Kayla Cittadino

Becoming YOUR Strong

Strong looks different for each of us and it’s time to put focus on our unique journeys that get us there. This space created weekly is for athletes to improve their mindset in order to better navigate challenges that come up in sport and different seasons of life. On this show, we ask the questions that lead to better answers and have the conversations that truly matter. 

Author

Kayla Cittadino

Category

Education

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

How to Crush the DEKA STRONG 07.07.2026

In this week's episode, I talk about how you can crush the DEKA STRONG with advice that covers race week tapering, fueling, warm ups and race strategy! To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Age is Nothing but a Number with Pat Leaver 30.06.2026

This week we have special guest and recent HYROX World Champion of the 70-74 age group, Pat Leaver, join us to share wisdom on how age does not have to be a limiter in hybrid racing and important advice for younger athletes in the sport.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

I Missed My Goal - Now What? 23.06.2026

You put in the work and you were unable to perform on the day - now what? Come behind the scenes to have a conversation of what I have been doing to mentally and emotionally recover from some tough race weekends.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Common Mistakes Committed by DEKA Athletes w/ Kevin Gregory 16.06.2026

Join myself and Kevin Gregory in a conversation about common mistakes we see athletes make at DEKA events and some tips to help you move the needle in your performances! To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

The Road to Better Stress Management 09.06.2026

In this week's episode, I am chatting about what has really been going on behind the scenes and the journey I am taking to come back home to me with specific stress management tools that you can use daily. To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

The Race I Needed - DEKA FIT Denver Takeaways 02.06.2026

You do not always get the race you want, but you will always walk away with exactly what you needed. Hear the behind the scenes of my DEKA FIT Denver run along with some takeaways that will shift your perspective for future races.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

DEKA FIT Tips & Race Strategy 26.05.2026

It's RACE WEEK! I am taking this episode to bring both veterans and first time racers through the tips and race strategy of the DEKA FIT that will help them crush the course in Denver this upcoming weekend. To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Nutrition for Women Athletes with Kristen Arnold 19.05.2026

On this week's episode we have special guest and Sports RD, Kristen Arnold, join us for a talk about women specific nutrition in training and racing for hyrbid and endurance based sports.  To get in contact with Kristen, visit sportsnutritionforwomen.com and follow her on IG @ sportsnutritionforwomen To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook...

Lessons from Year 31 12.05.2026

Special birthday week episode to share all the moments and lessons that built me in year 31.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Overcoming Mental Barriers in Endurance Racing 05.05.2026

Join me for this week's episode where I talk through my most recent half marathon race and how I overcame both the mental and physical barriers that stood in my path.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Listener Q& A: Life & Training Balance 28.04.2026

Navigating a tricky season of life while being on an athletic pursuit can be a tough road to navigate that we talk about in this week's episode!  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Listener Q&A: Hybrid Training & Racing Tips 21.04.2026

In this week's episode, I continue in the Q&A series focusing on answering questions pertaining to best strategies and protocols for hybrid training and racing.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Listener Q&A: Mindset for Athletes 14.04.2026

This week I dive into some of the common questions I am getting from listeners on mindset and how to become more mentally strong as an athlete! To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Life Lately & Lessons Learned 07.04.2026

In this week's solo episode, I share the behind the scenes of what has been going on in my life lately, how I am navigating some new challenges and the lessons being learned that are helping build that next version of me.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Navigating DEKA Equipment Changes & DEKA/HYROX Training Tips with Underdog Training System Coaches 31.03.2026

The first round table talk where I invited on fellow coaches of the Underdog Training System to talk about recent changes in the DEKA equipment, how to best navigate those as a coach/athlete, and how you should be training at this point in the season if you are an athlete that does both HYROX & DEKA.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook...

Unlocking Limitless Potential with Greyson Kilgore 24.03.2026

In today’s episode, Elite HYROX & DEKA Athlete, Greyson Kilgore, joins us to share the journey of discovering what you're truly capable of through leaving self-imposed limits behind and befriending pain.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Journey to the HYROX E15 with Morgan Schulz 17.03.2026

In this week's episode, we are joined by HYROX E15 Athlete Morgan Schulz! Morgan talks about her incredible journey from crutches to elite athlete, and the needle movers that mentally and physically catapulted her along the way.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Downloading on Thoughts from HYROX DC 10.03.2026

This week's episode is all about my time Washington DC taking on the HYROX race course for the second time this season. Hear more about the biggest takeaways, learning lessons, and thoughts that will help you better reflect on your race weekends.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

It's Never Too Late with Shannon Jackman 03.03.2026

This week we have special guest Shannon Jackman, trailblazer athlete for the DEKA Master's Division, joining us for a conversation on how age is truly just a number. Shannon shares about her journey from trombone player to a DEKA World Champion at the age of 61, along with the key lessons she has learned along the way.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on In...

Finding Balance & Gratitude in Elite Level Racing with Kris Rugloski 24.02.2026

This week we have special guest Kris Rugloski, 2022 HYROX World Champion & E15 Athlete, join us to talk on how she has navigated external pressures as an elite athlete, finding balance in life while chasing big goals, and the importance of tapping into gratitude in competitive racing.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Post Race Reflections & Action Planning 17.02.2026

Just had a big race weekend? Listen to this week's episode where I ask you important questions to help you identify the areas of opportunity and build an action plan that will help you move the needle in your next training block! To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

My Biggest Heartbreaks & How They Built Me 10.02.2026

Heartbreaks can feel like the end of everything, but if there is anything I have come to learn it's that they are the beginning of truly healing. In this week's episode, I vulnerably share the 3 biggest heart breaks I encountered in the last handful of years, what I learned from them and how they built me into who I am today.   To work with me via online personal training click here . Fo...

HYROX Phoenix Takeaways & Tips for Your Next Race 03.02.2026

Relive the incredible weekend that was HYROX Phoenix and gain a very important tip that will help you find success in your next race! To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Training No No's & Understanding VO2 Max 27.01.2026

This week's episode is intended to educate listeners on common mistakes I see during hybrid/endurance training along with helping people actually understand what VO2 max is, how to utilize it, and how to build it in your training!  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

Obese to Elite Athlete 20.01.2026

Take a trip with me down memory lane as I talk about my past living at rock bottom and the 3 biggest lessons I have learned that I would share with myself if I was to take the journey again.  To work with me via online personal training click here . Follow me on Instagram and Facebook !

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