Podcasts about yogitriathlete

YogiTriathlete co-founders Jess and BJ come together today for their monthly installment of the OH Show. In this episode, Jess downloads the abundant nature of being on a yoga adventure in the Galapagos Islands (a few rooms left for our 2025 trip), and then they shift gears to talk about taper and pre-race mindset. Both Jess and BJ are departing to separate parts of the country to race on the same date, BJ to IRONMAN Lake Placid and Jess to IRONMAN 70.3 Oregon. Both races will include several members of the ever-growing Team YogiTriathlete - stay tuned, BIG NEWS coming August 1st! Thank you for tuning in and supporting the YogiTriathlete podcast since 2016. It is one of the OG podcasts of the endurance sports world. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on your favorite place to listen. By joining our Patreon community, you can also support the commercial-free nature of the YTP and Awake Athlete podcasts and the early release of every podcast episode. In this episode: - Leaning into possibility - Trapped in trying - We have the recipe to apply to any challenge - Working through the final miles mentally through a gratitude practice - Galapagos yoga adventure recap - When can you go to the Galapagos? - Top taper guidelines - Think outside the box if options don't initially align - Mindset the week leading into a race - Pratyahara from Awake Athlete - Journaling about the things you think you “should” have done - The Tour de France binge

Aurora Leon-Conde, along with her partner Joaquin, joined Jess and BJ to debrief her recent finish of the Tahoe 200. The journey was not without massive resistance, all of which Aurora overcame in the end using the power of her mind. Aurora is a pillar of strength and a long-time member of Team YogiTriathlete. She has completed many epic feats throughout the year and serves as a leader in the YT Community for doing hard things with grace. Aurora discovered running while studying medicine in New York, eventually leading her to run the NYC marathon in 2011. Through endurance sports, she realized that she was capable of accessing parts of her mind that were dormant in regular life. She became fascinated by this and started running longer distances to see what else she could access. Her most recent endeavor, and the catalyst for finally having her on the show, was her successful finish of the Tahoe 200. There is so much more that this woman has accomplished, and her list of future accolades continues to grow. We hope that she inspires you as much as she inspires us. Thank you for tuning in and supporting the YogiTriathlete podcast since 2016. It is one of the OG podcasts of the endurance sports world. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on your favorite place to listen. By joining our Patreon community, you can also support the commercial-free nature of the YTP and Awake Athlete podcasts and the early release of every podcast episode. In this episode: - intentional community living - beginners mindset - training for a 200 - being present with what is right now - Aurora's running origins - Tahoe 200 breakdown - Biggest unknown - Dirt naps - Trying to quit - Spiritual breakthrough - The final miles - What's next

In this episode, BJ flies solo with long-time friend, consultant, and keynote speaker Michael Silva, who is on a mission to save the physical therapy industry. Mike was the president and founder of FOUNDATIONperformance Sports Medicine for 20 years, a leading outpatient physical therapy practice in New England with three offices in two states.  He is also the creator of RUNstrong®: A comprehensive conditioning program for runners and coaches.  His experience and expertise in the running world have allowed Michael to work with amazing athletes from all over the world, including Olympians and world record holders.  He has traveled all over the USA to educate and motivate runners and coaches through lectures, clinics, keynote speeches, and as a guest panelist. With over 40 years of friendship and collaboration, Mike and BJ come together for this episode to share their wealthy bank of knowledge and we hope you enjoy the show. Thank you for tuning in and supporting the YogiTriathlete podcast since 2016. It is one of the OG podcasts of the endurance sports world. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on your favorite place to listen. By joining our Patreon community, you can also support the commercial-free nature of the YTP and Awake Athlete podcasts and the early release of every podcast episode. In this episode: - value of belly laughs - adventure to Portugal - the role of yoga as strength for runners - weight training at home - importance of seeking bodywork guidance - perfection mindset - doing the best you can with the tools you have - it's ok not to know - an experience that shaped you - doing what you want vs. what you should - belief that you will be ok - self-sabotage - shifting away from negative thinking - movement is critical - saving the physical therapy profession

It's been a minute since the coaches came together for a chat, and so here they are—Master Coach BJ, Triathlon/Run Coach Melissa, and Mindset/Adventure Leader Jess. They dive deep into the mindset of athletes, of course, but also the ins and outs of training and racing to equal a successful lifestyle, which YogiTriathlete is founded on: the endurance sports lifestyle of swim, bike, run, mindset. Thank you for tuning in and supporting the YogiTriathlete podcast since 2016. It is one of the OG podcasts of the endurance sports world. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on your favorite place to listen. By joining our Patreon community, you can also support the commercial-free nature of the YTP and Awake Athlete podcasts and the early release of every podcast episode. In this episode: - what the coaches are excited about right now with their athletes - struggling with morning workouts - changing your relationship to sleep - beliefs are powerful - performance on lack of sleep - mindset is the biggest factor in the achievement of your goal - celebrating some amazing athlete moments - Melissa quit her full time job and has embraced her creative side - ideal athletes for our coaching style - staying flexible and fluid - rewiring the brain to keep moving forward - yoga teaches you to relax into the intensity of workouts and life - Bj's love of progression runs - Melissa loves 5x1km off the bike - upcoming First-timers at Ironman Arizona - breaking 5 hours at Oregon for Melissa - going beyond in training for a shorter race builds confidence

