About this episode
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 Links: Follow Joe on Instagram Follow Joe on Strava Get coached by Joe Joe's Appalachian Trail FKT documentary Joe's Pacific Crest Trail FKT documentary Joe's Long Trail FKT documentary Joe's Arizona Trail FKT docuseries Joe's golden ticket attempt documentary Additional Episodes You May Enjoy: #58 - Buzz Burrell | Modern FKT Movement, FKT.com Sale To Outside Mag, Trail Running Business #54 - Garrett Heath | Switch To Trail Running, Pro Lifestyle, Running Teams, Brooks Beasts #42 - Sarah Cummings | Wasatch Trail Scene, Brooks Running, JFK 50, Lessons From Injury #40 - Lee Sackett | Brooks Running, Running Industry Careers, Running Culture Talk #39 - Hillary Allen | Brooks Running, Out And Back, Recovery Process Mindset, 2022 UTMB #25 - Kyle Richardson | FKT Scene, Intersection Of Music And Movement, Trail Running Culture #12 - Jack Kuenzle | FKT Scene, Sponsored Trail Runners, Brand Relationships Support the show