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.
Fresh off a dominant victory at this year's Arizona Monster 300, legendary ultra runner Mike McKnight joins Flagstaff Bound to discuss his return to the Cocodona 250. As the 2023 champion and a perennial threat in the 200 plus mile scene, Mike shares how he balances recovery and intensity when stacking world class efforts back to back. We dive into his massive 2026 schedule, which includes another run at the Triple Crown of 200s, and what keeps him motivated to show up at the start line of the most grueling races on the calendar.
Mike opens up about the evolution of his racing strategy, from his famous low carb, high fat fueling approach to the mental grit required to navigate the "lows" of multi day racing. After conquering 300 miles of rugged Arizona terrain just months ago, he breaks down his specific preparation for the Cocodona course and the unique challenges of the point to point journey from Black Canyon City to Flagstaff.
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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
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Welcome to Flagstaff Bound, a special Cocodona 250 series brought to you by the @DistanceToEmptyPod and hosted by Kevin Goldberg and Peter Noyes.
Fresh off a dominant victory at this year's Arizona Monster 300, legendary ultra runner Mike McKnight joins Flagstaff Bound to discuss his return to the Cocodona 250. As the 2023 champion and a perennial threat in the 200 plus mile scene, Mike shares how he balances recovery and intensity when stacking world class efforts back to back. We dive into his massive 2026 schedule, which includes another run at the Triple Crown of 200s, and what keeps him motivated to show up at the start line of the most grueling races on the calendar.
Mike opens up about the evolution of his racing strategy, from his famous low carb, high fat fueling approach to the mental grit required to navigate the "lows" of multi day racing. After conquering 300 miles of rugged Arizona terrain just months ago, he breaks down his specific preparation for the Cocodona course and the unique challenges of the point to point journey from Black Canyon City to Flagstaff.
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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
