Unstoppable With Shangrila Rendon

If you’re gassed after 1 lap but still dream of Ironman, this episode is for you If you’ve ever seriously considered downgrading your race, just to avoid the swim… Then you need to be here. Because 3 months ago before his 70.3, Cody was exactly where you are now. 😖 Cody shared “Could only swim 25 meters, couldn’t breathe." 😖 Struggled with breathing, drag, and rhythm 😖 2 jobs, limited time, tig...

Think you can’t run a sub 1h 40min Half Marathon because of pain, weight, or just starting out? It’s time to crush those limiting beliefs and see what’s possible. You don’t have to settle for just finishing. Whether it’s your first half marathon or your fifth, you have the power to crush it, without pain and without the limits you’ve set for yourself. I’ve heard it all before: "It's my first offic...

  Wondering how to fix your freestyle? Or why it still feels off?   Most adult swimmers spend years stuck in the same broken stroke, even after binging YouTube, scrolling reels, attending workshop after workshop, and following structured swim plans.   Here’s why: Your body always defaults to what it knows. And unless you retrain your movement map or change the way you train, no amount of drills or...

In this episode, Coach Shangrila and Vineta talk with a working mother in her mid 50s who beat lack of energy, bloating, body aches and foot pain on her journey from zero triathlon to her first Ironman 70.3 finish while staying injury free. We discussed: - Overcoming menopause challenges: Bloating, body aches, and lack of energy. - Improving body composition: Metabolism, re-gaining strength, and a...

Pushing your limits can feel like a constant battle between speed and injury.   But what if the key to overcoming plateaus and achieving personal bests is simply a different way of training?   There’s this belief that if you’ve been stuck at the same pace, sidelined by an injury or each workout feels like you’re dragging yourself because you’re not recovering well, you’re out of luck: - Juggling u...

"What if the swim technique drills I'm doing are actually making me worse?" In this episode, I’ll show you how to decode your freestyle so you’re not just working hard, you’re working smart. Listen to this before your next swim so you can stop wasting time in the pool, see what’s missing and finally start improving on purpose.   This is for you if you’ve been drilling but not seeing speed gains an...

She’s managing work, kids, and dinner by 6… But deep down, she wonders if there’s still room for her goals. She forgot what showing up for herself even looked like. This episode is for the mom who still dreams of doing something bold. Who wonders if it’s too late and wants to believe she can chase a finish line without dropping the ball at home. Inside, you’ll hear: - How women are completing mara...

In this episode, we shared strategies, insights and story about how Gaye was able to finish her 1st Sprint, 1st Olympic, 1st 70.3 and 1st Full Ironman in 9 months while staying injury-free. - Starting from Scratch – what to do to go from barely swimming a lap to feeling ready for Ironman. Dealing with IT band issues and spine pain along the way. - Finishing an Ironman with 10 Hours of Weekly Train...

Listen to this 5-minute episode where I show you the part most 70.3 plans leave out or coaches never talk about. And it’s the reason athletes fall apart or barely survive on 70.3 race, even after completing the distances in their training.

Struggling with bonking during the run leg of your triathlon? You're not alone, and there's a fix. In this episode, I answer a question from Janice (and soooo many others) about how to finally stop hitting that dreaded wall on the run. Inside this 16-min training, you'll learn: - How to avoid bonking on the run  - Brick nutrition strategy (this is where most mistakes start) - What to track and twe...

“How is that swimmer with terrible technique still faster than me?” Sloppy strokes. Legs everywhere. Breathing looks messy. …and still, they pass you in the water. You ask yourself, "What am I missing?" You’re only seeing the tip of the iceberg. What you see: arm pull, kick, pace, is just a small piece. What’s underneath is the real reason they’re faster. Skills like breathing, balance, streamline...

In this episode, we talked with Cedric from California. We shared strategies, insights and story about how Cedric was able to break out of a plateau, finish his 3rd 70.3 with a huge PR and finish his 1st Full Ironman while staying injury-free. - Make Finishing 70.3 or Ironman a Life-Changing Goal – Take back your health, break past your limits, and see what you're truly capable of.   - Cut up to a...

