The Forging Iron Podcast with Griffin Jaworski

I’m really honored to bring you this episode with Emily Perrin. Emily is a nervous system and performance coach, as well as a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma. On top of that, she was also a Division I soccer player at the University of Virginia and Division I soccer coach at the University of Pennsylvania. Emily has seen sport through many lenses, and in this episode we unpack some of the hidden emotional realities and challenges of sport culture.In this episode, we explore the intersection of:Performance and identityNervous system regulationAnxiety in athletesTransitioning out of sportCoaching cultureThis conversation challenges many of the traditional beliefs around “mental toughness” and offers a more human, holistic framework for athlete development and well-being.Emily shares a ton of great information and thought provoking posts over on her social media, @former.athlete.therapist and her newsletter, which you can find via her website listed below:Connect with Emily and learn more:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/former.athlete.therapistWebsite: https://www.perrinwellnessperformance.comCoach Griffin and Forging Iron Training:Coaching: https://forgingirontraining.fit/coaching-consultForging Iron Training Principles Substack: https://griffinjaworski.substack.com/Instagram:  https://instagram.com/coach_grifjaws

I’m honored to welcome Gordo Byrn back to the podcast! If you haven’t already, I highly recommend listening to his episode on returning to a lifestyle of elite performance after taking a decade away, it’s one of the most popular episodes thus far. In this conversation we shift gears a little and dive deep into long-term athletic development, parenting philosophy, and sustainable high performance through the lens of Gordo Byrn’s experience as both an elite athlete and a father.Gordo’s won a world championship in the Ultraman and has returned to the top of the podium in his age group at long course triathlons in the past few years, but in this episode we talk about how his daughter has become one of the best high school swimmers in the US.The core tension explored is short-term success vs. long-term growth. Many young athletes, parents, and coaches chase early wins through high training loads (what he calls a “load max” strategy), but Gordo argues this often leads to burnout, plateaus, or stalled development later.Instead, he advocates for:Playing the long game (and by long, he’s thinking a 12–16 year horizon)Leaving room to improve each seasonLetting motivation come from the athlete—not the parentAnd what his goal as a parent are for his kids participating in sport.The episode also explores:Why early success can be misleadingHow overtraining shows up psychologically before physicallyThe importance of autonomy in kidsHow to evaluate college decisions beyond athleticsWhy most families misunderstand the odds of sports paying for collegeAt its core, this isn’t just about sport—it’s about raising capable, self-directed humans who can thrive long after competition ends.I’m excited to see what resonates with you from this episode.More about Gordo:Endurance Essentials True Wealth Live Long and ProsperGordo on the Forging Iron Podcast (round 1):AppleSpotifyQuick favor: if you enjoy this episode, share it with a friend, coach or colleague or over on your social media! This really helps us spread the message on the show and ultimately build a better experiences in sport, even if it’s just one team or one person at a time. If you do that, tag me @coach_grifjaws over on instagram so I can give you a shoutout!If you're listening to this, it likely means you're a parent, athlete or coach who’s serious about improving the mental game. If so, I’d love to learn more and connect, hop over to Forgingirontraining.fit and let’s chat!

I’m really excited to bring you this conversation with Dr. Braden Brown, LMFT, PhD. In this episode, Braden talks about his role working with elite athletes as the Director of Mental Health for BYU Athletics.We dig into many of my favorite topics in the mental performance, but some of the highlights are:The difference between high standards and perfectionismA practical framework and tools for managing thoughts and emotionsKnowing that even the best deal with doubt, nerves, and uncertaintyHow breath work and awareness help regulate performance in high-pressure momentsUnderstanding your optimal performance zoneWhy mental skills are universal, but application is sport-specificThe importance of relationships and how better communication comes from better questionsIf you’re an athlete or coach, this is packed with ways to improve your mental game, and I’d be super curious to hear what resonates with you. Let’s dive in:Find more about Dr. Braden BrownWebsiteInstagramBYU Staff PageQuick favor: if you enjoyed this episode, there are two no-cost ways to support the show. One is to share it with a friend or colleague or even on your social media, and another is to subscribe to our Forging Iron Training Principles Substack. Both are incredibly helpful. I truly appreciate you being here and listening, if you’re tuned it likely means you’re serious about making the most out of your performance, and that’s pretty awesome.Coach Griffin and Forging Iron Training:Coaching: https://forgingirontraining.fit/coaching-consultForging Iron Training Principles Substack: https://griffinjaworski.substack.com/More ways to connect:Instagram:  https://instagram.com/coach_grifjawsTwitter: https://x.com/coach_grifjawsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/griffin-jaworski

I’m excited to share my conversation with today’s guest Ryan Ford. Ryan is a CMPC, Certified Mental Performance Consultant, and co-founder of Fortitude with his business partner, Brian Sullivan who was a previous guest on the show. Their mission at Fortitude is to support leaders and teams to elevate performance, strengthen belonging, and create lasting legacies, and in this episode we cover a variety of ways they’re helping athletes and coaches do just that. Some key topics we discus:Training mental performance proactively, rather than reactivelyThinking of mental strength just like physical strength, by breaking it down into sets and repsand why awareness is actually a foundational layer for other mental skillsPlus, we also get into team culture, and Ryan shares his thoughts on how to actually build a thriving team culture that goes beyond words written on walls.I’m excited to see what resonates with you.Find more about what Ryan is building with Fortitude.Coach  

Forging Iron Podcast — Year One Reflections: The 3 Themes That Shape PerformanceIn this special anniversary episode, we're celebrating year one of the podcast! We've had some amazing guests, from:sports nutritionistmediation expertdoctors of all types:a pediatricianPhDs in sport psychologyand an orthopedic surgeonmental performance coachesand current and former collegiate and professional athletes, ranging from runners, basketball players and rock climbersincluding two world champions!These guests have shared a little science and a lot of stories in sport, helping us take key things we can apply to our own performance journey. Today, I’m going to reflect on three major themes that have surfaced from year one. Let’s dive in:Drawing from stories and science across endurance sport, this episode explores three powerful ideas that challenge common performance myths and offer a more sustainable path to growth.🔑 Key Themes1️⃣ What do we misunderstand about confidence?Confidence isn’t a prerequisite for performance. It’s often a byproduct of consistent action. Many elite athletes achieve incredible results while still questioning themselves — proving that belief isn’t required to show up and perform.2️⃣ Do sports build mental strength? If so, what are the elements required?Sport doesn’t automatically build character or resilience. Environment matters. Coaches, parents, and leaders shape psychological safety, motivation, and long-term development more than the sport itself.3️⃣ Reframing performance as playing a dynamic puzzleTraining and competition don’t exist in isolation. Life seasons shift priorities, capacity, and identity. Sustainable performance comes from aligning goals with values, curiosity, and personal growth.🧠 What You’ll LearnWhy confidence often follows behavior — not the other way aroundHow coaching environments shape mindset and performanceThe role of psychological safety in long-term successWhy playfulness improves consistency and focusHow to adapt performance goals across life seasonsA framework for aligning sport with values and identity👟 Who This Episode Is ForAthletes, coaches, parents, and high performers who want a healthier, more durable approach to performance and growth.Huge shoutout to our amazing guests and those of you who have followed along. I'd love to know what you got out of the episodes. Looking forward to year two! Happy training!