We're fired up to have ultrarunner Jake Jackson with us for this episode following his maiden voyage of Cocodona 250, although, in the weeks following, Jake was already on the top of the podium at the Nanny Goat 12-hour and at the time of this recording, days away from the San Diego 100. Jake is a dad of three, husband, full-time professional with UPS, and former smoker-partier who realized alongside his wife that they needed to adopt a healthier lifestyle. So they traded their cigarettes for running shoes. After road running and finding success as a fast runner, Jake turned to the trails. His ultra sign-up CV is long, reporting his first trail race in October of 2014, although he had already been lacing up his shoes for several years at that point. Jake has twice represented Team USA in the 24-hour World Championships, been last man standing at a last-man-standing race, taken wins and stood on the podium countless times, grinded away miles and managed to get it all in despite working full-time, being a dad, and giving space to his wife, Missy, to hit the trails and get in her training. He's credited with a reputation for positivity and lifting others up along the way, and we are certain you are going to love his laid-back, no-excuses demeanor. Thank you for tuning in and supporting the YogiTriathlete podcast since 2016. It is one of the OG podcasts of the endurance sports world. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on your favorite place to listen. By joining our Patreon community, you can also support the commercial-free nature of the YTP and Awake Athlete podcasts and the early release of every podcast episode. In this episode: - New film project coming soon - Becoming Mr. nutrition guy at his job with UPS - Getting up early - Racing more frequently - What his body is capable of - Build into Cocodona 250 - Biggest challenge of sleep deprivation - Failure vs learning - Effects on the body after running 250 miles - Magical moments on Mt Eldon and Sedona at sunrise - What keeps you going and not quitting - 24 timed races vs mileage races - Nutrition plan when going long - Buffet aid stations at Cocodona - What did you learn about yourself? - Pushing your limits - Recovery takeaways - Thoughts leading into San Diego 100 - The big dream - No excuses

BJ is hot off the heels of Ironman 70.3 Western Massachusetts, where he beat a personal best from 2009. They dive into his race experience, give insight into the race course, and detail his new nutrition plan, which is paying dividends already. Stay tuned all the way to the end for some exciting news and hints of something to come from YogiTriathlete this summer. Thank you for tuning in and supporting the YogiTriathlete podcast since 2016. It is one of the OG podcasts of the endurance sports world. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on your favorite place to listen. By joining our Patreon community, you can also support the commercial-free nature of the YTP and Awake Athlete podcasts and the early release of every podcast episode. In this episode: - Fastest half-ironman in years - Willingness to put yourself into the possibility - Changes in training to achieve - Power of belief - IM 70.3 Western Mass and Team YogiTriathlete - Course Breakdown - Racing in the rain - Trail running for IM racing - New fueling plan - Upcoming adventures! - Hints of something new coming....

Like many of you, the YogiTriathlete team was glued to this year's coverage of the Cocodona 250, and today, you get to hear all about it from first-time finisher Dandelion Dullvio-Scott. Chris Thornley, the founder of Squirrel's Nut Butter, introduced hosts Jess and BJ to Dandelion, their fellow SNB Adventure Teammate, after her grueling 105:28:27 journey from Black City Canyon to downtown Flagstaff. This point-to-point foot race, the Cocodona 250, is not for the faint of heart, with over 40,000 feet of vertical gain and 34,000 feet of loss over the 250 miles. It culminates in a challenging climb up Mt. Elden before a final descent into town to the finish line. From her mountaineering roots, Dandelion stepped into trail racing in 2018 with her first fast-pack event and has accumulated countless miles and finishes over the years, but Cocodona was her first race of the 200-mile flavor. Thank you for tuning in and supporting the YogiTriathlete podcast since 2016. It is one of the OG podcasts of the endurance sports world. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on your favorite place to listen. By joining our Patreon community, you can also support the commercial-free nature of the YTP and Awake Athlete podcasts and the early release of every podcast episode. In this episode: - curiosity in what is possible - choosing to go through suffering - training in extreme environmental conditions - move with the terrain, not against it - panic happens - relationship to the unknown - Cocodona crew - breakdown of the race - challenges to sticking to the plan - sleep deprivation - pacer responsibilities - feelings coming into the final climb just before the finish - emotions coming off a big race - mental training from hard sessions and workouts

Jess and BJ sit down with triathlete Sebastian Radilla, who recently captured the overall win at the now-infamous Ironman 70.3 Morro Bay. This year's race will go down in triathlon history as having some of the most chaotic conditions, which resulted in DNF rates close to 400. Most of these occurred during the swim due to a current that we heard was about 5 knots. The conversion is 1.15 miles per hour x 5—almost 6 miles per hour, which is faster than most people can swim. Sebastian, who swam competitively throughout high school and has continued to work on his swim through triathlon, came out of the water first in his age group and then moved through the field to capture the W on the day. Jess and BJ dive in with this champion to get a first-hand recount of his day and insight into what it takes to be a champion. Thank you so much for tuning in and supporting the YogiTriathlete podcast since 2016. It is one of the OG podcasts of the endurance sports world. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on your favorite place to listen to it. You can also support the commercial-free nature of the YTP and Awake Athlete podcasts by joining our Patreon community. In this episode: - riding the highs and lows of racing - what have you learned about yourself so far on this triathlon journey - healing yourself through movement via InnerRunner - going slow in order to get faster - stop thinking and do what you gotta do - how do you navigate when to push and when to hold back - the only way to trust your intuition is to practice training your intuition - breathing for mindfulness training - Ironman 70.3 Morro Bay race recap - prep for his first Ironman that didn't happen - what life was like growing up in Mexico City - how did he choose the sport triathlon - nutrition changes to boost run performance - nullifying the nerves of the unknown by practicing it over and over - the swim experience in Morro Bay - ambitions and dreams in the sport for the future - self-coaching process

Six years ago, Hannah Hoetmer had zero climbing experience and could barely run a mile. But here she is now, a professional alpinist for The North Face. Of course, with all that is life, her journey has not been without challenges, but certainly, her story is a nudge to taking risks and finding purpose in life. Hannah is involved in her own adventure goals but also deeply invested in the success of others and breaking down barriers in the climbing world by providing accessible training, resources, and support for climbers with diverse needs. She is also a big champion for women achieving their dreams and is endeavoring to complete a project she calls 30 before 30, which is to mentor 30 women before she turns 30 next year. This is an inspiring conversation for those on the edge of making shifts and taking risks, please share this episode with your community and let the trickle effect commence. Thank you so much for tuning in and supporting the YogiTriathlete podcast since 2016, one of the OG podcasts of the endurance sports world. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on your favorite place to listen to it. You can also support the commercial-free nature of the YTP and Awake Athlete podcasts by joining one of our paid tiers on Patreon. In this episode: - The Infinity Loop - Venturing into the unknown - Summiting the volcano - Inspiration and vision behind 30 under 30 - Alaska experience as a glacier guide - Assisting women in overcoming the obstacles to their success - Defining what is successful to you - What are the qualities that help you achieve a dream - Contrast is good for personal growth - Working with North Face - Climbing 14'ers on limited experience but firm belief - Not everything needs to make sense on paper - What if what you're doing now is worst case scenario - Just do something when faced with fear and doubt

