⭐ Week 2 Training Update – Cocodona 250 Journey

Chasing Cocodona 250 Week 2

The Small Wins, The Falls, and The Foundation for 250 Miles

If there’s one thing I’ve learned about training for a 250-mile race, it’s that the early weeks are less about big mileage and more about building the habits that will hold you together later. And week two of Cocodona 250 prep was exactly that: consistency, recovery, and figuring out how to make the pieces fit inside a life that’s already very, very full.

Mileage & Training Rhythm

This week I logged 35 miles, which—believe it or not—will be my lowest mileage week all the way through May. The thought of that is equal parts exciting and mildly terrifying, but it’s also a reminder that every step right now is laying the foundation for what’s ahead.

A Pilot Mountain Adventure (and a Fall)

At the Top of Pilot Mountain, Caught Between the Heavens and the Earth

My long run took me out to Pilot Mountain, where I had one of those runs that reminds you exactly why you love trail running… right before it humbles you.

One not-so-graceful moment later, I found myself on the ground with a banged-up knee and my back tweaked (again). Not ideal, but also part of the game when you’re training for something as ambitious as Cocodona.

Recovery: Non-Negotiable

My Contrast Therapy Suite with Infrared Sauna, Medical Grade Red Light, and Cold Plunge

Because of the fall and the increasing volume ahead, I committed to some form of recovery every single day this week. Contrast therapy has been my hero—helping me keep inflammation down, manage the back pain, and still hit the mileage without falling behind.

I've also been closely tracking nutrition and protein, aiming to stay above 100 grams of protein a day to support muscle repair and endurance training. I monitored my weight and food choices more intentionally, and I’m down 2 pounds—a good start to getting my body primed for peak training.

Next Week’s Focus

To help with my back and overall movement quality, I’m adding:

🔹 Morning mobility sessions (very short)

🔹 Additional back-strengthening exercises

🔹 A continued focus on recovery and daily protein goals

It’s not just about running more—it’s about running better.

Balancing Life, Business, and 250 Miles

The past few weeks have been lighter on the running side, but trying to fit the running, strength, power work, recovery sessions, walking, and tracking into my already jam-packed life has been… a lot.

But here’s the truth:

I’m only able to chase this goal because I have the most supportive husband a girl could ask for. He’s the steady anchor behind the scenes, helping me juggle the studio, daily life, and this massive dream I’m chasing.

Looking Ahead

Bigger mileage is coming. Harder days are coming. But so is the version of me who can run 250 miles through the desert, mountains, and everything in between.

Week 2 felt like progress—not flashy progress, not PR-level progress—but the kind of progress that matters the most: discipline, consistency, recovery, and belief.

Cocodona 250… I’m coming.