Steve and Jon Episode 2 Part 2

Bighorn 100, Cocodona Lessons, and Finding an Extra Gear in Ultramarathons Scott talks with ultrarunners Jon Davis and Steve Salter about Jon’s experience at the Bighorn 100 in Wyoming, his fourth finish and first 100-miler, including course details, wildlife encounters, conditions, pacing, and beating his 2015 time by about 15 minutes. They discuss the mental side of racing, learning to find an “extra gear,” and how ultrarunning includes multiple “races” from elite competition to chasing cutoffs. The group explores what defines a professional ultrarunner today, the role of sponsorships and social media, and what they love about the sport—community, goal-setting, routine, and personal growth. They preview upcoming events: John’s High Lonesome 100 and Steve’s Mammoth 200, plus reflections on volunteering and aid-station support. 00:00 Reinspired Opening 00:29 Meet the Runners 00:41 Bighorn 100 Basics 02:04 Course Vibe and Start 02:47 Trail Surprises and Mud 03:32 Aid Stations and Halfway 05:09 Moose Encounter 06:25 Chasing a PR Finish 07:23 Final Miles Kick 09:06 Finding the Next Gear 12:36 Two Races in One 14:16 Cutoffs and Backmarkers 16:17 Desert Stage Race Talk 17:51 Starting Late Idea 19:02 What Makes a Pro 20:19 Social Media and Sponsors 24:53 Winning Your Own Race 25:19 How Fast Pros Run 26:02 Why We Run 28:16 Goals Beat Groundhog Day 30:21 Soccer Roots And Obsession 32:24 Finding Balance Over Time 36:01 Steve Finds His Sweet Spot 41:54 Whats Next On The Calendar 43:42 Aid Station Legends 48:31 Mammoth 200 And Loving Training 51:06 Advice For New Runners 53:38 Wrap Up And Next Episode