Episode #59: IRONMAN ARIZONA pt. 6: When it all goes to Sh*t. Race Recap

This episode is the Ironman Arizona race recap — but not in the traditional sense.This is really a conversation about mindset, discomfort, and what happens when the day you trained for becomes a different kind of race than the one you expected.From the very first mile of the run, I knew it wasn’t going to turn around. My legs felt heavy, my hip flared up, and my brain was loud. For the whole marathon, I had to decide — again and again — which part of me was going to be in charge.In this episode, I talk about:• The moment you realize “this is what I have today”• How to accept reality without giving up possibility• The difference between pain and the story you tell about it• What to do when the majority of your brain wants to tap out• How to stay in the race without attaching meaning to every negative thought• Why endurance is built in the dark places, not the easy onesI also share how I disconnected from time and miles, how I kept myself in the fight, and why choosing not to be surprised by discomfort is one of the most powerful mindset tools you can use — in racing and in life.The result was a 27-minute Ironman PR on a day that didn’t feel good at all.If you’re in a season that feels harder than it “should,” this episode will help you find your way through it.1:1 Mindset CoachingTriathlon/Single Sport Coaching