Mason Newberry on ultra training in Austin Texas, conquering the Cocodona 250, & what's next for him
WesFly AthleticsAugust 29, 20251:03:3739 views
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In this discussion, I sat down with ultra athlete Mason Newberry to explore his rapid rise in the sport, life in Austin, and what it took to complete the grueling Cocodona 250 just two years into his running journey. We talked: A deep dive into Cocodona 250 — the highs, lows, and darkest moments Mental strategies for multi-day ultras (hallucinations, sleep, doubt) Training principles, recovery methods, and key workouts that prepared him Balancing 20+ hour training weeks with full-time work What’s next on his race calendar, his long-term goals…and a whole lot more. Whether you’re curious about 200+ mile ultras or looking for inspiration to chase your own goals, this conversation delivers. 🧠 JOIN THE WESFLY COMMUNITY: 🧠 Private Community: https://www.skool.com/wesflytrained 🚀 My Online Coaching Services: wesflytrained.carrd.co 📸 Instagram: @coachsmulders 📸 Community IG: @wesfly.trained 🔗 CONNECT WITH MASON: 📸 Instagram: @achievingultra 🎯 Subscribe & Like for more raw and real conversations with runners pushing the limits, plus weekly content on training, mindset, and what it actually takes to improve in this sport.