Meltzer's trail runs have been featured in news outlets from Ultrarunning.com to NBC Sports.

While many ultrarunners tend to be vegetarian and averse to alcohol or caffeine,[2] Meltzer has been seen with bacon, Red Bull, and microbrews.

[3] On September 18, 2016, Meltzer set an Appalachian Trail record by completing the 2,190 miles over 14 states in 45 days 22 hours and 38 minutes.

[5] Meltzer's record was eclipsed in September 2017 by Joe McConaughy in a self-supported run.

[7] Meltzer is the current Race Director for the Speedgoat 50K at Snowbird Ski Resort.