Memory Loss on Everest and Three Years of Pain – Kilian Jornet

Kilian Jornet has spent decades pushing the limits of human endurance. But what happens when you actually reach them? In this episode of Going Mental, Jan Frodeno sits down with Kilian Jornet for a rare deep dive into the mind behind some of the most extreme performances in endurance sport. Kilian explains what happened when he pushed himself so far on Everest that his brain stopped forming memories and why he believes the ultimate limit of human performance is one we never actually want to reach. They talk about fear, pain, risk, ego and the psychology of pushing beyond what your brain tells you is possible. Kilian also opens up about the times he knew he had gone too far in the mountains, his current battle with injury, and how his approach to training has changed as he gets older. Enjoy this episode! Ryzon – performance apparel from Cologne, made in Europe, worn by Jan at the UTMB. Ryzon stands for highly functional sportswear with a clear, timeless design. Save 10% on the entire Ryzon collection with the code TRAILRUN10 (valid until 31.10.2026): https://ryzon.net/en-int/discount/TRAILRUN10?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=podcast&utm_term=goingmental Tomorrow People eyewear: high-performance sports sunglasses, 3D-printed, Carl Zeiss lenses and made in Germany. Built for cycling, running, trail and triathlon – with a precise fit, premium lenses and a clean, design. Save 10% with the code GoingMental: https://wearetomorrowpeople.com/discount/GoingMental Produced by Podstars by OMR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices