Chris Hauth

The Endurance Mindset

Health EN ↓ 125 episodes

Formerly The Weekly Word Podcast, coach Chris Hauth offers advice, observations and tips for his group of Ultra Endurance athletes. Topics mostly include mindset, training, and current coaching philosophies, but can easily veer off into random topics that come up in the ultra endurance world. Chris coaches endurance athletes, whether for organized events such as Ironman and Ultras or extreme events that are defined by the athlete along with Chris.

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Chris Hauth

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Health

Latest episode

Jan 7, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 187: An Expansive Life Conversation with Chris Hauth 07.01.2026

Chris joins athlete and friend Sande Colgart on Sande's Show 'An Expansive Life Conversation,' where Chris delivers a foundational explanation of his philosophy for using endurance training and events to create awareness and practice specific skills that ultimately lead to a more intentional and fulfilling life. The original recording can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/live/-iZczVCH4S8 Sub...

Ep 186: Winter Training & Mindset 06.12.2025

A detailed discussion on how to optimize your pre-season in order to have the best possible event and adventure season.

Ep 185: Sustaining an Athletic Lifestyle vs Training for Performance 09.11.2025

Say hello or ask a question at www. AIMPCoaching.com > Contact Sign up for Coach Chris's Substack at https://aimpcoaching.substack.com/

Ep 184: Do What You're Not Sure You Can Do 28.08.2025

Adventure begins when your fitness runs out. 01:06 Intro 01:58 When There's No Way Out: The Grand Canyon 11:06 Do What You're Not Sure You Can Do 13:10 Misogi 14:33 How To Give Yourself No Way Out 20:58 What's Next For Chris 22:52 How To Stay In It 25:39 Regret And Integrity 26:39 Subtle Quitting 35:59 Breaking Down Uncertainty 40:39 Do An Event You Are Not Prepared For Say hello or ask a question...

EP 183: Discomfort 10.07.2025

How to deal with inevitable discomfort, athletically and in life. Say hello or ask a question at www. AIMPCoaching.com > Contact Sign up for Coach Chris's Substack at https://aimpcoaching.substack.com/

Ep 182: Grand Adventure, Crosstraining, Burnout 10.06.2025

How your mindset can make or break your next grand adventure, how to crosstrain effectively, when getting up early makes you less effective, and what to do when you experience training burnout. Intro [1:01] What mindset to bring to grand adventure [2:03] When is crosstraining unproductive [20:00] Getting up early [25:48] Burnout from training [32:16] Say hello or ask a question at www. AIMPCoachin...

Ep 181: We're Back! Adventure, Mindset, Making Better Choices 25.05.2025

What mindset helps you get the most out of your adventures? How do you choose the best next endurance adventure? Intro [1:15] What's Personal Is Universal [3:30] Chris's Writing Process [9:03] Put Efficiency Ahead Of Meaning [9:50] Book Recommendations [10:25] We Become Different People 'Out There' [14:52] How To Do 'Bucket List' Adventures Right [17:44] Doing vs Experiencing [19:17] How To Choose...

Ep 180: Navy SEALs, 7 Marathons, 7 Continents, 7 Days 13.11.2022

Ryan Parrot is a retired US Navy SEAL and creator of the 'Human Performance Project 7x,' wherein a team of 4 special operators will run 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days (and much more), to create a comprehensive manual that will inform active duty military and veterans alike on how to optimize physical wellness, with the aim of impacting epidemic levels of mental health challenges and suicide...

Ep 179: Last Man Standing - The Backyard Ultra 16.07.2022

Chris talks with Brian Bondy–tech CTO, family man, and ultra runner–about how he found himself winning the 2022 Perfect PR Backyard Ultra in 30 hours (125 miles). Intro [1:12] The Conversation [6:39] Outro [1:02:10] Say hello or ask a question at  www. AIMPCoaching.com  > Contact Sign up for our AWESOME newsletter:  https://dm-mailinglist.com/subscribe?f=f8720db4

Ep 178: Ultra Camp Lessons, Audience Q&A 01.06.2022

Sharing lessons from AIMP Ultra Camp Sonoma, letting go of expectation, amateur vs pro athletes, alcohol during training, and much more! The Weekly Word Podcast is now the 'Endurance And The Pursuit of Potential' Podcast! Intro [1:26] Ultra Camp Debrief [9:34] Realizing you are capable of so much more than you thought [15:30] How you face adversity defines who you are [17:18] Let go of expectation...

Ep 177: 50x 50K at 50-years-old 20.04.2022

The Weekly Word Podcast is now the 'Endurance And The Pursuit of Potential' Podcast! What would it mean to run 50 ultramarathons in 50 weeks to celebrate turning 50? Yvon Carriere tells the story of how, and why. Intro [0:52] The Conversation [8:10] Outro [1:29:26] Say hello or ask a question at  www. AIMPCoaching.com  > Contact Sign up for our AWESOME newsletter:  http...

Ep 176: Miguel Mattox - Freestyle Tri 31.03.2022

The Weekly Word Podcast is now the 'Endurance And The Pursuit of Potential' Podcast! Chris talks with rising triathlon star and YouTuber Miguel Mattox, discussing how to go from great to world-class. Find Miguel on Youtube Find Miguel on Instagram @miguelmattox @freestyletri Interview begins at [5:22] Say hello or ask a question at  www. AIMPCoaching.com  > Contact Sign up for our AWE...