I’m really excited to share this episode with Dr. Howard Luks. Dr. Luks is an orthopedic surgeon by trade, but his writing, whether it’s his book Longevity Simplified or Substack called Built to Move: Born to Heal, encompasses so much more than fixing broken bones.This episode takes special meaning for me now, as just this week I lost a grandparent. He’s undoubtedly in a better place now, but a few weeks ago I had the opportunity to go help him and spent some time in a memory care facility. Between my grandpa and the other people in the memory care unit, it was striking just how much physical and cognitive capacity we lose at these end stages. Of course, that comes for us all at some point, but as Dr. Luks and I talk about today, there are ways to make those final 5 to 10 years of our life vastly more engaging and enjoyable. Through his writing and this conversation, Dr. Luks shares how to take care of our health in a way that allows us to continue doing the things we love doing for as long as we can.Find out more about Dr. Luks:Built to Move, Born to Heal - Dr. Luks' SubstackLongevity Simplified BookThis episode goes hand in hand with part of my conversation with Justin Daerr. If you haven’t listened to it, I highly suggest it, as Justin talks about a study done on collegiate athletes and how they were no more likely to exercise later in life than someone who had never exercised. I’m increasingly finding this balance between chasing performance versus moving to be healthy a fascinating topic.Clearly, training and movement can take many shapes and forms, and if you’re interested in doing a marathon, Ironman, or ultra but want to blend it with this idea of staying healthy for the long haul, I’d love to chat. One of my athletes recently completed a 100 miler, which was a big goal of his, but our main priority is helping him be healthy for life. Like Dr. Luks mentions, those finish line feelings are fleeting, and while I love them as much as the next person, I also want to make sure that my athletes are enjoying the process and doing things in a way that sets them up for health in the long haul. Find out more at forgingirontraining.fit.Until next time, happy training!Coach Griffin

My guest today is Jacob Hunter. As a high school athlete, Jacob won multiple state championships in Virginia and was on the 2x Nike Cross Country National Championship winning team for Loudoun Valley. Jacob went on to compete for the University of Virginia, notching PR’s of 4:03 in the mile and 14:05 in the 5k. All of this is extremely impressive in it’s own right, but what makes it even greater is that Jacob has been managing Type 1 Diabetes since he was 11 years old.In this episode, we reflect on the challenges he faced while navigating sport and performance in high school and college, and some key takeaways that will help any athlete, regardless of the circumstances they face. Some of my favorites:learning what how your body responds to training and nutrition and building around thatrepeating basic habitsembracing our limitations and constraints without letting them define usfinding joy in the big pressure momentsI’m excited to share this one with you, let me know what sticks out to you!Learn more and connect:Jacob’s Hammer and Axe CoachingJacob’s instagramCoach Griffin and Forging Iron Training:Coaching: https://forgingirontraining.fit/coaching-consultForging Iron Training Principles Substack: https://griffinjaworski.substack.com/More ways to connect:Instagram:  https://instagram.com/coach_grifjawsTwitter: https://x.com/coach_grifjawsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/griffin-jaworski

Today we’re exploring the power of loving-kindness meditation.I know, I know… some people hear “loving-kindness meditation” and immediately tune out; it’s too woo-woo or mushy-gushy.For those unfamiliar, loving-kindness meditation is a lot like having “thoughts and prayers” for others and for self. It’s also called Metta, which translates to positive energy and kindness. People say things like that all the time: “I’m thinking about you” or “you guys are in our prayers” or “hope you’re doing well!”. With that in mind, a loving-kindness meditation isn’t probably too far off from ways we already think - it’s just a little more specific and aimed at helping the person practicing, not just who they’re thinking about.For coaches, athletes, or people a part of a team or group, I think this type of meditation can be extremely beneficial.I've included some research and more details on this, with a standalone guided meditation on our substack as well.Until next time, happy training!Coach GriffinMay you, the listener, be safe, well, joyful and loved.References:Seligman, M. E. P. (2011). Flourish: A visionary new understanding of happiness and well-being. Free Press.Fredrickson, B. L. (2001). The role of positive emotions in positive psychology: The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions. American Psychologist, 56(3), 218–226. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.56.3.218Cho, H., Kim, S., & Lee, Y. H. (2021). Sport coaches’ positive emotions, task performance, and well-being: The mediating role of work satisfaction. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 16(6), 1247-1258. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541211026246Cotterill, S. T., Clarkson, B. G., & Fransen, K. (2020). Gender differences in the perceived impact that athlete leaders have on team member emotional states. Journal of Sports Sciences, 38(10), 1181–1185. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2020.1745460van Kleef, G. A., Cheshin, A., Koning, L. F., & Wolf, S. A. (2019). Emotional games: How coaches’ emotional expressions shape players’ emotions, inferences, and team performance. Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 41, 1–11. https://doi-org.adams.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2018.11.004Sheehy, T., Zizzi, S., Dieffenbach, K., & Sharp, L.-A. (2019). “... Didn’t only change my coaching, changed my life”: Coaches’ use of sport psychology for their own development and performance. The Sport Psychologist, 33(2), 137–147. https://doi.org/10.1123/tsp.2018-0061Zeng, X., Chiu, C. P. K., Wang, R., Oei, T. P. S., & Leung, F. Y. K. (2015). The effect of loving-kindness meditation on positive emotions: A meta-analytic review. Frontiers in Psychology, 6, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01693

