The Endurance Mindset

Ep 187: An Expansive Life Conversation with Chris Hauth

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0700

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

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Ep 186: Winter Training & Mindset

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0700

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

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0700

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

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0700

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

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EP 183: Discomfort

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:00:00 -0700

How to deal with inevitable discomfort, athletically and in life.

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Ep 182: Grand Adventure, Crosstraining, Burnout

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:00:00 -0700

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]

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

Sun, 25 May 2025 11:30:00 -0700

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 An Adventure [31:25]
Outro, What's Next [35:16]

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

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0700

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 rates.

Intro [1:47]
Intro: Where I've Been [5:22]
Intro: What's Coming Next [13:18]
Interview with Ryan Parrot [28:59]
Rebuild the Foundation First [51:41]
The Team [57:04]
The Training [1:04:28]
Present Challenges [1:13:04]

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Ep 179: Last Man Standing - The Backyard Ultra

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0700

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]

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Ep 178: Ultra Camp Lessons, Audience Q&A

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0700

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 [22:15]
Endurance has long timescales [34:50]
Being totally open to learning [45:41]
Difference between amateur and professional athletes [51:10]
How long can a workout be before I need to bring water? [1:05:35]
How much sodium do I need during a workout? [1:09:28]
Why train Zone 2 if racing in Zone 3? [1:16:51]
5x1-mile Test is not a Lactate Threshold Test [1:24:36]
Rest Weeks not enjoyable? [1:31:50]
Alcohol during training blocks [1:37:21]
Step more to the edge of your control [1:46:20]
Rise Outro Music [1:48:38]

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

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0700

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]

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Ep 176: Miguel Mattox - Freestyle Tri

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0700

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]

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Ep 175: Training Questions

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0700

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 less time sighting during open water swimming [33:16]
How to monitor total athlete workload [35:28]
Doing the same Training week, on repeat, for a year [39:03]
Path Running Apparel Shoutout [46:18]
Outro - Once a Runner by John L Parker Junior [51:46]

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Ep 174: You Must Move Forward To Gain Insight

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0700

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

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Ep 173: Consult Call

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0700

Chris discusses mindset and training tactics with an athlete on a journey from couch to marathon.

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Ep 172: Goal Setting, Overtraining

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0700

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.

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

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 04:30:00 -0700

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.

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Ep 170: Athlete Blood Test

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0700

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?

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In this episode:

Introducing Athlete Bloodtest 10:26
How often should one get a test? 11:58
How do these snapshot tests give longer-term clarity? 13:51
What environmental factors show up in a test? 15:45
Can a test identify my preferred way of training? 17:04
Can a test identify my physical limitations? 20:24
How impactful are epigenetic performance tendencies? 23:02
What is the testing process? 25:14
When would I ideally time my tests through the season? 29:37
At what point do additional tests stop becoming useful? 30:19
How do supplements show up in a test? 32:24
How can test insights help a busy masters athlete? 41:00
How can a test help avoid overtraining and burnout? 44:51
Can a test identify possible reasons for why an athlete can't lose weight? 47:30
What are the limits of blood testing? 51:57
What are the signs of low iron? 57:50
What issues found in blood testing cannot be intuited by feel? 1:02:11
Is it more common to see one or two biomarkers suboptimal, or many? 1:14:23
What else typically jumps out in blood tests? 1:16:19
How to learn more about the athlete blood test? 1:19:10
Outro, Discount Code 1:22:30

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Ep 169: Athlete Mission Statement

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0700

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 Most Important Goals [37:38]
Step 3 - What Legacy Do You Want To Leave? [46:32]
Questions to Help Set Your Legacy [54:18]
Athlete Mission Statement Conclusion [1:04:08]
"Treat one as they are, and they will remain as they are" [1:09:52]
Women's Wellness Retreat [1:18:24]
Episode Outro [1:23:13]

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Ep 168: Is Your Head In The Right Place?

