Discover the magic of mile 18—the moment when athletes decide if it's time to shift gears. Ignoring your pacing plan might just cost you the finish line. Tune in for tips on making your plan not just a guideline, but a game-changer!

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Mastering the Marathon: Why Timing Your Speed Is Everything!

Ever wondered why your race day didn't pan out, despite rigorous training? It's not about fitness—it's all about execution! In today's episode, we unravel the secrets to mastering your race strategy, urging all athletes to get disciplined early to sidestep the predictable pitfalls. Remember, a strong finish is always a well-laid plan, not a fluke! Tune in for game-changing insights.

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Why Race Day Execution Trumps Raw Fitness

Experience the exhilarating moment Coach K.O. turned the tide with a simple bottle of water. Discover why staying hydrated with just plain water, not just electrolytes and carbs, can be a game-changer during endurance races. Especially relevant for Lucy's next big challenge at Lake Placid!

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The Hydration Miracle at Lake Placid: How Water Saved the Race!

Join Coaches Rich and Lauren as they unveil the most common race day errors that can cost you precious time. Explore pacing disasters and fueling fails in this thrilling episode that offers you the framework to protect your PR and race like a pro! Don't let simple mistakes steal your spotlight.

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Race Day Blunders: Avoid These Common Mistakes!

Join us in celebrating the unstoppable spirit of our Grit2Greatness community! Discover what incredible feats our endurance athletes are tackling this weekend, and feel the energy of a community fueled by passion and determination. Let's see who's pushing their limits and inspiring the rest of us to do the same. Ready to feel the rush?

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Grit2Greatness: Weekend Warriors Unite!

Explore the underestimated influence of running mechanics on your performance. Discover why mastering your form could be your secret weapon to running faster and staying injury-free, even if it doesn't boost your VO2 max or lactate threshold. Unveil the science behind the stride!

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The Hidden Power of Perfect Running Form – Unlocking Speed and Injury-Free Miles

Ready for a performance boost? Discover which aspect of run mechanics will transform your run instantly. From posture to impact loading rate, find out what might be holding you back and how small tweaks can launch your endurance to greatness. Don't miss these tailored insights for explosive strides!

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Unlocking Speed: The One Thing Runners Can't Ignore!

Discover the hidden inefficiencies triathletes face when hitting the pavement. Unpack why the primal nature of running contrasts with cycling and swimming movements. Are you making these common runner missteps? Let's dive in!

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Unlocking Efficiency: Common Runner Missteps

Ever feel like the heat or hills are your worst enemy on race day? Discover how dismantling these personal narratives can transform your performance mindset. Let's explore how understanding the objective reality can diffuse self-doubt and elevate your game in endurance sports!

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Unpacking Your Race Day Narrative: Break the Chain of Self-Doubt!

Dive into an electrifying chat with legendary coach Bobby McGee as he unveils how to run faster, reduce injury, and boost efficiency. Discover the magic behind his Olympic and world champion successes, and get ready for an exclusive opportunity to train with him in person at our run camp on June 27th!

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Coach Bobby McGee's Secrets to Running Success Revealed

Kristen Keane returns to share the next chapter of a story shaped by loss, hope, endurance, and transformation. After rebuilding from a miscarriage and training for a 70.3, Kristen carried her rainbow baby while continuing to train and complete endurance events—including a marathon. She joins Coach Lauren Brown for an honest conversation about adapting goals, listening to a changing body, allowing grief and hope to coexist, and discovering how an athlete’s identity can expand through life’s biggest transitions.

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#563 Two Heartbeats, One Finish Line: Kristen Keane’s Next Chapter

Triathlon coach and author Alison Freeman shares how newer athletes can replace overwhelm with clarity and confidence. Discover how to choose a goal that fits your life, develop skills alongside fitness, build consistency without chasing perfection, adapt when training gets disrupted, and practice the fueling, pacing, equipment, and mental habits needed to arrive on race day ready to execute.

