066: Arizona Monster 300 to Cocodona 250 with Aaron Young

Summary

In this episode of the Tribe of Runners podcast, host Liz Myers interviews Aaron Young, an ultra runner who shares his experiences from the Arizona Monster 300 Mile and Cocodona 250 Mile races. Which he ran both within roughly 1 month, and he was the fastest runner to complete both of these races (there was 11 runners who did complete these two races). Aaron discusses his journey into ultra running, the challenges he faced during these grueling races, and the importance of nutrition and mental health in endurance sports. He reflects on his training regimen, the impact of sleep deprivation, and the lessons learned from both races, emphasizing the supportive nature of the ultra running community. Aaron Young also shares his experiences and insights from participating in two significant ultra races: the Arizona Monster and Cocodona. He discusses the challenges faced during these races, including physical and mental struggles, the importance of efficient aid station transitions, and the emotional highs and lows of race day. Aaron reflects on the lessons learned from both races, emphasizing personal growth and the supportive running community. He also shares his future aspirations in ultra running, including attempts at Fastest Known Times (FKTs) on notable trails.

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