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Hear me ROAR! Christy Krchnavy Conquers Cocodona 250 with an Umbrella, High-Fives and the Heart of a Lion


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When Ultra Expeditions Race Director Christy Krchnavy  laced up her shoes to start the Cocodona 250 mile race through the rugged Arizona landscape, she carried more than just her running gear; she embodied the indomitable spirit of a back-of-the-pack ultra runner. Her story is a testament to enduring strength, recounting her evolution from a time-strapped new mother to a conqueror of monumental distances. Christy's journey illuminates the heart of ultra running—a sport where victories aren't solely measured by speed, but by the sheer grit to cross the finish line. Her candid sharing of the extreme highs and lows, from debilitating blisters to the exhilarating sense of achievement, serves as a beacon to anyone drawn to the call of the trail.

This episode takes you through the winding turns of Christy's meticulous preparation for Cocodona, underpinned by unwavering family support and a staggering 48-week training plan. The camaraderie of trail running shines through as she details how strangers became impromptu pacers, her personal cheerleaders through the night's darkest hours and her amazing crew worked efficiently and tirelessly to keep her moving through Aid Stations. Christy's creative strategies, like her "Mary Poppins" umbrella to combat the Arizona sun, not only reflect the innovation in the ultra community but also the unexpected moments of joy that can arise in the midst of struggle. Her reflection on the race as a rewarding journey, rather than an ordeal, invites listeners to reconsider their own challenges as opportunities for personal triumph.

We close the narrative on a high, quite literally, with Christy's full-on sprint down Mt. Eldon and victorious finish in Flagstaff—a scene of exuberant high-fives that punctuated the end of an epic quest. It's in these moments, shared with the community of runners, pacers, and supporters, that the soul of ultra running is revealed. Christy's anecdotes, enriched with the evocative score of "Run" by OneRepublic, beckon you to lace up your own running shoes. Whether you're experienced on the trails or just considering your first ultra, this conversation with Christy is an invitation to join a world where endurance is championed regardless of pace, and every finish line is a new beginning.  And yes. YOU CAN DO IT, TOO!

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