Today’s episode is jam packed with insights into the mindset of elite performance, both from an athlete’s and coach’s perspective. My guest is Justin Daerr, a former professional triathlete and current coach and mental performance consultant.As an athlete, Justin has an extremely impressive resume, but one of the things that I love that he highlights on his website all-ofit.com is that he completed his first Ironman in 12 hours and 55 minutes, coming in 1034th place. Then, over a decade later, he won the professional field at Ironman Boulder while notching a ton of podium finishes in between.Justin has also had incredible success in coaching, with athletes winning their age group or overall amateur fields at triathlons of multiple levels. Recently, Justin has completed a Master’s degree in Sport Psychology, and this episode really highlights key ways the mental game can help shape our performances and experiences, both from the lens of an athlete and coaches. I’m excited to see what you all take away from this episode!One thing I really resonated with was the difference between being the best athlete in the field versus making the best out of your own performance. While training is partly geared towards improving our physical capacity, it should also be geared towards improving our execution. Unless you’re performing at 100% of your physical capacity 100% of the time, then great news, you can get better by simply working on your mental game and trying to raise that execution level up. If that interests you, head over to forgingirontraining.fit and let’s chat, I’d love to learn more.Connect with Justin and learn more:all-ofit.comJustin’s Goal series on SubstackAll-ofit instagramCoach Griffin and Forging Iron Training:Coaching: https://forgingirontraining.fit/coaching-consultForging Iron Training Principles Substack: https://griffinjaworski.substack.com/More ways to connect:Instagram:  https://instagram.com/coach_grifjawsTwitter: https://x.com/coach_grifjawsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/griffin-jaworski

I’m super excited to share this episode with Suzu Cornella. Like many of us, she has multiple different dimensions and experiences, including being an elite and professional rock climber, representing Team USA on the Sport Climbing National Team in three world championships all over the world. Suzu was the first female route setter in the history of Movement Climbing and Fitness, coaches climbers and other athletes and coaches in mental training through her company, Summits of the Mind. Plus, she’s a mom of one, soon to be two!At the time of this conversation, Suzu was the manager for coaching education at the USOPC, which we cover in great depth. As we’ve talked about on the episode with Dr. Zuleger, who was also a teacher and mentor for Suzu, is this idea that coaches don’t coach sports, they coach the people doing those sports. Suzu and I talk about how many coaches know the technical side of their sport, but ironically, the it’s the “soft-skills” like building connections and self-awareness that are hardest to develop and arguably more impactful on performance. Whether you’re a parent, coach, organizational leader, or athlete, I think this episode will offer some great perspective shifts on what it means to create sustainable excellence. Enjoy!Learn more about Suzu and USOPC Couching resources:Connection Based Coaching CourseHow Coaches Shape The Sport Experience - USOPC ArticleCoach Well Being - USOPC ResourcesUSPOC Coach ResourcesSummits Of The Mind : https://www.summitsofthemind.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/summits_of_the_mind_/Coach Griffin and Forging Iron Training:Explore our endurance and mental performance coaching at forgingiontraining.fitForging Iron Training Principles Substack: https://griffinjaworski.substack.com/Meditating on an airplane

Powered by Forgingirontraining.fit: explore endurance coaching and mental performance coaching I’m pumped to kick of 2026 with today’s guest, Jonathan Levitt. He’s the host of the podcast For The Long Run, a show I’ve listened to for a long time, and recently the creator of Long Run Labs, a collective working to empower other awesome running and endurance podcasts. He’s also someone who likes to play in the start-up and entrepreneurial space in running and health tech.We cover a lot of fun topics in this episode, including:actionable items on building mental toughness by expanding the pain cave and how curiosity has shaped his running and entrepreneurial goalsBut one of the things that truly resonated with me is just how much Jonathan embodies the phrase “a rising tide floats all boats” and throughout this conversation you’ll notice the multitude of ways Jonathan has helped elevate the running community.Connect with Jonathan and learn more:The New Blood EraLong Run LabsForthelong.runInstagram - @jwlevitt // @forthelrpodX - @jwlevittOne thing we talk about is curiosity, and how it can be powerful to do things without knowing the end zone looks like simply because you enjoy the process of doing them. That's a bit how I view the podcast, but as I start year two, I've put a few more carrots for myself that I'd love your help in achieving. Two ways you can support the podcast is simply by sharing episodes you enjoy or subscribing to our substack to stay up to date. The more support, the more we can keep connecting with inspiring guests and helping them share the science and stories of sport.Connect with us and learn more:Endurance and Mental Performance CoachingThe Cheat Codes To Mental Toughness (mentioned in episode)Instagram - @coach_grifjawsX - @coach_grifjawsUntil next time, happy training!PS. Original image for episode artwork credit to Roo Smith!

Question of the episode: What did or do you admire about your favorite coach that you’ve ever worked with? (comment with your answer here on substack!)My guest today is Brian Sullivan, a coach and consultant for Fortitude Mental Performance, who helps individuals, teams, and coaches improve their mindset, leadership, and culture. Part of what I enjoyed about this conversation was the multiple perspectives Brian has on sport. He has:played and coached basketball at the Division I level for Davidson Universityplayed basketball on the professional level in Australia and Europeand received a Master’s degree in Sport and Performance Psychology from Denver UniversityThroughout this episode, you can tell how Brian has blended these experiences and areas of expertise to help the athletes and groups he works with make the most out of their performance.Some of the topics we go into are:the importance of enjoyment in sportwhat percent of sport performance is mental?how teams and coaches can better bring their values to lifethe importance and challenge of coaches taking feedback, not just giving itand the power of focusing on the quality and types of experiences an athlete has in unique and creative waysIf you’re a coach or parent, this one will be especially impactful, but even as an athlete it can be incredibly beneficial think of coaches as performers and if and how they are helping facilitate an environment that allows you to flourish.As I’ve stepped into a Mental Performance Consulting role for a few athletes and teams myself, it was really fascinating to hear his approach and the lessons learned from all angles of the court.Connect with Brian and Fortitude:https://fortitude.coachhttps://instagram.com/fortitude.coachhttps://x.com/BrianSullivanSPCoach Griffin and Forging Iron Training:Coaching: https://forgingirontraining.fit/coaching-consultSponsor the Podcast, Newsletter, and/or Training Squad: https://forgingirontraining.fit/becomeasponsorForging Iron Training Principles Substack: https://griffinjaworski.substack.com/YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/griffinjaworskiMore ways to connect:Instagram:  https://instagram.com/coach_grifjawsTwitter: https://x.com/coach_grifjawsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/griffin-jaworski

