mindset | My Ironman Journey

When Goals Collide with Reality: Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast

by Chris Tubbs | Sep 17, 2025 | Races | 3

Standing on the beach in Mooloolaba, Australia, at 6 AM, I watched the sunrise paint the ocean in...

Ironman Lake Placid – Conquering the Climb

by Chris Tubbs | Jul 27, 2025 | Races | 1

Purpose and Preparation Ironman Lake Placid turned out to be the perfect choice for me to tackle...

Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon – Round 2

by Chris Tubbs | Jun 10, 2025 | LandingPage, Races | 0

The Backstory: This was my second time racing in the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. Two years...

Mindset Mastery: How Endurance Sports Inspire Personal Growth

by Chris Tubbs | Apr 20, 2025 | Motivation, Prostate Cancer, Public Media, Training | 0

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.

Life lessons from a polar plunge

by Chris Tubbs | Feb 23, 2025 | Motivation, Swimming, Training, Travel, Uncategorized | 0

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.

Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) 50K

by Chris Tubbs | Nov 26, 2024 | marathon, Races | 0

I showed up to run my first 50K ultra-marathon and ended up DNFing the Marine Corps Marathon.

Race Report: Ironman Kalmar 2024, Lessons, and Achievements

by Chris Tubbs | Aug 25, 2024 | LandingPage, Races, Travel | 0

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.