“Just continue to push just lean into and push, and at no second give up.  Because at the end a race is just a collection of moments, a collection of time, a collection of seconds, and you want to win ever second and every battle you have with yourself...” - Craig Alexander

Craig Alexander is a 3 x Ironman World Champion and a 2 x Ironman 70.3 World Champion.  He has over 50 victories in other Ironman and 70.3 victories around the World.  He is one of the best to ever compete in the sport of triathlon.  He dominated in the short course olympic distance then he moved up to Ironman later in his career to set new records and dominate the sport for years.  During his reign as the best Ironman athlete he and I raced against each other a lot and we had some great battles.  During those years I finished 2nd a lot to him and was runner up to 2 of his World Championships both with close finishes.  I have the greatest respect for him and we cultivated a friendship through racing because of the journey it took us both through.  

In this episode we go back and talk about a couple specific races and the thought process and mindset we both went through and how those races unfolded.  Through these discussions I realized something I would have never guessed in a million years.  Someone I thought was the most sure and confident person dealt with self doubt on a constant basis.  Hear how Craig dealt with that and how he overcame doubt to be one of the best Ironman athletes ever and an athlete that is still racing at 48 and winning races.  

This was a great discussion, but I look forward to talking even more in the future.  

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In this episode, we discuss:

How we brought the best out of each other racing

Racing together at the Honu or Hawaii Ironman 70.3

The fight at Ironman Boise 70.3  

Craigs Mindset or Montra

Being self aware through your mind and body

What drives Craig and the importance of drawing a road map

Craigs biggest challenges

How lack of confidence effected his racing

Dealing with that voice telling him he didn't belong and how he overcame it

Asking the right questions

From "why me" to "why not me"

Proving that he belonged

Why it's important to stay humble and grateful

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“You finish no matter what… but Sometimes in life you have things that you have to look at and you need to correct or you need to withdraw or just need to reevaluate...” - Chris Lieto

This episode I wanted to share a little more about myself and my journey racing. I go into a little more detail why I stopped racing and why I was quiet when I slipped into retirement. What injuries I had to deal with and how I am managing those things still to this day. I wanted to share a little more of my life outside of racing and why my family decided to move to Hawaii full time. I also go into some race stories and my philosophy of training and my mental approach to racing. I also answer the question why I enjoy consulting and coaching people and the time it takes to really help see someone succeed. It has a lot more to do with having a relationship and understanding of that person besides just giving them physical workouts. I hope you enjoy this episode and get to know a little more about me beyond just my racing results and awards. Thank you for listening and giving me feedback and questions for future episodes. Aloha!

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If you are racing your mind has to be prepared and so does your body. That's why it's important to train with what's on course. Gatorade endurance formula hydrates and fuels athletes on over 300 race courses.  Visit gatoradeendurance.com and you can receive 20% off your purchase when you use promo code: CHRIS20

Whether you’re looking to stimulate faster muscle growth, recover more rapidly from exercise, become more resistant to fatigue during a grueling workout, or just benefit from additional amino acids in their most absorbable form to support aging or a vegan, vegetarian, or ketosis diet, Kion Aminos essential amino acids has you covered.  Visit getkion.com/chrislieto and you can receive 20% off your purchase when you use promo code: LIETO

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In this episode, we discuss:

Why and how we moved to the Big Island of Hawaii

What we love about living in Kailua Kona Hawaii

What I have been up to since I stopped racing

Consulting, Coaching, Real Estate

Being a parent and raising our kids in Hawaii

Pressures of racing and expectations

Finding what’s important and focusing on family

Racing stories from Ironman World Championship and other races

My training philosophy for over all training and cycling training

Mindset in racing and in life

Dealing with Injury and why I stopped racing

Retirement from professional racing and what training looks like now

What is the toll on the body from racing Ironman professionally for so many years

Patience in training and racing

Coaching and my approach to teaching and motivating people physically and mentally

My biggest meltdown racing Ironman

Why and what motivates me to help and coach and inspire people

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“Having the faith that it is going to work out, regardless of how dire it can seem at times, how far it can seem but just having the faith that it is going to work out and you are going to get to your destiny...” - CJ Hobgood

CJ Hobgood is a World Champion Surfer who worked his way up the ranks in the surfing world from a young age. CJ was raised in Florida where the waves may have been small but he grew to excel at waves of all sizes. CJ has won events all over the world and was at the top of the sport of surfing for over 16 years on the Pro Tour known as the World Surf League, www.worldsurfleague.com .

