhy6536]

This was so beautiful and heavy, I'll revisit it many times....

[@MarcusHausner]

Rich, your story is such an inspiration. Your path out of addiction and of self healing gives me a compelling picture and fuels my own way forward to seek my potential and taking people with me at the same time. Can't express my gratitude enough.

[@MelanieSakowski]

Ohhh goosebumps!!! Rich Roll we see you, you are amazing Grace ❤

[@HallieSawyer]

So, so good! Rich is one of the people I look up to most and when I doubt myself, all I have to do is recall his story to get me to see things differently. His story, truly, is one of the most remarkable about human potential and growth out there. I'm so happy you made this film about Rich; no one deserves the spotlight more.

[@wendyricci9091]

This moved me so much. Rich Roll is a great leader !!

[@abrooklyngirllinda]

WOW. Just wow. This is one of the most epic pieces I have seen in a long while. Really incredible work. Rich Roll is a hero + such a cool down to earth guy for so much success.

[@glacialblueberry]

You’re such an inspiration to me. Thank you for exemplifying what it means to be human and to live like a human or rather like a spirit living the human experience.

[@thewildpackpodcast]

Out of words, what a powerful message Rich. Keep being a light beacon for humanity.

[@veraluna4648]

Dear, dear Rich! You have had an immeasurable impact on me, and so many ❤

[@carstendk74]

This almost brought me to tears - the good kind that you get when you have experienced something beautiful, genuine and heartfelt. It truly resonated with me. Just like your 'Stop Hacking Your Life' post from June 30, 2021. I made two prints of that post, framed it and gave it to each of my two teenage boys. They have them on a shelf in their rooms and we have talked about it several times - what it means, the relevance of the words in their life. I think you would be shocked to your core, if you truly understood the positive impact you have had on so many people's life. Thank you, Rich.

[@Goldo1968]

2017 I came across Finding Ultra. Your ability to articulate your story changed my life and opened a new path forward. I love you Rich, thank you✌🏻❤️

[@slapfan1]

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story for others to grow.

[@gailanne5293]

Dear Rich, “Thank You for Sharing” ❤

[@Bled00]

Dear Rich, I found about you through running. Looking up for people I resonated to and was inspired by. Little I wouldn't imagine that almost 10 years I was in awe of this older endurance athlete that was true to it's core, and still admire deeply and look up as a person to imitate. How much I have grown as a runner as a person thanks to you. Thank you for sharing your feelings, expirience and bringing us your guest to learn from Thank you!

[@mdwst1]

Rich, thank you for sharing your story so genuinely, so wholly, so thoughtfully. I had intentionally killed my spirit in order to escape, to survive, to cope, having grown up in an oppressive religious community. After a decade of this hollowness, your book Finding Ultra helped me begin the journey of rediscovering and reawakening my spiritual self on my terms -- thank you for that gift. Sincerely, a Spiritual Being Having a Human Experience

[@jahninapamintuan1849]

Thank you again and again, dudes like Rich make the world a better place. Not only that, his podcast is a platform for knowledge, love and self- actualization. I am learning so much

[@edwinagetty1345]

thank you rich. you so inspire me and millions of souls. it is always such a deep and rich experience watching ,and where you so gently, with humour and honesty ,take us. words barely touch what i am attempting to explain. big gratitude

[@arafatkatze]

You are truly an inspiration rich. The honesty and love behind your work is very inspiring.

[@paulforder3037]

Dear Rich, you truly amongst others such as Billy Yang, Timmy Olson & Rory Bosio have given me the faith and belief to change my life for the better. From going from rock bottom to having the strength to find the person inside myself has been a journey I couldn’t have made without all the stories you have all told. For telling your story you helped save another and I will always be indebted to you. Thank you Rich, Peace & Plants

[@ninafriedman3414]

Thank you for such a moving and inspirational story. You again and again draw us in with your words and transparency… loved it…cannot wait for your new book!!!

[@soulshine.unplugged]

Dear Rich, i come from where you have been. I am blessed to be happy today, running ultras. Thanks for giving us a face, thoughts of live and be a big inspiration. Greets from an admirer in Spain. PD. I run on Ketofuel😅

[@lynettechong2476]

Thank you Rich for this 🙏. Thank you for all the podcasts in realising life, no matter how broken.. it’s possibilities, and giving ourselves a second chance to grow, to be kind. Reminding us, it’s the journey that builds us… 🙏🙏🙏

[@kaitlinstephenscounselling]

Rich- thank you for your vulnerability and authenticity. All the feels ❤ beautiful.

