🏃‍♀️ Grinding the Trails: Ultra Runner Emily Coggin on Finishing The Leadville 100 and the Magic of Endurance ⛰️

Airey Bros.'s Radio

🎙️ Airey Bros Radio welcomes the amazing Emily Coggin, ultra-marathoner, mountain athlete, ski patroller, and endurance badass! 🏃‍♀️⛰️

Emily just completed her second Leadville 100 Trail Run and making this her sixth 100-mile finish. We dive deep into the mindset, grit, and the personal growth that comes from running long distances. From her experience growing up on the East Coast to conquering mountain races out west, Emily shares valuable insights on training, race nutrition (Pop-Tarts, anyone?), and finding balance between her new job as an ER nurse and training for endurance sports. 💪

This episode is filled with incredible stories, including her journey from cross-country running to ultra-marathons, and the importance of having the right mindset and support crew. Plus, her love for backcountry skiing and what keeps her coming back to the trails after every race. 🎧Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms! 📱💥 Topics Covered:

• How to finish the Leadville 100 with a smile 😁
• Race nutrition: Pop-Tarts, Oreos, and Ramen 🍜
• Managing work-life balance as an ER nurse and ultra-runner 🏥
• The importance of a strong support crew 🚨
• The emotional ups and downs of ultra running 💥

Show Notes:

1. Introduction to Emily Coggin and her ultra-running achievements (0:06)
2. Discussing the mental game of ultra-marathons and the Leadville 100 experience 🧠 (5:00)
3. The balance between work as an ER nurse and endurance sports 🏥 (15:40)
4. Nutrition for ultras: Emily’s go-to snacks 🥪 (52:00)
5. Importance of crew support and mental resilience during 100-mile races 🏃‍♀️ (1:03:00)
6. Emily’s favorite races and what's next in her endurance journey 🚴 (1:10:00)
7. Fun rapid-fire questions on Colorado life and skiing 🏔️ (1:08:00)