The crazy story of my fifth finish at Cocodona 250. This year was full of surprises — I ran with a sickness, hallucinated witches and aliens, battled rain, hail, and mud, and somehow kept going with the help of an incredible crew.

I break down the highs and lows, from brain fog and rolled ankles to a bobcat sighting, and even the odd gear fix that saved the day (hint: Vagisil).

If you’re into ultrarunning, trail running, or just want to hear about pushing through 250 miles of chaos, this episode is full of stories, lessons, and plenty of humor.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Cocodona 250 Experience

03:00 Race Day Preparations and Crew Dynamics

05:51 The Struggles Begin: Weather and Physical Challenges

09:10 Hallucinations and Mental Battles

12:10 Navigating Through Adversity: The Role of Crew

14:52 The Mid-Race Shift: Coping with Illness

17:49 Finding Momentum: The Power of Music

21:02 Celebrating Small Victories

24:03 The Final Push: Overcoming the Last Hurdles

26:56 The Finish Line: Reflections and Revelations

Subscribe to Substack: http://freeoutside.substack.comSupport this content on patreon: HTTP://patreon.com/freeoutsideBuy my book "Free Outside" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39LpoSFEmail me to buy a signed copy of my book, "Free Outside" at jeff@freeoutside.comWatch the movie about setting the record on the Colorado Trail: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019916/free-outsideWebsite: www.Freeoutside.comInstagram: thefreeoutsidefacebook: www.facebook.com/freeoutside

Cocodona 250: Hallucinations, Hailstorms, and a Five-Time Finish