CJ and His twin brother released a documentary of their lives growing up and what it was like to live and compete in the Pro Tour, “And Two if by Sea”.

This conversation with CJ was the first time we got to talk with each other and have a discussion. We exchanged a couple text messages and emails to set up our conversation, but you will hear from our time together that we have a lot more in common than you would think. CJ is a great athlete and a great human as you will see. Enjoy the episode…

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Addaday is an active healing technology company focused on pre-and post-exercise recovery to help people move better and live their fullest. Its devices deliver targeted therapies and techniques used by professionals to prime the body for exercise, speed recovery and treat or prevent injury. They are the Official Recovery Partner of IRONMAN, USA Climbing, Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run and other leading sports organizations. In addition, many teams and professional athletes at the highest levels of football, baseball, hockey and Olympic sports now use Addaday’s products for their recovery needs.  Visit addaday.com/discount/chrislieto and you can get 20% off your order when you use coupon code: CHRIS20

If you are racing your mind has to be prepared and so does your body. That's why it's important to train with what's on course. Gatorade endurance formula hydrates and fuels athletes on over 300 race courses.  Visit gatoradeendurance.com and you can receive 20% off your purchase when you use promo code: CHRIS20

Whether you’re looking to stimulate faster muscle growth, recover more rapidly from exercise, become more resistant to fatigue during a grueling workout, or just benefit from additional amino acids in their most absorbable form to support aging or a vegan, vegetarian, or ketosis diet, Kion Aminos essential amino acids has you covered.  Visit getkion.com/chrislieto and you can receive 20% off your purchase when you use promo code: LIETO

Visit https://Coros.com to check out my favorite adventure and training watch. Longest Battery life and has the best monitoring features I have used. Use promo code "CHRISPOD" to get your accessory for free.

Check out CJ Hobgood at the following:  Documentary | Website  |  Instagram 

Places to watch CJ’s Documentary "And Two if by Sea" : RedBull | Amazon Prime

In this episode, we discuss:

Living from your design

Enjoying new things and giving new perspectives to your journey

Sometimes just “Showing Up” is all you need to do.

Could CJ have gotten more out of his performance with the new things he has learned

What would CJ teach himself if he could go back in time

How do we allow doubt to come in and how do we manage that voice

His transition from Professional Surfing to his new career

CJ’s perspective on his performance mindset

What he is most grateful for

How CJ’s faith has guided him

How he is learning to suffer in different areas and how he is embracing it.

What he wants to teach the youth

What is desire is to give back

Living from a place of prayer and worship

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“What are their goals? Inherently you can bring someones goals down to three things. Are you trying to get stronger, and fitter, and faster for an event? Are you trying to improve aesthetics and body composition? or Are you just training for health parameters? and usually people will fall into one of those. Then you can find out what their overarching and driving goal is - that’s when you can have the conversation.” - Dr. Stacy Sims

Dr. Stacy Sims is a leader in research on differences between men and women in training. She has spent the last decade focusing on how to improve women's experiences, life, and the correct approach to training, recovery, and fuel your body.

Stacy is the author of ROAR: How to Match Your Food and Fitness to Your Unique Female Physiology for Optimum Performance, Great Health, and a Strong, Lean Body for Life. ROAR is a comprehensive, physiology-based nutrition and training guide specifically designed for active women. This book teaches you everything you need to know to adapt your nutrition, hydration, and training to your unique physiology so you can work with, rather than against, your female physiology. Exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Stacy T. Sims, PhD, shows us how to be your own biohacker to achieve optimum athletic performance. Women are not small men. Stop eating and training like one. In this conversation we get into all this and more......

