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#112 Cody Taylor | From Touring Drummer to FKT Machine, Reinvention, & Unsupported Adventures
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Mar 26, 20261:44:47
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“It’s not about the FKT… it’s about surviving the adventure.”
Cody Taylor’s story is one of reinvention, grit, and going all-in on a new path. A former touring drummer whose music career came to a halt during the pandemic, Cody found a new outlet in running, and didn’t just dip his toes in…he dove headfirst into the deep end . What started as a way to cope quickly turned into a passion for extreme endurance.
Transitioned from musician to endurance athlete during the pandemic
Set FKT on the Bruce Trail (900km) and the International Appalachian Trail (650km, 85,000 ft gain)
Specializes in unsupported efforts—carrying all gear, filtering water, and surviving solo
Learned through raw experience—trial by fire, adapting on the fly, and solving problems in real time
Now coaching athletes through New Normal, helping everyday runners reach big goals
Cody’s approach is simple but powerful: do hard things, learn fast, and keep showing up. His journey is a reminder that it’s never too late to pivot, and that growth lives just outside your comfort zone.
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Website: https://findyournewnormal.ca
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Cody Taylor, FKT, Bruce Trail, International Appalachian Trail, unsupported running, ultra running, endurance adventure, trail running, New Normal coaching, resilience, mindset, entrepreneurship, trail community, ultra endurance
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