This week's guest is Joe McConaughy, a prolific ultra runner known by his trail name "String Bean" (@thestring.bean on Instagram). Joe is a Boston College grad who transitioned from running middle distance to setting the record on the Pacific Crest Trail in the summer after graduating college.
He's continued to a successful career as a runner for Columbia Sports conquering FKTs and ultramarathon races around the world and holds the unsupported record on the Appalachian Trail in addition to the PCT. Before coming on the podcast, he'd just returned from the famous Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc 100K, where he placed in the top 50 of the international competition.
Enjoy a fun and fascinating episode where we get into near-death experiences, trail-running celebrities, and the value of reciting song lyrics to stay sane. Don't forget to subscribe and follow us @runyourmouthpod on Instagram and Facebook, and stay tuned for more episodes next week!
