I sit down with Coree Woltering—pro athlete for Merrell, Janji, and Smartwool—for a raw and hilarious conversation about his redemption at the Cocodona 250. From being the very first person to drop out of the inaugural race to finishing it five years later, Coree shares the highs, lows, and muddy middle miles of his journey.
We talk about impromptu race entries (Venmoed Southern States 200), wild hallucinations, ankle weirdness, and what happens when your crew gets stranded with a flat tire halfway through a 250-mile race. Coree also opens up about finding joy in ultra-distance running, managing a team for Merrell, and his ambitious upcoming plans—including an Appalachian Trail FKT attempt and maybe even Moab 240.
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Chapters
00:00 Corey Woltering's Journey Begins
02:45 Redemption at Cocodona
06:01 Lessons from Southern States
08:52 The Start of Cocodona 2023
12:07 Navigating Challenges and Embracing Adventure
15:05 The Pacer Experience
18:01 Unexpected Setbacks
21:08 The Descent into Jerome
24:09 The Hangover Trail Experience
34:40 The Journey of Social Media in Ultra Running
37:37 Experiencing the Highs and Lows of Endurance Racing
39:29 The Breakdown: Mental and Physical Challenges
42:44 Crew Dynamics and Support in Ultra Events
45:37 Navigating the Final Stretch: The Last Marathon
49:41 The Finish Line Experience: Quiet Triumphs
53:47 Reflections on Future Races and Goals
56:38 The Evolution of an Ultra Runner: From Triathlons to Ultra Events
01:00:36 Athlete Management: Bridging Experience and Brand Needs
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