Ep 175: Training Questions 03.03.2022

The Weekly Word Podcast is now the 'Endurance And The Pursuit of Potential' Podcast! Chris and David answer listener training questions about swim workouts, bike intervals, open water sighting, monitoring workload, and what would happen if you did the same training week, every week, for a year? Intro [1:59] Planning Swim Training & The 3000 Rule [5:16] Bike and Rest Intervals [27:01] Spend les...

Ep 174: You Must Move Forward To Gain Insight 18.02.2022

The Weekly Word Podcast is now the Endurance & The Pursuit of Potential (EPP) Podcast! Chris dives deep into the athlete's mindset: The 4th Leg of the proverbial stool Comparing ourselves to our past self vs our future self Competition validates being on the right path Say hello or ask a question at  www. AIMPCoaching.com  > Contact Sign up for our AWESOME newsletter:  https:...

Ep 173: Consult Call 11.02.2022

Chris discusses mindset and training tactics with an athlete on a journey from couch to marathon. Say hello or ask a question at  www. AIMPCoaching.com  > Contact Sign up for our AWESOME newsletter:  https://dm-mailinglist.com/subscribe?f=f8720db4

Ep 172: Goal Setting, Overtraining 24.01.2022

Chris explores why goals should lead to one clear daily action. David kicks off a discussion on the mindset of no longer being able to train, and Chris explores the symptoms and realities of overtraining syndrome. Say hello or ask a question at  www. AIMPCoaching.com  > Contact Sign up for our AWESOME newsletter:  https://dm-mailinglist.com/subscribe?f=f8720db4

Ep 171: Chris on Rich Roll's Coaches' Corner 14.01.2022

Chris Hauth returns to Rich Roll's Coaches' Corner, joined by Caroline Burckle and Alexi Pappas. Goals are great. But far more important is who you become in the pursuit of said goals. Focus on the inside work. Process over results. Craft over competition. Ritual over routine. Recalibration over resolution. And watch your world change. Say hello or ask a question at  www. AIMPCoaching.com &nb...

Ep 170: Athlete Blood Test 28.12.2021

How can a Masters Athlete use a blood test to help optimize nutrition, recovery, and lifestyle choices in pursuit of their human potential through this endurance lifestyle? Use Discount Code: Hauth10 for 10% Off* testing via  www.athletebloodtest.com "This is not an affiliate link, we do not profit from anyone using this service. In this episode: Introducing Athlete Bloodtest 10:26 How o...

Ep 169: Athlete Mission Statement 01.12.2021

How an Athlete Mission Statement can dramatically improve the quality of your life, and how to write your own. Episode Intro [0:57] Athlete Mission Statement Introduced [3:28] Athlete Mission Statement Defined [7:55] Why is an Athlete Mission Statement Important [8:54] Athlete Mission Statement Examples [22:34] Step 1 - How to Write your Athlete Mission Statement [36:15] Step 2 - Articulate Your M...

Ep 168: Is Your Head In The Right Place? 18.11.2021

AIMP Challenge Week lessons, how to think about Strava, and the struggle of managing time in this ultra endurance lifestyle. Intro - Go Explore [1:46] Challenge Week Lessons Learned [3:57] Stop 'Showing Up' [16:23] Strava Debate [26:42] These Sports Are Made Up [1:05:20] Tom's Ultra Cycling Adventure Example [1:09:23] David's Challenge Week [1:19:39] The Struggle of Managing Time [1:22:18] 2022 AI...

Ep 167: Listener Email Questions 01.11.2021

Answering listener email questions regarding Zone 2 & heat, how to pace an ultra, how to build a great crew, optimal swimming kick, racing after injury, and the mindset of doing the work! Intro 0:59 Jordan Peterson Quote 2:07 Picking Races Through a Season 6:26 Low Carb Diet & Ketoacidosis 10:23 Reading Recommendations on Heart Rate Training? 18:53 Improving Swimming Kick 21:16 Zone 2 Hear...

Ep 166: Interview on TrainingPeaks CoachCast 23.10.2021

Chris is interviewed by Dirk Friel, co-founder of TrainingPeaks [4:09] Training Peaks CoachCast Say hello or ask a question at www. AIMPCoaching.com Sign up for our AWESOME newsletter

Ep 165: DNF Thoughts, AIMP Challenge Preview 01.10.2021

Tahoe swim crossing recap, how to think about a DNF (Did Not Finish), the mindset to bring to a grand challenge, showing up WITH INTENTION! Tahoe Swim Debrief; how to think about a DNF [7:53] AIMP Challenge Week Preview [1:02:17] How dependent to be on Ironman Aid Stations [1:18:09] Corros watch review [1:22:42] How to get zones from the 5x1-mile test [1:26:32] Thoughts on Open Water Swimming [1:2...

Ep 164: The Example Race Debrief 09.09.2021

How to think about and write a Race Debrief, in order to optimize your next Race Plan. As with the last episode, we use a 50K trail ultra as an example. Intro - Intention in Planning Your Events [1:03] Value of a Race Plan and Debrief [7:46] Example Race Debrief - Shadow of the Giants 50K [19:29] Writing Your Own Training Plan - Keep It Consistent [1:10:14] 50K vs 100K Ultramarathon Nutrition [1:1...

Ep 163: The Ultramarathon Race Day Plan 19.08.2021

How to think through your ultramarathon race day planning [25:27], and a marathon swim training update! Episode Intro [0:43] Tahoe Marathon Swim Training Update [5:16] The Journey vs The Outcome [12:31] Ultra Swim Nutrition [14:33] Taking a Pause in an Ultra Endurance Event [19:13] Fueling Best Practices [21:09] Fueling in High Heat [22:12] Ultramarathon Race Day Plan Deep Dive [25:27] Say hello o...

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