The best place to leave a comment for us is here on Substack!Reed Fischer is a 2:10 marathoner and professional runner for Adidas and Tinman Elite. He’s also an Eagle Scout and one of the kindest people I’ve had the privilege to run with. When I think about people who have really nailed the sustainable part of sustainable excellence, I think of Reed. As a high school athlete, he wasn’t highly recruited. It took four years of extremely patient development at Drake University to become a name recognized in the NCAA ranks…and nearly a decade later Reed is still improving and now performing on the world stage.In this episode we talk about:his experimental mindset when it comes to training plan developmenthow even “negative” results can still have a lot of positiveshis collaborative process with coach Joan Hunterand how the story we tell ourselves about how sport fits into our lives isn’t always what it seems.This was a powerful episode, and Reed shared honestly about navigating training and life when his wife Christine was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago.Reed offers an inside look at the approach of someone who is a master of their craft, getting 9th at the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials and having just recently represented the US at the Marathon World Championships in Tokyo.I’m sure you’ll get a lot out of this, and if nothing else become a Reed Fischer fan and join me in supporting him as he gets ready for the New York City Marathon next.—I loved how Reed has played with different training cycles, so often we get caught up in thinking we need to do things exactly a certain way and his consistency and improvement is a testament that there are so many ways to develop and perform well as an athlete.I also thought was incredibly powerful when he shared how running had to take a back seat while he navigated the uncertainty and challenging diagnosis Christine was dealt. In the episode, he talks about coaching me, and actually shortly after recording this, my family went through our own medical challenge with my wife and youngest son spending a combined 57 straight days in the hospital.  Thankfully, everyone is currently healthy and home! Rather than putting training on the back burner, I’ve had to take it off the stove completely and am just now getting back into some super short runs and starting to re-contemplate what goals I want to set and even if and how training might fit into our lives as now a dad of 3. I’m sharing a little of that journey on substack as well.Until next time, happy training!Connect with and support Reed:https://www.instagram.com/reedfisch/https://tinmanelite.comhttps://www.hammer-and-axe.comhttps://www.strava.com/pros/22433281https://linktr.ee/reedfischCoach Griffin and Forging Iron Training:Forging Iron Training Principles Substack: https://griffinjaworski.substack.com/ - leave a comment or question for the podcast!Explore our Coaching`: https://forgingirontraining.fit/coaching-consult

Leave a comment for us on Substack here!Jud Heugel MD is a pediatrician, father, endurance athlete, health tech startup leader, and mental health advocate blending clinical expertise with lived experience. He’s based in Seattle—though feels most alive on the trails around Bend, Oregon. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Applied Sports Psychology and writing on Substack, Jud brings a unique focus on using performance coaching strategies to help athletes—and really, all of us—overcome mental health challenges and thrive. He has shown that athletes can harness the lessons, struggles, and energy of their mental health journeys to unlock deeper fulfillment and stronger performance in sport. With a special focus on young athletes, he’s on a mission to help others find their true selves amidst struggle—and thrive both on and off the trail. He lives with bipolar disorder, drawing strength as well as insight from its challenges.Jud walks the walk in actively moving towards his values, most recently completing the Dark Divide 100 mile ultramarathon!Learn more about Jud:Substack: https://thebalancedathlete.substack.com/Website: www.thebalancedathlete.orgJud on the Right In Front Of My Face podcast by Shannon Hull: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-balanced-athlete-mental-health-bipolar-and/id1485663501?i=1000708545715Jud’s guest post featured by Matt Fitzgerald: https://open.substack.com/pub/endurancemastery/p/guest-post-the-8020-rule-for-your?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=emailBonus: after Jud and I recorded, Rich Roll mentioned Jud on Substack a few months later! Amazing what happens when you put your goals out there into the universe and take small actions to make them happen. Maybe Rich, Jud, and I will get a run in together one day!—Coach Griffin and Forging Iron Training:Coaching: https://forgingirontraining.fit/coaching-consultAsk a question or leave a comment: https://forgingirontraining.fit/amaSponsor the Podcast, Newsletter, and/or Training Squad: https://forgingirontraining.fit/becomeasponsorForging Iron Training Principles Substack: https://griffinjaworski.substack.com/YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/griffinjaworskiMore ways to connect:Instagram:  https://instagram.com/coach_grifjawsTwitter: https://x.com/coach_grifjawsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/griffin-jaworski

Neal Palles is a Psychotherapist (LCSW), Certified Mental Performance Coach (CPMC), and an endurance coach and athlete himself. In this episode, Neal and I get into some of the myths or misunderstandings surrounding mental health and mental strength in sport. In particular, we talk about:letting curiosity guide you when you have uncomfortable thoughts and emotionsaligning your goals with your valuesembracing the uncertainty in racinghow to build confidenceNeal has a plethora of knowledge and experience and is using these same tools as he navigates his own personal quest of the Lead challenge, which is a series of epic races out in the mountains of Leadville, Colorado. Excited to share this one with you all, let’s dive in.I’d be really curious to know what resonated with you from this episode, so leave a review or send me a message on Instagram or an email. Plus, if something in this episode made you think of a friend or training partner, we’d love it if you spread the word and shared it with them.Until next time, go take some action to build that confidence, and happy training!Connect with Neal:https://coloradopsychotherapyandsport.comhttps://trainright.com/coaches/neal-palles/https://www.instagram.com/nealpalles/Coach Griffin and Forging Iron Training:Coaching: https://forgingirontraining.fit/coaching-consultAsk a question or leave a comment: https://forgingirontraining.fit/amaSponsor the Podcast, Newsletter, and/or Training Squad: https://forgingirontraining.fit/becomeasponsorForging Iron Training Principles Substack: https://griffinjaworski.substack.com/YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/griffinjaworskiMore ways to connect:Instagram:  https://instagram.com/coach_grifjawsTwitter: https://x.com/coach_grifjawsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/griffin-jaworski

Welcome back to the Forging Iron Podcast, where we connect with people like endurance athletes, authors, sports nutritionists and mental performance coaches to share the science and stories of sport and performance.As iron sharpens iron, people sharpen people!My guests today are the co-founders of Liberty Track Club, an inspiring post-collegiate women’s running club that’s currently sponsored by Oiselle. Carey Gosselin and Veronica Eder are Nurse Practitioner and Data Analytics Manager by day…and extremely fast distance runners by much earlier in the day. In this episode Carey and Veronica share the grassroots way they created the club and how being connected to and supported by runners chasing their goals has helped them continue to find a passion for running, especially while navigating challenges of their own. I'm excited to share this one with you! Check out Liberty Track Club:Website: https://www.libertytrackclub.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libertytrackclub---Coach Griffin and Forging Iron Training:Coaching: https://forgingirontraining.fit/coaching-consultAsk a question or leave a comment: https://forgingirontraining.fit/amaSponsor the Podcast, Newsletter, and/or Training Squad: https://forgingirontraining.fit/becomeasponsorForging Iron Training Principles Substack: https://griffinjaworski.substack.com/YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/griffinjaworskiMore ways to connect:Instagram:  https://instagram.com/coach_grifjawsTwitter: https://x.com/coach_grifjawsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/griffin-jaworski

