About this episode

Cody Taylor shares his journey from musician to endurance trail runner, discussing the mental and physical challenges of unsupported trail running.

How to Get Started with Trail Running: 5 Essential Tips for Beginners. Ever wonder what it takes to push beyond your limits into the wild unknown? Cody Taylor went from playing in a band to running unsupported trails for days — and he’s here to tell you, yes, you can do this too. Cody’s journey started with simple runs and grew into unsupported records across Canada, tackling trails with 50+ pounds on his back — unsupported, unsupported! He reveals the real challenge isn’t just distance or elevation — it’s the mental game: being alone, navigating unseen trails, hallucinating, and pushing through the discomfort. His secret? Preparation, listening to your body, and embracing the learning curve. Remember, you don’t need the perfect gear — just a good mindset and the willingness to start. What’s your next challenge going to be? Think big, start small, learn as you go. The trail’s waiting. Web: www.findyournewnormal.ca IG: @CodyTaylorPerformance IG2: LivetheNewNormal To support We See Hope: https://charity.pledgeit.org/climbingforchange/@CurtLinville Our Sponsors: * Check out Outdoorsy and use my code ASP for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.com Advertising Inquiries…

People in this episode

Host: Curt Linville

Guest: Cody Taylor

Topics covered

• endurance trail running
• FKTs
• mental challenges
• preparation
• beginner tips

Keywords

• trail running
• endurance
• FKTs
• mental game
• preparation

Sponsors

Outdoorsy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: We See Hope

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