In this kickoff episode, Jeff Garmire—four-time Cocodona finisher, ultrarunner, and host of the Free Outside podcast—joins the conversation. Jeff shares his journey through every edition of the race, his biggest highs and lowest lows, and what it takes to tackle a 250-mile race year after year. He also reveals his bold goal for 2025: going for the win.

Expect epic storytelling, behind-the-scenes race strategy, and some fun over/under predictions—including who might finish ahead of Courtney Dauwalter. Plus, Jeff’s take on the mental game, post-race blues, and his secret to eating three BLTs at mile 180.

This is just the beginning—strap in for a wild ride through the world of 200+ mile races. Subscribe and stay tuned for more Cocodona 250 deep dives! 🎙️🏃‍♂️🔥

**Apologies for the audio issues on this one. We attempted to fix them but were not fully successful. Thx for your patience. Most of the audio is good!