In this festive episode of the Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast, we unwrap holiday cheer with our Tri-Ho-Ho-Ho fun segment, dive into Ask A Coach to decode your RunDOT improvements, and share the G2G Workout of the Week featuring descending intervals for mental and physical strength. Plus, we’ve got announcements on TriDot Pool School and Grit2Greatness Velocity Cycling subscriptions. Sponsored by Vespa Power Endurance and TriDot Training, helping you train smarter and race stronger.

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Average improvement for the last two pool schools in Colorado Springs was 15% and this was after 2 days of swimming at altitude with a lot of out-of-state visitors!

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#520 Running Ho-Ho-Ho Down: Holiday Cheer, RunDOT Insights & Descending Intervals

This week on the Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast, we dive deep into swimming with Casey Arendt of Snake & Pig goggles. From childhood lanes to open-water adventures and a 10K swim, Casey shares insights that will make waves in your training. Plus, we announce our 2026 Grit2Greatness Ambassador Team, explore why protein is the unsung hero in endurance workouts, and wrap up with a fun “Not My Job” Snake & Pig trivia segment. Sponsored by Vespa Power Endurance and TriDot Training.

Stay gritty, train smart, and keep chasing greatness. We’ll see you next week!

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#519 A Lens on Swimming: Casey Arendt & Snake & Pig Goggles

In Episode #518 of the Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast, we dive into Ask A Coach: Train S.M.A.R.T., where we break down how to set process, skill, and outcome goals that align with your periodized training plan. Plus, we share announcements like TriDot Pool School, Grit2Greatness Ambassador applications, and our upcoming webinar. Don’t miss the G2G Workout of the Week: Building 100s and a festive Fun Segment: Our Favorite Things. Sponsored by Vespa Power and Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching—your partners for smarter training and optimized performance.

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Average improvement for the last two pool schools in Colorado Springs was 15% and this was after 2 days of swimming at altitude with a lot of out-of-state visitors!

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#518 SMART Goals in your Periodized Training

In this Thanksgiving weekend episode, we dive into how to pace your best marathon, explore the Get Gritty Tip: Rewrite the Code for upgrading your mental game, and share the Workout of the Week: CARs for Mobility to keep your joints healthy. Plus, don’t miss our fun segment, The Leftovers Gauntlet, where triathlon meets holiday chaos! Sponsored by Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching and Vespa Power—helping you train smarter and fuel better.

TriDot Pool School CS 2/28-3/1

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2026 Ambassador Applications

Grit2Greatness is accepting applications for our 2026 Ambassador program.

Apply here - https://forms.gle/mQjPbyzjAmmBhM6m9

Grit2Greatness Community Meeting

December 2 at 6pm MT / 8pm ET

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Grit2Greatness Webinar - Greatness Is a Habit: How to Build Yours in 2026

December 16 at 6pm MT / 8pm ET

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Grit2Greatness Velocity Cycling Subscriptions!

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our G2G Velocity Studio—your new home for cycling workouts and skill instruction. Velocity isn’t just about riding indoors; it’s about elevating your performance with cutting-edge training and expert coaching. Here’s what you can expect:

Rebranding 303 to Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast

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#517 Marathon Pacing, Mindset Hacks & Mobility

In Episode #516 of the 303 Endurance Podcast, we dive into the surprising power of gratitude and how it can transform your training, racing, and recovery. From practical tips to mental strategies, we’ll show you why giving thanks is more than a feel-good idea—it’s a performance enhancer. Plus, we’ve got announcements, our Ask A Coach segment on incorporating gratitude, the Get Gritty Tip for using gratitude in tough moments, the TriDot Workout of the Week, and a fun Turkey Trot Takedown!


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#516 The Power of Gratitude

In Episode #515 of the 303Endurance Podcast, we sit down with endurance athlete and author Shannon Hogan to explore her powerful new book The Unforgiving Hours, a tribute to the grit and resilience of athletes who tackle the toughest endurance challenges. We celebrate Coach Lauren Brown and Sasha Goldsberry’s epic performances at the 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Marbella, share a shoutout to Sarah Barr ahead of her Battlefield 12K, and break down TriDot’s Workout of the Week: Power Builders. Plus, don’t miss our Fun Segment—Legends of Leadman Trivia! This episode is brought to you by our Show Sponsor Vespa Power and Ask A Coach Sponsor Grit2Greatness Endurance.

Feature Interview: Shannon Hogan on “The Unforgiving Hours”

Shannon is an endurance athlete, journalist, and author of The Unforgiving Hours, a book that tells the stories of athletes who take on the most unforgiving test of endurance.

