The Baseline for Hard | Jason Bahamundi on Cocodona 250

In this episode of Trail Wisdom Weekly, Sherri sits down with Jason Bahamundi of Run Tri Bike and the Everyday Athlete Clubhouse to talk about what it really feels like to run Cocodona 250 in 110 hours.Together they dive into:Training for a 250-mile race without massive mileageWhy mindset matters more than paceThe brutal reality of climbing Lane MountainSleep strategy during multi-day ultrasFueling with oatmeal mush, maple syrup & potatoes, pickle juice, and hot dogsRecovery, swelling, and post-race exhaustionBurnout and post-race bluesWhy “hard” becomes relative after an event like CocodonaThe emotional finish line experienceEveryday athletes vs elite performance cultureDNFs, identity, and learning to give yourself graceWhy Jason may never run Cocodona again — despite loving the experienceThis conversation goes far beyond ultrarunning. It’s about resilience, perspective, recovery, and what happens when you discover you’re capable of more than you thought possible.Connect with Jason:Instagram / YouTube / @runtrimagWebsite: RunTriMagEmail: [email protected] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit trailrunnersjourney.substack.com