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0700

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 AIMP Events [1:31:07]
Closing: We Can Do So Much More [1:33:20]

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Ep 167: Listener Email Questions

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0700

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 Heart Rate in the Heat 29:06
Racing Possible Post Injury? 33:55
You've Got To Do The Work! 40:04
Stomach & Core Issues Pool Swimming 46:38
Pacing a Flat Ultramarathon 49:15
Tips for Building a Great Crew 53:37
Indoor Cycling Interval Workouts 1:18:10

Ep 166: Interview on TrainingPeaks CoachCast

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Chris is interviewed by Dirk Friel, co-founder of TrainingPeaks [4:09]

Training Peaks CoachCast

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Ep 165: DNF Thoughts, AIMP Challenge Preview

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0700

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 [1:28:58]
When is it useful to hire a coach [1:31:23]
Hope = Will + Way [1:44:30]

Ep 164: The Example Race Debrief

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0700

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 [1:14:50]
Outro - Practice the Athlete's Mindset [1:18:10]
'Rise' Music [1:20:08]

Ep 163: The Ultramarathon Race Day Plan

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0700

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]

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Ep 162: Listener Email Questions

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0700

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 Training [16:30]
Don't Judge Yourself; Accept and Forgive Where You Are Currently [19:50]
Ironman Pacing and Race Strategy [23:51]
No such thing as a fast first Ironman [26:43]
Determining Ironman Bike Effort [27:39]
Nutrition for first Ironman [36:57]
Kilojoules to Predict Kcal (Calories) on the Bike [39:36]
Chris's Ironman Training Progression [51:05]
Pedaling Squares Explained [59:49]
How to prevent injury? Does cross-training help? [1:03:42]
The challenge of fitting training into our lives [1:18:46]
Outro Music 'Rise' [1:20:36]

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Ep 161: Sonoma Tri Camp Debrief & Lessons

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0700

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]

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Ep 160: Consult - Making a Training Plan Stick

Sun, 23 May 2021 09:00:00 -0700

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]

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Ep 159: Live Q&A

Mon, 17 May 2021 09:00:00 -0700

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 (31mi) every week? [25:47] & [27:05]
Plant-based nutrition advice for high-volume training? [26:20] & [33:55]
What is the value of Zone 2 while training under 10 hours per week? [42:26]
How should I train to manage fueling and hydration for an unsupported ultra adventure? [44:21]
What daily information is most valuable from the athlete to their coach? [51:15]
When should I do field tests? [54:20]
How do I deal with calf pain? [58:47]

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Ep 158: Intention, Lessons from Ultra Events

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0700

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!

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Welcome to the Weekly Word Podcast [1:12]
Better Smarter Faster Stronger [7:13]
Awareness is the Master Skill [14:02]
Learn from the Experience of Others [19:46]
Chris's Position on Coaching [25:29]
Intention Explained [29:43]
Four Components of Intention [44:46]
How We Coach [1:00:42]
Backbone Trail Event [1:06:14]
Backbone Race Report [1:14:30]
Lessons Learned Ultra Running [1:28:11]
Don't Rush Aid Stations [1:35:57]
California Coast Ride Recap [1:50:55]
Life & Training Update [2:01:51]
Outro [2:11:30]

Ep 157: Intention & Clarity, Ultraman Training, Ultra Swimming

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0700

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 Potential - 1:02:39

Putting Cancelled Events In Perspective - 1:05:52

Cost Of Showing Up Without Intention - 1:09:27

How Far Should You Go With Setting Intention - 1:10:36

Habits For An Athlete's Consistency - 1:15:12

Just Get Sh*t Done - 1:20:44

Ultraman Training Q&A - 1:30:51

Swimming Intervals vs Sendoff & Touch Time - 1:56:25

Closing: Anyone Can Be An Athlete - 1:59:18

EP 156: Q&A - Mindset, Multisport Prep, Paddling, Real Food vs Gels

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0700

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 Trail Marathon in Germany - 41:23
Ultra Paddling Training - 43:28
Determining Zone 2 for Swimming & Paddling - 51:36
Listener Shoutout: Racing at 48 - 53:20
StrechCordz - When to use for dry land swim training, when to not - 54:27
How Important is the Swim in Ironman Triathlon - 56:44
Mindset is what makes an Athlete an Athlete - 1:03:08
How to Approach Your First Ultra Endurance Event - 1:05:35
Hilarious: Chris's First Ironman Triathlon - Epic Fail - 1:07:27
Benefits of Going Out Too Fast - 1:16:55
Racing at 48 Continued - 1:20:15
Bike Pump vs CO2 - 1:22:13
Real Food vs Bars and Gels in Ultras - 1:27:07

EP 155: Purpose

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0700

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: "Today Is A Great Day To Die" and Letting Go of Attachment to the Outcome

1:12:03: What To Do With Your 'Why'

1:13:44: Should You Share Your 'Why'?

