When Goals Collide with Reality: Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast
Standing on the beach in Mooloolaba, Australia, at 6 AM, I watched the sunrise paint the ocean in...
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Tag: journey
Ironman Lake Placid – Conquering the Climb
Purpose and Preparation Ironman Lake Placid turned out to be the perfect choice for me to tackle...
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Mindset Mastery: How Endurance Sports Inspire Personal Growth
Unlocking Resilience Through Endurance: Chris Tubbs on Mindset, Recovery & Personal Growth
In this must-hear episode, podcast hosts Tiffany Mendelson and Darryl Langley are joined by Chris Tubbs, a remarkable endurance athlete and prostate cancer survivor who transformed his life by confronting physical, emotional, and mental challenges head-on.
From a soul-shaking polar plunge experience to the mental conditioning required to face a cancer diagnosis, Chris’s story is one of unwavering resilience, mindset evolution, and the power of embracing discomfort.
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Life lessons from a polar plunge
During a holiday in Dublin, I participated in the New Year’s Day polar plunge, diving into the chilly North Atlantic. Despite initial panic from the cold, I learned to control my breathing and reactions. This experience taught me the importance of assessing perceived dangers in life and responding thoughtfully rather than instinctively.
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Race Report: Ironman Kalmar 2024, Lessons, and Achievements
A seasoned athlete recounts his second international Ironman event in Kalmar, aimed at avoiding heat issues faced in his first triathlon. Supported by family and friends, he faced logistical challenges, bike fit issues, and mental hurdles but remained motivated by raising funds for Apraxia awareness. Ultimately, he completed the race, realizing significant fitness improvements and valuable lessons for future events.
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My first marathon swim (10K / 6 Miles)
My first marathon swim (10K / 6 Miles)
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Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga Race Report – How to measure race success
Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga – How to define race success
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Moment in transition
I haven’t written a post in several months. Not because I’ve stopped training. I haven’t known how...
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A new ludicrous Ironman goal
In January 2019, the goal of completing an Olympic distance triathlon was a stretch, but I was...
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Run Houston! 5K Surprise 4th Place
Determined to have an improved marathon result at my next Ironman race (Ironman Cozumel, November...
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Athletic Definition Podcast Interview
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of talking with Coach Ray Z about my journey from sitting on the...
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Ironman Cozumel Deferred to 2023
Ironman Cozumel Deferred to 2023
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Ironman 70.3 Eagleman Swim & Bike (Post 1 of 2)
Getting there – Cambridge, MD We considered driving to this one too, but it was just too...
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Team Varlo – Boulder Live
My first triathlon adventure in the mountains with Team Varlo was spectacular!
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Ironman Texas Race Report (post 1 of 2) – Swim
Pre-Race and Swim portions… 12► Pre-race This was about to be Ironman #3...
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Unlocking a new level of endurance
Unlocking my endurance with nutrition
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Yoga 🧘🏽 works better than Coffee ☕️
Yoga works better than coffee to begin the day alert and energized
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Triathlon off-season training
The off-season In the United States, triathlon season generally ends in early December (eg.,...
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