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Addaday is an active healing technology company focused on pre-and post-exercise recovery to help people move better and live their fullest. Its devices deliver targeted therapies and techniques used by professionals to prime the body for exercise, speed recovery and treat or prevent injury. They are the Official Recovery Partner of IRONMAN, USA Climbing, Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run and other leading sports organizations. In addition, many teams and professional athletes at the highest levels of football, baseball, hockey and Olympic sports now use Addaday’s products for their recovery needs.  Visit addaday.com/discount/chrislieto and you can get 20% off your order when you use coupon code: CHRIS20

If you are racing your mind has to be prepared and so does your body. That's why it's important to train with what's on course. Gatorade endurance formula hydrates and fuels athletes on over 300 race courses.  Visit gatoradeendurance.com and you can receive 20% off your purchase when you use promo code: CHRIS20

Whether you’re looking to stimulate faster muscle growth, recover more rapidly from exercise, become more resistant to fatigue during a grueling workout, or just benefit from additional amino acids in their most absorbable form to support aging or a vegan, vegetarian, or ketosis diet, Kion Aminos essential amino acids has you covered.  Visit getkion.com/chrislieto and you can receive 20% off your purchase when you use promo code: LIETO

Visit https://Coros.com to check out my favorite adventure and training watch. Longest Battery life and has the best monitoring features I have used. Use promo code "CHRISPOD" to get your accessory for free.

Check out Stacy at the following:   Website  |  Instagram 

In this episode, we discuss:

Blanket training plans

Low energy states and the causes of them and how you can protect and prepare yourself -

Fuel for training and not fasted training -

The importance of having fuel in your body before you train.

What does that mean and can the meal the night before give you the fuel you need for the next mornings workout. -

The importance of understanding what your ultimate goals are and why you're training and why you're working out. -

Calories in calories out -

How men and women are different and how the approach to training, recovery, and fueling is different -

Being aware of your menstrual cycle and PMS and the ways that you can help minimize your reactions to it -

Addressing the myths and rumors about being on your period while racing and training. Sometimes you can have your best race while on your period -

Stacy's goal is to help women navigate through all the questions of how to train, how to exercise, and how to have the best approach to your daily life -

Stacy gives her perspective of what it takes to be a great athlete

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I spent the day with Tim O’Donnell, one of the world’s most successful and experienced American long-course triathletes. Tim recently finished 2nd at the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii.  He set a new American record on the course and went sub 8 hours!!  As a professional, he has earned 50+ podium finishes including over 22 wins at major events throughout the world. We discuss the ins and outs of events, injuries, mindset and family life as a professional athlete. You will appreciate Tim’s genuine sincerity and example of dedication and integrity.

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If you are racing your mind has to be prepared and so does your body. That's why it's important to train with what's on course. Gatorade endurance formula hydrates and fuels athletes on over 300 race courses.  Visit gatoradeendurance.com and you can receive 20% off your purchase when you use promo code: CHRIS20

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Questions Chris asks:

• How do you normally approach a race? (11:28)

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What the race is like in Hawaii (11:13)

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"Have fun while you are doing it.  These days there are a lot of hard working athletes, which is so important, but sometimes take the time to just enjoy your sport for your sport."  - Brooke Raboutou

I got to talk with the first US Olympic Athlete for rock climbing.  Brooke Raboutou is a young women who has been at the top of the sport of rock climber from a very young age.  She grew up in a rock climbing family with her parents being world class and champion rock climbers.  She has been setting records since she was 9 years old and their seems to be no slowing down as she prepares for the Tokyo Olympics. 

Brooke took me bouldering at her family gym in Colorado and taught me a few things about rock climbing.  She has a great head on her shoulders and understands the value of family, education, hard work, and so much more.  In this episode we talked about her life as a college student and olympian and how she finds her balance.  She gives great insight and advice to young people aspiring to excel in sport, as well as giving parents some perspective and advice on how to manage their kids through that process and making sure they still love the sport they are in and have room to flourish.  You will see her passion for the sport and life as she talks about climbing and shares the things that give her the ability to compete at the very top of the sport. 

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Addaday is an active healing technology company focused on pre-and post-exercise recovery to help people move better and live their fullest. Its devices deliver targeted therapies and techniques used by professionals to prime the body for exercise, speed recovery and treat or prevent injury. They are the Official Recovery Partner of IRONMAN, USA Climbing, Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run and other leading sports organizations. In addition, many teams and professional athletes at the highest levels of football, baseball, hockey and Olympic sports now use Addaday’s products for their recovery needs.  Visit addaday.com/discount/chrislieto and you can get 20% off your order when you use coupon code: CHRIS20

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If you are racing your mind has to be prepared and so does your body. That's why it's important to train with what's on course. Gatorade endurance formula hydrates and fuels athletes on over 300 race courses.  Visit gatorade.com/endurance and you can receive 20% off your purchase when you use promo code: CHRIS20

KION AMINOS

Whether you’re looking to stimulate faster muscle growth, recover more rapidly from exercise, become more resistant to fatigue during a grueling workout, or just benefit from additional amino acids in their most absorbable form to support aging or a vegan, vegetarian, or ketosis diet, Kion Aminos essential amino acids has you covered.  Visit getkion.com/chrislieto and you can receive 20% off your purchase when you use promo code: LIETO

SHOW NOTES

Check out Brooke at the following:   Instagram  |  Facebook 

Questions Chris asks:

• 8:45 - What was it like growing up?