[@FrancoMonet]

Truly a guru, a mentor! Thank you Rich for continuously making me want to grow, to learn to be better. Salomon nicely done and thank you.

[@Jmisslyn]

Such a common thread about pain, suffering and growth. I too am an athlete (not so much of late) who grew up with the water, then found alcohol/drugs. Continued my athletic endeavors and all the while drinking my life away. I was living a slow death. Chasing the high of the first drink and combined with the high of sport. Sober for 15 years and living a life of spiritual awareness. Stuck by the gift of desperation. We are the lucky ones. Thank you for your story.

[@makeastatement1]

thank you this is the beautiful story of your life! I couldn't be more grateful it showed up in my feed for the night of Christmas. another present to all who watch.

[@alfreascazuri6335]

This man is changing my life and it will change yours too if you just listened, thanks for this piece of him salomon, expecting to see much more of this beautifull people (L)

[@yourenough3]

I can relate with this man a million times over. Wow , I'm glad I found this video. Thank you!!

[@dragoi.alexandra]

Dear Rich, your story and podcast has contributed immensly to the changes of my life and my partners as well..and I hope, just like the river flows downward, that our changes will inspire others. We started listening to your podcasts as we were embarking on our journey to eating plant based and living a bit more mindfully then before and now, as well, as we are taking up running and planning to stick with it. Thank you for the work that you do, it truly matters

[@simondion1521]

Thanks for producing and publishing this video. I’m 40 … and your video is truly inspiring.

[@Seby-biketrial]

i had similar path...still healing and running has been a profound path to healing, freedom, vitality, joy. So well said: "when the pain of my circumstances exceeded my fear of change " . that has been a major point of change for me also. thank you for making this & sharing!!

[@GoAlastair]

Just wow! Makes me feel peaceful and centred just watching this.

[@mollymittelberg3547]

wow production on this was incredible

[@bylavoie]

2nd to none.

[@robertsobel4742]

Just know, you have been so helpful to me and I will always be grateful.

[@lucybartholomewruns]

Beautiful story, so well told creatively. Way to go fam

[@lunamehrain8943]

Thank you, Rich, for sharing your thoughts, emotions, and vulnerabilities with us. Seeing you shine like you do right now, is wonderful. Understanding a glimpse where you came from is truly "the miracle of life expressing itself". A great inspiration for all of us, to trust the path, to live a life only I can do- each of us. Thank you so much, from my heart.

[@searchingforwonder]

Finding Ultra was one of those critical moments in my life that I had no idea at the time of reading would begin a journey of such profound change. Thank you for that gift.

[@Leontuber]

What a beautiful story. Thank you, Rich, for sharing it with us.

[@cashashworth]

Dear Rich, I admire your work so much. The inner work. The work you do for others. Sharing other's work. You show is that is it often hard, but it is worth it if we fall in love with the process every day. Thank you.

[@Rustyfox46]

Truly beautiful words!! Peace and love, my fellow runner 👊🏻

[@spiritualbeing2578]

Thanks for a good cry. And the subtle reminder that I am the only one in control. What I do with that is up to me...time to get to it. Xx

[@fzanfyaz]

"I am Rich". Yes you are! Such a beautiful and inspiring story. Thank you Salomon TV for covering this.

[@jancker06]

Love this! There is so much good packed into this video. 🙌

[@thinkplanetearth2946]

What a great video. I've been a fan of his for some time. Loved his book 'Finding Ultra', and I have enjoyed his podcast. This was super well done. Very moving and inspirational.

[@noahblank4398]

Dear Rich, thank you so much for making me a better person, you are an inspiration to so many people

[@sandrakunzlercoaching7905]

Raw and genuinely beautiful! I'm very touched! Your podcast has been an inspiration to me for over four years now! Mood follows action! Peace, plants, namaste!