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#562 From Overwhelmed to Race-Ready with Alison Freeman

Mike Murphy and pilot Harrison Devine take listeners inside the demanding work of building a high-performance tandem partnership. From the trust, communication, and split-second decisions tested at Track Nationals to the training benchmarks ahead, they explain how two athletes combine power, skill, and accountability while pursuing the long-term goal of LA 2028. Vespa Sponsor Ad Read This episode is brought to you by Vespa Power Endurance Nutrition. Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery. Visit https://vespapower.com/ and use discount code g2gvespa15. Grit2Greatness Calls to Action - Website: https://grit2greatnessendurance.com/ - Facebook: @grit2greatnessendurance - Instagram: @g2gendurance - Become a Team Member: https://forms.gle/TPmvpZfPnKqmi9w29 - Subscribe to the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grit2greatness-endurance/id1508563057

#561 Mike Murphy & Harrison Devine: Sights on LA28

Coach Lauren joins the show to share hard-won tips for tackling back-to-back Ironman races. We dig into training block design, recovery between events, fueling strategy, pacing across the swim/bike/run, and the mental game of stacking two full-distance races close together. Whether you're eyeing your first double or looking to sharpen an existing plan, there's something in here for you. Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Vespa Power Endurance Nutrition. Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery. Visit https://vespapower.com/ and use discount code g2gvespa15. Grit2Greatness Calls to Action: - Website: https://grit2greatnessendurance.com/ - Facebook: @grit2greatnessendurance - Instagram: @g2gendurance - Become a Team Member: https://forms.gle/TPmvpZfPnKqmi9w29 - Subscribe to the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grit2greatness-endurance/id1508563057

560: Back-to-Back Ironman Race Tips with Coach Lauren

What does a 70.3 World Championship reveal about preparation, confidence, and resilience? Coach Kristin Overton brings nearly three decades of triathlon experience, a sports-medicine background, and the perspective of both athlete and coach to this championship conversation. Discover how focusing on controllables, adapting when race day challenges the plan, and reflecting honestly afterward can help athletes at every level make better decisions in their next training block.

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#559 Championship Lessons with Coach KO: Prepare, Adapt, Perform

Jim Logan’s pursuit of an IRONMAN finish changed profoundly after repeated setbacks and a stage 4 colorectal cancer diagnosis. James joins Coaches Rich Soares and Lauren Brown to explore how discipline, faith, gratitude, family, and purpose can sustain athletes when the original plan is no longer possible—and why courage, relationships, and personal transformation may matter as much as the finish line.

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#558 Just Keep TRI-ing: Faith, Resilience, and Racing Toward Kona

What happens when a strong athlete’s body suddenly changes the plan? Five months after debilitating sciatic pain made it difficult to sit or stand, competitive triathlete Paul Hunziker returned to racing and earned first place in his age group at the Bonney Lake Triathlon. Paul joins Coaches Rich Soares and Lauren Brown to discuss athletic identity, patience, ownership, and the mental work behind his comeback—and why resilience is built through small, intentional decisions long before race day.

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#557 Mental Strength When the Body Is Broken

Many athletes slow down after 60. Annamarie Beaulieu decided to speed things up. After successfully stepping up to the 70.3 distance at 59, Annamarie is now preparing for the biggest challenge of an already inspiring endurance journey: IRONMAN Lake Placid 2027. In this episode, Coaches Rich Soares and Kristin Overton explore how Annamarie balances training with a demanding healthcare executive career, family commitments, and the realities of aging while continuing to set ambitious goals. They discuss mindset, consistency, recovery, purpose-driven motivation, and why meaningful dreams do not have an expiration date. If you've ever wondered whether it is too late to pursue something bigger, this conversation may completely change your perspective. 

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#556 Second Wind, Bigger Dreams: Why Annamarie Is Going All In After 60

Many athletes slow down after 60. Annamarie Beaulieu decided to speed things up. After successfully stepping up to the 70.3 distance at 59, Annamarie is now preparing for the biggest challenge of an already inspiring endurance journey: IRONMAN Lake Placid 2027. In this episode, Coaches Rich Soares and Kristin Overton explore how Annamarie balances training with a demanding healthcare executive career, family commitments, and the realities of aging while continuing to set ambitious goals. They discuss mindset, consistency, recovery, purpose-driven motivation, and why meaningful dreams do not have an expiration date. If you've ever wondered whether it is too late to pursue something bigger, this conversation may completely change your perspective. 

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What does it really mean to pursue greatness without losing yourself in the process? In episode #555, Sue Reynolds, author of Across The Line, shares lessons from a remarkable journey that includes losing 200 pounds, becoming a world champion masters triathlete, and studying the drivers of elite performance. Together, we explore coaching relationships, overtraining, resilience, and how athletes can recognize the difference between healthy commitment and unhealthy obsession. This conversation offers valuable insights for anyone striving to achieve ambitious goals while maintaining balance, perspective, and long-term success. 

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#555 Sue Reynolds: Across the Line

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.