In this week’s Escape the Comfort Zone episode, the Grit2Greatness Coaches break down how endurance athletes can recognize productive discomfort, avoid dangerous stress, and confidently push past limiting patterns. We kick off with key announcements including TriDot Pool School and the launch of Velocity, then tackle this week’s Ask A Coach on “Good Discomfort vs. Dangerous Discomfort,” followed by a Winter Olympics–themed Fun Segment and our Get Gritty Tip woven throughout. Sponsored by Vespa Power, your metabolic catalyst for cleaner, stronger energy, and our Ask A Coach Segment sponsor TriDot Training.

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#527 Escape the Comfort Zone

Traveling to a race is stressful enough—between flights, hotels, and race prep, the last thing you want to worry about is whether your bike will actually show up in one piece. Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the world of bike transport for endurance sports with ProBikeExpress owner Wes Smith. We’ll talk about what really happens between your garage and the transition rack, how to choose the best transport option for your next big race, and the biggest mistakes athletes make when flying or shipping their bikes. Whether you’re heading to your first 70.3 or your tenth IRONMAN, this episode will help you show up calm, confident, and ready to race.

Check out Pro Bike Express – Travel like you Train [https://probikeexpress.com/]

#Grit2Greatness #CoachingTips #Ask A Coach #TriathlonCoach #TriathlonPodcast #303Endurance #TriDot #EnduranceAthlete #SwimBikeRun #GetGritty #TriathlonTraining #CyclingLife #RunningCommunity

Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching

Facebook - @grit2greatnessendurance

Instagram - @g2gendurance

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Coach Contact Info:

April.spilde@tridot.com

TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde

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Coach Lauren Brown

Lauren.brown@tridot.com

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Coach Rich Soares

Rich.soares@tridot.com

Rich Soares Coaching

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Get Gritty Sponsor: Vespa Power

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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#526 Roll In Ready: Wes Smith on Taking the Stress Out of Travel Days

In this episode, we sit down with Wes Smith of Pro Bike Express to explore what it truly means to “travel like you train” and how his concierge-level bike transport service removes the biggest pain points of race travel for endurance athletes. We also share key announcements including TriDot Pool School, plus our Get Gritty Tip, the Workout of the Week, and a fun round of Bike Travel Bingo—because every athlete has a story. This episode is brought to you by our show sponsor Vespa Power Endurance and Velocity.

Learn more about Pro Bike Express at Pro Bike Express – Travel like you Train [https://probikeexpress.com/]

#Grit2Greatness #CoachingTips #Ask A Coach #TriathlonCoach #TriathlonPodcast #303Endurance #TriDot #EnduranceAthlete #SwimBikeRun #GetGritty #TriathlonTraining #CyclingLife #RunningCommunity #TravelLikeYouTrain

Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching

Facebook - @grit2greatnessendurance

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Coach Contact Info:

April.spilde@tridot.com

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RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde

Coach Lauren Brown

Lauren.brown@tridot.com

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Coach Rich Soares

Rich.soares@tridot.com

Rich Soares Coaching

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Get Gritty Sponsor: Vespa Power

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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#526 Roll In Ready: How Wes Takes the Stress Out of Race Travel

This week’s feature dives into Velocity and how to power your winter bike workouts indoors, exploring smart training decisions that build strength, confidence, and resilience. We kick things off with key announcements — including TriDot Pool School in Colorado Springs — followed by this week’s Get Gritty Mindset Tip on navigating injuries, identity, and setbacks. We wrap with Winter Triathlon Armageddon, putting you in the toughest cold‑weather scenarios to sharpen your decision‑making. Supported by our show sponsor Vespa Power Endurance, and our coaching partners at TriDot.

#Grit2Greatness #VelocityCommunity #CoachingTips #Ask A Coach #TriathlonCoach #TriathlonPodcast #303Endurance #TriDot #EnduranceAthlete #SwimBikeRun #GetGritty #TriathlonTraining #CyclingLife #CyclingCommunity 

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

Facebook - @grit2greatnessendurance

Instagram - @g2gendurance

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Coach Contact Info:

April.spilde@tridot.com

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RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde

Coach Lauren Brown

Lauren.brown@tridot.com

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Coach Rich Soares

Rich.soares@tridot.com

Rich Soares Coaching

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Get Gritty Sponsor: Vespa Power

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.

Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat Metabolism

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#525 Velocity: Building Grit & Speed Indoors

In this episode of the Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast, we dive into winter training strategies with our theme: Shift Happens. Learn how to ride strong indoors using power and cadence, plus tips for adapting when race conditions change—like AlmaGEDDON’s bikes-and-spikes format. We’ll also share announcements about the Grit2Greatness Velocity Webinar and TriDot Pool School, break down the Workout of the Week, and wrap up with a fun segment. Sponsored by Vespa Power and TriDot Training.

#Grit2Greatness #CoachingTips #Ask A Coach #TriathlonCoach #TriathlonPodcast #303Endurance #TriDot #EnduranceAthlete #SwimBikeRun #GetGritty #TriathlonTraining #CyclingLife #RunningCommunity

Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching

Facebook - @grit2greatnessendurance

Instagram - @g2gendurance

Get Started with Grit2Greatness -Getting Started with Grit2Greatness - Google Forms

Coach Contact Info:

April.spilde@tridot.com

TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde

RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde

Coach Lauren Brown

Lauren.brown@tridot.com

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RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/laurenbrown

Coach Rich Soares

Rich.soares@tridot.com

Rich Soares Coaching

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Get Gritty Sponsor: Vespa Power

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.

Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat Metabolism

Use discount code - 303endurance20

#524 Shift Happens and Winter Racing at AlmaGEDDON

In Episode #523 of the Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast, we dive deep into the art of swim mechanics—what they are, why they matter, and how programs like TriDot Pool School can transform your performance. From body position and propulsion to holding form under fatigue, our coaches share actionable insights to help you swim with less effort and more speed. Plus, we’ve got announcements on upcoming events, the G2G Workout of the Week, and a fun segment: Swim Confessions – Pool Edition! Sponsored by Vespa Power Endurance and TriDot Pool School, this episode is packed with tips to help you train smarter and race stronger.

#Grit2Greatness #CoachingTips #Ask A Coach #TriathlonCoach #TriathlonPodcast #303Endurance #TriDot #EnduranceAthlete #SwimBikeRun #GetGritty #TriathlonTraining #CyclingLife #RunningCommunity

Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching

Facebook - @grit2greatnessendurance

Instagram - @g2gendurance

Get Started with Grit2Greatness -Getting Started with Grit2Greatness - Google Forms

Coach Contact Info:

April.spilde@tridot.com

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RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde

Coach Lauren Brown

Lauren.brown@tridot.com

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RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/laurenbrown

Coach Rich Soares

Rich.soares@tridot.com

Rich Soares Coaching

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Get Gritty Sponsor: Vespa Power

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.

Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat Metabolism

Use discount code - 303endurance20

#523 Master Your Swim Mechanics: Unlock Efficiency and Confidence in the Water

In Episode #522 of the Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast, we tackle one of the most common athlete questions: How do I know if I’m overtraining or undertraining? Coaches Rich, April, and Lauren break down the science, signs, and strategies to find your sweet spot for optimal performance. Plus, we share exciting announcements, the G2G Workout of the Week: Sleep, and a reflective Fun Segment: The Rearview & The Road Ahead. Sponsored by Vespa Power Endurance and TriDot Training, this episode is packed with insights to help you train smarter and race stronger.

#Grit2Greatness #CoachingTips #Ask A Coach #TriathlonCoach #TriathlonPodcast #303Endurance #TriDot #EnduranceAthlete #SwimBikeRun #GetGritty #TriathlonTraining #CyclingLife #RunningCommunity

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

Facebook - @grit2greatnessendurance

Instagram - @grit2greatness_endurance

Get Started with Grit2Greatness -Getting Started with Grit2Greatness - Google Forms

Coach Contact Info:

April.spilde@tridot.com

TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde

RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde

Coach Lauren Brown

Lauren.brown@tridot.com

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RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/laurenbrown

Coach Rich Soares

Rich.soares@tridot.com

Rich Soares Coaching

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Get Gritty Sponsor: Vespa Power

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.

Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat Metabolism

Use discount code - 303endurance20

#522 How to Know If You’re Overtraining or Undertraining

In this episode of the Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast, we dive into Ask A Coach: How winter sports can boost your triathlon training during the off-season. From cross-country skiing to fat biking, learn how to maintain fitness and build strength when the temps drop. Plus, we share announcements about the upcoming G2G Community Meeting, Training Camp, and TriDot Pool School, along with our Workout of the Week: Power Builders, and wrap up with a fun Holiday Gift Exchange segment. Sponsored by Vespa Power Endurance and TriDot Training—helping you train smarter and race stronger.

#Grit2Greatness #CoachingTips #Ask A Coach #TriathlonCoach #TriathlonPodcast #303Endurance #TriDot #EnduranceAthlete #SwimBikeRun #GetGritty #TriathlonTraining #CyclingLife #RunningCommunity

Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching

Facebook - @grit2greatnessendurance

Instagram - @grit2greatness_endurance

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Coach Contact Info:

April.spilde@tridot.com

TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde

RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde

Coach Lauren Brown

Lauren.brown@tridot.com

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Coach Rich Soares

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Get Gritty Sponsor: Vespa Power

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.

Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat Metabolism

Use discount code - 303endurance20

#521 Winter Activities to Power Your Swim, Bike, and Run

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.

#Grit2Greatness #CoachingTips #Ask A Coach #TriathlonCoach #TriathlonPodcast #303Endurance #TriDot #EnduranceAthlete #SwimBikeRun #GetGritty #TriathlonTraining #CyclingLife #RunningCommunity

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

Facebook - @grit2greatnessendurance

Instagram - @grit2greatness_endurance

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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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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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#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!

#Grit2Greatness #CoachingTips #Ask A Coach #TriathlonCoach #TriathlonPodcast #303Endurance #TriDot #EnduranceAthlete #SwimBikeRun #GetGritty #TriathlonTraining #CyclingLife #RunningCommunity

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

Facebook - @grit2greatnessendurance

Instagram - @grit2greatness_endurance

Get Started with Grit2Greatness -Getting Started with Grit2Greatness - Google Forms [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ID3eHh_9lieVVsjVaMddXlKZd64lySPZTsGW3EIyJNE/edit]

Get Gritty Sponsor: Vespa Power 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. Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat Metabolism [https://vespapower.com/] Use discount code - 303endurance20

TriDot Pool School CS 2/28-3/1 Link - TPS @ Colorado Springs CO- February 28-March1-Pool School [https://www.tridotpoolschool.com/component/eventbooking/pool-school/tridot-pool-school-20250726-844-986-401-167-857-719/113?Itemid=762] 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!

Grit2Greatness Webinar - Greatness Is a Habit: How to Build Yours in 2026 December 16 at 6pm MT / 8pm ET  - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83084039210 [https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88236680492?jst=5]

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

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.

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