#541 — X North American Championships

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.The episode wraps with a fun and brutally accurate segment, “Send It or Send Help,” highlighting the many personalities you’ll find on an XTERRA start line.Sponsor – Vespa Power Ad Read:Vespa Power Endurance helps athletes tap into steady, clean energy so they can stay strong, focused, and in the zone longer. Vespa is not fuel — it’s a metabolic catalyst that helps your body burn more fat and spare glycogen during endurance efforts.Vespa products include CV‑25, Vespa Junior, and Vespa Concentrate — trusted by endurance athletes who want less sugar, higher performance, and faster recovery.👉 Use discount code G2GVESPA15👉 Shop Vespa Power here: Vespa Power Endurance Products