1:15:06: What It Feels Like To Find Your Deepest 'Why'

1:20:49: Microphone Blooper

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 154

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0700

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.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 153

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0700

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.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 152

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0700

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.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 151

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0700

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.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 150

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0700

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 ultra events, books I’m reading on mindset, and heart rate drift.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 149

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0700

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

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 148

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0700

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

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 147

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0700

Conversation with filmmaker and ultra endurance athlete Billy Yang.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 146

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0700

Living your future self in the now.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 145

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0700

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

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 144

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0700

You gotta do the work, version 2

Tahoe Rim Trail Training

Suspending Beliefs

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 143

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0700

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

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 142

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0700

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

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 141

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0700

Let the outside in.

Overtraining syndrome, Stage 3

Emails

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 140

Tue, 19 May 2020 09:00:00 -0700

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

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 139

Mon, 11 May 2020 09:00:00 -0700

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

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 138

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0700

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

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 137

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0700

Motivation is NOT what drives us
Groundhog Day movie review
Fitter without events
New routines
Emails on running HR

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 136

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0700

Resilience is a combination of people and perspective
AIMP Zoom call recap
Self Curating events
Road bike or Tri Bike?
Where has your experience been?
AIMP Virtual Training Camp

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 135

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0700

The Myth of Sisyphus

Email input

Opportunities on the other side of this

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 134

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0700

Become who you are

Can vs Will

Self Recording and analysis

Pullups are awful

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 133

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0700

This episode:

Our endurance community and its humanity
Forget swimming for now
CAMP

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 132

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0700

Health is wealth

A reading as intro
Persevering
Home Gym
Broken Arrows
Ironman Run fueling

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 131

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0700

No Pool, No Gym, No Problem! - Short Episode to discuss current motivation, Stretch Cordz and Home Strength training.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 130

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0700

Intro and Purpose
Running With PTSD
HR and lactate threshold
Lifestyle of running
Improving strength while improving endurance?
Hill work in marathon training.
Oblique strain and time off
Prepping for a 5k
Step up and step downs
Closing

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 129

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the Nutrition Podcast of the Weekly Word.

I am happy to finally introduce Emilee properly to the podcast. As a nutritionist for many of my athletes she has gained additional expertise in the ultra endurance world beyond her own endeavors of 50 milers and 100ks. Combined with her other field of nutritional health consulting in the corporate world, Emilee not only works individual plans, but also broader topics for 100s of clients as well.

Welcome to the Nutrition Podcast of the Weekly Word.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 128

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0700

This week: The Athletes Mindset welcomes Tim DeBoom, 2x Ironman World Champion.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 127

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0700

Episode 127: When you struggle, you are training

"When you struggle, you are training." This is training, not exercising. Therefore, it should be uncomfortable and difficult. It should require a certain willpower to do things you prefer not to. 'Training' is in the struggle: the struggle to wake up early, the struggle to prioritize our days, the struggle to get it done after a long day of work, the struggle to prepare our weekend to get it all in. 'Exercising,' by contrast, is comfortable, rarely is there a struggle. We know we should, therefore we do what we need to, what comes to mind, what we ‘like,’ enjoy, what does not require a struggle.

In this episode, we discuss components of the struggle: time management, priorities, and apple watches!

Show Notes:
Coast Ride recap
Apple Watch review
Updates: (STEP, Camps, Swims, Sunny)
Email 1: Split Runs
Email 2: Training for the mountains in the city
Email 3: 100 mile simulation
Closing and Prioritization!

