Ep. 41: Chasing The New Normal | Cody Taylor

In this captivating episode of The Patina'd Podcast, host Kenny Hill sits down with endurance athlete, fitness coach, and founder of Live the New Normal, Cody Taylor. Cody shares his incredible transformation from a non-runner to completing a marathon with little training, to taking on the grueling Bruce Trail—an unsupported 900-kilometer adventure that tested his mental and physical limits. They delve into Cody's journey during the COVID-19 pandemic, his admiration for David Goggins, and the unforeseen difficulties of running an unsupported FKT (Fastest Known Time). Tune in to hear about the nitty-gritty details of an unsupported run, the emotional highs and lows, and how Cody prepares for his next big endurance challenge. This episode offers an inspiring look at overcoming immense odds in the face of adversity.00:00 Introduction/Trailer03:41 Meet Cody Taylor: Endurance Athlete and Coach12:59 Training Strategies for Long-Distance Running19:53 The Early Days: Running Without Experience26:25 A Passion for Drumming and Music30:10 Discovering a Passion for Running30:15 Childhood and Early Jobs32:07 The Influence of David Goggins32:42 Unsupported Adventures36:15 The Bruce Trail Challenge36:43 Unsupported vs Supported Running41:14 Hallucinations and Physical Challenges45:22 Navigating the Wilderness53:42 Safety and First Aid on the Trail59:53 Manifesting Success and Overcoming Adversity01:02:10 The Mental Challenges of Being Unsupported01:07:32 Upcoming Adventures and New Challenges01:14:04 Reflections on Endurance and Respecting the Trail01:19:38 Final Thoughts and EncouragementCody's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codytaylorperformance/The show's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patinad_podcast/Kenny's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kenny_from_recoveryhill/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ft2j7uhtUdf6Mf6BwGSnN?si=3dd51ceee25145deRecovery Hill Website: https://www.recoveryhill.info/⁠The show's name "Patina'd Podcast:"Most people are attracted to antiqued things, whether it's furniture, vehicles, or music. There is something about age and weathering that draws us in. Many will copout with buying "vintage" looking items, but wishing they had the authentic originals; The piece with 100 years of patina that can't be replicated.This also happens in the human experience! There are people who choose to appear wise without the experience to back it up; They offer to themselves the phony version. Others will allow misery to make them better, wiser, and Patina'd. This show is to highlight the others. *Disclaimer* By giving the interviewee freedom to share their story, there may be points of view expressed that Kenny Hill and Recovery Hill do not agree with. But this is their story, their opinions, their advice, and can potentially be very helpful to someone.