Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Welcome to Flagstaff Bound, a special Cocodona 250 series brought to you by the @DistanceToEmptyPod and hosted by Kevin Goldberg and Peter Noyes.
2022 Cocodona champion Joe "Stringbean" McConaughy joins the show to discuss his return to Arizona. With a win in 2022 and a 4th place finish in 2024, Joe has become a staple at the front of the pack at this race.
Joe also dives into his new life as a parent and the reality of balancing elite training with the responsibilities of fatherhood. He shares how his mindset has shifted regarding racing and sleep deprivation, offering a candid look at how he’s adapting his preparation to fit his new lifestyle while maintaining the competitive drive that has made him one of the best in the sport.
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Aravaipa Running is committed to the development of a vibrant community centered around being active in the outdoors.
We feel most alive on a trail, experiencing the solitude and restorative power of nature.
From our course markings, pre-race email, chip timing, convenient packet pickups to unique awards we want to make your event experience flawlessly smooth and something you can count on.
From music to wood fired pizza, beer gardens, meeting new friends, beautiful trails to stunning sunrises and star filled nights, having fun is easy.
Come explore with us.
More Info Below:
Sign up for next year's event aravaiparunning.com/races
Get Live Updates live.aravaiparunning.com
Follow us on Social
Instagram instagram.com/aravaiparunning
Facebook facebook.com/aravaiparunning
Twitter twitter.com/AravaipaRunning
Follow Aravaipa Rides for Arizona's best Mountain Bike events instagram.com/aravaiparides
Subscribe to Run Steep Get High youtube.com/user/runsteepgethigh
Welcome to Flagstaff Bound, a special Cocodona 250 series brought to you by the @DistanceToEmptyPod and hosted by Kevin Goldberg and Peter Noyes.
2022 Cocodona champion Joe "Stringbean" McConaughy joins the show to discuss his return to Arizona. With a win in 2022 and a 4th place finish in 2024, Joe has become a staple at the front of the pack at this race.
Joe also dives into his new life as a parent and the reality of balancing elite training with the responsibilities of fatherhood. He shares how his mindset has shifted regarding racing and sleep deprivation, offering a candid look at how he’s adapting his preparation to fit his new lifestyle while maintaining the competitive drive that has made him one of the best in the sport.
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Aravaipa Running is committed to the development of a vibrant community centered around being active in the outdoors.
We feel most alive on a trail, experiencing the solitude and restorative power of nature.
From our course markings, pre-race email, chip timing, convenient packet pickups to unique awards we want to make your event experience flawlessly smooth and something you can count on.
From music to wood fired pizza, beer gardens, meeting new friends, beautiful trails to stunning sunrises and star filled nights, having fun is easy.
Come explore with us.
More Info Below:
Sign up for next year's event aravaiparunning.com/races
Get Live Updates live.aravaiparunning.com
Follow us on Social
Instagram instagram.com/aravaiparunning
Facebook facebook.com/aravaiparunning
Twitter twitter.com/AravaipaRunning
Follow Aravaipa Rides for Arizona's best Mountain Bike events instagram.com/aravaiparides
Subscribe to Run Steep Get High youtube.com/user/runsteepgethigh