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 126

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0700

This week: athlete interview with Pete

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 125

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0700

Proper Prep and growth for Ultra Endurance
Exercising and growth to the new version of yourself
Lets get training
Feedback emails and emails: Multiple 100 milers, when strength training and actor workouts, run courage

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 124

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0700

Intro: What the Podcast is and WHY
Wedge Week of my own - Holidays - Patience of rebuilding.
mPeak: why mPeak and why Mindfulness?
Test group
Accomplishments of athletes 2019
preseason training with off days
Closing

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 123

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -0700

The longer emails are answered on this podcast:

From Ironman to Extremest triathlon
Aerobic Deficiency Syndrome and Ultra training
Ready for an event?
Dive in - ride the wave
Admin updates
Sunny Update
Closing

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 122

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -0700

We want the struggle
Time off
Email: 10k to Full Marathon
Trying Harder than the event?
The Holidays
Marathon from an Ultra
Marathon Speedwork
Z2 training time
Unlimited training time!

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 121

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0700

This week:

Life needs to get in the way!
Understanding Future Outcomes
The Athletes Mindset
Learning to Eat and Drink
Plan on Paper is not reality
Kick Technique and Fitness
NYC Marathon Pace questions
Home Gym Ideas
Motivating without an event

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 120

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0700

This week:

Intro
New Years Day - taking time off
Learning is hard
Email 1 Heat acclimatization
Email 2 Multi Day event recovery process
Email 3 Older athletes in ultra endurance
Email 4 Z2 walking and accurate HR zones
Closing

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 119

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0700

This week: observations from 29029 Vermont, some listener emails and a conversation with Ryan, an endurance athlete.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 118

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0700

This week:

Oregon Coast Ride Recap
AIMP Camps in 2020
Being an athlete between training sessions
Building fitness for multiple events
100km training approach
Curated adventures around an event
Sub-9 Ironman
Missed Workouts
Having to run faster in Z2

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 117

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0700

Train where you are
Dehydration
Training isn’t supposed to be achievable
Mindset for difficult days
No HR swimming
50 miler AND 70.3 training combo

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 116

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0700

This week: athlete interview with Todd Kelly.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 115

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0700

This week:

Intro
No stopping in transitions
Kona Strategy?!
Time change approach
70.3 questions from a new triathlete
Race selections with athletes
Pumps - not CO2
Sunny Call 2
Biking does not = run fitness

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 114

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0700

This week: AIMP athletes racing around the world, no bad reps, intention vs tension, retest and what it means, training tips from another coach, watch research for me, and the interview with Jason.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 113

Sun, 01 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0700

This week:

My 29029 talk
Effective Journaling
Sunny Intro and step 1 in the Marathon plan
Decompress post race
More emails: test and race analysis as well as returning form a stress fracture

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 112

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0700

This week:

Overfueling
No need for fancy equipment
Email 1: Phantom Injuries
Email 2: rest or Zone 1
Sunny and the training plan
Pain + resistance
Email 3: 3 legged stool approach
Email 4: 2 vs 1 workouts
And a giveaway!

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 111

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0700

This week: a recorded phone consultation with an athlete that is preparing for Ironman 70.3 Lake Placid, his first long-distance triathlon.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 110

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0700

This week: SwimSkins, your first 5k, IT Band and Plantar issues, running a fast first Marathon, and, as always, multiple Z2 questions!

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 109

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0700

Alaskaman Recap, VO2Max question, race recovery, calorie vs. grams intake, Z2 training time and many more emails.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 108

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 09:00:00 -0700

This week: TrainingPeaks insights, final email questions, Alaskaman prep

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 107

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 09:00:00 -0700

This week: More listener emails and showing up is NOT half the work!

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 106

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 09:00:00 -0700

All email questions: training for older athletes, mixing in hiking and backpacking, online vs local coaching, elevation progression in training, and more!

