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
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