BJ and Jess are back with some awesome questions from the community on combining mindfulness practices with endurance sports—obstacles to adopting a practice and benefits for injury. They also dive into BJ's build into Ironman Lake Placid and his history with this race. There is lots of gold, so please dive in! Thank you so much for tuning in and supporting the YogiTriathlete podcast since 2016, one of the OG podcasts of the endurance sports world. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on your favorite place to listen to it. You can also support the commercial-free nature of the YTP and Awake Athlete podcasts by joining our Patreon community. In this episode: - Taking possibilities to the very end - The culture of giving up - Palomar Shuffle ride - Fueling workouts with Blank Nutrition and The Right Stuff - Doing all the things to stay healthy - Round 2 Patagonia Yoga Adventure - Special Rhode Island Event - June 10th - The biggest obstacle for athletes and meditation - Nothing is outside of mind training - Pool clock as a mindset training tool - Flow state - Can a meditation practice help with injury and rehabilitation

We're thrilled to bring you this first-hand IRONMAN Texas smackdown with Team YogiTriathlete, so much gold in this episode and great insight into the strong mindset of a YogiTriathlete athlete. Thank you so much for tuning in and supporting the YogiTriathlete podcast since 2016, one of the OG podcasts of the endurance sports world. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on your favorite place to listen to it. You can also support the commercial-free nature of the YTP and Awake Athlete podcasts by joining our Patreon community. In this episode: - Welcome YT team members Derek and Jeremy - The power of a calm mind - The race laboratory - Mental toolbox on the packing list - Obstacles leading into Ironman Texas - Positive side to every negative component - Snakes in the water! - Race day recaps - Power of gratitude - Mantras: I am here, I am calm - Finish line feels - Takeaways applied to their everyday life - Being fully present is the key to success

Just days after placing 2nd at the IRONMAN North American Championship in Texas, professional triathlete Penny Slater graciously accepted our invitation to smackdown her incredible performance for this community. With an overall time of 8:44:36 and the second-fastest run split of the day, Penny earned her spot to the IRONMAN World Championship in Nice, France, this year and executed what she describes as a breakthrough race. She generously shares all the details, pretty and not-so-pretty, of what it took for her to deliver this world-class performance that was years in the making. There are many nuggets of gold in her words, so grab your journal and pen because you will not want to miss a beat. Thank you so much for tuning in and supporting the YogiTriathlete podcast since 2016, one of the OG podcasts of the endurance sports world. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on your favorite place to listen to it. You can also support the commercial-free nature of the YTP and Awake Athlete podcasts by joining our Patreon community. In this episode: - Moving forward, despite all the signs to the contrary - Coming in under the radar - Focusing on what you can do - Crop dusting on the bike - 1% dehydrated = 10% decreased performance - As long as you don't give up… - Power of a “no quit” mindset - Chewing gels to trick the gut - Pulling back time and onto the podium - Why it was a breakthrough race - Pressure is a privilege - "Taking the leap" mindset - Training your gut is KEY - Ari Klau swimming with the Aussies - Don't let anyone tell you that you cannot do what you love

Thanks so much for tuning in for the OH Show with YogiTriathlete co-founders BJ and Jess. Today, these two dive into what it means to live the demonstration, but first, the importance of not waiting to live! We hope you take away many nuggets of gold. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on your favorite place to listen to it. In this episode: - Patagonia 2025 is ON! - Travel tips - Don't wait to live - Have an experience - what does it mean? - You must earn the right to deviate - Are you strengthening the possibility of failing? - Greatest qualities or greatest enemies - What it means to live the demonstration - Transforming the energy that disturbs us - Taking risks from a place of alignment - Slow down to get faster

Welcome to the first race smackdown of 2024, and it's not to be missed! Today, we bring together the minds and muscles of YT head coach BJ and Finding Endurance coach Jennifer, both of whom smashed the course while remaining focused on their bigger goal of IRONMAN Texas at the end of April. This race is a YT favorite, just a few miles down the road from YogiTriathlete headquarters in Carlsbad. Thank you to everyone in the community who introduced yourselves, attended Jess and BJ's breath-focused workshop, and cheered on the YTs on the course this year. We'll be back in 2025 and invite you to join us in training and racing for the year to come. Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on your favorite place to listen to it. You can also support the commercial-free nature of the YTP and Awake Athlete podcasts by joining our Patreon community. In this episode: - Jennifer's first Oceanside 70.3 - BJ's 4th go at the race - Prep for cold temperatures - Success or sabotage - Pro Tips - Getting a slot to IMWC Nice, France - How to make a bike go fast - Pack cycling in non-drafting races - When the legs don't show up - Feel it, let it go, focus - Fastest run split in 13 years - Nutrition break down - Risking more in Texas - What else is possible - Time to play and time to be serious - Join us in 2025 at IRONMAN Oceanside 70.3

Coaches Jess and Melissa are back with the third and final episode in their Women's Wellness Series. Jess, Mindset and Wellness coach for YogiTriathlete, has practiced and educated others on the ancient sciences of yoga (the mind) and ayurveda (optimal health) for decades. Melissa, Herbalist and Triathlon/Running Coach for Team YogiTriathlete, trains and races while supporting herself and her athletes with herbal medicine and wellness practices. Their inspiration to begin this series was to serve and spread the good word about what remains a mystery on a mass level. Many have lived decades navigating hormonal imbalances, cramps, cycles, and symptoms without a community, but now we have one. These episodes are important for women and their partners to better understand the full scope of the feminine entity. Today, based on feedback and some questions, the coaches dive in a bit more on the cycle from an Ayurvedic standpoint and also talk about support throughout the decades of our lives. Thank you for tuning in, and please help others find the show by leaving a review on your favorite place to listen. In this episode: - What I wish I knew - Menopause - never too late or too early to embrace - Melissa's going the seed route for her garden this year - Nighttime elixir - How to best support the phases of life - Oat straw benefits - Pitta phase: stress relief and rejuvenation - Making tea in a French Press with herbs - Vata phase: making the most of change - Salty vs. sweet tastes in the phases - Benefits of Ginseng - Later phases of life: relish and rebirth, grace - Raspberry infusions loaded with minerals - Ginger and turmeric to get your flo moving - Lions Mane benefits - Kapha dosha - slow-moving and heavy - Is napping for Kapha good? - Unexplained weight gain - Importance of high-intensity work

