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Finding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #63: Self-Authority, are you waiting for for permission?In this episode, Jennifer explores a pattern that keeps high performers stuck: waiting for permission.Not because they lack skill, effort, or desire—but because decision-making has moved outside of them.This conversation breaks down what self-authority really is (and what it’s not), how permission-seeking disguises itself as “just wanting clarity,” and why spreading out responsibility can keep people looping in hesitation and overthinking.Using examples from racing, training, and real-life decision moments, Jennifer explains:How to tell the difference between seeking...
2026-01-3023 min
Finding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #62: Making Goals Stick in the New YearWhy do resolutions fall apart every year, even when motivation is high?In this episode, I explain the difference between resolutions and goals and why belief, not discipline or motivation, determines whether you follow through.We’ll cover how to set goals that actually stick by anchoring them in clear outcomes, supportive beliefs, and immediate action. You’ll also learn how to turn vague resolutions into directional goals your brain can commit to.If you want 2026 to look different without burning out or beating your...
2026-01-0630 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #61: Finish the Year CleanAthletes are great at looking ahead to the next season, the next race, the next goal. But before moving forward, there’s an important step that often gets skipped: finishing the year clean.In this episode of the Finding Your Endurance Mindset podcast, Jennifer Vollmann explores why athletes don’t need more motivation to start a new season. They need closure.Unprocessed races, missed goals, comparison, and unfinished stories create emotional residue that carries from season to season and quietly impacts focus, confidence, and consistency.Th...
2025-12-2319 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #60: Gratitude as a Performance ToolIn this episode, Jennifer breaks down gratitude as a performance strategy for athletes. Not a journal prompt. Not a feel-good concept. A mental skill that helps regulate your nervous system, steady your mind, and keep you connected to the part of you that performs under pressure.Because endurance isn’t just physical.It’s emotional, physical, and deeply mental.Inside the episode, you’ll learn:Why your brain shifts into fight-or-flight during hard training or racingHow gratitude interrupts intrusive thoughts and panic spiral...
2025-12-0422 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #59: IRONMAN ARIZONA pt. 6: When it all goes to Sh*t. Race RecapThis episode is the Ironman Arizona race recap — but not in the traditional sense.This is really a conversation about mindset, discomfort, and what happens when the day you trained for becomes a different kind of race than the one you expected.From the very first mile of the run, I knew it wasn’t going to turn around. My legs felt heavy, my hip flared up, and my brain was loud. For the whole marathon, I had to decide — again and again — which part of me was going to be in charge.
2025-11-2430 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #58: IRONMAN ARIZONA Mindset Series Pt. 5: Almost There: Trust, Sabotage, and the Final Push Before Big GoalsYou’re so close. The work is done, the goal is within reach—and that’s exactly when the brain starts to panic.In this final episode of the Ironman Arizona mindset series, Jennifer dives into what really happens when you’re almost there. Why we self-sabotage right before the finish line, how to rebuild trust in ourselves when doubt hits, and why acceptance—not control—is your most powerful mindset.Whether you’re racing, launching, or chasing a big goal, this is your reminder to lean into trust, block out the...
2025-11-1222 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #57: IRONMAN ARIZONA Mindset Series Part 4: Build the Beliefs That Make Big Goals PossibleWhat if the only thing standing between you and your next level isn’t more training, strategy, or time—just a different belief?In this episode, Jennifer explores how your beliefs shape everything: your effort, your energy, and ultimately, your results. You’ll learn how to spot the thoughts quietly holding you back (like “someday I will” or “I’m just not someone who…”), how to release them using the power of yet, and how to build new beliefs that expand what’s possible.This is part four of the Mindset + Big Goals series leading into Ironman Arizona...
2025-11-0428 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #56: IRONMAN ARIZONA Mindset Series Pt. 3 - Big Goals and Overwhelm: What to do when your Brian Freaks OutPart of a 5-week series leading into Ironman Arizona. This week, Jennifer explores what to do after you set the big goal. You said it out loud. You detached your worth from the outcome.And then your brain goes: “What the actual f*ck did I just do?”Yep... overwhelm. It’s real, and it can stop your momentum… unless you know how to work with it.In this episode you will learn:Why overwhelm is your brain craving control—and how to get it back
2025-10-2824 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #55: IRONMAN ARIZONA Mindet Series Pt. 2 - Detachment and Goals: How to Stop Letting Outcomes Define Your WorthPart of a 5-week series leading into Ironman Arizona, Jennifer explores different parts of mindset when you are taking on big goals.This week she explores detachment and goals.When you attach your self-worth to your goals, you limit your potential before you even begin.Jennifer breaks down how detachment works and why it’s not about caring less, but about being open to all possibilities. Using her own Ironman Arizona prep as context, she shares how learning to separate identity from outcome allows you to set bi...
2025-10-2218 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #54: IRONMAN ARIZONA Mindset Series Pt. 1 Are you Asking the Right Questions?As a part of a 5 weeks series leading into Ironman Arizona, Jennifer explores different parts of mindset when you are taking on big goals. This week she explores questions. When you set goals it is natural to start to ask questions about your goals. But be careful what questions you are asking. Are they “hijacking questions” that keep you small? Or do they help you build mental resilience. In this episode, Jennifer explores how to tell the difference and how to ask questions that help you go after your big goals. This conv...
