First things first, where and when is your next big run?! Doing an a few epic treks across the Everglades in South Florida!

Favorite Quote? Some people say I'm a dreamer but I'm not the only one.

What does ‘we are our mountains’ mean to you?

We are all a part of the large ecosystems of our planet.  Our impact as people affects our Mountains, and our mountains affect us.

Last one! What are you reading at the moment? Or are you more podcast vibe?

More of a podcast guy.  Molly and myself listen to Mr. Ballen Podcast on a lot of road trips.  She is into Murder Mystery and got me into it and has been a rowdy time!

David Kilgore

Bio - FloridaMan - Ultramarathon Runner. RedBull, On Running and Pit Viper ambassador.

 Why do you think so many people are drawn to running?

It is such an accessible and communal sport.  You can run anywhere for as long as you want really with what you have on your back.  With running you also get to be very present with yourself, your running buddy, and the landscape you are engaging with during each step. I also think people are curious as a whole and running is such a great vehicle for exploration.

You commissioned me to make an engagement ring and a wedding band for your wife. Thank you so much and congratulations! Do these provide a connection to Chamonix and your experience there?

Thank you! The ring turned out beautiful and was an amazing experience working with you.  These mountains provide a special connection to the outdoor world to me as they are so raw, vast, and natural.  When I am out there I think of Molly, my wife, I think of things I want to show her and always brings me back to the adventures we have been on or ones we want to embark on in the future. 

How do you think we can all be more engaged and committed to action in preserving our landscape?

By having more people experience these landscapes and then show them the change that has already been taking place.  I believe it is hard for most people to feel such an impact without being a part of it or experiencing it themselves.  The more storytelling and the more people that visit these regions hopefully are able to be environmental stewards and share what they experienced while they traveled.

Where’s your favorite place to run and why?

I am The Florida Man, so I have to say Florida .   I really love tropical trails but also love the mountains so outside of that I would say Hawaii or Brazil.  I really love using my body to get to places that seem impossible to get to.  It's very freeing. 

You must get a lot of people really inspired to run and your work with Redbull and On is super inspiring. What do you do to grout motivated?!

Thank you, for saying that, I appreciate the kind words. I love what I do. I have a grand sense of adventure, I love finding new unique challenges, and I love being around people.  These are the things that fill my cup and I don't get all three everyday but at least one I do get to experience.  These are the things that excite me so it inspires me to get out each day.

What music are you into at the moment?I always usually listen to a mixture of things; but currently EDM, Hip Hop, and country music.