The North American IRONMAN triathlon season kicks off just weeks away at Oceanside 70.3, and YogiTriathlete will be on site. In this episode, coaches Jess and BJ advise those attempting to conquer this course, and BJ shares his race plan as he balances his pursuit to his fastest IRONMAN in Texas later that same month. And then, from a completely different hemisphere, where summer is fading into fall, Jess returns from leading her first yoga adventure in Patagonia, Chile. We dive into her experience, transition home, and future intentions. Yoga adventures are expertly curated adventure travel experiences grounded in daily yoga practice. They are the perfect retreat for those who desire to stay active, explore new land, be immersed in local culture, and spend a little time on the mat to keep fit and soak it all in. We hope you will join her in the future - the Mediterranean Bliss, Sicily Yoga Adventure, September 28-October 5, is now open for registration. Perhaps the perfect accompaniment to the women's world championship in Nice, France, on September 22nd. In this episode: - Oceanside 70.3 is right around the corner! - Tips for Oceanside 70.3 - Stay on top of nutrition even in the cooler temps - Freedom to travel without tethers - Results of stuffing our feelings and emotions - Patagonia Yoga Adventure - Letting go - Finding peace and calm anywhere - The power of the Futa - Answer your calling - Release the need to know WHY - The only reason we fear - Patagonia 2025?

Belgium Professional Triathlete Claire Michel is back on the show! Claire first launched into the YogiTriathlete community in 2018, and in that episode, the three of them go into detail about Claire's backstory and much about her resilient mindset. As she now pursues her third Olympic games in Paris this summer, it was the perfect time to invite her back onto the show to catch up, dive in, and give space for her to share her athletic wisdom with us all as she did back in episode 116. Inspired to be an Olympian at the age of 12 after finding newspaper clippings about her mom's debut at the 1976 Olympics, Claire first focused on swimming, then running. But it wasn't until 2012, when Claire started competing in triathlon, that she found multisport to be the ticket to fulfilling her Olympic Dreams. In 2015, she stepped into her professional multisport career, which has afforded her experiences of high highs and low lows, but through it all, Claire has stood the test of time. Thank you for tuning in; we hope that you enjoy the show! In this episode: - the lure of Girona, Spain - Moving into her next career phase - Improve relationships with the Belgium federation - Solution-oriented mindset - Talent detection - Betting on yourself - Olympic build - Paris triathlon course - Training with ranges - Keeping the big picture in mind - Going longer - Belgium Olympic mixed relay team - Managing nerves - Trusting yourself - Sign up for her newsletter

Welcome to part two of the Women's Wellness Series with YogiTriathlete coaches, Jess and Melissa. Today's episode is all about the cycle. We take a leisurely stroll through the feminine cycle while sharing ideal training during the cycles, herbs to support, and foods to gravitate toward. Thank you to all who listened in for part one, which launched last month, and for letting us know that you found it to be enjoyable and helpful. We'd love to hear more: what did you take away, what have you tried, and did it work? Let us know. In this episode: - Benefits of dandelion tea - Boosting iron through herbs - What workouts did you do this morning - Go-to wellness practices right now - Stretching before bed + yoga nidra - Stage 1: menses - Ashawanga properties - Stage 2: follicular - When to add intensity and when to ease off during your cycle - Importance of chewing your food - Coconut curry dish recipe - Blood builders - Stage 3: ovulation - Self-reflection time is important - Pituitary gland balance heading into menstruation - Stage 4: luteal - Sleep is necessary during certain phases - Do we need as much sleep as we think - What do you want to hear about on the last episode of the series?

Welcome to the OH Show, where each month, Jess and BJ dive into listener questions and dish on the goings-on of entrepreneurial life as co-founders of YogiTriathlete as well as long-time age-group triathletes, coaches, and a couple bonded by business, sport, and love. In this episode: - Navigating the waves of life - challenge and joy - Jess's desire to travel the world is manifesting - Sicily this fall - Working through fear of the unknown - Wellness is everywhere - Run/walk to sustainable running - Complements to a return to running - No need to give up before you even try - Guaranteed resistance - Swim sets can help us work the mind - Hurried disease - BJ's fastest Ironman pursuit

Welcome to the YogiTriathlete podcast and Join Jess, Mindset and Wellness Coach for YogiTriathlete, and Melissa Herbalist and Triathlon/Running Coach for the first in a series of conversations dedicated to Women's Wellness. So, unbeknownst to either of these women, they were both contemplating how to use their experience and knowledge to better serve women in endurance sports. And when Jess received a hit to create this series alongside Melissa, she came on board without hesitation. These two coaches are here for you, for spouses and partners of women, to explore curiosities about women's wellness within athletics and how herbs and wellness practices can better support performance and overall health. So please reach out and let them know what you want to know. In this episode: - Why we love Adaptogens - Aging gracefully starts early - Ayurveda 101 - Signs & symptoms of hormonal imbalance - Being told you may die - Women are cyclical beings - Effects of stress on hormonal imbalance - What happens when we are low in estrogen - What are hormones, what do they do? - The importance of protein as we age - Building Iron - Pre-sleep routine - Hot flashes - Yoga poses for helping thyroid function and adrenal glands - Don't be afraid to slow down right now