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• 9:11 - What it was like growing up in a family full of champion rock climbers

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In this episode, I talk with special guest and fitness expert, Ben Greenfield. Ben is a New York Times best selling author, Speaker, Personal Trainer, co-founder of Kion and creates step-by-step solutions to help people live truly limitless lives with fully optimized minds, bodies, and spirits.

Ben and I kick off by discussing the health benefits of Ironman races vs. triathlons aligned with their personal experiences. We also break down what are some of the key things we can do to better our health from someone who is just getting started to improve their health to someone who is looking for that 1% improvement to compete at the very top.  From a scientific approach, Ben underscores ancestral wisdom and modern science to encapsulate full body health.  At the same time, Ben highlights that gratitude and relationship health with other people and God is most essential, even trumping science. You will be encouraged to make the most of each day and the bodies you are given while listening to Ben’s passion for intentionality, purpose and health.

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Addaday is an active healing technology company focused on pre-and post-exercise recovery to help people move better and live their fullest. Its devices deliver targeted therapies and techniques used by professionals to prime the body for exercise, speed recovery and treat or prevent injury. They are the Official Recovery Partner of IRONMAN, USA Climbing, Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run and other leading sports organizations. In addition, many teams and professional athletes at the highest levels of football, baseball, hockey and Olympic sports now use Addaday’s products for their recovery needs.  Visit addaday.com/discount/chrislieto and you can get 20% off your order when you use coupon code: CHRIS20

GATORADE ENDURANCE

If you are racing your mind has to be prepared and so does your body. That's why it's important to train with what's on course. Gatorade endurance formula hydrates and fuels athletes on over 300 race courses.  Visit gatorade.com/endurance and you can receive 20% off your purchase when you use promo code: CHRIS20

KION AMINOS

Whether you’re looking to stimulate faster muscle growth, recover more rapidly from exercise, become more resistant to fatigue during a grueling workout, or just benefit from additional amino acids in their most absorbable form to support aging or a vegan, vegetarian, or ketosis diet, Kion Aminos essential amino acids has you covered.  Visit getkion.com/chrislieto and you can receive 20% off your purchase when you use promo code: LIETO

SHOW NOTES

Check out Ben at the following:   Website  |  Instagram  |  Facebook  |  KION

Questions Chris asks:

• How do we adapt your insight to the everyday person that is not a triathlete or training for the next even? (17:42)

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Ben shares his warning about Ironman training, crossfitting and Mt. Everest type events. (10:29)

• Ben talks about circadian rhythms. (25:36)

• Four non-negotiables (40:53)

• 10,000 Steps

• Diet and exercise

• Magnesium deficiency/supplements

• Love others.

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“This is the life I’m getting to live, and so if this is the thing I am doing I want to do it full gas.  I don’t want to be sitting on my rocking chair when I am 95 wondering what if or what could have been if I just had just given it a little more” - Courtney Dauwalter

In this episode I got to run with and talk with ultramarathon runner, Courtney Dauwalter. Courtney shares her zeal for life and passion to live it to the fullest. She candidly discusses her race experiences, obstacles her body has faced, how she’s overcome and her mindset all along the way. Courtney credits an amazing team and community for her successes and places utmost value on her family. If you are an athlete of any kind, you will be inspired by Courtney’s persistence, determination, success and positive outlook.