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 105

Thu, 23 May 2019 09:00:00 -0700

The lactate threshold episode

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 104

Sun, 05 May 2019 09:00:00 -0700

0:00 Intro
12:09 Training and mindset between 2 key races
33:31 The Outer Boundary
46:16 Final 50k Training Plan Part III
1:31 Email Question: confusion around Zones
1:45 Closing

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 103

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 09:00:00 -0700

21:12 Why Rest Days feel so awful
33:24 Swimmers Shoulder and Technique
53:58 Peeing While Biking and Running
1:06.43 Fueling during and Pre Training
1:43.24 Marathon Training Tips
2:00 Closing

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 102

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 09:00:00 -0700

This week:

• The Letter

• 5x1 mile test; more details

• Tired training

• Race day HR

• Cycling to running fitness

• Last Man Standing events

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 101

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 09:00:00 -0700

This week: Many email questions, swim pace, 50k training plan Part 3 weeks 11-16

Time stamps:

0:00 - Intro
8:30 - Swim Avg. Pace
12:33 - Strength training question
26:13 - Where/When to test
29:05 - Family Knee issues
35:20 - Teaching Cycling Classes
43:24 - Coaching Mountaineering
51:33 - Rest and Recovery again
1:12:36 - 50k Training Plan weeks 11-16
1:37:56- Closing

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 100

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 09:00:00 -0700

This week, a deeply personal and fun conversation with Rich Roll. Long time AIMP athlete, friend and ultra endurance athlete again! Enjoy!

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 99

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 09:00:00 -0700

This week:

Reframing the first 99 episodes of the WWP.
50k race recap
Clarity of Purpose
Email questions about swimming & running cadence

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 98

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0700

0:00 Intro
21:45 Being an Athlete: Fear of Failure
1:03.00 Email 1: more Zone 2!
1:20.30 E-Mail 2: the value of this podcast
1:35.00 50k Training Plan Phase II

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 97

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0700

0:00 Intro
26:23 Crosstraining in Endurance
33:25 What wave are you on?
41:53 Email Question 1: 180 formula
50:29 Email Question 2: Multiple events
1:02.13 Alaskaman Fears
1:12.45 Embracing different Adventures
1:27.50 Training while traveling
1:38.50 Closing

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 96 – Part 2 of 2

Sat, 02 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0700

Intro
29:30 Swimming with Fins and Paddles
34:18 Listener Question: Endless Pool
43:20 Mental energy and the big picture of the week
56:50 Listener Question 2: Chronic Fatigue
1:14:28: The Jar of 2019 and Closing

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 96 - Part 1 of 2

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 09:00:00 -0700

Intro
20:52 More on being sick
27:54 The athletes I coach
47:35 Goals vs. intentions 2019
1:07:45 Listener Questions and firefighter jersey
1:27:10 The 50k training plan
2:05 Closing

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 95

Sat, 22 Dec 2018 09:00:00 -0700

16:23 Generic Training plans

28:36 Sample swim workout description

1:02:55 Winter Solstice Training

1:16:40 Athlete!

1:22.34 Year-end closing

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 94

Sun, 16 Dec 2018 09:00:00 -0700

20:29 How to approach the Holidays
41:40 4 questions to ask about 2019
52:50 Listener questions
1:19:37 Quick Hits
1:36:44 closing comments

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 93

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 09:00:00 -0700

0:00 Intro
12:32 Doing your best - you can’t be more than your schedule
27:28 Sample Pre Race Plan - Indian Wells 70.3
1:07:18 The Fog of Fatigue
1:36:16 Closing

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 92

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 09:00:00 -0700

A new feature call quick hits, as well as marathon race strategy input, more listener questions and a call to action for a cause.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 91

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 09:00:00 -0700

0:00 Intro
7:47 Doing things differently
21:10 Is time off ok?
56:47 How to start swimming for triathlon
1:05 Endurance training for SUP?!
1:25 Can’t afford Coaching
1:32 Closing

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 90

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 09:00:00 -0700

0:00 Intro and a complete explanation of what the WWP is!
14:15 Understanding Layering and Progression
27:05 Clarifying Racing Recklessly vs. Executing the Plan
42:15 Not looking to race/compete the bike leg of your 1st Ironman
59:18 Email Question: how to prepare for a 70 mile ‘unsupported' trail run

