Episode 41: Cocodona 250: What I Wish I Said at the Finish Line

This week’s episode isn’t a full race recap yet because my brain still feels a little scrambled from five days across Arizona. But after sitting with the experience, I wanted to talk about the things that mattered most once the finish time goal slipped away.We’re talking about adapting when things change, the privilege of getting to do something like this in the first place, and the overwhelming amount of support it took to get me to that finish line. Crew, pacers, volunteers, friends, texts, DMs, random encouragement at aid stations…it all mattered more than pace ever did.And somewhere out there between the puking, dirt naps, hallucinations, sunrises, and emotional swings, the experience itself became enough.In this episode: Why my original time goal stopped mattering  The difference between adjusting and giving up  The privilege of running and having access to these spaces  White privilege, representation, and outdoor endurance sports  How support changes everything in ultras and life  Dirt naps, aid station resets, and learning to slow down  Why the experience itself became the real win  What I wish I would’ve said at the finish line interview This one is messy, reflective, emotional, and very much recorded by a woman whose brain is still somewhere on trail between Black Canyon City and Flagstaff.Enjoying the show?If this episode resonated, share it with a friend. Make sure you’re following or subscribed so you don’t miss future episodes. Ratings and reviews help more than you know.Follow me on InstagramVisit my website: www.sunrisetrailscoaching.comWant to work together? Learn about 1:1 CoachingFree guide: What’s In My Pack? Download here