What happens when an endurance athlete runs the Boston Marathon, then six days later, lines up for Ironman Texas?
In this raw, no-filter episode, we sit down with a driven female triathlete chasing the dream of becoming a Kona qualifier. From crushing the infamous Goggins Challenge to enduring the multi-day Coastal Challenge Costa Rica, she shares how she balances brutal triathlon training, mental lows, and near-burnout.
We talk strategy, failure, and comeback stories, plus the highs and hell of stacking marathons, Ironman prep, and 95-mile training weeks. If you’ve ever wondered how to train for Ironman the right way, what real marathon recovery looks like, or how athletes overcome injury and fatigue, this one delivers.
You’ll hear insights on:
How to train for Ironman and ultra events
Managing athlete burnout and staying mentally tough
Optimizing race-day nutrition across swim, bike, and run
Building a bulletproof marathon mindset
What drives women in endurance sports to push past limits
This is more than running motivation, it’s the truth behind the miles.
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