2025-10-1520 minUnmute YourselfUnmute Yourself Ep. 4 | Lydia Vollmann on Grants, Purpose & Resilient LeadershipIn this episode of Unmute Yourself, I sit down with Lydia Vollmann, founder of LV Growth Solutions, who went from overseeing nearly $18 billion in FEMA disaster recovery funding to building a mission-driven business and nonprofit that helps communities thrive without burnout.We talk about:Shifting from federal regulations to grassroots impactHow to cut through compliance chaos and funding stressWhy setbacks and career shifts can lead to deeper purposeThe power of asking for help as a leaderIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by red tape or leadership pressure, Lydia’s story is y...
2025-10-0230 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode # 53: Burn the Tree: A Mindset Shift for When Negativity Takes OverWhen negative thoughts show up—especially in high-stress moments—they rarely come alone. One spirals into many, dragging you down a path that leads nowhere.In this episode, Jennifer shares a powerful visualization she created that cuts through the noise fast: burn the f*ing tree down.Forget trying to reason your way out of a thought spiral. This mental tool bypasses overthinking and gives you instant clarity. Whether you’re racing up a mountain pass, navigating a tough life moment, or simply stuck in a cycle of “what-ifs,” this episode gives you a simple way to rec...
2025-07-0817 min
She Found Fitness#13: XTri Racing, Interview with Jennifer VollmannJennifer Vollmann is sharing about her experience with a recent extreme triathlon in Nepal. Learn why she decided to do the race, what the training and racing experience were like and how she prepared her mindset for the intensity.
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2025-06-2327 min
Where Your Feet Take YouJennifer Vollmann One of Three Women EVER to Complete the Himalayan Extreme TriathlonSummaryIn this episode, Jennifer Vollmann shares her incredible journey of participating in the Himalayan Extreme Triathlon, a grueling race that only a few women have completed. She discusses the challenges she faced during the race, including time cutoffs, altitude, and the emotional rollercoaster of pushing her limits. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of community support, the role of her partner in her success, and the lessons learned from this experience. She encourages others to step outside their comfort zones and embrace adventure in their athletic pursuits.Cheers!Where Your Feet Take...
2025-06-0557 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #52: Hope is not a strategy. Action is. How to stop fighting for your limitationsIn this episode, Jennifer gets real about the difference between dreaming and doing—and why hope is bullsh*t and how action is the only thing that creates real transformation.We talk a lot about mindset, but the truth is: no breakthrough happens without action. Whether you’re an athlete chasing a big performance goal or someone building a business or new life path, the moment that matters most is the one where you stop thinking and start moving.Inside, you’ll learn:Why “I hope” is bullshitHow athletes and high-perfo...
2025-05-2121 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #51: Himalayan XTRI Race RecapWhat happens when you go all in on a goal that terrifies you—and then come within 30 seconds of missing it?In this episode, I share the full, raw recap of the Himalayan Xtreme Triathlon. From swimming through darkness in Nepal to climbing to 13,000 feet in the final seconds before the cutoff, I take you inside the most difficult and transformative race of my life.You’ll hear:The brutal challenges on the bike and runThe mindset I used to push through the pain
2025-05-1635 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode#50: 100% Belief: The Mental Strategy I’m Taking to the TopHow do you prepare your mind for a challenge unlike anything you’ve faced before? In this episode, Jennifer Vollmann shares the powerful mindset shifts she’s making just days before taking on the Himalayan XTRI—the highest triathlon in the world. No woman has ever reached the top section of the brutal 13,000-foot run course, and that’s exactly what she’s aiming for.You’ll learn:Why her usual mindset framework wasn’t enough for this raceThe difference between knowing something intellectually and embodying that beliefHow to create...
2025-05-0723 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #49: Training for the Himalayan XTRI. How do you prepare for BIG races?In this episode, Jennifer shares the physical prep behind one of the hardest races on earth—the Himalayan Xtri. From solo canyon runs to 7-hour rides, strength training to body composition shifts, and adjusting to the chaos of a new country, Jennifer walks you through what it really takes to prepare for a 20-hour race at 13,000 feet in the Himalayas. This is an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at endurance, discomfort, and the pursuit of something epic.🌍 Whether you’re chasing a finish line or facing your own mountain, this one’s for you....
2025-05-0425 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #48: This Is the Way: Racing the Highest Triathlon in the World🏔️ In this deeply personal episode, host Jennifer Vollmann takes you behind the scenes as she prepares to race the Himalayan XTRI—the highest triathlon on Earth. From training at an extreme triathlon camp in Mallorca to gearing up for the 13,000 ft run course through the Annapurna region of Nepal, Jennifer shares her raw and honest mindset going into her biggest physical, emotional, and mental challenge yet.💥 She talks about:Why she chose this extreme raceWhat makes this course so extreme (think: high altitude, heat, and 9,000 ft of climbing on the run)
2025-04-2328 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #47: What Mental Resilience really looks like.What if boredom wasn’t something to avoid—but a powerful training tool?In this episode, Head Coach and Mindset Expert Jennifer Vollmann explores why boredom in endurance training isn’t a weakness—it’s a window into your emotional and mental strength. Inspired by a viral Instagram post that stirred up some strong opinions, Jennifer dives deep into the truth behind what it means to sit with discomfort, refocus your mind, and build true resilience.You’ll learn: • Why boredom shows up in endurance training (and what it really...