My guest today is Anderson Bobo, the creative director for Oregon Track and Field. In this episode, Anderson shares the thoughts and insights he has from behind the lens of high performance programs and athletes that are competing for NCAA and Olympic titles. Anderson views his role as one of a story teller, which lines up really well with sport psychology: as we train and compete in races, we inevitably tell ourselves a story about our performances. Anderson give us some pretty powerful perspectives in this episode that can help you create and direct the vision for your own sport narrative. Connect with Anderson aka @bobo.studioshttps://www.instagram.com/bobo.studiosHttps://www.instagram.com/oregontfWatch the video on Oregon’s NCAA Championship: https://youtu.be/1t5o4pq8Hm4 Beyond the Spikes - - - - From the episode: Brevard Distance Runner's CampThe 5 Worst Mistakes I Made As A Collegiate Athlete- - - - Coach Griffin and Forging Iron Training:Coaching: https://forgingirontraining.fit/coaching-consultAsk a question or leave a comment: https://forgingirontraining.fit/amaSponsor the Podcast, Newsletter, and/or Training Squad: https://forgingirontraining.fit/becomeasponsorForging Iron Training Principles Substack: https://griffinjaworski.substack.com/YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/griffinjaworskiMore ways to connect:Instagram:  https://instagram.com/coach_grifjawsTwitter: https://x.com/coach_grifjawsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/griffin-jaworski

What do 3rd graders, the FBI, and the university of Wisconsin athletic department have in common? They’ve all been taught mediation from my guest today, Chad McGehee.Chad is the Director of Meditation Training at the University of Wisconsin athletic department, which is a first of it’s kind position in major sports. Throughout this conversation, I think you’ll see why Chad is able to be at the forefront of this work, as he blends cutting-edge research and neuroscience with traditional meditation practices in order to help athletes, teams, law enforcement and businesses enhance their cognitive function, well-being and overall performance.When a lot of us hear the wordsmindfulness or meditation, we might think about isolation, but as Chad explains in this episode, meditation isn't just for monks alone on the mountaintops, there’s also a whole pro-social side to it, and it can improve our team cohesion and ability to connect with those around us.I’d be incredibly curious to know what resonates with you from this episode, consider leaving a review on your podcast app, sharing it on Instagram, or filling out our podcast feedback and suggestion form.Connect and learn more about Chad McGeHee and Inner Edge:https://inneredgemeditation.comUW Athletics: https://uwbadgers.com/staff-directory/chad-mcgehee/748https://www.wetravel.com/trips/meditation-retreat-for-mental-performance-in-sport-inner-edge-meditation-02415271Healthy Minds Program: https://hminnovations.org/meditation-appCoach Griffin and Forging Iron Training:Coaching: https://forgingirontraining.fit/coaching-consultAsk a question or leave a comment: https://forgingirontraining.fit/amaSponsor the Podcast, Newsletter, and/or Training Squad: https://forgingirontraining.fit/becomeasponsorForging Iron Training Principles Substack: https://griffinjaworski.substack.com/YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/griffinjaworskiMore ways to connect:Instagram:  https://instagram.com/coach_grifjawsTwitter: https://x.com/coach_grifjaws

What do you wish you could tell your coach, but for whatever reason never did?That is the fundamental question Dr. Sara Erdner and I explore, as well as the theme for her book: Dear Coach, What I Wish I Could Have Told You. If there’s one thing that’s clear about sport (especially at the collegiate and youth levels) it’s that coaches don’t just impact an athletes current physical skills, they also have a massive influence on their long term psychological well being, confidence, and motivation.In this epsiode, we talk about things like:is there a downside to our emphasis on being “coachable”?the irony of coaches wanting athletes to take feedback, but not being open to it themselveswhy teams and organizations aren’t families and why they should stop saying they arewhy we ultimately need to focus on coach mental health and mental strength if we want to instill the same in athletesand even some questions a high schooler or parent might ask on a recruiting visit to really get a sense of how the culture and relationship the coach is fosteringIf you haven’t already, I’d encourage you to listen to my conversation with Dr. Brian Zuleger on building mental strength from the inside out. As Dr. Erdner and I discuss, many coaches are outside in, meaning that when the team is performing great, the coach’s well-being, confidence, and motivation are high….but once the team performance starts to drop….then the coach’s well-being, confidence, and motivation, quickly follow.Dr. Erder is a Certified Mental Performance Coach with a PhD in Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior. She’s worked with all levels of athletes, including being the mental performance coach for a major professional sports organization, and is currently one of my professors at Adams State University. Dr. Erdner has an incredible amount of knowledge and experience, but rather than just telling coaches what they should do better, she hopes that this conversation and her book are invitations for coaches, athletes, administrations and organizations to launch more conversations around creating needed and lasting changes so that we can create the kind of positive experiences for coaches and athletes alike that sport can and should be all about.Find more about Dr. Erdner and her book at: https://www.dearcoachbook.com Psychology of Sport Injury & Rehabilitation podcastNutcracker Syndrome podcastSuggested reading: research on playfulness and performance:Performance and physical activity. How playful activities implemented into training in Danish esports clubs influence players' performance experiencePlayful sport design: A game changer?----Coach Griffin and Forging Iron Training:Coaching: https://forgingirontraining.fit/coaching-consultLeave a comment: https://forgingirontraining.fit/amaSponsor the Podcast, Newsletter, and/or Training Squad: https://forgingirontraining.fit/becomeasponsorForging Iron Training Principles: https://griffinjaworski.substack.com/YouTube: https://youtube.com/griffinjaworski