Want to PR After 50? Stop Guessing & Start Training Smarter In this episode, we break down the exact Smart Training Method that's helping athletes in their 50s, 60s, and even 70s get faster, train smarter, and stay injury-free. Are You Stuck Wondering If Your Best Days Are Behind You? - Have you been training for years, putting in the miles, but still not getting faster? - Are you realizing th...

In this episode, we talk with Sheila. We share strategies, insights, and the story of Sheila finishing her 1st Full Ironman in her late 50s.   Transforming Running: Going from hating running to learning how to run correctly so you love it. Good Habits: Building empowering habits for training and life. Mechanics: Uncover the small yet critical mechanical tweaks that can make a massive difference in...

In this episode, we talked with Justin from Michigan, dad of 4 kids, husband, family man & business owner.    We shared strategies, insights and story about how he was able to finish his 1st Ironman in under 13 hours while staying injury-free.   - How to get started & stay committed to training for full Ironman when you feel overwhelmed and find yourself making excuses   - How to ensure th...

In this episode, we talk with Tim from Arkansas, a dad of two daughters and husband.   We share strategies, insights, and the story of how Tim was able to finish his 70.3 in under 5:40 hours with a 52-minute PR while staying injury-free. - What to do to get out of plateau, improve power, efficiency and shave off 52 minutes from your Half Ironman finish time. - What to do about your open water swim...

In this episode, Coach Shangrila and Vineta talk with Odette, who shares her training strategies and stories of how she transformed injuries, bad experiences, and disappointments into a strong comeback and unbeatable confidence. 🤔 How to keep a genuine belief in your ability to achieve epic goals: Learn how to maintain positive self-talk even when faced with multiple back-to-back challenges. 🤔 S...

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks to Ngina, Norman & Deanna, where they share their training strategies and stories of how they went from having “sinking legs”, depending on lava/roka pants or pull buoy to swimming confidently without buoyancy aids - How to let go and not be dependent on a pull buoy or buoyant pants like Lava or Roka pants. - What to do to go from having "sinking legs" for 6...

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with Reggie, our athlete from Illinois, dad of 3 kids, husband, family man & business owner who shares his strategies, insights and story about how he was able to finish his 1st Ironman in under 14 hours while staying injury-free.   🤔 What to do when multiple businesses and work travel requires a lot of your time but you still want to train for an Ironman 🤔...

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with Shirita, our 54 year old athlete from Michigan, who is a busy nurse, shares her strategies, insights and story how she was was able to not only run her longest distance but also win & race back-to-back races with only 7 weeks training while staying injury-free.   - How to train for long distances while minimizing the number of running hours in training -...

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with Erik from Arizona who shares his insights and strategies about training, qualifying for and racing Ironman Kona.  Time management - how to structure time as a dad of 4 kids so training and family responsibilities are on track  Mindset - how to believe and keep on target even when challenges appear  Injury prevention - what can be done proactively to decr...

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with Nory who shares her strategies, insights and story about how to meet the IRONMAN cutoff time w/ 10 weeks of training while staying injury free, despite of busy work schedule & no confidence in swimming & cycling.   - How to get stronger on the bike and build confidence in the weaker sports while building volume for Ironman - How to balance and manage tim...

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with David who shares his strategies, insights and story. - 16th AG for swim w/ 1hr 19 mins time. No OWS Training - 1st Full Marathon during Ironman - 8 months Ironman training without racing sprint, olympic or a 70.3 distance   How to finish your 1st Ironman strong without racing Sprint, Olympic, 70.3 or marathon, while staying injury free - What to prioriti...

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with Sheila about how to gain confidence, dial in your nutrition & stay injury free while having fun.   - The 5 main areas that you need to address besides completing your swim, bike & run training plan. Know your potential blind spots now. - How can you get faster without working harder - How can you build volume and continue to stay injury free despite a hi...

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with Brittany about how she went from a 4:33 min / 100y pace & needing to stop every 50 yards to swimming at a 2:06 min / 100y pace non-stop.   - What to do to see swim speed improvements quickly so you don’t feel like you are wasting your time at the pool - What steps and principles did Brittany - a single mom of 3 kids, with a full time job swimming at 4:30...