2025-04-0213 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #46: Community Matters: Elevating Your Athletic JourneyJennifer dives into the powerful role community has played in her athletic evolution—from overcoming isolation and overwhelm as a beginner triathlete to building meaningful connections that transformed her experience and inspired her coaching philosophy.Jennifer highlights the importance of having trustworthy information and supportive peers in endurance sports, explaining why a strong community can be a game-changer for athletes at all levels. She also introduces the Finding Endurance Community, designed as a one-stop resource offering access to expert guidance on mindset, nutrition, training, strength, aerodynamics, and more.Whether you're new to endurance sports or an...
2025-03-2614 min
She Found Fitness#36: The New Owner of the Two Talk Tri MembershipJennifer Vollmann has been on the podcast before, and she's an expert in the Two Talk Tri Community. Today, we're talking about what is happening with the community membership and how it features Jennifer!
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2025-03-2432 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #45: The Red Pen Method: How to Rewrite Your Beliefs for Bigger ResultsThe words running through your mind daily are shaping your results—whether you realize it or not. But here’s the thing: you don’t have to settle for weak, hesitant beliefs. In this episode, we’re taking out the red editing pen and rewriting the sentences in your head to turn “someday” thinking into powerful, action-driven beliefs.🚫 I hope I finish strong → ✅ I finish strong.🚫 I want to be more confident in tough workouts → ✅ I do hard things.See the difference? How you frame your thoughts matters—because beliefs dr...
2025-03-2021 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #44: Overriding Your Quit VoiceHave you ever signed up for a race or set a big goal, feeling totally pumped—only to hit the reality of the hard work ahead and think, What have I done?That’s your quit voice talking. The part of your brain that wants comfort, ease, and zero struggle. But here’s the thing—you didn’t just sign up for race day, you signed up for the struggle, the growth, and the work it takes to get there.In this episode, I break down how to recognize your quit voice, why it gets louder whe...
2025-03-1216 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #43: You are not Your ResultsAs athletes, we love to define ourselves by what we accomplish. I’m a triathlete. I’m a runner. I’m an Ironman. But what happens when you don’t hit your goal? When you DNF? When injury sidelines you? If your identity is wrapped up in your results, failure feels personal—and that can hold you back from taking risks and chasing big goals.In this episode, we dive into why you are not your results and how shifting this mindset can help you race harder, train smarter, and step up to bigger challenges...
2025-03-0416 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #42: What other people think... it doesnt matter!We all do it—spend way too much time thinking about what others might be thinking about us. It sneaks into our mindset in so many ways:Fear of judgmentSelf-doubt and imposter syndromeHolding back on goalsPlaying small instead of showing up fullyBut… We can’t control what anyone else thinks of us. And more importantly, what they think has nothing to do with us.In this episode, I break down:The Mind Reading Fallacy – Why we assume we know what oth...
2025-02-1916 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #41: Pain vs. Suffering: Endurance Is Not About ‘Embracing the Suck’Endurance sports come with pain—there’s no way around that. We want the pain so we can grow. But suffering? That’s optional.The whole "embrace the suck" mentality is not only working against you, it is actually the easy way out.In this episode, I break down:The key difference between pain and suffering (and why it matters)How suffering is created (hint: it’s not the physical pain—it’s the meaning we attach to it)Why “embracing the suck” can actually hurt your endurance performancePractical m...
2025-02-1219 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #40: Stop Talking About Mindset—Start Doing Something About ItTalking about mindset is one thing—but actually doing something about it is what truly creates change. In this episode, I dive into the gap between self-awareness and real transformation, why we often overcomplicate personal growth, and how to start taking action on shifting your mindset today.If you’ve ever felt stuck, read all the books, done all the thinking, but still aren’t seeing the shifts you want—this episode is for you. You don’t need complicated steps or years of deep work to start seeing real change. Sometimes, the most powerful m...
2025-02-0721 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #39: The Power of Choice: Breaking Free from Limits and Dreaming BigIn this episode, Jennifer dives deep into the transformative power of choice and how it can change how you approach your goals, dreams, and everyday life. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or limited by circumstances, this conversation will help you see how much power you truly hold to design the life you want.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
• How recognizing your power of choice can help you break free from limiting beliefs.
• The difference between living inside limits versus intentionally choosing them.
• A simple yet profound exercise to redefine your limits and dream big...
2025-01-2824 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #38: Reactive or Intentional: How Are You Taking Action?”In this episode of Finding Your Endurance Mindset, we explore the crucial distinction between reactive and intentional actions and how this difference shapes your ability to achieve your goals.