Her own journey spans ultrarunning, long-distance cycling, and open-water swimming, giving her a unique perspective on what it means to push beyond limits. She is also an amazing human being. (https://www.instagram.com/the_unforgiving_hours/ [https://www.instagram.com/the_unforgiving_hours/]

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#515 The Unforgiving Hours with Shannon Hogan

In this trail-focused episode of the 303 Endurance Podcast, Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde dive into training and racing tips for trail running in the Ask A Coach segment, including gear, terrain, and technique. We also spotlight the 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Marbella, Spain, and celebrate Coach Lauren Brown and Sasha Goldsberry racing for Grit2Greatness. April shares a powerful Get Gritty Tip on mindfulness from her USA Triathlon certification journey, and we wrap up with hill repeats in the TriDot Workout of the Week and a hilarious round of The Dirt Dash. Sponsored by Vespa Power and Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching.

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Vespa Power Endurance helps you tap into steady, clean energy—so you stay strong, focused, and in the zone longer. Vespa is not fuel, but a metabolic catalyst that shifts your body to use more fat and less glycogen as your fuel source. Vespa comes in CV-25, Junior and Concentrate.

Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery.

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#514 Trail Running Tips and Treats

In Episode #513, we sit down with Kristen Keane—an active-duty Air Force member and seasoned triathlete—for a powerful conversation about grit, growth, and the unpredictable journey of endurance sport. Kristen’s story, shaped by a season of transformation and guided by Coach Lauren Brown, reminds us what it means to keep showing up. We also preview the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon and IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Marbella, Spain, share our TriDot Workout of the Week (Sprint 50s), and play a little Trick, Treat, or Training. Sponsored by Vespa Power Endurance and Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching.

#513 Kristen Keane Won’t Quit: Grit, Growth, and the Power of Endurance

In Episode #512 of the 303Endurance Podcast, Coaches Rich Soares, April Spilde, and Lauren Brown dive into the art of race planning and execution to help you achieve your best performance—whether your next race is weeks or months away. This week’s show features insights on Ironman California and the Grit2Greatness Ambassador program, a coaching deep-dive into building your race plan with RaceX, and a Get Gritty Tip on protecting your focus and resilience. Plus, we spotlight the TriDot Workout of the Week: Race Rehearsal, and wrap things up with a fun seasonal segment on the lore of pumpkin spice and lattes!

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#512 Race Planning and Execution

Here’s a draft episode description for Episode 511 of the 303Endurance Podcast, centered on late season resilience:

Episode 511: Late Season Resilience – Finish Strong!

As the race season winds down, staying mentally and physically resilient becomes the key to finishing strong. In this week’s episode, we dive into strategies to help you push through the final stretch with grit and purpose.

 * Ask A Coach: How do you stay resilient when motivation dips and fatigue sets in? We explore practical coaching insights to help you stay focused and finish with pride.
 * Get Gritty Tip: What would the Hero version of you do? We challenge you to tap into your inner strength and visualize your most courageous self.
 * TriDot Workout of the Week: The Broken Long Run – a strategic endurance builder designed to simulate race fatigue and boost your late-season performance.
 * Fun Segment – The Spin Cycle: We mix it up with a lighthearted look at the quirks and surprises of endurance life. You never know what’s coming in the Spin Cycle!

Whether you're chasing a final PR or just trying to stay consistent, this episode is your boost of motivation to keep going. Tune in and get gritty!

Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching [https://grit2greatnessendurance.com/]

Facebook - @grit2greatnessendurance

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Coach April Spilde

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Coach Lauren Brown

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Vespa Power Endurance helps you tap into steady, clean energy—so you stay strong, focused, and in the zone longer. Vespa is not fuel, but a metabolic catalyst that shifts your body to use more fat and less glycogen as your fuel source. Vespa comes in CV-25, Junior and Concentrate.

Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery.

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#511 Late Season Resilience

Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde host the 303Endurance Podcast and bring the community of endurance athletes together with inspiring interviews, coaching advice, get gritty tips, workouts and fun every week.

303 Endurance Podcast

The Grit2Greatness Podcast mission is to is to create a global community of endurance athletes. To inspire participation in endurance sports by connecting you to coaches, experts and fellow athletes.

Grit2Greatness Endurance

Your ultimate source for endurance inspiration, training insights, and performance strategies. Each week, we dive into the habits, mindset, and science that help athletes go from gritty goals to great results. Whether you’re chasing your first finish line or your next PR, you’ll find practical tips, expert interviews, and real stories from the endurance community. Tune in for actionable advice on running, cycling, swimming, and triathlon—plus the motivation to keep pushing when it matters most.

Rich

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