# Who Wins, Who Falls, and Who Knows: Cocodona 250 Preview Show Ft. Tara and Allison Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/free-outside-6909507/who-wins-who-falls-and-who-knows-cocodona-250-preview-show-ft-tara-and-allison Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/free-outside-6909507/who-wins-who-falls-and-who-knows-cocodona-250-preview-show-ft-tara-and-allison.md Podcast: [Free Outside](https://stenobird.com/podcast/free-outside-6909507) Published: 2026-05-01T15:36:41+00:00 Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freeoutside/episodes/Who-Wins--Who-Falls--and-Who-Knows-Cocodona-250-Preview-Show-Ft--Tara-and-Allison-e3iod4i Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/eaf7016c/podcast/play/119337554/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-1%2F423272672-44100-2-dcfac4b3b7518.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/free-outside-6909507/episodes/who-wins-who-falls-and-who-knows-cocodona-250-preview-show-ft-tara-and-allison Duration seconds: 4612 ## Resource Cocodona 250 is here, and right after recording this, I’m heading out the door to go run it. So naturally, the best thing to do before a 250-mile race is sit down and try to predict everything that’s about to happen. In this episode of the Free Outside Podcast, I’m joined by Tara Dower and Allison Mercer to break down the Cocodona 250 field, storylines, and everything we think might happen… knowing full well that none of it will go according to plan. We talk about: Why the women’s field might be the most exciting part of the race Dark horses, favorites, and who could surprise everyone How 200+ mile races actually play out (hint: not how you think) Influencers vs contenders and why Cocodona is its own world Live stream chaos, race coverage, and being way too exposed mid-race Falling… a lot of falling And why we do all of this in the first place This is part preview, part comedy, and part reminder that these races are supposed to be fun, even when they feel overwhelming. If you’re watching Cocodona this year, this will get you ready. If you’re running it… good luck. Support our Sponsors: Sawyer: https://sawyerdirect.net/ Janji (code: Freeoutside): https://snp.link/a0bfb726 CS Coffee: CSinstant.coffee Garage Grown Gear: https://snp.link/db1ba8ab Subscribe to Substack: http://freeoutside.substack.com Support this content on patreon: HTTP://patreon.com/freeoutside Buy my book "Free Outside" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39LpoSF Email me to buy a signed copy of my book, "Free Outside" at jeff@freeoutside.com Watch the movie about setting the record on the Colorado Trail: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019916/free-outside Website: www.Freeoutside.com Instagram: thefreeoutside facebook: www.facebook.com/freeoutside #Trailrunning #Runningnews #Outdoors #Outdoorad… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/free-outside-6909507/episodes/who-wins-who-falls-and-who-knows-cocodona-250-preview-show-ft-tara-and-allison/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/free-outside-6909507/who-wins-who-falls-and-who-knows-cocodona-250-preview-show-ft-tara-and-allison.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.