As the YogiTriathlete podcast enters into its 8th year of broadcasting, we want to have a pause and thank each one of you for tuning in and supporting the show. We have seen many meaningful conversations unfold on this channel over the years, and we have no plans of stopping soon. Here's to an incredible year ahead for all. Thank you for listening to this episode. In Gratitude - Jess and BJ ***** Professional Triathlete Laura Siddall shares the mic with Jess and BJ today to smackdown her amazing win at Patagonman Xtreme Tri. Not only did she take the women's win, but she was second overall. Another example that women are truly thriving within the extreme triathlon world. So much has shifted since Laura raced her first Ironman as an age grouper in 2009, in the sport and her life, but what has stayed the same is her ability to grasp the W on race day. This conversation concludes an intense year of life for Laura, having begun with a terrible biking accident and then coming out on top at the bottom of the earth just last month. This conversation is a blast, we hope you enjoy the show. In this episode: - Pro-triathlete nomad lifestyle - Working with Lawrence VanLingen - Turning the corner on injury - The triathlon at the end be of the world - Team aspect for Xtreme Tri - Race breakdown - Water temperature report: "It's really F(&$ing Cold" - How she stayed warm - Women level the playing field at Xtreme Tri events - Overthinking never gets us anywhere - When all can do is nothing, what do you do? - Knitting stress - Blessings - Ironman World Championship - Nice, France 2024

Many years ago, 2009 to be exact, YogiTriathlete founders BJ and Jess took the double win at a local triathlon in Boulder, CO taking home the grand prize of two big burritos. Since that day, every time they both take the win, they refer to it as the "Big Burrito Win" and they almost had another just a few weeks ago at the Mission Bay Triathlon in San Diego. However, BJ's first-place ranking quickly moved to second place as the results rolled in, and then was left to watch how his mind wanted to cling to the top step of the podium. Oh, the work of taming the mind is never done but it assuredly does become easier to let things go along the way. This episode is a great reminder to all triathletes and the triathlon-curious that swim, bike, run is a triathlon at any distance. On this particular weekend, Team YogiTriathlete athletes spanned the distances from the Ironman World Championship full distance of 140.6 to the mini kids sprint in the birthplace of triathlon. So no matter the distance, no matter the pace triathlon is meant to be celebrated, not minimized. Thank you for joining Jess and BJ for this episode, if you are enjoying this commercial-free content make your pledge, as little as $5/month, on patreon.com/yogitriathlete today. In this episode, we discuss: - Travel to unseen lands without bumping into tourists - Women's only IRONMAN World Championship in Kona - Making your strength stronger - Many touches in the water - The run record in Kona goes down  - Longtime Team YogiTriathlete athlete races Kona!!!  - "Acting as if" is not "fake it till you make it" - Mission Bay Triathlon recap - Big burrito win! - How the mind reacts to race results - Lose the word “just” - Building a local YogiTriathlete San Diego team - Training camp January 12-14, 2024 SIGN UP TODAY Namaste- Jess

Today, we have not one but two of the most sought-after coaches in the world. Lawrence Van Lingen and Erin Carson have risen to legendary status in the world of endurance sports by following their curiosity and not worrying too much about what the mainstream says about mobility and strength for athletes. Guided by intuition and strong intellects, these two coaches are staples in the lives of A-List athletes like Jan Frodeno, Rudy Von Berg, Taylor Knibb, and Paula Findlay. Erin is making her three-peat appearance on the show today, having first come on the show back in 2018 for episode 114 and then just a few months ago for episode  373. Lawrence first came on the show in 2019 for episode 184, which was also his first podcast ever. After recently speaking to Erin and then learning that Lawrence has left his So Cal contingency for the athletic mecca of Boulder, Colorado, we were inspired to get these two on together. They eagerly said yes because they are amazing and love this community, and we love listening to the passion they have for everyone to realize free movement in their body. Thank you for tuning in, and please comment to let us know how you enjoyed this episode. If you find value in the YogiTriathlete and Awake Athlete podcasts, please join us on Patreon for as little as $5/month to make a difference in the life and reach of these shows. In this episode, we discuss: - Letting go of labels - A creative way of being - We are not all created equal - The drudgery of sameness - Being on a journey, not just solving problems - Memorable moments from 2023 PTO, IRONMAN and WTS racing - Working with Jan Frodeno in his final year of racing - Mastery of movement vs outcome - Ashleigh Gentle, Alex Yee, Rudy Von Berg, Cassandra Beaugrand - Why the Nice course demands presence - PTO's influence on the future of triathlon - Relax to run fast - Cushioning vs compliance - Running is an efficiency sport - Taylor Knibb and Jason Pohl's successes - Humans learn through play - Pulling tires Namaste- Jess

It's been a minute since our last race smackdown, and we're excited to be bringing back the tradition today. In this episode, BJ and I share the mic with YT coach Melissa Gansz and YT athlete Patrick Testoni, who crossed his first 70.3 finish line at this race. These two faced their fair share of obstacles in their training, traveling, and race execution. They are both generous and honest with the information they share and how much of their experience is aided by their mindset training. We hope you take many nuggets of gold away as you listen, and if you desire more community in your life, perhaps joining Team YogiTriathlete is your next step. We'd love to have you with us! Thank you for listening. Be sure to check out NEW PATREON tiers to support this, and the Awake Athlete podcasts; let's keep both commercial-free! In this episode, we discuss: - First time experiencing IM 70.3 Santa Cruz - A journey to becoming a swimmer - Challenges as a part of feeling fulfilled - The barrage of pre-race obstacles - Being a leader when no one is looking - Let go or be dragged - Santa Cruz bike course - Race mantras - First time 70.3 finish line experience - The power of community - Nurturing the desire for something more in life - Finding the right fit for coaching Namaste- Jess

