Lessons From Over 40 races and a first Cocodona with Lila Gaudrault

About this episode

Lila Gaudrault shares her journey in ultrarunning and insights from her first Cocodona 250 race.

At just 23 years old, Lila Gaudrault has already built an ultra running resume that most athletes spend decades chasing. In this episode of the Everyday Ultra Podcast, Lila shares her unconventional path into ultrarunning, why she skipped the traditional collegiate running route, and what she learned from taking on her first 250-mile race at Cocodona. From discovering trail running as a teenager to navigating the highs, lows, and unexpected challenges of a multi-day adventure through Arizona, Lila offers a refreshing perspective on growth, resilience, and the joy of pursuing what genuinely excites you. This conversation is packed with insights that can help you become a stronger and more resilient ultrarunner. In this episode, you'll learn: -Why following a non-traditional running path can sometimes lead to unexpected opportunities -The mindset shift that helped Lila transition from competitive high school running into ultramarathons -What her first 50K taught her about preparation, pacing, and learning through failure -How to mentally navigate low points when a race starts falling apart -The approach she used to stay moving during one of the toughest stretches of Cocodona 250…

People in this episode

Host: Joe Corcione

Guest: Lila Gaudrault

Topics covered

• ultramarathon
• resilience
• personal growth
• trail running
• mindset
• challenges

Keywords

• ultramarathon
• Cocodona 250
• Lila Gaudrault
• trail running
• resilience
• personal growth
• mindset
• 50K
• preparation
• pacing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Desert Peak Ultra

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