Joe McConaughy is a professional trail runner for Brooks Running based in Seattle, WA.
(3:37) - collegiate running background
(8:12) - factors that led to running dedication
(9:54) - training in Seattle, WA
(13:29) - coaching business
(14:47) - what it's like to be "all-in" on running
(17:50) - lessons from coaching runners
(23:39) - intro to long trails, Pacific Crest Trail FKT
(26:39) - biggest takeaways form PCT, AT, LT, AZT
(31:31) - why less movement on long trail FKTs
(34:27) - whether long trail FKT attempts will remain hyper-niche
(36:18) - recovering from multiple long trail efforts
(39:00) - the people he's learned from most in the long trail scene
(40:53) - documenting these long trail efforts for followers
(45:54) - thoughts on pro athlete responsibilities for sponsored content
(49:28) - inspiration for Cocodona 250
(50:51) - training and racing playbooks for 200+ mile races
(55:24) - being out front, leading the majority of the race, mentality throughout
(59:03) - thoughts on the competition at Cocodona
(62:11) - whether he will keep racing 200s
(63:00) - miscellaneous questions
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