When YogiTriathlete first came to be over two decades ago, it was "The YogiTriathlete." There was always something that felt limited about the name as we both knew YogiTriathlete was meant to serve many. Years later, we dropped the first word, and it became a business in 2016, but even before this, we had many followers who did not identify as athletes but very much felt aligned with the community. This has continued and serves to remind us that YogiTriathlete is more than sport. It's a recipe for life that hits all the bases: body, mind, and spirit. And so, after many years, we are thrilled to announce our Wellness Coaching offering, which brings physical movement, mental health, and vibrant nutrition together as you wish in a supportive relationship that is meant to transform and grow. It's become obvious that it is a fantastic option for athletes who want to take a break from traditional sport specific training or are healing from something in their life but want to remain in good health and wellbeing. We talk about this new coaching option towards the end of today's show. Thank you for listening. Be sure to check out NEW PATREON tiers to support this and the Awake Athlete podcasts; let's keep both commercial-free! In this episode, we discuss: - going against the grain - we'll get knocked down until we say "no more" - going in when the energy outside intensifies - memories and finding truth - what is unacceptable in others is actually unacceptable in us - our senior quotes - vocalizing struggles reduces the hold they have on us - becoming the master of your response - IM World Championship in Nice - reflections - takeaways from BJ's Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz - BJ's process to create race stategy - running pain free - introducing wellness coaching - Awake Athlete season 4 podcast is coming! - Next stop: Malibu Triathlon and Super League Namaste- Jess

We are thrilled to have Lynda Layng back in the house today. Lynda is a whole food plant-based chef, recipe developer, food editor, and certified health coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She is passionate about whole food, plant-based nutrition, fitness, and mindfulness. Lynda has been in the vegan publishing and recipe development space for over a decade. She has had the pleasure of working on cookbooks, such as The Plant-Powered Way by Rich Roll & Julie Piatt, Self Magazine Drop 10 Cookbook, Dining at the Ravens, treasured recipes from The Stanford Inn Vegan Resort and The YogiTriathlete Cookbook. Her most recent work includes No Meat Athlete, Health Made Simple Meal Plan, Mississippi Vegan's YouTube Cooking Channel, and website. You have heard Lynda on the show before, and if you haven't checked out those episodes, see the show notes for links to listen in. As previously mentioned, Lynda didn't just work on the YogiTriathlete cookbook; she was instrumental in assisting us in completing the book at a time in our lives when we really needed help. Lynda was then and continues to be in service as she assists us with this podcast and athletes in the community with their overall health and nutrition. It was time to bring this shining light back to the forefront to dish on all things plants, mindset, and life. Be sure the check the show notes for a powerful meditation and two incredible recipes! In this episode, we discuss: - Late summer easy meals - New special sauce - Manifestation meditation - Chips Attack - Mindset and healing relationship around food - Lynda's new dream job - Getting clear on what you want - How do you care for yourself? - Navigating non-vegan restaurants - Overcomplicating food choices - Be patient; not everyone understands vegan - Tom Cruise comes to dinner; what do you make? - Beautiful insight on the adoption of Lynda's son, Finn Namaste- Jess

Welcome to the YogiTriathlete podcast; we are excited to be in person today with two YogiTriathlete team members: Liz Perkoski and her coach Melissa Gansz. We recorded this podcast during a recent visit with Melissa, who was in town from Pennsylvania, which she calls home, and she joined us to smackdown Liz's recent seven-day solo thru-hike on the Tahoe Rim Trail. We hope you feel empowered to take the leap in your life that calls to you and that you have the clarity to determine the next logical step in making your dreams a reality. In this episode, we discuss: - Biggest obstacles before hitting the trail - The big bear outside her tent - Headspace before, during, and after the adventure - Pivot on training to prepare for the trails - Body gratitude for showing up to do hard things - Strength training to prepare for the hike - Trusting in yourself and nullifying doubt and fear - Support from the universe - Thoughts on altitude and caffeine - Impact of the snow on trails - Using breath to find calm - Coach Melissa's perspective on her athlete - What has meditation opened to you in life - 83.5 miles / 13,000 feet of elevation on the Tahoe Rim Trail - Nutrition breakdown - What did you learn about yourself - Don't underestimate the kindness of strangers - Sunset from ‘the bench' Namaste- Jess

We are thrilled to be welcoming Corey Bellemore to the show today. Although we have known of Corey for some time now, we were introduced to him last month by Heather Sloane of Heali Medical. Corey is one of Heali's athletes receiving the great benefits of their magnesium and menthol-infused K-tape. Heather and her business partner Li, were the guests of episode 365, which launched in March of this year, so make sure to listen to that episode. Meeting Corey and having him here with us today is yet another example of the power of community and the connection that naturally arises from within. Corey is a Canadian track and field athlete with insane personal bests like 3:57 for the mile, 3:39 for the 1500m, and 1:47 for the 800 m. He is a National medalist and well known for being the Beer Mile World Record Holder, which he ran in 4:28. Corey has a background in competitive swimming from high school and has been known to train with some well-known professional triathletes so we'll see where that's all leading. We hope you enjoy this episode! Thank you for supporting the YogiTriathlete mission and this podcast by listening, sharing, and being a patron. In this episode, we discuss: - meeting his soulmate - tapering for a 1500m race - embracing long-term development - razor's edge between super fit and injured - cross-training to maintain a healthy balance - 80/20 - fear and control - strength training - having a coach/community - qualities of a great coach - the journey is the destination - trust, tactics & flexibility all in a 3 min race - his competitive history with Lionel Sanders - recovery routine, including stillness - don't be afraid to eat - beer mile obsession Namaste- Jess

We are thrilled to bring you today's episode, recorded live from El Bunker in Tambor, Costa Rica. El Bunker is the cycling hub for the local cycling community that we pair up with during the Pura Vida Cycling Challenge.  We have talked about the beauty of this local community and the lifelong friendships that form almost instantaneously, and today, you all get to hear directly from a few of these special people. Pura Vida Cycling Challenge co-founder Dan Casey is my co-host and translator for this episode. It's heartfelt, funny, and connected despite the language barriers. We genuinely expect our guests' love and selflessness will come through to you loud and clear as you listen. Pro tip: If you are not fluent in Spanish or English, set up Google Translate on your phone as you stream the video on YouTube, and you'll hear the natural words of our wonderful friends. Thank you to all YogiTriathlete patrons who support this podcast and the Awake Athlete podcast on Patreon. If you want to learn about what it means to be a patron, please visit patreon.com/yogitriathlete. In this episode, we discuss: - the vision where it all started - why the Pura Vida charity event is so important - El Bunker - former professional cyclist and national cycling legend, Joel - meet the locals and hear why Pura Vida Cycling Challenge is so important for their community - the impact of El Bunker on the local community - uprising of strong Costa Rican women leading by example - cycling as a healthy outlet for life Namaste- Jess

