The Endurance Mindset

Listener email questions answered, from nuances of HR testing, to Ironman pacing and strategy, to how the endurance mindset plays out in daily life. Intro [1:43] Heart Rate Zones for run vs bike [7:29] Re-testing HR Zones in different climates, temperatures, seasons [9:59] HR vs Watts vs Perceived Effort [12:30] How often do you look at your watch during a workout? [15:11] Faster vs Slower Trainin...

Lessons and insights from the annual AIMP Triathlon Camp in Sonoma County, California. Intro [2:22] AIMP Sonoma Tri Camp Debrief [5:59] Swim Stroke for Triathlon vs Pool [27:43] Intro to Live Recording [40:10] Live Recording of Tri Camp Discussion [41:29] Outro [1:40:30] Say hello or ask a question here. Sign up for our AWESOME newsletter here. To Rate & Review This Podcast: Podcast App > W...

How do you take a training plan and execute it sustainably given all the demands of life, work, and family? Join Chris in a consult call discussing how to make a plan become reality. Intro to the Weekly Word Podcast [2:26] Intro to the Consult Call - Where the Plan Meets Real Life [4:59] Consult Call - How to Structure an Ultra Running Lifestyle [12:53] Outro [1:11:27] Say hello or ask a question...

Enjoy this Live Listener Q&A held recently over Zoom! Questions Answered: How to structure a return to swim training? [5:36] When should I reduce strength training? [10:26] When should I shift from Zone 2? [12:36] How should I train for multiple ultra events happening close together? [16:32] 'Carb Loading' before an event? [20:51] How do I time strength and interval work amidst running a 50K (...

A deep dive into the importance of Intention (from the Purpose, Intention, Clarity series), Smarter Better Faster Stronger Explained, our approach to coaching, the 67-mile Backbone Trail Adventure Report, CA Coast Ride Report, and lots of ultra-endurance lessons learned! Sign up for our awesome newsletter : Gabi Maudiere: Anti-diet Athlete Coach https://gabi-maudiere.com/ Path Running Apparel: htt...

Part 2 & 3 of the 'Clarity, Intention, Purpose' Series. Timestamps: Intention & Clarity Explained 1:07 21-mile Swim Prep Across Lake Tahoe - 19:59 Lake Sonoma Triathlon Camp Announcement - 21:28 Cold Water Swim Prep & Gaining Weight - 23:12 You Are In Competition With The Ideal In Your Mind - 28:50 How To Bring Intention To A Workout When Mentally Drained - 58:03 You Can Only Do Your P...

Beginner Mindset, Multisport event prep (Coast to Coast New Zealand) Ultra paddling prep StrechCordz vs swim training, real food vs gels The hilarious story of Chris's first Ironman. Intro, 2021 Event Announcements - 2:15 Multisport Event Prep - Coast to Coast New Zealand - 10:27 Strength Exercises for Kayaking -21:14 Aerobic Training for Multisport Events - 24:25 Listener Shoutout: Self-curated T...

Part 1 of the 3-Part Series: Purpose, Intention, Clarity. 1:27: Intro 6:37: Purpose in the Athlete Explained 34:42: Purpose Discussion Intro 35:36:To Make You A Better Athlete 36:14: Relationship Between Purpose, Clarity, Intention 39:47: Going Deeper Into Your 'Why' 47:39: Common Athlete 'Why' Answers 53:19: How Do You Know When You Have Dug Deep Enough? 57:28: Chris's Evolving 'Why' 1:07:06: "To...

Chris introduces his assistant coach David on the Weekly Word Podcast and shares a sampling of a longer conversation about many of the ways mindset challenges come up in the life of an athlete.

Chris shares an athlete consult conversation that goes deep into how to train to run 24 hours in a 7-day team relay. Chris also discusses how to structure a block of strength-focused training in the pre-season, and mindset for walking the ultra-endurance path.

Chris discusses the value of training strength in the preseason, the winning mindset to stay on the path through the holidays, what to look for in a trainer and a strength program, stretch cords for pool fitness, and how to have gratitude for what our bodies can tolerate and do for us in this ultra-endurance lifestyle.

Chris talks with Athletic Brewing Founder Bill Shufelt, discussing the rise of non-alcoholic beer at the Ironman World Championship at Kona and more broadly across the ultra-endurance landscape and lifestyle, addressing the claimed health benefits, dealing with the stigma, and the challenges of launching a non-traditional brewing company.

What happens to your soul on an ultra-endurance adventure?  Debriefing the 750 mile Oregon Coast Ride from Portland to San Francisco, the AIMP Fall Challenge Week during which athletes faced the biggest training week of their lives and dealt with the accompanying fear and mental noise.  Listener questions include how to deal with high heart rate in a race, planning for 2021 and 2022 ultr...

Athlete Consult: Maximizing limited training time, running cadence, getting faster without speed work, ultramarathon and marathon pacing and training, nutrition, strength, recovery, and mindset!

This week: Chris shares his thoughts about perseverance and answers some listener questions.

Conversation with filmmaker and ultra endurance athlete Billy Yang.

Living your future self in the now.

This week: Oregon Coast Ride, Tahoe Rim trail recap, Letting go of pace, let your path unfold, and relative strength creates and injury buffer.

You gotta do the work, version 2 Tahoe Rim Trail Training Suspending Beliefs

This week: interview with Dan Eisenhardt,  founder of FORM Smart Swim goggles.

This week: Endurance vs. Stamina plus email questions on 50k taper, marathon training, injuries, events and diaphragmatic breathing.

Let the outside in. Overtraining syndrome, Stage 3 Emails

Nutrition and the lifestyle choices that come with it - with AIMP Nutritionist Emilee Wise. Afterwards I dive into the current buzzword: Motivation

An in-betweener: Health is Wealth, especially now.  How you do one thing is how you do anything.

This week a consult and an email: the joy in running.