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Questions Answered:

• How to structure a return to swim training? [5:36]
• When should I reduce strength training? [10:26]
• When should I shift from Zone 2? [12:36]
• How should I train for multiple ultra events happening close together? [16:32]
• 'Carb Loading' before an event? [20:51]
• How do I time strength and interval work amidst running a 50K (31mi) every week? [25:47] & [27:05]
• Plant-based nutrition advice for high-volume training? [26:20] & [33:55]
• What is the value of Zone 2 while training under 10 hours per week? [42:26]
• How should I train to manage fueling and hydration for an unsupported ultra adventure? [44:21]
• What daily information is most valuable from the athlete to their coach? [51:15]
• When should I do field tests? [54:20]
• How do I deal with calf pain? [58:47]

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A deep dive into the importance of Intention (from the Purpose, Intention, Clarity series), Smarter Better Faster Stronger Explained, our approach to coaching, the 67-mile Backbone Trail Adventure Report, CA Coast Ride Report, and lots of ultra-endurance lessons learned!

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• Welcome to the Weekly Word Podcast [1:12]
• Better Smarter Faster Stronger [7:13]
• Awareness is the Master Skill [14:02]
• Learn from the Experience of Others [19:46]
• Chris's Position on Coaching [25:29]
• Intention Explained [29:43]
• Four Components of Intention [44:46]
• How We Coach [1:00:42]
• Backbone Trail Event [1:06:14]
• Backbone Race Report [1:14:30]
• Lessons Learned Ultra Running [1:28:11]
• Don't Rush Aid Stations [1:35:57]
• California Coast Ride Recap [1:50:55]
• Life & Training Update [2:01:51]
• Outro [2:11:30]

Part 2 & 3 of the 'Clarity, Intention, Purpose' Series.

Timestamps:

Intention & Clarity Explained 1:07

21-mile Swim Prep Across Lake Tahoe - 19:59

Lake Sonoma Triathlon Camp Announcement - 21:28

Cold Water Swim Prep & Gaining Weight - 23:12

You Are In Competition With The Ideal In Your Mind - 28:50

How To Bring Intention To A Workout When Mentally Drained - 58:03

You Can Only Do Your Potential - 1:02:39

Putting Cancelled Events In Perspective - 1:05:52

Cost Of Showing Up Without Intention - 1:09:27

How Far Should You Go With Setting Intention - 1:10:36

Habits For An Athlete's Consistency - 1:15:12

Just Get Sh*t Done - 1:20:44

Ultraman Training Q&A - 1:30:51

Swimming Intervals vs Sendoff & Touch Time - 1:56:25

Closing: Anyone Can Be An Athlete - 1:59:18

• Beginner Mindset, Multisport event prep (Coast to Coast New Zealand)
• Ultra paddling prep
• StrechCordz vs swim training, real food vs gels
• The hilarious story of Chris's first Ironman.

• Intro, 2021 Event Announcements - 2:15
• Multisport Event Prep - Coast to Coast New Zealand - 10:27
• Strength Exercises for Kayaking -21:14
• Aerobic Training for Multisport Events - 24:25
• Listener Shoutout: Self-curated Trail Marathon in Germany - 41:23
• Ultra Paddling Training - 43:28
• Determining Zone 2 for Swimming & Paddling - 51:36
• Listener Shoutout: Racing at 48 - 53:20
• StrechCordz - When to use for dry land swim training, when to not - 54:27
• How Important is the Swim in Ironman Triathlon - 56:44
• Mindset is what makes an Athlete an Athlete - 1:03:08
• How to Approach Your First Ultra Endurance Event - 1:05:35
• Hilarious: Chris's First Ironman Triathlon - Epic Fail - 1:07:27
• Benefits of Going Out Too Fast - 1:16:55
• Racing at 48 Continued - 1:20:15
• Bike Pump vs CO2 - 1:22:13
• Real Food vs Bars and Gels in Ultras - 1:27:07

Part 1 of the 3-Part Series: Purpose, Intention, Clarity.

1:27: Intro

6:37: Purpose in the Athlete Explained

34:42: Purpose Discussion Intro

35:36:To Make You A Better Athlete

36:14: Relationship Between Purpose, Clarity, Intention

39:47: Going Deeper Into Your 'Why'

47:39: Common Athlete 'Why' Answers

53:19: How Do You Know When You Have Dug Deep Enough?

57:28: Chris's Evolving 'Why'

1:07:06: "Today Is A Great Day To Die" and Letting Go of Attachment to the Outcome

1:12:03: What To Do With Your 'Why'

1:13:44: Should You Share Your 'Why'?

1:15:06: What It Feels Like To Find Your Deepest 'Why'

1:20:49: Microphone Blooper

Chris introduces his assistant coach David on the Weekly Word Podcast and shares a sampling of a longer conversation about many of the ways mindset challenges come up in the life of an athlete.