If you’ve ever found yourself overwhelmed by big ambitions or stuck in cycles of busywork that don’t move you forward, this conversation is for you. I’ll break down the patterns of reactive behavior, why they happen, and how to create space to take intentional, purposeful steps that align with your vision.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
• Reactive vs. Intentional: The difference b...
2025-01-2219 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #37: Success by Knowing the True You and how to make it your SuperpowerWhat if the secret to achieving your biggest goals lies not in changing who you are but in fully embracing your unique personality and motivators? In this episode, we explore how understanding your core traits can unlock breakthroughs in performance, mindset, and life.
What You’ll Learn:
• How your personality traits and motivators shape your success.
• Why leaning into your uniqueness can transform your goals and performance.
• Real-world stories of athletes and professionals who tapped into their core selves to achieve extraordinary results.
• How personality coaching can provide clarity, confidence...
2025-01-1519 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #36: “The Year Ahead: Harnessing Momentum and Shifting PerspectiveAs we step into 2025, many of us feel the rush of excitement—a fresh start, new goals, and endless possibilities. But what happens when that momentum fades? In this episode, we explore how to sustain the energy of the new year by shifting your mindset and embracing challenges that align your mental, emotional, and physical fitness.
Jennifer shares her personal experience running the Grand Canyon, reflecting on how much has changed in just a few years—not because the world is different, but because she’s chosen to see it differently. Learn how small shifts in your thinki...
2025-01-0619 min
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2024-12-223h 37Finding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #35: Scared and Doing It Anyway: Fear and Big DreamsBig goals are exciting—but let’s be real, they’re also terrifying. Fear is a natural part of the process, but it doesn’t have to hold you back. In this episode, I dive into the messy, uncomfortable, and totally normal fear that shows up when we dream big—and share the tools you need to navigate it.
You’ll learn:
• Why fear is not the problem—it’s the thoughts behind it.
• How to find balanced evidence to support your dreams, not just your doubts.
• A simple mindset shift t...
2024-12-1922 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #34: Start With Your Strengths: The Foundation for Goal SettingIn this episode, Jennifer explores a crucial yet often undervalued aspect of successful goal setting: taking credit for your strengths and accomplishments.
Many of us hesitate to acknowledge our achievements, worrying it might be arrogant or “not the full story”. But recognizing the strengths you’ve already built is the key to setting meaningful, ambitious goals for the future.
Whether you’re an athlete, a professional, or just someone striving for more, this episode will help you:
• Understand why starting with your strengths matters more than focusing on weaknesses.
• Learn how fear and self...
2024-12-0320 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #33: Most powerful word in self talk: YetIn this episode, Jennifer shares one of the simplest yet most transformative tools for self-talk: the word “yet.” As the holidays approach—a season of joy, but also potential self-judgment—Jennifer dives into how this small word can disarm self-doubt, reframe negative thoughts, and create space for growth and possibility.
Through real-life examples and actionable insights, you’ll learn:
• Why the stories you tell yourself shape your reality.
• How the word “yet” can disrupt patterns of self-doubt.
• Strategies to reframe critical thoughts and focus on progress.
Whether...
2024-11-2715 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #32: Building Belief: How One Athlete Transformed His Ironman JourneyIn this episode, I share the story of my athlete John, who went from a first-time Ironman finisher to qualifying for the World Championships at Ironman Arizona—PR’ing by over 3 hours in just 7 months.
John’s journey is proof that belief isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you build. When he started, John didn’t see himself as a competitive athlete. But through consistent training, mindset work, and a willingness to embrace discomfort, he became the athlete he always had the potential to be.
This isn’t just a s...
2024-11-2023 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #31: Let your yes be yesDo you let your yes be yes? Do you go all in on big goals not just when it is easy but when it is hard, when it takes weeks, months, or years to achieve? Saying yes to something isn't just about ticking off a box. It is doing what it takes with effort, intensity, and focus that is required to make it a yes. In this episode, Jennifer talks about how you can let your yes be yes and build that pattern and trust with yourself so when you say you are going all in, you go all...
2024-11-1318 min
Feisty TriathlonIf We Were Riding - Dealing with the Post-Race Letdown -And What's Next?Are you feeling some post-race or post-season blues? Perhaps you've come off of a big event or a long season and you feel...well...sad, a little lost, rutterless.Feisty Media has teamed up with the Vinfast IRONMAN for this education session on how to handle the post-race blues, a normal occurrence among endurance athletes. Host Sara Gross welcomes an expert panel to discuss:Signs of the post-race bluesWhy this happens after a major eventSuggestions on how to honor your body and mind in this transition periodHow to discern if you need outside helpActivities t...
2024-11-0855 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #30: The space between you and your ThoughtsYou are not what you think. Creating space between you and your thoughts is a foundation of all mindset, self-development, AND great performances. In this episode, Jennifer gives 4 techniques you can use to create space between you and the choas of your thoughts today.
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2024-11-0718 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #29: Validating Core Beliefs Kona StyleThe Men's Ironman World Championships was a sufferfest and a day of core belief validation. When you race, you have the choice of which core self-beliefs you validate. Do you validate beliefs that make you stronger or ones that restrict you? Watching friends and athletes race in Kona last week, it was so clear to see the athletes that validated beliefs that made them stronger ones that made them weaker. When shit gets real, you have a choice to decide which of your core beliefs you want to validate, and that choice matters!