Hola YogiTriathlete community! We are so glad you are here with us for our May OH Show. We recorded this episode post cycling challenge and yoga retreat. We dive into takeaways, and through those, we discuss ways to live with less effort and more aligned with our nature. We hope you enjoy the show, and thank you so much for tuning in. We are sending a big shout-out of gratitude to YogiTriathlete patrons who support this podcast and the Awake Athlete podcast on Patreon. If you want to learn about what it means to be a patron, please visit patreon.com/yogitriathlete. In this episode, we discuss: - thoughts on our extended stay in Costa Rica - trusting the process and staying the course - practicing ahimsa and non-stealing - yamas & niyamas = GPS system for life - Costa Rica takeaways - voice of the small self - never count yourself out - showing up for the possibility - living against the grain requires courage - daily practice of awareness - something for everyone at Awake Minds Yoga Retreats - retreat routine supports your life, digestion, and mindset - a day in the life on retreat - it takes no effort to be you - releasing the need to know why - living an awake life Namaste- Jess

Melissa is the newest addition to YogiTriathlete's coaching team. She started with us on January 1st, and her magnetism as a coach has attracted spectacular athletes to her roster so far. We love having her on the team alongside coaches Daniel, Chef Lynda, BJ, and myself. The other piece we love so much is how it all went down. Melissa and I connected on Instagram a few years ago, and I had the honor of spending seven nights and eight days with her on a retreat last year in Costa Rica. Of course, I now understand that experience poured the foundation for our expanded relationship that began last fall. On November 28th, we launched the OH Show, announcing we wanted to hire a running coach. On December 5th, Melissa posted on Instagram that she was looking to take on athletes for coaching, a post I saw the following day. I immediately sent her a DM to see if she was open to talking, which she answered absolutely! But even before her response, I knew the person I described in my ask to the universe was just delivered. However, in all that is universal love, Melissa is everything we asked for and more. She is a long-distance runner, coach, triathlete, and herbalist currently finishing her Master's in Clinical Herbal Medicine at the Maryland University of Integrated Health. Melissa's coaching surrounds running, strength training, cross-training, mobility, whole-body wellness, and herbal consultations for athletes who seek optimal human performance. Her philosophy focuses on "pushing the boundaries we draw for ourselves and stepping past resistance." Thank you to our patrons who support this podcast and the Awake Athlete podcast on Patreon. If you want to learn about what it means to be a patron, please visit patreon.com/yogitriathlete. In this episode, we discuss: - Melissa's path to YogiTriathlete - the experience of "retreat life" - growth from contrast - coaching perspective - in giving, we receive - band nerd to endurance athlete - knowing when to rest in order to absorb fitness - how cycling and swimming benefit run performance - consistency and routine helps build good habits - trust over fear - connecting with ourselves through nature - herbalism for athletes - Melissa's ethos - meditation, nutrition, mindset, and consistency Namaste- Jess

Welcome to our first smackdown of the 2023 season! Hot off the heels of IM 70.3 Oceanside, we are joined by Coach Daniel and three members of Team YogiTriathlete. We love capturing these episodes when the memories are fresh, and the muscles are still sore. We intend that you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed listening to these fantastic athletes share their experiences. Thank you to our patrons who support this podcast and the Awake Athlete podcast on Patreon. If you want to learn about what it means to be a patron, please visit patreon.com/yogitriathlete. In this episode, we discuss: - our guests' life-changing stories - of course, you can - breathing practice to find calm - working through the doubts/fears - training with a heart condition - feel more confident in swimming - bike course unknowns - race nutrition - perspective is critical to success - detaching from race results - power of community - parenting and training for a triathlon - feeling worth the investment - it's not ALL or NOTHING - communication is key for coaching at YT - takeaways and growth Namaste- Jess

Welcome to a special edition of the OH Show focused on Ironman 70.3 Oceanside, less than seven weeks away. We answer questions from listeners, coaches, and YT athletes looking to express their greatest success on race day. We cap off this episode with a personal message from race director Sabrina Houston who emphasizes the most important quality to bring to race day. We intend this episode to assist you all with your Oceanside experience and future races. Thank you for tuning in. In this episode, we discuss: - how to stay calm during the surf entry - when we are calm, we are invincible - the benefit of more touches in the water - training practices to increase confidence and reduce anxiety - fear and excitement - we have a choice - technique for getting past the break - official practice swim the day before Ironman 70.3 Oceanside - preparing for the Oceanside bike course - strategy for the run course - YogiTriathlete workout meetups before race day - Carlsbad 5000 - Prep tips for a great race day - a message from your Ironman 70.3 Oceanside Race Director, Sabrina Houston Namaste- Jess

We are thrilled to bring you this beautiful Q&A with two YogiTriathlete coaches; plant-based chef and health coach Lynda Layng and the Vegan Power Athlete Daniel Reintjes. This episode is heartfelt and honest, and it may have you making veggie chili just so you can grate a sweet potato on top - tried it the other night, and it's dreamy, especially with a fresh loaf of sourdough or vegan cheese and tortilla chips. We hope you enjoy the show. We are truly humbled by the greatness of this coaching team. In this episode, we discuss: - Chef Lynda's plant-based journey - Daniel's inspiration for becoming vegan - being told you'll be on medication for life - what makes the perfect burrito - how to get the crunch in a crunch wrap - vegan and non-vegan within the family - spreading awareness through actions, not words - putting yourself into service for your family - starter recipes for those moving to a plant-based diet - maintaining eating healthy while on the road - favorite dish to bring to a potluck - using foods to fuel performance vs. quick sugars - biggest hurdles to adopting a plant-based diet Namaste- Jess

