Chase Kaufman: Destroying the Maricopa Trail Race FKT on His First Ultra #43

✨ Support the Podcast ✨Today’s guest is Chase Kaufman, an ultra-endurance athlete who’s quickly making waves in the ultra endurance and bikepacking scene. In this episode, Chase shares how he transitioned from long-distance running and downhill mountain biking to self-supported endurance racing — and how he crushed the Maricopa Trail Race FKT on his first try. We dive into his race strategies, fueling experiments, mental resilience, and what drives him to keep pushing deeper into the world of ultra-distance riding.----------------This episode is brought to you by:Squirrel's Nut Butter - https://squirrelsnutbutter.com/discount/ENDURANCE20 Use code "ENDURANCE20" for 20% off!Embark Maple Energy - https://www.embarkmaple.com Use code “EMBARK20” for 20% off!----------------(00:00:00) - Intro & Arizona Endurance Series(00:01:15) - Training & Favorite Trails(00:04:31) - Bikepacking & Maricopa Race(00:10:59) - Technical Trails & Challenges(00:14:36) - Phone Loss & Riding Conditions(00:16:10) - Sleep & Safety in Ultra Endurance(00:20:48) - Nutrition & Hydration Strategies(00:34:04) - Flagstaff Enduro & AES Community(00:40:22) - Injuries & Recovery(00:44:17) - Health & Support(00:49:16) - Fitness & Consistency(00:53:53) - Bikepacking Styles & Gear(00:58:08) - Maricopa Trail Navigation(01:05:49) - Cramping & Recovery(01:10:44) - Trail Risks & Night Riding(01:15:29) - Skills & Strengths(01:19:11) - Training & Running Background(01:27:07) - AES Race Highlights(01:31:32) - Community & Inspiration(01:39:08) - Building the Bikepacking Community(01:44:00) - Closing Remarks---------------#endurance #bikepacking