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Podcast: The Real Science of Sport Podcast
Episode: Ultra Endurance: The Science behind Conquering the 400km Cocodona Trail Run
Description: 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.NOTES:Check out more on the Cocodona 250 HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.