Show Notes
It finally happened — Mick toed the line at Javelina Jundred and brought home his first 100-mile belt buckle. But it didn’t come easy. From a brutal first lap in a black T-shirt and handheld bottle, to puking in the desert and pounding ginger ale to survive, this is a full breakdown of what happens when your body and mind hit the wall.
Jake and Mick dive into every lap of the legendary Javelina 100, unpacking the chaos, the lessons, and the moments that made this one unforgettable. From race-day mistakes and heat-management disasters to the ginger-ale miracle that turned it all around, this episode captures the full rollercoaster of running 100 miles in the Arizona desert.
They also cover what’s next: the off-season training block, body-composition surprises, HYROX hot takes, and the long road to Cocodona 250.
Whether you’re training for your first ultra or just love hearing what it really takes to earn a buckle, this one’s packed with grit, humor, and honesty.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode: • The full Javelina 100-mile recap — heat, blisters, and redemption • The fueling breakdown (why ginger ale beats water) • Lessons learned from the crew tent and aid-station chaos • How to fix mid-race nausea when your stomach shuts down • Real talk on pacing, mindset, and post-race recovery • Community moments, haters, and the rise of The Next Aid Station • Winter training goals: F45, strength, and staying sharp for Cocodona • Reflections on Camille’s episode, kindness, and online culture • Behind-the-scenes: the one-bed hotel story and merch mayhem
About The Show The Next Aid Station is the ultrarunning podcast that goes beyond splits and shoe talk — hosted by Jake Kilgore and Mick Garrison, it’s where race stories meet real life. Each week, we dive deep into the highs, lows, and absurd moments that make the endurance world what it is.
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