Trish Corbett: MBA Champion, Corner Threes and Broken Fingers at Cocodona 250

About this episode

Trish Corbett shares her incredible journey of overcoming injury and personal challenges during the Cocodona 250 ultramarathon.

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People in this episode

Hosts: Kevin Goldberg, Peter Noyes

Guest: Trish Corbett

Topics covered

• ultramarathon
• injury recovery
• sportsmanship
• running
• personal redemption

Keywords

• Cocodona 250
• Trish Corbett
• ultramarathon
• injury
• running
• sports
• redemption

Sponsors

Janji, Mount to Coast, Good Ranchers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mingus Basketball Association

Places: Cocodona 250, Jerome

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