Ep. 359 – Sedona 125 & the Ultra Mindset with Todd Pollock of Greater Than Endurance

Episode 359 of Airey Bros Radio features ultrarunner and CrossFit Endurance coach Todd Pollock of Greater Than Endurance. Todd takes us inside the grind of completing his longest race to date—the Sedona Canyons 125 miler.We dive deep into the world of long-distance trail running, discussing:

• How Todd structures his training with strength, rucking, and running
  
  
• Why “time on feet” matters more than mileage
  
  
• Fueling strategies for 100+ mile races
  
  
• The emotional and mental toll of going solo
  
  
• Lessons learned from Sedona and how they carry into coaching
  
  

Whether you’re an aspiring ultrarunner, a CrossFitter eyeing endurance, or someone searching for mental toughness strategies—this episode brings the goods.
📲 Follow Todd on Instagram: @greaterthanendurance
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⏱️ Timestamps & Show Notes:

• 0:00 – Intro: Wrestling, CrossFit, and D1 distance background
  
  
• 1:45 – Meet Todd Pollock of Greater Than Endurance
  
  
• 4:05 – What drew him to the Sedona Canyons 125
  
  
• 6:50 – From CrossFit to ultra: building grit mile by mile
  
  
• 10:00 – Gaining weight, losing purpose, and finding running again
  
  
• 15:15 – How he balances strength & endurance
  
  
• 20:30 – Weekly ruck strategy and mental resilience training
  
  
• 27:55 – Why he hired a coach (and what it taught him)
  
  
• 33:30 – East Coast vs. West Coast trail debate
  
  
• 39:00 – Crew vs. pacers: ultra strategy on the fly
  
  
• 44:25 – Fueling favorites: pancakes, Nutella Uncrustables, & Precision Hydration
  
  
• 51:00 – Morning rituals, mindset, and meditation
  
  
• 57:15 – What Todd’s reading and listening to right now
  
  
• 1:03:40 – Reflections from Sedona: solo miles, quiet strength, and the code of the West
  
  
• 1:07:30 – Final thoughts: community, consistency, and doing hard things