We all know movement is important, but this episode will give you a whole new outlook on why it is so important to build this foundation for kids and to never lose it as an outlet as an adult! Join me as I chat with Amanda, Tri 4 Schools director and Ironman athlete, who shares her journey of personal transformation and the life-altering “Tower Moments” after the Ironman Championship that reshaped her path. Discover how Tri 4 Schools empowers kids beyond physical fitness, why fun in movement matters at every age, and the powerful lessons Amanda learned through loss, competition, and surrender.
Please consider supporting Tri 4 Schools in providing BRAND NEW SHOES for kids who have never had a new pair of shoes! If you only listen to one part of this podcast, please go to minute 1:12:00 to hear the most heartbreaking and heartwarming story of how one pair of shoes could create an outlet for a kid that could change their life!
Show Notes:
- 00:52 – Thank you to our sponsor, My Fit Tribe!
- 02:08 – Welcoming guest Amanda M, director of Tri 4 Schools and Ironman athlete
- 03:40 – What is Tri 4 Schools, and how does it empower kids beyond physical activity?
- 09:14 – Why making physical activity FUN is key for both kids and adults
- 13:15 – Amanda’s mom’s powerful childhood message that stayed with her
- 20:34 – Why coming in last can be a win: a proud moment with my daughter
- 23:40 – Amanda’s life-altering experiences that reshaped her outlook
- 32:00 – Lessons from loss: the real power of movement 39:51 – How a fear of failure is formed when you never experience losing
- 46:16 – Embracing “Tower Moments” and the value of isolation in healing
- 50:09 – Amanda’s world shifts after competing in the Ironman World Championship
- 55:55 – When achievements and routines are merely bandaids
- 1:00:12 – Amanda’s return to triathlons and keeping her Ego in check
- 1:05:22 – The magic of surrendering, trusting, and reconnecting with your Inner Child
- 1:09:38 – Discovering gifts in painful moments and understanding Soul Contracts
- 1:12:00 – The heartwarming story of a child and the impact of one new pair of shoes – a must-listen moment 1:19:27 – How to support Tri 4 Schools: volunteer, donate, or join the Birdie Derby on Thanksgiving!
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