#104 Max Jolliffe | COCODONA 250 Race Recap w/ Mackenzie Ross

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🗓️ 31 May 2025

⏱️ 99 minutes

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In this episode Sally sits down with Max & Mackenzie to recap Max's recent Cocodona 250 race! You will learn about the grit that it takes to push for 200 miles and how often times your mind says yes to moving forward, but yet your body has other plans. Find out how Max is using the setback to pave the way for a comeback!

Other episode highlights:

Balancing training and work/life
Racing/training while sick
Trash bag tip for the rain
Running in mud (or trying to)
Not caffeine for a month strategy
Cellulitis - skin infection

A hospital visit during the race
Run streak comes to end

Being patient in recovery
Satisfy Team Retreat
Dreaming of spending weeks in the mountains
Hard work to create the life you want
Never to late to start what you want to do
Working with your partner/spouse

You can follow & connect with Max here: @woah_max (IG, YouTube, Tiktok) and at ⁠woahmax.com

You can follow & connect with Mackenzie here: IG: @mackenzieannross & mackenzieannross.com

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Run Club: @eatmydustrunclub

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