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2024-10-3119 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #28: The Comfort ContainerDo you live in a Comfort Container? A comfort container is when you limit what you allow yourself to experience to limit your exposure to intense feelings you are afraid of experiencing. The problem is when you limit your experiences to avoid "negative" feelings, you limit your experiences of "positive" feelings, too. The comfort container is proportional. When you are in your comfort container, you might feel safe, but often, it leads to being stuck, meh, and spinning your wheels. It blocks new possibilities and will keep you from reaching and achieving your big goals. Jennifer shares more about...
2024-10-1723 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #27: Someday LifeAre you putting your dreams/ desires/ wants in your real life or in your "someday life?" Your someday life is a vague holding pattern where you place what you really want in a place that you never actually take action on achieving. In this episode, Jennifer talks about how to evaluate your someday life and make it part of your real actual life!
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2024-10-0320 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #26: Ironman Worlds Nice Race Recap - If it feels easy, let it be.On this episode, Jennifer shares her experience racing Ironman Worlds in Nice France. She talks about her race, the course, and how she put together a magic race where everything all came together on race day. She shares her insight into limiting beliefs that came up for her on race day and how she adjusted her mindset to allow her to run a 20-minute marathon PR.
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2024-09-2430 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #25: Imposter syndrome and racing - IM World Championships Race MindsetJennifer discusses how to build your mindset going into a challenge that pushes you outside the “comfort box” and when faced with imposter syndrome.
It is totally normal to have feeling of unworthiness and thoughts of being an imposter before we take on something big, like a world championship race, or a new sport, or setting a big goal in business.
The problem is when you keep the thoughts of being an imposter on repeat and take action from unworthiness. The result will be you proving to yourself you do not belong there. And that doesn...
2024-09-1622 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #24: Fear ChatterFear loves friends! When we are afraid we want everyone else to be afraid too! When we convince others to share our fear, we feel validated and now have more permission to be even more afraid. It is a double win for the brain.
Fear chatter really snowbowls before big races as it tries to suck everyone in to its energy suck.
But you do not have to buy into the fear chatters. You cannot control the unknown. Buying into the fear chatter only drains you. The only thing you can control is yourself.
2024-09-0917 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #23: Mind drama and the motivational triadOh the mind drama!
The back and forth in your brain. The what ifs, the should haves, could haves.
Mind drama is here to stay. No matter how amazing your mindset toolbox is, we will have chaos in our thoughts.
And that is a good thing!
Mind drama is from the push and pull of our primitive hard wiring and desire to be more.
Humans exist today because we seek pleasure, avoid pain, and are efficient with our energy (the motivational triad). We will have that wiring, it is no...
2024-09-0319 minWhere Your Feet Take YouRoad to Ironman World Championships 2025 Nice France - Jennifer VollmannWelcome to the Road to Ironman World Championships 2025 Nice France Series. In this episode we sit down with Jennifer Vollmann to talk about how powerful it has been for her daughter to witness an all womens field, where she qualified, how training has been going, we dive into her experiences in Extreme Triathlon and how she balances training for standard triathlon with Extreme Triathlon. Jennifer and Kayla discuss their excitement for the Ironman World Championships and the unique experience it offers. They talk about the camaraderie among triathletes and the joy of being surrounded by like-minded individuals. T...
2024-09-0148 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #22: Is your motivation source external or internal?Where does your motivation come from? Does it come from people telling you that you can be better (external) or from within (internal). Jennifer explores ways in which only having external sources of motivation on race day or in big life challenges is not enough. To succeed, you have to find your why and build your internal source of motivation.
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2024-08-2716 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #21: PerfectionismPerfectionism is the Achilles heel of any athlete, hell, any human. We are imperfect by nature, we are human. When we place perfect standards on ourselves, we set ourselves up for failure. That failure creates a cycle of self-doubt and leads to not going all in or not even getting started in the first place. In this episode, Jennifer shares how you can become aware of how perfectionism holds you back and what you can do about it!
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2024-08-2020 min
She Found Fitness#5: An Endurance Mindset, Interview with Jennifer VollmannJennifer Vollmann is a triathlon and mindset coach and an age-group triathlete. She believes that no matter what you do, if you're not working on how you see things, the thoughts you currently have, and the mindset you want to have, you're not going to get to where you want to be in life. You can be as fit as you want to be, but if you can't align your physical, mental and emotional states, you won't be able to perform at your highest potential. Tune in to hear this fabulous conversation with Jennifer.
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2024-08-1234 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #20: It is only a barrier if you make it oneIn this episode, Jennifer discusses the importance of holding space for future possibilities and looking beyond current barriers. She emphasizes the need to allow possibilities to exist AND to take action and do the work. Jennifer shares stories about 2 athletes who have been able to see beyond what is in front of them and do the work to create something more for themselves.
