In this conversation, Tyler Andrews shares his experiences and insights from his recent adventures, including his pursuit of a Fastest Known Time (FKT) and the challenges he faced along the way. He discusses the importance of learning from setbacks, adapting training methods, and managing expectations. The conversation also highlights the beauty of nature, the risks involved in high-altitude climbing, and the significance of moments spent in the wilderness. Tyler emphasizes the balance between training and social life, and the lessons learned from both successes and failures.

Takeaways

• The only real failure is not learning from it.

• Setbacks can be powerful learning experiences.

• Managing expectations is crucial for success.

• Training can continue even when feeling unwell.

• Nature offers profound experiences that inspire us.

• Risk management is essential in high-altitude climbing.

• The journey is as important as the destination.

• Emotional reactions are valid but should lead to problem-solving.

• Experiencing nature can provide motivation and joy.

• Building resilience is key to overcoming challenges.

Stay with us!

My written training log is updated weekly on my ⁠website⁠ or via ⁠substack⁠. 

You can watch  the video version of this episode on ⁠my YouTube Channel⁠. 

You can also see my daily training data on ⁠Strava⁠ and I post (fairly) regularly on ⁠Instagram⁠.

Finally, if you don’t understand any of my lingo, check out ⁠Ty’s Jargon Dictionary⁠ and feel free to send any questions, comments, concerns, hopes, or dreams  my way to ⁠[email protected]⁠ or ⁠DM me on Instagram⁠.

You can also learn more about coaching with Chaski Endurance Collective at ⁠www.chaski.run⁠ or find us on ⁠Instagram.⁠