Resilience. Mental Strength. Performance Under Pressure.

In this episode of the Total Tri Training Podcast, we sit down with Chris Recchia—former British Army officer, senior business leader, and Team GB age-group triathlete—to explore what resilience and mental strength really mean.

Drawing on experiences from military conflict, leadership, business, and Ironman racing, Chris shares powerful lessons on managing fear, developing discipline, overcoming setbacks, and performing when the pressure is on.

We discuss:

• The difference between resilience and mental strength
• Why motivation is unreliable and discipline matters more
• Managing the internal voice during training and racing
• Reframing fear and race-day nerves
• Leadership, composure, and decision-making under pressure
• Learning from failure and adversity
• Building confidence through preparation
• Practical mindset strategies for endurance athletes

Whether you're preparing for your first sprint triathlon, an Ironman, or simply looking to become more resilient in life and sport, this episode is packed with practical insights and inspiring stories.

Key takeaway:
Resilience is what you do. Mental strength is how you think.