Intensity

How extreme is extreme sports really, and why do athletes endure pain and risks on their path to sporting self-realization? David Misch explores this question in his new work "Intensity: In Pursuit of Flow." As a "Rookie of the Year" at the legendary Race Across America, Misch encounters prominent figures in the scene, such as ultra-cyclist Christoph Strasser, freediver Herbert Nitsch, and extreme climber Hansjörg Auer, during his quest for answers. He paints a controversial and deeply personal picture of these exceptional athletes, their pursuit of an intense life, and the decisions that shape their sporting careers. Misch seeks parallels between the different disciplines and questions the addictive factor often attributed to excessive sporting adventures in general. Through eighteen conversations at eye level, Misch sheds light on these themes.