48: Pre-Race Thoughts: Coach Sam's IronWoman 2.0

Sit down with Coaches Polly & Sam this week and join the convo as Coach Sam heads boldly towards her IronWoman 2.0 journey at the Tempe, Arizona Ironman Race! After a 13-year hiatus, now 55 and post menopause, she's ready to once again conquer the 140.6 miles of open water swimming, road biking, and running. This time it will be different for sure! Candidly Sam recaps her last 10 months of training and joyfully rediscovering the sport of triathlon, shifting from the last 12 years of running ultra marathon adventure races back into the highly structured and competitive environment of Ironman. We explore how her self-coaching and a dramatic mindset shift has once again empowered her to fully embrace these new challenges and continued personal growth.Join us as we dive into her mental preparation crucial for race day, focusing on building resilience and mental tools to handle the pressures of competition. Coach Sam opens up about the messy balancing act of personal needs with the demands of family and work, the unpredictable nature of race recovery, and the evolution of her nutrition strategies, especially in the context of menopause!  Through her experiences, she emphasizes the importance of living in the moment and cherishing the ability to compete. Keeping it REAL. In this episode, we also celebrate the transformative journey of endurance sports racing, highlighting the significance of gratitude, support, and self-discovery. Sam's insights on empowering women in sports and the evolving landscape of female athletics inspire us to push boundaries and embrace our authentic selves. Reflecting on the inner quality of our lives rather than outward appearances, we encourage listeners to find their awesome every day.-Coaches Sam and Polly xoxo @everydayawesomeproject Send us Fan Mail Follow Coach Polly @getbusythriving and Coach Sam @thesamanthapruitt Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/everydayawesomeprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/everydayawesomeprojectLinktree for ALL THE THINGS: https://linktr.ee/everydayawesomeprojectWebsite/About Us: https://everydayawesomeproject.com/about-us/