TTRU Fitness Podcast with Adrian Conway

Happy Thanksgiving. Pause, stop, be still and reflect to find moments and things and people to be grateful for. Let's truly be thankful on this Thanksgiving! 

Today Adrian discusses the difference between striving to fear less vs. being completely fearless. You see one is attainable and one is unrealistic. Our fear is a great thing and a positive attribute of being a human. We fear things for our safety and precaution, it helps us make wise choices. But if we fear too much our mind can get the best of us and become paralyzing to all of our actions.&nbsp...

Adrian speaks to some of relationships with people whom serve in the military and where he first heard this quote and how it was used. Today the goal is to listen and figure out how this quote applies to your life and the roles that you fill at home or at work. 

Today Adrian talks about the difference between "lazy" and "uninspired". Many assume that due to the lack of passion or productivity by someone, it means they are lazy or incompetent but that is far from true. The actions and responsibilities we ask of someone may simply be something they don't enjoy! We must fight for deeper and genuine connection with others to understand how to entertain or ins...

Adrian tells a story about winning the "110% award" as an 11 year old. No, it's not a brag, but a realization that this moment was when he started to understand the importance of effort and that others notice. Whether your efforts are constantly aknowledged or not, they are noticed. Give more, do more, you will be more. 

Today Adrian talks about effort, seeking opportunity and seizing it! Don't ever look back on your life and wonder "what if I had done.....", or "if only I had done......". Do those things now! 

In today's episode Adrian explores all of 2020 and what it has brought into our lives. We have all experience hard times this year to some degree. But the key message today remains that between our expectations and the gratitude we have for the things we are provided lyes our true outlook on life and ultimately our happiness. Listen to this episode to help you find yours. 

In today's episode we are talking about motivation. Adrian dives into the common practice he uses to reconnect with his "why" and break through any plateau he has faced in the past. Remember, why you started! 

We've all heard it and today Adrian reminds once again that we shouldn't be so superficial. He discusses the commonly used yet commonly ignored quote "Don't judge a book by it's cover". How do you do with this? Yes, we can learn things about a brand, about a book, about a potential experience or even about a human by their appearance, but not everything. Be willing to go the extra mile, look and l...

Today Adrian re-lives his first seminar as a Head Trainer for CrossFit HQ. This leads him to discussing what he describes as virtuosity: Doing the common, uncommonly well. In today's society we are always so impressed by the fancy things and all too often spending time pursuing them. We will have a more success life, thrive in our craft, and make more money if we simply focus on the small mundane...

In today's episode Adrian dives headfirst into hard work, training, reps, practice, yeah....we talkin' practice! He explores his curiosities about the "greats" in any particular field or sport. He isn't curious about Michael Jordan's 63 point games or Tom Brady's 6 super bowl rings or Mat Fraser's 5 consecutive CrossFit Games titles, he curious about what created them. We must become obsessed not...

Adrian explores the difference between having passion and purpose vs. having a strong work ethic. There are ways that these two go hand and hand, but they also differ greatly. There will be times we must rely on our work ethic to pursue even our passions! 

In this episode Adrian attacks a commonly used quote about life that doesn't necessarily hit home for him. Has anyone ever shared something with you? Do they even understand the analogy correctly? And if they have never actually run a marathon or done much sprinting how can they say "Life is a marathon, not a sprint"? Words matter, think about them. 

In today's episode Adrian is vulnerable about his natural drawl to be self-reliant and it limits him and is a constant battle. In today's society where everyone seems so attached and accessible, we lack real genuine friendships. Men suffer from even having the ability to list off 1 or more close male friends that they can or do choose to confide in outside of their marriage. This is a serious prob...

Happy Friday! In this Episode Adrian dives into what 2020 has brought many of us, uncertainty. Today he talks about how you can make that uncertainty a bit less stressful by becoming indispensable in everything you do. 

In this episode Adrian shares a story from when he was 9 years old. He shares about how Valerie, his Mother, would make him iron his clothes for each week on Sunday night. You'll get some laughs and yet take away the life lesson that was taught to him at a young age that he now realizes he applies today, as do man other high level achievers and entrepreneurs. 

Today Adrian explores one of the greatest downfalls to social media and us being constantly tied to each-others lives, comparison. We have all been a victim to jealousy, insecurities and even depression due to things we see on social media platforms. The goal of today is to realize that our lives are ours to live, we aren't to live another persons life or flaunt our own to others. After this episo...

Adrian is fired up in episode 37 as he discusses the commonly echoed approach to "success" of "All or nothing". This is one of the most attractive, entertaining and trendy approaches to entrepreneurship, fitness training and any other aspect of life that rewards hard work. But Adrian explains why true success and happiness can't be found here and why. 

Like the notoriously known American Buffalo, successful people attack opposition by running toward it. In this Episode Adrian explains why that can help you in every aspect of your life and what you need to consider this week in order to be running into your storms and not away from them. 

Today Adrian discusses some wisdom that he learned from studying the life of John Wooden. John was a legendary basketball coach whose life embodied many lessons. He wasn't flashy, but he won, he wasn't boisterous but he commanded attention and ultimately he was one of the winning coaches in NCAA history. The lesson from life of Mr. Wooden today is to never over look the value in practicing the bas...

Adrian shares one of his all time favorite scriptures today. He discusses how it provides valuable advice for each and every one of us and how it can transform our daily perspective on our lives. Two things that don't radiate much glamor in the form of denying yourself and carrying your cross daily will help you find happiness and chase your dreams. 

Is the juice worth the squeeze? Is the effort worth the outcome? Are the hours you spend at work worth the reward? How do you know? Our time here on earth is finite, you better be doing inventory on each aspect of your life so you are not wasting it. 

Have you ever wondered how some people carry themselves with more confidence than others? Adrian describes what he thinks to the hidden trait of self confidence which is self trust. How can you develop the ability to trust yourself in any circumstance? Take a listen to todays episode. 

Adrian talks about what might possibly be the most important aspect of your character that leads to true happiness. 

If you don't have a plan then you are planning to fail! This is true in life in many more ways than you realize. In this episode Adrian shares his beliefs on discipline as a practice and how it prepares you for all of life's unforeseen circumstances!