Joe McConaughy is a professional trail runner for Brooks Running based in Seattle, WA.

Timestamps:

(4:05) - collegiate running background
(8:42) - factors that led to running dedication
(10:24) - training in Seattle, WA
(13:59) - coaching business
(15:17) - what it's like to be "all-in" on running
(18:20) - lessons from coaching runners
(24:09) - intro to long trails, Pacific Crest Trail FKT
(27:09) - biggest takeaways form PCT, AT, LT, AZT
(32:01) - why less movement on long trail FKTs
(34:57) - whether long trail FKT attempts will remain hyper-niche
(36:48) - recovering from multiple long trail efforts
(39:30) - the people he's learned from most in the long trail scene
(41:23) - documenting these long trail efforts for followers
(46:24) - thoughts on pro athlete responsibilities for sponsored content
(49:58) - inspiration for Cocodona 250
(51:21) - training and racing playbooks for 200+ mile races
(55:54) - being out front, leading the majority of the race, mentality throughout
(59:33) - thoughts on the competition at Cocodona
(62:41) - whether he will keep racing 200s
(63:30) - miscellaneous questions

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