ReCast: 2023 Cocodona 250: From Sedona to Flagstaff

We’re back for week two of our Cocodona 250 rerun series, and things are heating up—figuratively and literally. With Andrew deep into the Arizona Monster 300, we’re throwing it back to the second half of his first Arizona epic. This is where the race gets real: after pushing through Jerome, Andrew faces crumbling shins, emotional lows, water crossings gone wrong, and the infamous climb up Mount Elden.

In this episode, we follow him from Cottonwood to Sedona to Flagstaff, as the trail throws every twist it can: gravel roads, technical descents, delusional audio loops in his head (hello Destiny’s Child?), and a contact lens disaster in the middle of the desert. We also meet key players like Rachel, Kenneth, Kirsten, and Regina—each helping (or witnessing) Andrew’s slow unraveling as he pushes to the finish.

Stephanie kicks things off and Dylan wraps it up, bringing their usual dose of humor and heart. Stay tuned for stories about teacups on mountaintops, awkward trail naps, and the kind of breakdowns only a 250-mile race can trigger. And don’t worry—we’ll be back in two weeks with the full Arizona Monster recap. Buckle up.

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