Max Stoneking is an accomplished triathlete, former collegiate swimmer, as well as a triathlon coach and physical therapist (DPT).This episode is all about navigating the physical and mental challenges of sport and how to integrate it into your schedule alongside the demands and stresses of our work and social calendar.We talk about relative energy deficiency syndrome and the red flags to look out for in your own training. I really appreciated Max’s honesty in handling RED-S, which is something I also talked a bit out on my episode with Ellen Davis, who's a a sports nutritionist as well as Brady Holmer, who just rocked a 2:26 marathon in Boston, so feel free to circle back to those if you’re fascinated by that.One thing I loved about this conversation was Max’s approach as a physical therapist and coach and how he intentionally works to create an environment that people enjoy showing up to, and helping people think about the why or purpose behind their rehab and training.If you're interested in creating a life of intention, helping others, and building the self-awareness necessary to thrive in the long run, this episode has something for you, let’s dive in.This episode is brought to you by Forging Iron Training Principles, something infused in this conversation is training at the edge of our capacity, and essentially the repercussions that occur either from an injury, fatigue, hormonal, or mindset standpoint when we go too far. If you find that fascinating, I’d encourage you to check out our post on the Law of Diminishing Training Returns, where we talk about how, when it comes to long term improvement, sometimes less is more and what are some of those warning signs or things to avoid when we’re almost too motivated to push beyond our current limits.I’d love to know what your takeaways from this episode are! Leave a comment or review, share it on social media (linked below), or send us a message here: https://forgingirontraining.fit/amaUntil next time, happy training!Connect with Max Stoneking, PT, DPThttps://maxstoneking.substack.comhttps://www.eliteedgecoached.comhttps://x.com/max_stonekinghttps://www.performancerehabkc.com/olathecollegeblvdandk7Coach Griffin and Forging Iron Training:Coaching: https://forgingirontraining.fit/coaching-consultAsk a question or leave a comment: https://forgingirontraining.fit/amaSponsor the Podcast, Newsletter, and/or Training Squad: https://forgingirontraining.fit/becomeasponsorForging Iron Training Principles Substack: https://griffinjaworski.substack.com/YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/griffinjaworskiMore ways to connect:Instagram:  https://instagram.com/coach_grifjawsTwitter: https://x.com/coach_grifjawsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/griffin-jaworski

Gordo Byrn is the former Ultraman World Champion, which is a 3 day stage race covering 320 miles with a 6.2 mile swim followed by a 90 mile bike ride on day one, a 171 mile ride on day 2, and after all that, just your standard, run of the mill double marathon, 52.4 miles of running on the islands of Hawaii.At the time of this recording, Gordo was dealing with an injury, but a few months later he’s winning the 55-59 age group at Ironman 70.3 oceanside, with a blazing time of 4:38 and a sub 1:30 run split, averaging 6:48 per mile and winning the age group by 10 minutes. This is all the more impressive not just from navigating injury, but by the fact that Gordo is coming back from taking 10 years off from racing, with virtually no running or swimming in a decade.We talk about that return to sport, not only how he handled from the physical training, but the mental side as well, how his approach was to actually work easier instead of harder, and how being able to keep up with his kids and create incredible experiences with them inspired his return.I love Gordo’s perspective not just on training philosophy, but his approach to creating his ideal lifestyle, aligning the type of person he wants to be with the problems and projects he finds fascinating, and allowing those to help steer his goals.Gordo is an inspiration to so many athletes, coaches, and parents. Let us know what you get out of this episode by sharing it on social media, sending us an email, or leaving a comment or review on your podcasting app. Enjoy!More about Gordo:Endurance Essentials True Wealth  Live Long and ProsperHow to Skate a 10k by Nils van der Poel: https://www.howtoskate.seTwitter: @feelthebyrn1Instagram: @feelthebyrnYoutubeStravaGordo on Rich Roll podcastCoach Griffin & Forging Iron Training:Coaching: https://forgingirontraining.fit/coaching-consultAsk a question or leave a comment: https://forgingirontraining.fit/amaSponsor the Podcast, Newsletter, & Training Squad: https://forgingirontraining.fit/becomeasponsorForging Iron Training Principles SubstackYouTube Channel:More ways to connect:Instagram:  @coach_grifjawsTwitter: @coach_grifjawsLinkedIn

In this episode, Jackson Heidesch joins us to talk about the highs and lows of running and the mental skills, or toolbox as he calls it, he's working on to help navigate that journey. Jackson was the 20th high schooler to break 4 minutes in the mile, running a 3:59.08. He also ran 8:42 in the 2 mile indoors his senior year, which at the time was #4 on the all time indoor list, and was 5th at nike cross country nationals. He currently runs for Duke University.Unfortunately, 4 minutes isn’t the only thing Jackson has broken, having dealt with multiple stress fractures in his first few years of college. Thankfully, Jackson gives us a behind the scenes how he’s handling these setbacks from both a physical and mental standpoint, and some of the tools he’s developed from working with sports psychologists.This conversation mirrors a lot of what Dr. Zuleger shared in our previous episode about building our mental strength from the inside out.I think you’ll really appreciate Jackson’s honesty and openness in this conversation as well as the practical ways he’s doing that internal work. Whether your a runner, triathlete, parent or coach, this episode has something for you.-------More ways to connect with Coach Griffin:Let's connect on a free coaching consultation to see how if we're a good fit to help you in your endruance endeavors: https://forgingirontraining.fit/coaching-consultHave a specific or random question about training, racing, coaching, or leadership? Let us know and we might be able to answer it on the podcast or in newsletter: https://forgingirontraining.fit/amaInterested in sponsoring the podcast, newsletter, or coaching squad? We'd love to help you help others make the most out of life throught sport, find out more here: https://forgingirontraining.fit/becomeasponsorWant to interview Griffin on your podcast? Let's connect: https://forgingirontraining.fit/interview-reqWant a behind the scenes look at Griffin's training and coaching insights along with foundational principles and fun training experiments? That's what the Forging Iron Training Principles newsletter and Griffin's YouTube Channel are all about: Newsletter: https://griffinjaworski.substack.com/YouTube: https://youtube.com/griffinjaworski

