<p>The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.<br></p><p>Join the Newsletter at:<a href="https://troymeadows.substack.com/?r=2gjcgs&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> ⁠MidPack Musings SubStack⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/TheMidPackerPod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠Support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠.⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://runtraillife.com/collections/midpacker-pod-merch" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Check Out MPP Merch </a></p><p><br></p><p>Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.</p><p><br></p><p>Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? </p><p>Check out <a href="https://runtraillife.com/pages/rtl-coaching-services" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Troy’s Coaching Page<br></a></p><p><br></p><p>STOKED TO PARTNER WITH  </p><p><a href="https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>HYPERLYTE LIQUID PERFORMANCE</strong></a> - 10% off your order</p><p><a href="https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>TRAINING PEAKS</strong></a> - 20% off a premium annual subscription</p><p><a href="https://playonrelief.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>PLAY ON RELIEF</strong></a> - 20% off your first order</p><p><a href="https://www.vacationraces.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>VACATION RACES</strong></a><strong> </strong>- 15% off any Ultra, Half Marathon, or Trailfest</p><p><br></p><p>USE PROMO CODE <strong>MIDPACKER</strong> FOR A SWEET DISCOUNT</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://wahoofitness.com/devices/running/treadmills?utm_source=LongRunLabs&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shift_US" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>WAHOO FITNESS</strong></a><strong> </strong>-  Use Code <strong>MIDPACK: </strong>When you pick up a <strong>Wahoo KICKR RUN</strong> get a <strong>free TRACKR Heart Rate Monitor chest strap. </strong></p><p>Remember to add the TRACKR to the cart and the code will apply to discount.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>“It’s not about the FKT… it’s about surviving the adventure.”</p><p><br></p><p>Cody Taylor’s story is one of reinvention, grit, and going all-in on a new path. A former touring drummer whose music career came to a halt during the pandemic, Cody found a new outlet in running, and didn’t just dip his toes in…he dove headfirst into the deep end . What started as a way to cope quickly turned into a passion for extreme endurance.</p><ul><li><p>Transitioned from musician to endurance athlete during the pandemic</p></li><li><p>Set <strong>FKT on the Bruce Trail (900km)</strong> and the <strong>International Appalachian Trail (650km, 85,000 ft gain)</strong></p></li><li><p>Specializes in <strong>unsupported efforts</strong>—carrying all gear, filtering water, and surviving solo</p></li><li><p>Learned through raw experience—trial by fire, adapting on the fly, and solving problems in real time</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Now coaching athletes through <strong>New Normal</strong>, helping everyday runners reach big goals</p></li></ul><p>Cody’s approach is simple but powerful: do hard things, learn fast, and keep showing up. 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