[@jpa6532]

Very powerful video, Thank you. Im going on two years with no drinking. Best descision Ive ever made in my life. Amazing videos like this helped me so much throughout it to hear people like rich and others tell there storys that is just so familiar with mine! One day at a time, God Bless 🙏

[@marktempleton8909]

As Rich says we’re all on our own path through the journey of life. We will maybe take the wrong path sometimes and hit dead-ends, but we all have it in us to be better to ourselves and others. It may take all our days to find this out. Shining lights like Rich have shown us what is and can be possible. Thank you Rich

[@kunahsohanalife]

Beautiful, inspirational soul 🙏🙏 love this man…thank you Rich 💜🙏

[@CraigPringle]

Love me some Rich Roll. I have learned so much from him! Thanks to Salomon TV for producing such a well made video.

[@t_nordlicht1937]

I mean, like so many people I knew Rich's story. Haven't read Finding Ultra yet, but I listened to his podcast for countless hours, looking for inspiration and some kind of connection to something/someone. My 40th birthday is 3 months ahead, and I truly hope one day I manage to get to work... This film will be something to return to on dark days. Thumbs up for this amazing work, it makes me feel almost capable of starting to become the best version of myself... even if that's still nothing of worth.

[@nickaoke]

One of the most inspiring human beings I've ever seen. ❤

[@tylernblaney]

Dear Rich, thank you for sharing yourself each week with all of us. You inspire us all with your words, compassion, generosity and love of this gift of life. Momento Mori

[@daniellecarbonneau8518]

I just listen to you and everything makes sense in our lifes! Thank you for every word you said. It means a lot to me and for my life. Have a nice day. Thinking of you

[@reactivatedforever]

Thanks for sharing with such honesty while imparting hope and inspiration.

[@MichalSfid]

Thank you Salomon! Your videos changed my life...

[@richardparker4703]

Rich Roll not only is inspirational in his own journey, but he is one of the most skillful interviewers in America. Great film, greater human!!

[@Montix]

This comes super in time as I am reading Finding Ultra. Rich you are an awesome and inspirational dude. I am very pumped from my last official run of the year tomorrow :)

[@meganhopkins1497]

Love Rich Roll. And Solomon. Well done on all counts. ❤

[@Coldddpalmer]

I desperately needed this, thanks Rich

[@dominikseljan3043]

Awesome video Rich and Salomon! Thank you for bringing us this beautiful story

[@stevehaze8095]

we love you rich. thank you for simply being.

[@juliamiller6504]

Rich- I feel inspired ❤️ you’re one rad human. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@InBetweenSound]

This was wonderful and I truly respect Rich. With that said, I do want to mention that often times can feel out of reach for people who don’t have the same financial means to work through these situations.

[@lynchs2441]

What a incredible videography! Thank you Rich for helping us with our straggles

[@davidwellner4191]

Well done I have been following you for awhile and am grateful for that

[@MelanieSakowski]

Hilary and Billy!!!

[@jackieo-]

Beautiful edit and story. Proud of you, Rich!

[@LucasSavelli]

Thanks Rich and Salomon for this magnificent message!

[@henricarlson4250]

Dear Rich, were it not for Finding Ultra, I don't believe I would be anywhere near where I am today. My running journey since I read the book in late summer of 2020 has taught me more than any other experience in my life. I never truly believed I could develop this level of athletic prowess, especially in a sport that didn't resonate with me as a young adult. Beyond the physiological benefits, I now interact with the world in a completely different way -- a higher calling. The challenge of late has been to apply what I've learned to other areas of my life. Whenever I feel defeated, I remind myself to trust in consistency, discipline, and focus -- this equation has not failed me yet. Thank you.

[@lilianagriseldaszachury1843]

Beautiful 🤩 beautiful 😍 beautiful ❤ I really appreciate your words, they come from the heart ❤️ and the experience 👏🏻

[@Brian_Sepe_]

An incredible story! Thank you, Rich. Thank you for sharing your story. You matter. Be well!

[@BoostFutbol]

Dang, this was visually stunning and incredible storytelling. One of the best mini-docs I've ever seen.

[@simondrury5148]

I’ve read your book but still great to hear you share it. Makes you think…..

[@MarianoSteiner]

Gorgeous short. Beautifully made, and Rich is so inspiring. Thanks for this!

[@suzannadwyer3706]

So powerful and so real. Thank you.

[@michelecandiotto8216]

Simply, thank you Rich!