Episode 43: Cocodona Mile 75 to Mile 176: The Long Middle

Mile 75 to mile 176 — and this stretch had everything.In this episode, I'm taking you from Whiskey Row through Watson Lake, across Fain Ranch, up and over Mingus Mountain in the dark, down into Jerome, across the Verde River, through red rock country, and up the Hangover Trail into Schnebly Hill. We cover 18 hours of puking, a sodium crisis caught mid-climb, dirt naps on cold ground, hallucinations that were equal parts terrifying and fascinating, and the moment my mind couldn't push my legs any faster and I had to accept that moving forward was enough.In this episode:Leaving Whiskey Row still sick and the GPX file that sent a small crowd of us the wrong directionThe low point at Fain Ranch and the one time I asked Greg out loud: can I do this?Courtney showing up early and hitting 100 miles for the first timeMingus Mountain in the dark, sodium awareness, and a descent that humbled meJerome, the Verde River crossing, and 26 miles with Kat through red rock countryHot dogs with extra mustard, hallucinations, and the longest dirt nap of the raceThe Hangover Trail at mile 160+ on no sleep and Kristen talking me through every single stepAnd the thing I keep coming back to: find your people. And when it's their turn, show up in the dark for them.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