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 89

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 09:00:00 -0700

Intro: A philosophical perspective on why daily self reflection, focus and care can be important
16:15 Dabbling in bigger race distances
28:00 Racing Recklessly
41:00 Having a Failure Race
48:30 Potential = Hidden Courage
50:41 Swimming in the PreSeason
1:25:15 Closing and why I talk philosophical.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 88

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 09:00:00 -0700

Another long one; a few more Kona f-up thoughts and a plethora of listener emails.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 87

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 09:00:00 -0700

Another year, another Kona WWP episode. It’s a long one: a full breakdown of the pro and age group race strategy.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 86

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 09:00:00 -0700

This week: the limits of Z2 training, don’t let ego take away from your adventure and when to take a break vs. starting a slow build.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 85

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 09:00:00 -0700

This week: understanding why you need a finish line, celebrating your growth and achievement, and many listener questions.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 84

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 09:00:00 -0700

A fully loaded podcast! Another call with an athlete, 50 miler training tips, run pacing and deeper thoughts on listener vulnerabilities

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 83

Sat, 15 Sep 2018 09:00:00 -0700

This week: a listener joins the podcast, we discuss training and taper. Also, the human side of triathlon and mindset for daily excellence.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 82

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 09:00:00 -0700

An episode of reflection, gratitude and appreciation for the adventures of the last weeks. Also, Ötillö recap, race outcomes, nutrition is individual.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 81

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 09:00:00 -0700

An update from Sweden! This week: volume training for learning, understanding easy, swimming for same speed, not eating enough.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 80

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 09:00:00 -0700

A wide range of topics, including: training prep Otillo, deliberate training vs. RBE, pre and post visions as well as habits, coaching 50+ yrs

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 79

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 09:00:00 -0700

This week a mix of questions and topics which include: no negative splits, not listening to the industry and experts in our sport.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 78

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 09:00:00 -0700

Ironman Canada Whistler recap. A detailed recap and breakdown of all the race details.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 77

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 09:00:00 -0700

The IM Canada pre race vision and plan.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 76

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 09:00:00 -0700

This week I returned from vacation. Topics include: Not forcing adaptations but instead training where you are. PreEating. My imbalance with 3 legged stool, and 2 listener questions.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 75

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 09:00:00 -0700

A double episode in one podcast. It’s a long one: Meet the body where YOU are, everybody’s got a story, listener questions, the mindset action items and muscle memory.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 74

Sun, 17 Jun 2018 09:00:00 -0700

This week: Lots of emails answered, open water swimming, self talk, more on phantom injuries and more adventure talk!

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 73

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 09:00:00 -0700

This week we talk pre-race planning, going too hard, Z2 recovery, training temps and more!

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 72

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 09:00:00 -0700

Some topics this week include training when sick (again), intervals inside or outside debate, tapering and what we need to hold the line.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 71

Thu, 24 May 2018 09:00:00 -0700

This week: new client rapid fire questions, realizing and overcoming adversity, bike leg fatigue, and out executing.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 70

Wed, 16 May 2018 09:00:00 -0700

This week another athlete interview: 4 Desert Race 1 finisher Hichame Moubarak. We go deep into his build and experience of the first of his 4 Deserts!

Click here to help Hichame’s fundraising effort to help 1,000 families gain access to something we take for granted every day – clean water.

Photos and videos of the first leg of the 4 deserts Grand Slam

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 65

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 09:00:00 -0700

After 2 weeks off, we return this week with the following topics: the Race plan, understanding training metrics, and why this Ultra training requires more.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 64

Sat, 10 Mar 2018 09:00:00 -0700

Episode 64

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 63

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 09:00:00 -0700

This week: It takes what it takes.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 62

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 09:00:00 -0700

This week: Find fitness, not fast. Repeating training plans. Turning off devices. Starting to insert Z4 into your training.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 61

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0700

We go long with an interview with an athlete of mine, Tommy after just finishing Ultraman. Also discuss one speed syndrome and how long Z2 adaptations may take.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 60

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0700

This week: understanding Best effort, Z2 listener question and the back end of your race is the first weeks of training.