Ep. #31 with Cole Giovannetti

Buckle Up with Simon and Brian: An Ultrarunning Conversation

Cole Giovannetti shares his journey into sport and ultra running, including his experience at the Leadville Trail 100. He talks about how he got into training and racing, his motivation to get healthy, and his transition from triathlons to ultra distance obstacle course races. Cole discusses his strategy for pacing and his approach to the Leadville race. He also highlights the sense of community and support he has found in Leadville and his desire to introduce more people to the race. Cole Giovannetti discusses his experience as the last official finisher of the Leadville Trail 100 Run. He shares his thoughts on being the last ass over the pass and the pride he takes in representing average runners. Cole also talks about the challenges he faced during the race, including fatigue in his quads and the difficulty of simulating downhill running in training. He mentions his plans for future races, including the TMB and possibly the Uray 100. Cole also talks about his gym, DiversaFit and Higher Memphis, and invites people to join him for workouts.