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2024-08-0623 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #19: Pushing past limitsJennifer explores what happens when you go past what you think you are capable of and when you do that in sports, you can do that in all areas of your life. Fear is inevitable, but what you do with that fear is what matters. If you can be afraid and do it anyway, you can unlock limitless possibilities!
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2024-08-0115 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #18: It is not your circumstancesWhat is really holding you back? It is so easy to blame our circumstances, but that is both disempowering and inaccurate. Our thinking is what creates our results, not our circumstances. In this episode, Jennifer explores how she uncovers limiting beliefs and shifts how she sees herself and her possibilities. She also connects this to being an athlete and how to improve your performance by understanding your thinking.
There are also big things planned for 2025! We will have spots open for Italy in October and in 2025 a Girona Cycling Camp, Italy Trip, and a Swim/Run cruise...
2024-07-2221 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #17: Life isn't Happening to You.Nothing is "happening" to you, but rather you are creating your own results and future through your thoughts, feelings, and actions. When you can take accountability for all your actions, even the ones you are ashamed of, it opens you up to all the parts of yourself, especially the parts you love. When you are accountable for everything, you can learn to create a life you love and not just wait for it to happen. Jennifer shares her own experiences of creating a fulfilling and adventurous life by being accountable for both the negative and positive aspects of her...
2024-07-0415 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #16: Swissman Race Recap - Living life to the max, tears and all!The hardest race I have ever done... by a lot! Snow, climbing, sheep, wrong turns, almost quitting, and how I used my mindset to get through it all with a strong performance. Living life to the max means living all parts of life to the max, the amazing parts and the parts when you want to quit. But with the right emotional, mental, and physical fitness, there is no better way to live!
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Coaching: https://www.findingendurance.com/coaching
Mindset plans...
2024-06-2528 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #15: Mindset for what Scares you - Swissman Xtreme TriathlonIn this episode, Jennifer talks about how to build a mindset for massive, scare the sh*t out of you, challenges. She believes a core part of building this mindset is by understanding and embracing fear. By doing this you can use your fear to power you forward instead of holding you back. She outlines the four steps in developing a mindset for massive challenges and uses her upcoming race at Swissman as an example.
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2024-06-1623 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #14: Go have an Adventure and Develop you Adventure MindsetIn the episode, Jennifer discusses the importance of developing an adventure mindset and how it can benefit athletes and individuals in all areas of life. Adventures can happen anywhere when you intentionally create them and approach the experience with curiosity, wonder, and letting go of the outcome. Having an adventure can be the fast track to strengthening your physical, mental, and emotional fitness. She also announces two upcoming trips for athletes and women focused on wellness and adventure.
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2024-06-1019 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #13: Let ThemJennifer talks about shifting to a mindset of "Let Them." Let them think what they want to about you, let them be wrong about you, let them be right. We are hard-wired to care what people think about us, so much so that this pressure to receive validation from others becomes embedded in our self-beliefs. But just because you are hard-wired that way, doesn't mean you have to keep it as an operating program! Learn how to shift to a "Let them" mindset can help give you space to explore you really are and who want to be. At...
2024-06-0418 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #12: There are no hacks.In this episode, Jennifer talks about the importance of doing the work to get to big goals. There are no training hacks, mindset shortcuts, or an easy way out when you want BIG things for your life. Jennifer shares her experience training for Swissman, an extreme triathlon, in the Grand Canyon. She discusses the concept of "endurance flow", a mental state of total acceptance and focus, and how she has trained herself to reach this state.
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2024-05-2724 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #11: Is Self-Love Selfish?In this episode, Jennifer discusses the importance of self-love and clarifies some misunderstandings about it. She emphasizes that self-love is not selfish but rather the foundation for everything we do. It allows us to accept and love ourselves, which in turn enables us to love and receive love from others. Jennifer also explains how self-love makes us more accountable and helps us create deeper relationships. She encourages listeners to appreciate and embrace the beautiful parts of themselves and to prioritize self-love to create a life they are excited to live.
2024-05-2117 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #10: Creating Fierce Self-LoveIn this episode, Jennifer talks about how self-love is at the foundation of everything you want to do in life. She talks about the connection between self-love, fear of the unknown, and going after what you want in your life. She shares ways you can begin to develop a deeper self-love and always have your own back.
Self-Love mini class: https://join.findingendurance.com/selflove
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Website: https://www.findingendurance.com/
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2024-05-1416 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #9: Build Your Emotional FitnessIn this episode, Jennifer talks about how to build your emotional fitness. She gives examples and a process to feel feelings, process big emotions, and release them. She shares how you can use your mental and physical fitness to help you process and release emotions.
2024-05-0620 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #8: Who are You When Sh*t Gets Real? Ironman Texas RecapIn this episode, Jennifer talks about her experience racing Ironman Texas and how she used a crash on the bike and mental dark places on the run to push her forward to her best Ironman yet. Explore how mindset work is not positive self-talk and how to use it to go past your limits.
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2024-05-0122 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #7: Mindset Must Dos to Kick AssJennifer shares her 5 mindset must dos for race day. While the tips are focused on racing, they are useful for any big challenge in your life. You have the same brain on the race course as you do in your job, at home, in relationships... It goes everywhere with you! So while the examples used are for racing, you can use these in all areas of your life.
