Michael McKnight was having a rough first day at the 2023 Cocodona 250.  In fact, he was in 62nd place and looking to pull out of the race.  But something changed around the Whiskey Row aid station.  Hear all the amazing details in this candid conversation with one of the best 200-plus mile runners in the world.Was Mike always an athlete?  What happened early in his childhood that changed the trajectory of his life?  How does he balance family, life, and training?You'll love getting to know Mike in the special edition of the Big Ass Runner Trail Running Podcast. New YouTube channel ->YouTubeBigAssRunner.comMore content on IG @big_ass_runnerWe recommend Trail Running apparel at Path ProjectsWe recommend Trail Shorts Liners and Socks from XOSkin, discount code "BAR" for 10% offWe recommend Woman's apparel and Rain jackets from Janji discount code "BAR15" for 15% offWe recommend Blaze Trails for races in the greater north Texas area We recommend Trail Running jackets and vests at Vander JacketWe recommend Chafing Cream at Salty Britches, discount code "bigassrunner" for 20% offWe recommend Nutrition Guidance with NutriworksStarting a podcast? We recommend Buzzsprout for hosting.Audio Engineer: Steve "Cinnamon Bear" Saunders#trailrunning#trailrunningpodcast#runningpodcast