This episode is the Ironman Arizona race recap — but not in the traditional sense.
This is really a conversation about mindset, discomfort, and what happens when the day you trained for becomes a different kind of race than the one you expected.
From the very first mile of the run, I knew it wasn’t going to turn around. My legs felt heavy, my hip flared up, and my brain was loud. For the whole marathon, I had to decide — again and again — which part of me was going to be in charge.
In this episode, I talk about:
• The moment you realize “this is what I have today”
• How to accept reality without giving up possibility
• The difference between pain and the story you tell about it
• What to do when the majority of your brain wants to tap out
• How to stay in the race without attaching meaning to every negative thought
• Why endurance is built in the dark places, not the easy ones
I also share how I disconnected from time and miles, how I kept myself in the fight, and why choosing not to be surprised by discomfort is one of the most powerful mindset tools you can use — in racing and in life.
The result was a 27-minute Ironman PR on a day that didn’t feel good at all.
If you’re in a season that feels harder than it “should,” this episode will help you find your way through it.
1:1 Mindset Coaching
Triathlon/Single Sport Coaching