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By Rich Soares, April Spilde and Lauren Brown
The Grit2Greatness Podcast mission is to is to create a global community of endurance athletes. To inspire participation in endurance sports by connecting you to coaches, experts and fellow athlete
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What happens when a strong athlete’s body suddenly changes the plan? Five months after debilitating sciatic pain made it difficult to sit or stand, competitive triathlete Paul Hunziker returned to racing and earned first place in his age group at the Bonney Lake Triathlon. Paul joins Coaches Rich Soares and Lauren Brown to discuss athletic identity, patience, ownership, and the mental work behind his comeback—and why resilience is built through small, intentional decisions long before race day. This episode is brought to you by Vespa Power Endurance Nutrition. Vespa helps endurance athletes tap into steady, clean energy by optimizing fat metabolism and reducing their reliance on sugar during training and racing. Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery. Learn more at: https://vespapower.com/ Use discount code: g2gvespa15 GRIT2GREATNESS LINKS Website: https://grit2greatnessendurance.com/ Facebook: @grit2greatnessendurance Instagram: @grit2greatness_endurance Become a Team Member: Getting Started with Grit2Greatness — Google Forms Subscribe to the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grit2greatness-endurance/id1508563057

Many athletes slow down after 60. Annamarie Beaulieu decided to speed things up. After successfully stepping up to the 70.3 distance at 59, Annamarie is now preparing for the biggest challenge of an already inspiring endurance journey: IRONMAN Lake Placid 2027. In this episode, Coaches Rich Soares and Kristin Overton explore how Annamarie balances training with a demanding healthcare executive career, family commitments, and the realities of aging while continuing to set ambitious goals. They discuss mindset, consistency, recovery, purpose-driven motivation, and why meaningful dreams do not have an expiration date. If you've ever wondered whether it is too late to pursue something bigger, this conversation may completely change your perspective. This episode is brought to you by Vespa Power Endurance Nutrition. If you're looking for a smarter way to fuel long workouts and races, check out Vespa. Their unique metabolic support helps endurance athletes tap into sustained energy reserves so they can stay strong deeper into training and competition. g2gvespa15 Link: Shop Vespa Power & Save 15%: https://vespapower.com/coupon/g2gvespa15/Grit2Greatness Call to ActionWhether you're preparing for your first sprint triathlon, stepping up to a 70.3, or chasing a full IRONMAN, the Grit2Greatness coaching team can help you build a personalized roadmap to success. Connect With Grit2Greatness Website: Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook: @grit2greatnessendurance Instagram: @grit2greatness_endurance Ambassador Application: https://forms.gle/mQjPbyzjAmmBhM6m9 Become a Team Member: Getting Started with Grit2Greatness - Google Forms Podcast Subscription: Grit2Greatness Endurance - Podcast - Apple Podcasts

Many athletes slow down after 60. Annamarie Beaulieu decided to speed things up. After successfully stepping up to the 70.3 distance at 59, Annamarie is now preparing for the biggest challenge of an already inspiring endurance journey: IRONMAN Lake Placid 2027. In this episode, Coaches Rich Soares and Kristin Overton explore how Annamarie balances training with a demanding healthcare executive career, family commitments, and the realities of aging while continuing to set ambitious goals. They discuss mindset, consistency, recovery, purpose-driven motivation, and why meaningful dreams do not have an expiration date. If you've ever wondered whether it is too late to pursue something bigger, this conversation may completely change your perspective. Vespa Sponsor ReadThis episode is brought to you by Vespa Power Endurance Nutrition. If you're looking for a smarter way to fuel long workouts and races, check out Vespa. Their unique metabolic support helps endurance athletes tap into sustained energy reserves so they can stay strong deeper into training and competition. Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery. Learn more at: Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat Metabolism Use discount code: 303endurance20 to save on your order.Grit2Greatness Call to ActionWhether you're preparing for your first sprint triathlon, stepping up to a 70.3, or chasing a full IRONMAN, the Grit2Greatness coaching team can help you build a personalized roadmap to success. Connect With Grit2Greatness Website: Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook: @grit2greatnessendurance Instagram: @grit2greatness_endurance Ambassador Application: https://forms.gle/mQjPbyzjAmmBhM6m9 Become a Team Member: Getting Started with Grit2Greatness - Google Forms Podcast Subscription: Grit2Greatness Endurance - Podcast - Apple Podcasts

What does it really mean to pursue greatness without losing yourself in the process? In episode #555, Sue Reynolds, author of Across The Line, shares lessons from a remarkable journey that includes losing 200 pounds, becoming a world champion masters triathlete, and studying the drivers of elite performance. Together, we explore coaching relationships, overtraining, resilience, and how athletes can recognize the difference between healthy commitment and unhealthy obsession. This conversation offers valuable insights for anyone striving to achieve ambitious goals while maintaining balance, perspective, and long-term success. This episode is brought to you by Vespa Power Endurance Nutrition.Want more steady energy without relying on constant fueling? Vespa helps endurance athletes optimize fat metabolism so they can maintain consistent energy, stay focused, and recover faster. Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery. Use discount code - g2gvespa15 Link: Shop Vespa Power & Save 15%: https://vespapower.com/coupon/g2gvespa15/Connect with Grit2Greatness Endurance🌐 Website: Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching 📘 Facebook: @grit2greatnessendurance 📸 Instagram: @grit2greatness_endurance 🏅 Ambassador Application: https://forms.gle/mQjPbyzjAmmBhM6m9 ✅ Become a Team Member: Getting Started with Grit2Greatness - Google Forms 🎙️ Subscribe to the Podcast: Grit2Greatness Endurance - Podcast - Apple Podcasts

What if one bike ride could change the entire trajectory of your life? In Episode #554, Coach Rich Soares sits down with Bill Plock, Ride Director of Colorado's Ride, and Zed Pitts, Founder of Veloflow Projekt, to explore the unexpected ripple effects of endurance sports. From life-changing friendships and new opportunities to veteran recovery, purpose, and community impact, this conversation reveals how saying "yes" to a challenge can create connections that extend far beyond the miles ridden. Rich shares how meeting Zed during Colorado's Ride in 2024 led to relationships and opportunities that continue to shape his journey today. Whether you're a cyclist, triathlete, runner, or someone searching for a new adventure, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the most important thing a bike carries isn't the rider, it's the opportunity for transformation. Vespa Power Endurance Nutrition Vespa helps you tap into steady, clean energy so you stay strong, focused, and in the zone longer. If you're looking to optimize fat metabolism and fuel smarter, check out https://vespapower.com/. 🎉 Save 15% with discount code: g2gvespa15 🛒 Shop Vespa Power & Save 15%: Vespa Power Discount Link [554 Its th...ikes Fault | Word]Connect with Grit2Greatness🌐 Website: Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching 📘 Facebook:@grit2greatnessendurance 📸 Instagram:@g2gendurance 📝 Become a Team Member: Getting Started with Grit2Greatness - Google Forms
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