This is a continuation of my conversation from Part 1 with Dr. Zuleger, but we focus more on the coaching aspect of things. The thing is, most coaches aren't taught leadership skills, they're simply picked because they were a good athlete or have been around the sport for a long time. But experience doesn't necessarily mean you know how to lead and create positive team cultures...We talk about developing coaches as leaders, how they can better utilize captains, and see their own actions and behaviors as a performance. If you're a coach or business executive or manager, this has a ton of great insight for you, but even if you're just an athlete or parent, it can be helpful to know that your coach is learning as well, they're a work in progress and they're a person. While some athletes still struggle with negative coaching (even at some of the highest levels), most coaches I know truly do want the best for their athletes, but we don't always have the right tools to help athletes with their mental training, which is where Dr. Zuleger comes into play! ---Dr. Zuleger is a CMPC, P.H.D. in Sport Psychology, and the Coordinator of the Applied Sport Psychology master's program that I'm in at Adams State University.Connect more with Dr. Zuleger here:http://drzuleger.comhttps://www.instagram.com/areteperformance/https://www.facebook.com/AretePerform/This podcast is brought to you by Forging Iron Training Squad:Connect with us or learn more:Website: https://forgingirontraining.fitInstagram: https://instagram.com/coach_grifjawsX/Twitter: https://x.com/coach_grifjawsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffin-jaworski/YouTube: https://youtube.com/griffinjaworskiArticles: https://griffinjaworski.substack.com/Training for endurance sports is hard! How much training should you do, how hard should you go, how do you adjust when your kids get sick and you need to take an unplanned day off or you travel for work? We get it! There is a lot that goes into it, and we'd love to help you navigate that process. Let's connect on a free coaching consultation to see how if we're a good fit to help you in your endruance endeavors: https://forgingirontraining.fit/coaching-consultHave a specific or random question about training, racing, coaching, or leadership? Let us know and we might be able to answer it on the podcast or in newsletter: https://forgingirontraining.fit/amaInterested in sponsoring the podcast, newsletter, or coaching squad? We'd love to help you help others make the most out of life throught sport, find out more here: https://forgingirontraining.fit/becomeasponsorWant to interview Griffin on your podcast? Let's connect: https://forgingirontraining.fit/interview-reqWant a behind the scenes look at Griffin's training and coaching insights along with foundational principles and fun training experiments? That's what the Forging Iron Training Principles newsletter is all about. Dive in here: https://griffinjaworski.subs

Dr. Zuleger is a Certified Mental Performance Coach, P.H.D. in Sport Psychology, and the Coordinator of the Applied Sport Psychology master's program that I'm in at Adams State University.Dr. Zuleger has worked with a wide range of athletes and teams, including NCAA champions and olympians but he's also passionate about educating coaches, both in how to they can help their athletes with the psychological side of sport but also in how coaches can view what they do as a performance. It's so fascinating because coaches teach athletes how to do better, but very often coaches just have to learn by osmosis, of watching other coaches, and maybe they know the technical side of sport but very seldom are they actually educated on the performance psychology.This is a two part masterclass on what it means to build mental strength and be a great coach and leader.Wether you're an athlete, a coach, a parent, or business person, there's something in these episodes for you. Connect more with Dr. Zuleger here:http://drzuleger.comhttps://www.instagram.com/areteperformance/https://www.facebook.com/AretePerform/---This podcast is brought to you by Forging Iron Training Squad:Connect with us or learn more:Website: https://forgingirontraining.fitInstagram: https://instagram.com/coach_grifjawsX/Twitter: https://x.com/coach_grifjawsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffin-jaworski/YouTube: https://youtube.com/griffinjaworskiArticles: https://griffinjaworski.substack.com/Training for endurance sports is hard! How much training should you do, how hard should you go, how do you adjust when your kids get sick and you need to take an unplanned day off or you travel for work? We get it! There is a lot that goes into it, and we'd love to help you navigate that process. Let's connect on a free coaching consultation to see how if we're a good fit to help you in your endruance endeavors: https://forgingirontraining.fit/coaching-consultHave a specific or random question about training, racing, coaching, or leadership? Let us know and we might be able to answer it on the podcast or in newsletter: https://forgingirontraining.fit/amaInterested in sponsoring the podcast, newsletter, or coaching squad? We'd love to help you help others make the most out of life throught sport, find out more here: https://forgingirontraining.fit/becomeasponsorWant to interview Griffin on your podcast? Let's connect: https://forgingirontraining.fit/interview-reqWant a behind the scenes look at Griffin's training and coaching insights along with foundational principles and fun training experiments? That's what the Forging Iron Training Principles newsletter is all about. Dive in here: https://griffinjaworski.substack.com/

Ellen Davis is a CSSD (Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics), entrepreneur, former division one athlete for the University of Missouri, and a proud boy mom. One of the things I really appreciate about Ellen is her practical advice, being able to distill the science of nutrition and fueling into something we can actually use in our daily lives.In this episode, Ellen and I talk a lot about:Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome, aka RED-Sfueling for performance in real lifethe impact of mindset on our nutrition and our nutrition on our mindsetnavigating fueling as a parentbalancing entrepreneurship and motherhoodDisclaimer, we do mention disordered eating and eating disorders, and while we don't dive in too deep here, I just want to say upfront that nutrition is an extremely complicated and challenging topic, and everyone has a different relationship with food.However, I think it's important to have these types of difficult conversations and help educate ourselves, especially as coaches and parents, in order to make sure we are helping fuel ourselves for our own performance, as well as set our athletes and kids up for success in sport and in life.Thankfully we have people like Ellen and her team at the Performance Collective that are here to help us navigate these choppy waters. The Performance Collective: learn more about and connect with Ellen and her team!Ellen also mentions: Rebecca McConville: https://beccamcconville.com/Let us know what resonated with you or surprised you, or if you have a question drop it in the link below so we can answer on a future episode or article. As always, we'd love it if you could share this with a friend or training partner, someone that you think might enjoy it or get something out of it! Until next time, happy training!---More ways to connect with Coach Griffin:Coaching and camps: forgingirontraining.fitForging Iron Training Principles: https://griffinjaworski.substack.com/Ask a question: https://forgingirontraining.fit/amaYouTube: https://youtube.com/griffinjaworski 

Today's episode is a real treat. Brady Holmer, or Brady from X, as he's referred to in the streets, drops by to give us a glimpse of his unorthodox marathon approach. Spoiler alert, he used it to crush a sub 2:28 marathon...only running 4 days per week! We talk about what he enjoys about the approach and why he thinks it's working, as well as why he started it in the first place. We recorded this a week out from his race, so it was great to see his confidence in the plan even before knowing the result!Whether you're gearing up for your first endurance event or are a veteran in the sport, Brady's mindset, training, and knowledge are sure to give you some powerful insights.Connect and learn more about Brady through his super popular newsletter and X account:https://www.physiologicallyspeaking.comhttps://x.com/B_HolmerBrady's book VO2 Max Essentials on Amazon and Gumroad:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDF84HBBhttps://bradyjholmer.gumroad.com/l/VO2maxessentialsWe also talk about our mutual respect for Gordo Bryn, who you can find more about here...and perhaps in a later episode of the podcast ;) ...https://x.com/feelthebyrn1https://feelthebyrn.substack.comConnect more with Coach Griffin and Forging Iron Training:Our coaching website: https://forgingirontraining.fitTraining experiments and mindsets on YouTube: https://youtube.com/griffinjaworskiDive into the physical and psychological principles of training in our newsletter: https://griffinjaworski.substack.com

