"Dante" documentary follows Colorado man's 500-mile run on psychedelics

- "Dante" (likely a pseudonym) is a Colorado man who ran 500 miles — roughly the distance from Denver to Salt Lake City — while under the influence of psychedelic drugs. A new documentary follows this feat. - The run is part of a broader cultural trend sometimes called "psychedelic endurance," where athletes combine extreme physical exertion with substances like psilocybin (magic mushrooms), LSD, or mescaline to explore altered states of consciousness, pain management, or spiritual insight. - Interest in psychedelics has surged in recent years: clinical research into MDMA and psilocybin for PTSD, depression, and end-of-life anxiety has produced promising results, and several U.S. states have decriminalized or legalized psilocybin for therapeutic use. - The story sits at the intersection of two subcultures: the ultrarunning community (known for pushing physical limits in 100-mile+ races) and the psychedelic wellness movement. Critics warn about the risks of combining high-intensity activity with powerful psychoactive drugs — dehydration, impaired judgment, and psychological distress are real concerns.