Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
Mike McKnight is a professional ultramarathon runner and running coach based in Northern Utah. He has won various 200-mile races including the 2023 Cocodona 250, he holds the FKT for the 500-mile Colorado Trail, and is a Triple Crown of 200s finisher — a triad of 200-mile ultra races.
In this episode, we discussed how we overcome the odds and surged late to win the Cocodona 250 race. Mike also shared the benefits of a low carb diet and disbanded common myths associated with the diet. Finally, we explored the value of strength training and the value in it for ultra endurance athletes.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
3:17 - How Injury Led Mike Into Running
4:28 - ITB Syndrome Experience
11:43 - Three Years of Cocodona 250
12:01 - Rhabdo in 2021
14:45 - Knowing When To DNF vs. Push Through
17:33 - Evolving Course of Cocodona 250
19:20 - Mindset Doing The Same Race Every Year
20:49 - Winning Cocodona 250
33:45 - Compartmentalizing During a 200-Mile Race
36:49 - It's Never Officially Over
37:59 - Why Mike Follows a Low Carb Diet
41:40 - How His Diet Has Evolved
46:13 - Common Misconceptions
50:33 - Low Carb Fuel Sources & Using Fat For Energy
54:36 - Why Mike Loves 200-Mile Races
55:26 - Current Motivation
57:00 - Getting Into Strength Training & Upcoming Spartan Race
59:13 - How Mike Strength Trains
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#ultramarathon #running
Mike McKnight is a professional ultramarathon runner and running coach based in Northern Utah. He has won various 200-mile races including the 2023 Cocodona 250, he holds the FKT for the 500-mile Colorado Trail, and is a Triple Crown of 200s finisher — a triad of 200-mile ultra races.
In this episode, we discussed how we overcome the odds and surged late to win the Cocodona 250 race. Mike also shared the benefits of a low carb diet and disbanded common myths associated with the diet. Finally, we explored the value of strength training and the value in it for ultra endurance athletes.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
3:17 - How Injury Led Mike Into Running
4:28 - ITB Syndrome Experience
11:43 - Three Years of Cocodona 250
12:01 - Rhabdo in 2021
14:45 - Knowing When To DNF vs. Push Through
17:33 - Evolving Course of Cocodona 250
19:20 - Mindset Doing The Same Race Every Year
20:49 - Winning Cocodona 250
33:45 - Compartmentalizing During a 200-Mile Race
36:49 - It's Never Officially Over
37:59 - Why Mike Follows a Low Carb Diet
41:40 - How His Diet Has Evolved
46:13 - Common Misconceptions
50:33 - Low Carb Fuel Sources & Using Fat For Energy
54:36 - Why Mike Loves 200-Mile Races
55:26 - Current Motivation
57:00 - Getting Into Strength Training & Upcoming Spartan Race
59:13 - How Mike Strength Trains
For More:
Support the Podcast: buymeacoffee.com/Brockcovington
Follow Brock on Instagram: instagram.com/brockcovington
Follow Brock on YouTube: @BrockCovington
Follow Mike on Instagram: instagram.com/thelowcarbrunner
Learn More About Mike: lowcarb-runner.com
#ultramarathon #running
