Running well off the bike is one of the biggest performance separators in triathlon—and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, Coaches Rich Soares and Lauren Brown break down exactly why the run feels so hard after the bike, from neuromuscular fatigue to fueling mistakes and pacing errors. You’ll learn the most common reasons athletes blow up, how to avoid them, and the key strategies to help you run strong, efficient, and in control on race day. If you want to stop surviving the run and start racing it, this episode gives you the roadmap.

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#547 Run Off the Bike: Why It Feels Hard and Common Mistakes

In Episode #546 of the Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast, Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde sit down with legendary endurance coach Bobby McGee to break down the essentials of run mechanics. Known for coaching Olympic medalists and world champions, Bobby shares how to simplify complex concepts into practical cues that any athlete can apply. From improving efficiency and reducing injury risk to unlocking free speed—this episode is packed with actionable insights for runners and triathletes looking to elevate their performance.

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#546 Run Mechanics Made Simple with Coach Bobby McGee

In this episode, we take you inside the world of elite bike fitting with Ivan O’Gorman, a world-renowned fitter based in Niwot, Colorado who works with top professional triathletes and cyclists. We break down why a professional fit is one of the highest ROI investments you can make—impacting comfort, power, aerodynamics, and injury prevention. Ivan shares his approach to assessing athletes, the technology behind modern fitting, and real-world examples of how small positional changes drive big performance gains. Whether you’re new to the sport or chasing your next PR, this episode will help you understand what it takes to ride like the pros.

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#545 World-Class Precision: Inside Pro-Level Bike Fitting with Ivan O’Gorman

If you’ve been scrolling endurance social media and wondering why everyone is suddenly pushing sleds and throwing wall balls, this episode is for you. Coaches April Spilde and Lauren Brown break down the HYROX phenomenon—what it is, why it’s growing so fast, and why runners, cyclists, and triathletes are jumping in. We compare HYROX to traditional endurance sports, discuss the stations that shock first‑time athletes, and explain why endurance fitness translates surprisingly well to this hybrid racing format. Plus, Coach Lauren shares what training for her first HYROX Doubles race has taught her about pacing, strength, and durability.

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HYROX Explained: Endurance Meets the Sled

In Episode #543 of the Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast, Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde break down why Boulder is one of the most misunderstood and execution‑heavy races on the IRONMAN 70.3 calendar. This is a thinking athlete’s race—where small mistakes stack up fast under altitude, heat, and patience‑testing terrain.

We dive into the real reasons athletes DNF at Boulder, including:

 * Overbiking relative to altitude
 * Underfueling when effort feels “easy”
 * Heat and hydration mismanagement
 * Swim anxiety and disrupted breathing
 * Aggressive early run pacing
 * Missed bike lap cutoffs
 * Ignoring early warning signs

You’ll learn how to race Boulder with restraint, patience, and intention—so you’re still strong when it matters most.

We also debut a new fun segment: “Death, Taxes… or DNF?”—calling out the most predictable race‑day mistakes we see every year.

If you’re racing Boulder 70.3—or any altitude event—this episode is your race‑proofing checklist.

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#543 Death to DNF: Why Boulder 70.3 Is a Thinking Athlete’s Race

Fueling is one of the most misunderstood—and most performance‑limiting—parts of endurance training.

In Episode #542 of the Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast, Coaches Rich Soares and Lauren Brown break down why so many endurance athletes train hard, follow the plan, and still underperform on race day. More often than not, the problem isn’t fitness—it’s fueling.

In this episode, we cover:

 * The most common fueling mistakes endurance athletes make in training and racing
 * Why “eating clean” does not automatically mean fueling well
 * How underfueling quietly sabotages performance, recovery, and long‑term durability
 * Why short‑course racing still punishes poor fueling
 * How to plan fueling instead of reacting when it’s already too late

Using real race‑day examples from supersprint to long‑course events, we connect fueling decisions directly to pacing, performance, injury risk, and consistency—so athletes can stop guessing and start fueling with intention.

Whether you’re a triathlete, cyclist, runner, or endurance athlete of any kind, this episode will help you understand how to fuel the work you want your body to absorb.

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#542 — Fueling for Performance

In this episode of the Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast, Coaches April Spilde and Kristen Overton take over the mic to go full dirt-mode on all things XTERRA triathlon.

Part 1 breaks down what XTERRA actually is, how it differs from traditional road triathlon, who it’s for, and how athletes should start training for off‑road racing — including mountain bike skills, trail running, open‑water swimming, gear choices that matter, and the biggest mistakes new XTERRA athletes make.

In Part 2, Kristen flips the script and interviews April as she prepares to race the XTERRA North American Championships, diving into race prep, expectations, mindset, and what success looks like on championship day.

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#541 — X North American Championships

Colorado’s Ride has become one of the most respected multi‑day cycling events in the country—and preparation is everything. In Episode #540 of the Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast, Coaches Rich Soares and Kristen Overton welcome Bill Plock, director of Colorado’s Ride, to break down what makes this event special and how athletes can prepare more intelligently.

We dive into course demands, elevation realities, pacing discipline, and why virtual, coach‑led pre‑rides are a game‑changer for confidence and execution. Plus, we introduce Velocity for Colorado’s Ride, a 12‑week virtual training experience built specifically for the five days of riding.

If Colorado’s Ride is on your calendar—or your bucket list—this episode will help you show up prepared, calm, and ready to ride strong.

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#540 Colorado’s Ride: Train Smarter with Virtual Pre‑Rides & Velocity

In this episode of the Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast, we dive into one of the toughest challenges endurance athletes face: the mental game of injury. When training is limited and timelines are uncertain, fear, frustration, and identity struggles can take over. Using real coaching examples, we break down practical mental skills to help athletes stay engaged, grounded, and purpose‑driven while their body heals. We also share Grit2Greatness announcements, an Ask A Coach segment, and wrap up with a fun Buy, Sell, or Hold discussion.

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#539 Training the Mind While the Body Heals

Feature interview with Melissa Forziat, exploring the powerful “Take the Doughnut” mindset and how endurance athletes can recognize opportunity, prepare intentionally, and act before they feel ready. Melissa shares insights from working inside elite international sport and now spotlighting athletes chasing long‑term dreams. The episode also includes Grit2Greatness announcements, a Get Gritty Tip, Workout of the Week, and the fun segment Glazed & Confused. Show Sponsor: Vespa Power Endurance. Ask A Coach Sponsor: Vespa Power Endurance.

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#538 Take the Doughnut — Going After Opportunity in Sport and Life with Melissa Forziat

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