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Addaday is an active healing technology company focused on pre-and post-exercise recovery to help people move better and live their fullest. Its devices deliver targeted therapies and techniques used by professionals to prime the body for exercise, speed recovery and treat or prevent injury. They are the Official Recovery Partner of IRONMAN, USA Climbing, Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run and other leading sports organizations. In addition, many teams and professional athletes at the highest levels of football, baseball, hockey and Olympic sports now use Addaday’s products for their recovery needs.  Visit addaday.com/discount/chrislieto and you can get 20% off your order when you use coupon code: CHRIS20

GATORADE ENDURANCE

If you are racing your mind has to be prepared and so does your body. That's why it's important to train with what's on course. Gatorade endurance formula hydrates and fuels athletes on over 300 race courses.  Visit gatorade.com/endurance and you can receive 20% off your purchase when you use promo code: CHRIS20

KION AMINOS

Whether you’re looking to stimulate faster muscle growth, recover more rapidly from exercise, become more resistant to fatigue during a grueling workout, or just benefit from additional amino acids in their most absorbable form to support aging or a vegan, vegetarian, or ketosis diet, Kion Aminos essential amino acids has you covered.  Visit getkion.com/chrislieto and you can receive 20% off your purchase when you use promo code: LIETO

SHOW NOTES

Check out Courtney Dauwalter on  Instagram | Facebook

Questions Chris asks:

• Why are you so filled with joy? (10:48)

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The power of our brains and flipping the script (15:00)

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“When you toe the line in a race, and I truly feel this way.  I give my wife a kiss goodbye; this could be it; this could be the end because I’m going to give it all. And I may go too far..” - Lionel Sanders

In this episode, I sat down with Ironman Champion athlete Lionel Sanders. We compare our racing and training experiences, and Lionel shares his journey of adversity that has shaped who he is today. Lionel also shares about his recent injury and the lessons he’s learned through recovery. You will be inspired by the relevant topics including overcoming addiction, personal drive, motivation, characteristics of a champion and more.

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Addaday is an active healing technology company focused on pre-and post-exercise recovery to help people move better and live their fullest. Its devices deliver targeted therapies and techniques used by professionals to prime the body for exercise, speed recovery and treat or prevent injury. They are the Official Recovery Partner of IRONMAN, USA Climbing, Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run and other leading sports organizations. In addition, many teams and professional athletes at the highest levels of football, baseball, hockey and Olympic sports now use Addaday’s products for their recovery needs.  Visit addaday.com/discount/chrislieto and you can get 20% off your order when you use coupon code: CHRIS20

If you are racing your mind has to be prepared and so does your body. That's why it's important to train with what's on course. Gatorade endurance formula hydrates and fuels athletes on over 300 race courses.  Visit gatorade.com/endurance and you can receive 20% off your purchase when you use promo code: CHRIS20

Whether you’re looking to stimulate faster muscle growth, recover more rapidly from exercise, become more resistant to fatigue during a grueling workout, or just benefit from additional amino acids in their most absorbable form to support aging or a vegan, vegetarian, or ketosis diet, Kion Aminos essential amino acids has you covered.  Visit getkion.com/chrislieto and you can receive 20% off your purchase when you use promo code: LIETO

Check out Lionel Sanders on his YouTube | Website | Instagram | Facebook

Watch Lionels YouTube Channel show and get the inside look into his training, racing, and life.

Questions Chris asks: 

What was growing up like? (11:11)

Who were your mentors? (13:52)

When did your drive shift? (24:37)

What motivates you to continue (27:20)

What is your ultimate goal? (30:54)

How many years do you think you have left in this sport? (37:28)

What are three characteristics to being a champion? (38:33)

Have you gotten to the point where you’ve let go of expectation? (44:28)

When being present, are you aware of what is going on around you at the same time? (48:19)

What was your greatest performance? (49:58)

What is the thing you’ve been most afraid of? (51:24)

What happened to give you an injury this past year? (57:12)

How did you process your injury? (1:00:21)

Did you learn a lot about recovery when healing from your injury? (1:02:09)

Would you say rest and recovery is as equally as important as the training? (1:04:52)

If you had a year left to live, what would you want to teach those around you? (1:08:16)

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Lionel talks about his hard lifestyle that eventually got him on track. (15:08)

Lionel shares the beginning of his new life and triathlon career. (19:59)

Lionel shares how Ironman makes changes in your life. (24:54)

Lionel shares how he shifted a negative addiction for a positive addiction but the importance of keeping a healthy perspective. (27:49)

Lionel shares three characteristics to being a champion (38:38)

Lionel talks about full awareness. (48:15)

Lionel talks about meditation as a noble pursuit (51:49)

Lionel shares his fears (52:43)

Lionel shares what he learned during recovery (1:02:27)

Lionel shares his recovery tips. (1:07:18)

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