The Alive Awake podcast

No matter the area of your life, you should consistently strive for improvement and to be better than you were yesterday. Today SCott and I discuss 6 characteristics or traits that we all need to exemplify in order to be the best that we can be. 

As athletes, we want to be the best that we can be. However, we often focus on our strengths and shy away from our weaknesses. Why? We dont want to address weakness because its hard. We'll never see real breakthrough if all we do is focus on the things we are already good at. Focusing on our weaknesses makes us stronger mentally and also makes us more well rounded athletes. If you want to be a better all around athlete, then this episode is for you. 

As athletes, we often feel guilty and spending the money, taking the time away from family, etc in order to reach our goals. Today, Scott and I discuss how to deal with the guilt and fear that comes with training and racing and the importance of communication in building a support team around you. We also talk about the art of compromising and finding creaative ways to "meet in the middle" when it comes to balancing family and training. 

Today, Scott and I discuss how to handle the frustration and monotony that often comes with training. Sometimes we look to outside sources for validation, which can sometimes lead to unfairly comparing ourselves to others, instead of looking within in order to discover what drives us. 

Running and triathlon require a certain amount of physical skill and strength. However, when things get tough, it becomes more of a mental battle. Today, Scott and I discuss the idea that the body is capable of far more than we ever thought possible, but in order to unlock that physical potential, we first need to get over the mental hurdles and learn to set aside fear and self doubt. If you can be strong mentally, anything is possible. 

Today, Scott and I discuss some of the most overlooked aspects of training. Excellence is in the details. When we pay attention to the little things, is when we progress the most. Today we talk about how things such as proper warm up and cool down, sleep, rest & recovery can help make you the best athlete you can be. 

Life is busy, and can often get in the way of training. Today, Scott and I discuss some simple things that you can do to free up a little extra time to get your training in, even when life gets busy. 

Today, Scott and I discuss the thing that holds most new athletes back, and that is getting out of your comfort zone. Fear and self doubt are parylizing. Not only will they prevent you from even trying something new, they will hold you back from being everything that you aspire to be. Taking that first step, is the hardest, and it starts with overcoming the fear and self doubt that resides in your head. 

Today, Scott and I discuss the basics of training zones, how they work and what they mean to you as an athlete. We talk about the 5 different training zones from long, slow distance through maximal speed workouts and they integrate into your training. If you're new to training zones, this episode is for you. 

IF you're new to triathlon, you may find the swim to be harder than you think. Today Scott and I discuss some basic swim tips that will help you navigate the swim and keep things simple.