About this episode
Brody Chisholm recently completed the 2024 Cocodona 250, finishing in 12th place. He learned about the race last year when he hiked the Arizona Trail and followed along with Cocodona. His family also participated in the Elden Crest 38 last year. Initially, his mom was going to be his crew chief, but his older brother and mom decided to run as well. They divided their family and friends into three crews. Brody had his dad as his crew chief and his little brother and cousin as his main pacers. He had a secret goal of beating the course record of 69 hours, but he ended up finishing in 75 hours. Despite that, he was happy with his performance and the support from his family. Brody Chisholm, a 17-year-old ultra-runner, shares his experience and insights from completing the Cocodona 250-mile race. He discusses the initial skepticism and split reactions from his crew members about his ambitious goal. Brody's motivation to push the limits of human endurance stems from his competitive nature and desire to be the best. He compares the competition in track and cross-country races, which last minutes, to the endurance races that last for days. Brody reflects on the mental and physical challenges he faced during the race and the importance of sleep and nutrition. He also shares his future plans and advice for young athletes interested in long-distance running. Brody Chisholm finished the 2024 CocoDona 250 in 12th place He had a secret goal of beating the course record of 69 hours His family participated in the race as well, with his mom and older brother running They divided their family and friends into three crews Brody had his dad as his crew chief and his little brother and cousin as his main pacers He used strategic planning to determine when and where to have pacers Through hiking experience helped him with mental toughness and overcoming lows He believes there will eventually be a super hybrid athlete who excels in both running and hiking Brody's performance impressed others in the race and received support and admiration Ambitious goals can elicit mixed reactions, but having a balance of skepticism and belief can indicate a good goal. Motivation to push the limits of human endurance can come from a combination of personal drive and upbringing. The competition in endurance races differs from track and cross-country races, but there are similarities in the mental and physical challenges. Sleep and nutrition play crucial roles in the success of ultra-runners. Young athletes interested in long-distance running should start with shorter races and gradually work their way up, while maintaining a focus on personal goals and enjoying the process.