Mike McKnight is a professional ultramarathon runner and running coach based in Northern Utah. He has won various 200-mile races including the 2023 Cocodona 250, he holds the FKT for the 500-mile Colorado Trail, and is a Triple Crown of 200s finisher — a triad of 200-mile ultra races. In this episode, we discussed how we overcome the odds and surged late to win the Cocodona 250 race. Mike also shared the benefits of a low carb diet and disbanded common myths associated with the diet. Finally, we explored the value of strength training and the value in it for ultra endurance athletes.