About this episode
I sit down with Coree Woltering—pro athlete for Merrell, Janji, and Smartwool—for a raw and hilarious conversation about his redemption at the Cocodona 250. From being the very first person to drop out of the inaugural race to finishing it five years later, Coree shares the highs, lows, and muddy middle miles of his journey. We talk about impromptu race entries (Venmoed Southern States 200), wild hallucinations, ankle weirdness, and what happens when your crew gets stranded with a flat tire halfway through a 250-mile race. Coree also opens up about finding joy in ultra-distance running, managing a team for Merrell, and his ambitious upcoming plans—including an Appalachian Trail FKT attempt and maybe even Moab 240. Follow Coree online: https://www.instagram.com/coreewoltering Chapters 00:00 Corey Woltering's Journey Begins 02:45 Redemption at Cocodona 06:01 Lessons from Southern States 08:52 The Start of Cocodona 2023 12:07 Navigating Challenges and Embracing Adventure 15:05 The Pacer Experience 18:01 Unexpected Setbacks 21:08 The Descent into Jerome 24:09 The Hangover Trail Experience 34:40 The Journey of Social Media in Ultra Running 37:37 Experiencing the Highs and Lows of Endurance Racing 39:29 The Breakdown: Mental and Physical Challenges 42:44 Crew Dynamics and Support in Ultra Events 45:37 Navigating the Final Stretch: The Last Marathon 49:41 The Finish Line Experience: Quiet Triumphs 53:47 Reflections on Future Races and Goals 56:38 The Evolution of an Ultra Runner: From Triathlons to Ultra Events 01:00:36 Athlete Management: Bridging Experience and Brand Needs Shop at our sponsors: Janji.com, garagegrowngear.com, and csinstant.coffee Subscribe to Substack: http://freeoutside.substack.com Support this content on patreon: HTTP://patreon.com/freeoutside Buy my book "Free Outside" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39LpoSF Email me to buy a signed copy of my book, "Free Outside" at jeff@freeoutside.com Watch the movie about setting the record on the Colorado Trail: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019916/free-outside Website: www.Freeoutside.com Instagram: thefreeoutside facebook: www.facebook.com/freeoutside