2024-04-2221 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #6: Trust Comes from a Thought - Don't take action just to quiet self-doubtJennifer discusses how readiness comes from a thought and the importance of trusting yourself and not taking action just to quiet self-doubt. She talks about the importance of learning how to manage your mind when self-doubt creeps in before a big race and how to recognize when you are taking action that is derailing you from achieving your goal.
Mindset plans: https://www.findingendurance.com/mindsetplans
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2024-04-1515 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #5: Fact? Or the Easy Way Out? Oceanside 70.3 race mindset recapIn this episode, Jennifer talks about how to stick to your plan A and not give in to easy way out, even when it seems like that is the best choice. She shares her personal experience of staying committed to her race goals during Oceanside 70.3 and provides strategies for recognizing and overcoming easy way outs, such as questioning their truthfulness and considering alternative options. The conversation highlights the importance of prioritizing long-term feelings and goals over short-term comfort and contentment.
2024-04-0919 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #4: No Plan B and Oceanside 70.3 mindset prepIn this episode, Jennifer discusses the importance of letting go of Plan B and going all in on your goals. She shares her personal experience of preparing for Oceanside 70.3 and the fears and doubts that come with it. Jennifer emphasizes that having a Plan B hinders your performance and prevents you from reaching your full potential. She encourages listeners to explore their fears, question their underlying beliefs, and trust in their ability to handle the consequences. By letting go of Plan B and going all in, Jennifer believes that we can open ourselves up to greater possibilities and achieve...
2024-04-0121 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #3: What is your Definition of Purpose?In this episode, Jennifer discusses the concept of purpose and how it relates to being an athlete. What is your definition of purpose? What would happen in your life if you allowed your passion to be a part of your purpose? Jennifer shares her own experience of finding purpose in being a triathlete and how it has transformed her life.
Takeaways
Being an athlete and pursuing sports can be a purpose in itself, even if it doesn't fit the traditional definition of purpose.
Allowing yourself to prioritize your passion for sports can lead...
2024-03-2718 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #2: Your Thoughts are your RealityIn this episode, Jennifer discusses the power of thoughts and perception in shaping our reality.
Jennifer emphasizes the importance of recognizing that our stories and beliefs are not universal facts, but rather interpretations of our experiences. By choosing empowering thoughts and reframing our narratives, we can create different realities and align our physical, mental, and emotional selves for optimal performance.
Takeaways
Our thoughts shape our reality, as everything in life is a neutral circumstance until we have a thought about it.
Our thoughts create our feelings, which influence our actions and...
2024-03-2021 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetEpisode #1: Introduction to the Endurance MindsetIn the first episode of the Finding Your Endurance Mindset, host Jennifer Vollmann introduces herself and shares her motivation for starting the podcast.
She believes that shifting one's mindset can lead to life-changing results and that aligning the physical, mental, and emotional selves is crucial for reaching one's full potential.
Jennifer emphasizes the importance of exploring all aspects of oneself and shares her personal journey of self-discovery and transformation.
She also discusses the power of thought-work and how it has positively impacted her athletic abilities.
Shifting your mindset can change your life.
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2024-03-1412 minFinding Your Endurance MindsetOfficial Trailer: Finding Your Endurance MindsetIf you want to learn how to strengthen and align your physical, mental, and emotional fitness to reach your full potential and implement mindset concepts, this is the podcast for you!
Jennifer Vollmann is a mindset, triathlon, and wellness coach. Each week she brings bite-sized mindset concepts and practical tools for implementing those concepts in your life today!
She believes in reaching your full potential in anything you do in life, you must strengthen and align your physical, mental, and emotional fitness. When you create an endurance mindset, you can align your heart, body, and...
2024-03-1102 min
Feisty Women's PerformanceDealing with the Post-Race Let-Down - Presented by Feisty Media and the Vinfast IRONMAN World ChampionshipAre you feeling some post-race or post-season blues? Perhaps you've come off of a big event or a long season and you feel...well...sad, a little lost, rutterless.Feisty Media has teamed up with the Vinfast IRONMAN for this education session on how to handle the post-race blues, a normal occurrence among endurance athletes. Host Sara Gross welcomes an expert panel to discuss:Signs of the post-race bluesWhy this happens after a major eventSuggestions on how to honor your body and mind in this transition periodHow to discern if you need outside helpActivities t...
2023-11-0658 min
Feisty Triathlon"Dealing with the Post-Race Let-Down, And What's Next?!" Presented by Feisty Media and the Vinfast IRONMAN World ChampionshipAre you feeling some post-race or post-season blues? Perhaps you've come off of a big event or a long season and you feel...well...sad, a little lost, rutterless.Feisty Media has teamed up with the Vinfast IRONMAN for this education session on how to handle the post-race blues, a normal occurrence among endurance athletes. Host Sara Gross welcomes an expert panel to discuss:Signs of the post-race bluesWhy this happens after a major eventSuggestions on how to honor your body and mind in this transition periodHow to discern if you need outside helpActivities...
