Ultra Endurance: The Science behind Conquering the 400km Cocodona Trail Run

Ultra Endurance: The Science behind Conquering the 400km Cocodona Trail Run

The Real Science of Sport Podcast · 2025-05-28
01:11:37

The Cocodona 250-mile (402 km) trail run is one of the toughest endurance challenges in the world, as athletes battle the extreme distance, sleep deprivation, nutritional challenges, muddy trails and 12,500 m of elevation. Trail legend Ryan Sandes finished second in 2025 and talks to host Mike Finch and guest co-host Sean Robson about his motivation for competing, his training regimen and his own experience competing in this extreme challenge.


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Check out more on the Cocodona 250 HERE

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