My guest today is none other than Craig Alexander, aka Crowie, who likely doesn't need an introduction for triathletes, but for those who might not know him, Crowie is a legend in sport. Not only is he a 5x Triathlon world champion, including three victories at Ironman World Championship in Kona, he also had an incredibly long career at 25 years, racing well into his 40s which his just a testament to the sustainability of his approach. In this episode, we talk about what separates the best of the best and what he accredits his longevity in sport to.However, we also discuss the challenges he faced, not only on a physical level but in the mental game as well. Plus we talk about parenting and coaching, and even combine the two and discuss coaching your kids.This conversation was an absolute delight, and I'm excited to share Craig's fantastic perspectives with you all.Learn more and connect with Craig:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crowiealexanderSansego: https://alexander.sansego.coThis episode is brought to you by:Forging Iron Training Camp: Come swim bike and run with us over in the Blue Ridge Mountains as we get some great training in while connecting with other athletes and creating some epic experiences. Learn more and register here: https://firstbourn.com/events/athletes/forging-iron-tri-camp-april-2-6-2025/Forging Iron Training Squad: Training for endurance sports is hard! How much training should you do, how hard should you go, how do you adjust when your kids get sick and you need to take an unplanned day off or you travel for work? We get it! There is a lot that goes into it, and we'd love to help you navigate that process. Let's connect on a free coaching consultation to see how if we're a good fit to help you in your endruance endeavors: https://forgingirontraining.fit/coaching-consultOther ways to connect with Griffin and the Forging Iron Podcast:Have a specific or random question about training, racing, coaching, or leadership? Let us know and we might be able to answer it on the podcast or in newsletter: https://forgingirontraining.fit/amaInterested in sponsoring the podcast, newsletter, or coaching squad? We'd love to help you help others make the most out of life throught sport, find out more here: https://forgingirontraining.fit/becomeasponsorWant to interview Griffin on your podcast? Let's connect: https://forgingirontraining.fit/interview-reqWant a behind the scenes look at Griffin's training and coaching insights along with foundational principles and fun training experiments? That's what the Forging Iron Training Principles newsletter and Griffin's YouTube channel are all about:Newsletter: https://griffinjaworski.substack.com/YouTube: https://youtube.com/griffinjaworski

Austin O'Brien is a CMPC (Certified Mental Performance Coach) and 2020 Olympic Trials Marathon qualifier and competitor. In this episode, we dive into the difference between outcome and process goals, the benefits and challenges of shifting to a mastery orientation, how to conceptualize race strategy, and more. Austin shares a ton of great nuggets of wisdom, whether you're an athlete, coach, parent or human being. Let us know what resonates with you, and share it with a friend!Austin has PRs of 14:22 for 5k, 29:19 for 10k, 1:05:39 for half marathon, and 2:18:38 for the full marathon, but like he says in our conversation, he's gearing towards more PRs through a mastery orientation down the road. Connect and find more about Austin below:Connect with Austin on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aob_33?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Connect with Austin on Strava:https://www.strava.com/athletes/15270834?oq=Austin%20Mentally Strong Institute:https://mentallystronginstitute.com/team/---More about Griffin and Forging Iron Training: Training for endurance sports is hard! How much training should you do, how hard should you go, how do you adjust when your kids get sick and you need to take an unplanned day off or you travel for work? We get it! There is a lot that goes into it, and we'd love to help you navigate that process. Let's connect on a free coaching consultation to see how if we're a good fit to help you in your endruance endeavors: https://forgingirontraining.fit/coaching-consult and also check out our triathlon training camp!Have a specific or random question about training, racing, coaching, or leadership? Let us know and we might be able to answer it on the podcast or in newsletter: https://forgingirontraining.fit/amaInterested in sponsoring the podcast, newsletter, or coaching squad? We'd love to help you help others make the most out of life throught sport, find out more here: https://forgingirontraining.fit/becomeasponsorWant to interview Griffin on your podcast? Let's connect: https://forgingirontraining.fit/interview-reqWant a behind the scenes look at Griffin's training and coaching insights along with foundational principles and fun training experiments? That's what the Forging Iron Training Principles newsletter is all about. Dive in here: https://griffinjaworski.substack.com/

We hope you enjoy this conversation with Robby Wade! Let us know in the comments what stands out or resonates with you. Better still, share it with a friend who might find it interesting! Some of my favorite highlights:the game changing way Robby and Rythm are doing blood testinghow to think about blood work for athletic performance AND long term healththe crazy way Robby overcame fearhis mindset on training and entrepreneurshipIf you have a specific question for Coach Griffin or want to get connected, there's plenty of ways to do so down below in the show notes.Until next time, happy training!---More Info:Rythm Health: https://rythmhealth.comUse code: “fit” for 20% off your first orderRobby & Rythm on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rythmhealth_/https://www.instagram.com/itsrobertwade/ForgingIronTraining.fit, check out our coaching and camp information!Let's connect:Training for endurance sports is hard! How much training should you do, how hard should you go, how do you adjust when your kids get sick and you need to take an unplanned day off or you travel for work?We get it! There is a lot that goes into it, and we'd love to help you navigate that process. Let's connect on a free coaching consultation to see how if we're a good fit to help you in your endruance endeavors:https://forgingirontraining.fit/coaching-consultAsk a question:Have a specific or random question about training, racing, coaching, or leadership? Let us know and we might be able to answer it on the podcast or in newsletter: https://forgingirontraining.fit/amaSponsor the podcast:Interested in sponsoring the podcast, newsletter, or coaching squad? We'd love to help you help others make the most out of life throught sport, find out more here: https://forgingirontraining.fit/becomeasponsorDive in:Want a deeper understanding into the physiology and psychology of endurance sport? Check out our newsletter, Forging Iron Training Principles:https://griffinjaworski.substack.comExperiment and enjoy:Insights into Coach Griffin's personal training experiments over on YouTube:https://youtube.com/griffinjaworski