Ever wondered how someone goes from a broke grad student to Ironman? In this episode, Coach Carlie shares her extraordinary journey into triathlon and coaching. 

You'll hear her inspiring story of setting "big, scary" goals, likes teaching herself how to swim and bike, to completing several Ironmans. Carlie also delves into the mental skills required to face and overcome physical challenges, offering insights into her dissertation on post-Ironman blues and tips on coping with the psychological slump that often follows major long course races.

Carlie shares her coaching philosophy, which is based on communication and consistent training plus the importance of recovery. She enjoys helping athletes find joy in their training, even amidst their busy schedules. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes a coaching relationship successful, as well as some heartwarming stories of unexpected milestones achieved by her athletes. 

Also, get a sneak peek of some of Carlie's favorite workouts, races and more. Tune in for an episode packed with valuable insights and inspiration from Coach Carlie and the Endurance Edge team.

And if you're wondering...Coach Carlie has her undergrad degree in Exercise Science, grad degree in Clinical Psychology and is currently working towards her PhD in Sports Psychology. Yeah...she know her stuff!

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