In this episode of Flagstaff Bound, we sit down with Mike McKnight, the 2023 Cocodona champion and course record holder, as he returns to Arizona with unfinished business. Despite winning and setting a record, Mike feels there’s still more to unlock at Cocodona. He’s not just chasing another title—he’s chasing a perfect race, one where everything clicks from start to finish. From dialing in execution at every moment to pushing for a time goal he knows he’s capable of, Mike shares why winning once wasn’t enough—and why the pursuit of personal excellence keeps pulling him back. Beyond the competition, Mike reflects on the special community around Cocodona, the friendships formed on the trails, and why Flagstaff now feels like a second home during race week.