The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. You can now support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠. Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Want to leave Troy some feedback, recommend a guest, or make a suggestion? ⁠LINK HERE⁠ In this episode, Troy Meadows talks with Joe Corcione.  Joe is the host of the Everyday Ultra Podcast, run coach, ultrarunner, & new husband.   In the show, they discuss Joe's transformation from an unathletic and insecure individual to an ultra runner & entrepreneur. Joe shares his journey of overcoming addiction and finding fulfillment through trail running. The conversation highlights the importance of giving value & building trust in entrepreneurship, as well as the role of coaching in achieving personal and athletic goals. Joe & Troy touch on the inclusivity of trail running & how anyone, regardless of their goals, can benefit from having a coach. They emphasize the importance of taking training seriously & not feeling guilty for wanting to improve, even if you're not aiming for the podium. Joe shares his journey from being a non-athlete to setting big goals like winning a golden ticket at the Javelina 100. They also discuss Joe's race calendar including Cocodona 250, Ouray 100, & Mammoth Trail Fest.  In this conversation, Joe Corcione and Troy discuss the importance of volunteering and giving back to the trail-running community. They also explore the role of volunteering & crewing in gaining knowledge & experience in the sport.  Joe shares his insights on work-life balance and training philosophy, emphasizing the importance of intentionality and setting boundaries. He also opens up about finding healing & consistency through trail running, particularly in times of personal difficulty.  Joe's Links IG:  @joecorcione  @theeverydayultra Coaching inquiries: [email protected] What we talked about on the pod Everyday Ultra Podcast Art of Fulfillment Podcast Quest Nutrition Elephant Mountain 50K Istria 110K Cocodona 250 Ouray 100 Mammoth Trailfest 50K Javelina Jundred 100  Salley Mcgrey Bigfoot & Moab YouTube videos. Without Rules there is Chaos - Cosmo Cramer Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Background 01:21 Joe's Transformation & Journey 08:38 Leaving Wall Street & Exploring Entrepreneurship 20:08 Starting the Everyday Ultra Podcast 33:13 The Role of a Coach & the Benefits of Coaching 38:48 Adding Value & Building Community 41:17 Learning from Elite Runners 43:49 Setting Big Goals & Believing in Yourself 49:16 The Journey to a Golden Ticket 51:26 Race Calendar  56:03 Preparing for Cocodona 250 59:09 The Challenge of Ouray 100 01:08:13 Mammoth Trail Fest & Community 01:10:03 Volunteering & Giving Back to the Community 01:13:44 Work-Life Balance & Training Philosophy 01:15:01 Intentionality & Setting Boundaries 01:18:11 Finding Healing & Consistency through Trail Running If you are enjoying the content, please consider supporting our sponsors using the links below. Sponsor Links:  ⁠Run Trail Life⁠ - Run Trail Life Brings you casual apparel that lets you show off your love of trail running and ultrarunning while giving back to ensure that everyone has access to the beauty of nature for generations to come. With each item purchased, we donate $1 to Runners for Public Lands. Use code: midpackerpod to double the donation from your purchase.  Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's. ⁠Freetrail⁠ - Bring Trail Culture with you everywhere you go and join an amazing community of extraordinary trail runners. Freetrail Pro membership is just $96 a year, giving you access to the Freetrail Slack community, training plans, weekly office hours, and so much more.  Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today. MidPacker Pod Links: ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Patreon⁠ Troy Meadows Links: ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Strava⁠