Ep. 359 – Sedona 125 & the Ultra Mindset with Todd Pollock of Greater Than Endurance

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Episode 359 of Airey Bros Radio features ultrarunner and CrossFit Endurance coach Todd Pollock of Greater Than Endurance. Todd takes us inside the grind of completing his longest race to date—the Sedona Canyons 125 miler.We dive deep into the world of long-distance trail running, discussing:

How Todd structures his training with strength, rucking, and running
Why “time on feet” matters more than mileage
Fueling strategies for 100+ mile races
The emotional and mental toll of going solo
Lessons learned from Sedona and how they carry into coaching

Whether you’re an aspiring ultrarunner, a CrossFitter eyeing endurance, or someone searching for mental toughness strategies—this episode brings the goods.
📲 Follow Todd on Instagram: @greaterthanendurance
🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and all podcast platforms.
⏱️ Timestamps & Show Notes:

0:00 – Intro: Wrestling, CrossFit, and D1 distance background
1:45 – Meet Todd Pollock of Greater Than Endurance
4:05 – What drew him to the Sedona Canyons 125
6:50 – From CrossFit to ultra: building grit mile by mile
10:00 – Gaining weight, losing purpose, and finding running again
15:15 – How he balances strength & endurance
20:30 – Weekly ruck strategy and mental resilience training
27:55 – Why he hired a coach (and what it taught him)
33:30 – East Coast vs. West Coast trail debate
39:00 – Crew vs. pacers: ultra strategy on the fly
44:25 – Fueling favorites: pancakes, Nutella Uncrustables, & Precision Hydration
51:00 – Morning rituals, mindset, and meditation
57:15 – What Todd’s reading and listening to right now
1:03:40 – Reflections from Sedona: solo miles, quiet strength, and the code of the West
1:07:30 – Final thoughts: community, consistency, and doing hard things

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