2023-11-0252 min
The Triathlon ShowJennifer Vollmann - Triathlon & Mindset Coach - OC Endurance Podcast - EP14Jennifer Vollmann is a triathlon and mindset coach, age group triathlete, and mom. She is the owner and head coach of Finding Endurance, where she coaches beginner athletes up to World Championship qualifiers. She is also the co-owner and operator of the Pura Vida Cycling Challenge, a cycling climbing camp in Costa Rica that pushes riders to their limits.
Jennifer didn’t grow up as an athlete. It wasn't until after the birth of her daughter and her decision to step down in her role as Executive Director of New Global Citizens that she discovered triathlon as a...
2023-08-151h 18
RaceDay Ready with Todd BrownHow Scary Is Your Next Race?I LIKE RACES THAT SCARE ME. Either because of the terrain or distance or lack of experience in a particular discipline...
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2023-07-2503 min
RaceDay Ready with Todd BrownInterview with Jennifer VollmannJoin Todd in an exclusive interview with Jennifer Vollmann, a passionate Mindset and Triathlon Coach, ready to help you create a life full of excitement. Having transitioned from a non-profit leader to a triathlete, Jennifer brings unique insights that will inspire you.
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Are you ready to take your training to the next level? Jennifer offers coaching programs to...
2023-07-0144 min
2023-04-0153 min
Mission Kona Podcast#21 Jennifer Vollmann, build for 2023 Ironman Texas, 40-44 AGSend us a textJennifer Vollmann may not have been the first pick on the playground for a game of elementary school kickball, but what she (and others!) didn't know at that time was that she was BUILT FOR ENDURANCE!Jennifer is a mom, a triathlete, and a coach - residing in beautiful Phoenix, Arizona. Having entered the sport as a novice, Jennifer shares how her hands-on coach guided her to fully understand the sport and most importantly, to LOVE the sport. Now as a coach herself, Jennifer has a similar approach with her athletes...
2023-02-2252 min
The Go Crazy PodcastEP 22: Change Your Results By Changing Your Thoughts with Jennifer VollmannOn this episode of The Go Crazy Podcast we sit down to talk to Jennifer Vollmann. She shares her crazy story of becoming a triathlete when a stranger approached in the gym and told her she could be good at it. She has since completed multiple Ironman, won an Xtreme Triathlon, and raced the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Follow Jennifer @jennifervollmannFollow Bart @bear_lee_runningFollow Danny @dannygoescrazyFollow The Go Crazy Brand @thegocrazybrandFollow The Go Crazy Podcast @thegocrazypodcastShop The Go Crazy Brand a...
2022-11-1646 min
Any Given RunwayJennifer Vollmann - Endurance AthleteEndurance athlete Jennifer Vollmann reflects on her journey, and how fitness has augmented her life.
2022-10-0330 min
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Gateway Books
- Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
- Hamlet
- Goosebumps
- Salem's Lot
- Arguably - Christopher Hitchens
TBR
· The Books of Jacob by Olga Tokarczuk; translated by Jennifer L. Croft
· The Plains, Inland, A Million Windows, Border Districts by Gerald Murnane
· Doppelgänger, Leica Format, Trieste, Belladonna, EEG by Daša Drndić; translated by S.D. Curtis, Cel...
2021-11-121h 23
RunChats with @RonRunsNYCJennifer Vollmann - Leveling Up, Inspiring, & Making a Kona Dream Come True! | RunChats Ep.46At Ironman Coeur D'Alene, on a brutal day with temps over 100 degrees that caused an attrition rate of 27%, Jennifer Vollmann battled the elements, dug deep, executed her race plan brilliantly, and made her Kona dream come true! Can you say GRIT?!
And to do it in front of her cheering 6-year-old daughter, stepdaughter, and partner was truly amazing.
Jennifer felt she had lost a lot of who she was after leaving her job as CEO of an education nonprofit to stay home with her daughter. She loved being a mom, but didn't know who she wa...
2021-07-172h 10
Master It#25 - Master Your Distance with Jennifer VollmannOn today’s episode you’ll hear from Jennifer Vollmann who is a mother, non-profit consultant, an Ironman athlete and coach! She juggles several different hats with ease and makes training for an Ironman competition look easy! The Ironman competition consists of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and 26.2 mile run. Jennifer hasn’t always been a triathlete, it took her time to find this sport and her rhythm! As a fitness junkie, she would run to the gym, catch a CrossFit workout and then run home like that was the normal thing to do! Marilyn Chychota (Guest on episode #23) saw he...
2020-06-1237 min
Pursuit of the Perfect Race279 - IRONMAN© Santa Rosa - Jennifer Vollmann279 - IRONMAN© Santa Rosa – Jennifer Vollmann-In this episode I talk with Jennifer Vollman, a mom of a wonderful five year old daughter. She’s done plenty of racing in the past and will continue to search for her perfect race. Not only do we talk about the race itself, we also talk about the training for her and meal prepping. Something new and vital to loads of training and racing. I hope you enjoy the show. Thank you Jennifer for coming on the show.-Weather that day: 54 - 70Water: WSL-...
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