Today we are diving in with YogiTriathlete's very own Liz McHutcheon, along with amazing photographer and filmmaker Leigh Orne of Heart Space Studio.  Leigh and Liz are good friends and runners who recently teamed up to document Liz's 2022 return to the Lake Sonoma 50 Mile after her first attempt in 2019. The film, "More Than Enough" debuted a few months ago at the Mammoth Trail Fest and has been making its way across the world of endurance sports steadily since.  "More Than Enough" shines a light on questions around worthiness, failure, and reclaiming success.  In this episode, we discuss: - storytelling - vulnerability and celebration - how to realize your passion - the backstory behind the movie - proving your worthiness through racing - DNF dark moments - water the seeds of your passion - capturing the epic moments  - scary moments of the filming - launching the film to the world  - being enough - detachment from outcome - show up as you are - follow your inspiration and it will happen Namaste- Jess

Guiding athletes to supersede the limitations of the mind is what YogiTriathlete was founded on.  Living a more vibrant life through a clear mind is synonymous with better performance, and as Beej and I continue to clean up our inner mud, we have realized a better world from the inside out.  I'm so excited about our conversation today because our guest aligns with our core belief: to reach athletic potential, we must train our minds with the same, if not more, tenacity as we train our bodies. Lauren Ammon started swimming at age five and nearly two decades later retired after graduating college and swimming for a D1 school.  She has an impressive single sport legacy, but what truly piques our interest is that she walked away feeling she never reached her potential, like she had more to give.  This dissatisfaction led to a personal quest to figure out how to overcome the obstacle of her mind and the eventual creation of Performance Reimagined, where she supports elite student-athletes to train their minds and overcome the mental blocks that keep them from their potential.  If you enjoy the ongoing theme of mind training on this podcast, settle in because this is another deep conversation.  In this episode, we discuss: - impact of the Olympics in 2020 - perspective on why she was better at practice swimming - breaking the cycle of perfection - taking your power back to make choices - being right where you are supposed to be - thoughts lead to emotions, lead to choices - when did you become ‘aware' - leaving corporate America - working through tough swim sets, facing doubt and fear - stress or pause - attachment to the result or outcome - when reaching your goal is not enough - being conditioned for negativity - breathing practices for athletes - building self-worth but through experience - secret weapons for athletes Namaste- Jess

Today we welcome all of the YogiTriathlete coaches to the show. We have come together to answer questions and dive into topics we've been working with athletes on as they endeavor to achieve their goals through physical, mental, and nutritional training. BJ and I are sharing the mic with Liz McHutcheon or Running On Venti, Daniel Reintjes, otherwise known as the Vegan Burrito, and Lynda Layng or Chef Lynda, as she is known in the Awake Kitchen. We hope you enjoy the unique voice of each coach as we deliver a similar message on the topic discussed. In this episode we discuss: - starting from right here - pay attention to what you're doing while you're doing it - nutrition practices and/or diets - what's the next best thing I can do? - tiny changes are the profound changes - does goal setting hurt or help you? - releasing the timeline  - how to come back to the moment - letting go of rules - nutrition hacks - detachment vs not caring - healthy meal prep hacks for athletes - go-to sauces - how to fill your cup before serving others - transition wisely Thank you to all patrons on Patreon for keeping this podcast commercial-free, we are grateful for you. Namaste- Jess

We are grateful to have professional triathlete Amber Ferreira with us for this episode. We've followed the story of this well-accomplished athlete for many years. Amber has raced triathlon as a professional for over a decade and has stepped onto more podiums already than most will ever experience, including 4x at the National Snowshoe Champion. But Amber is not only a pro triathlete, as many overachievers tend to do; she wears many hats. She holds a doctorate in physical therapy; she is a coach, a business owner, a wife, and most recently, mom to Charlie. She is the head coach and owner of Granite State Endurance which has a large contingency within New Hampshire and the country. She hosts training camps and team races throughout the year. Amber has a contagious laugh and an easy-to-be-with demeanor. We hope you find that same. Thank you for listening and for all those who support the podcast through Patreon. YogiTriathlete's patrons of the show are the sole reason this podcast is commercial-free. Please visit patreon.com/yogitriathlete to check out all the perks of being a show patron. In this episode we discuss: - lessons from Charlie - slowing down and being in the moment - low volume, low intensity and still producing good results - training through pregnancy - a happy athlete is a fast athlete - becoming a professional athlete - setting goals too small - mindset practices to manage the suffering - Charlie makes an appearance after her nap - YAY! - consistency in training - gray zone work - takes confidence to slow down - action creates momentum - electrolyte replacement Namaste- Jess

In this episode, we are joined by fellow Team YogiTriathlete athletes Chris Elmore and Daniel Reintjes. We recorded this episode about 48 hours after the completion of Ironman 70.3 Oregon. We love to capture these conversations when we still have fatigue in the brain, soreness in the body, and relative remembrances of the feels of race day. Chris or CJaye is the creator of Endureus, which helps organizations protect the planet by donating all proceeds from products, donations, and earnings collected through Endureus initiatives. He has a huge YouTube following and just completed documenting his 16-week build-up to Oregon. We highly recommend checking out Chris's offerings. Also with us is Coach Daniel one of our triathlon coaches here at YogiTriathlete and the founder of Vegan Powered Athlete. This powerful movement expressed itself through Daniel after the sudden loss of his mom to chronic lifestyle disease. VPA's mission is to influence, educate and provide resources for an athletic vegan lifestyle, so nobody has to face the pain of losing a loved one to a disease that is highly preventable with proper diet and lifestyle changes. These two athletes are not just crushing workouts and races, but BJ and I feel honored to say that they are both furthering YogiTriathlete's mission to create a better world. We hope you guys enjoy this smackdown and if we left any stone unturned for you, please reach out with your questions. In this episode we discuss: - river swim experience - working with expectations of a race - being in calm energy - Jess's return to 70.3 racing - things you see on an Ironman bike course - train the mind to not resist the current situation - fast transitions - shifting focus away from the pain towards something else - nailing your nutrition takes presence - words can shift your story - bike fitness to run to your potential - the meaning you give to pain - favorite volunteer story - working through panic in the swims - goals and desires Namaste- Jess

Coach “Beej” has a zeal for life that is infectious and a deep passion for serving others to achieve their greatest dreams. He works one-on-one with his athletes to empower them to be active participants in their process of physical and mental growth. When he's not swimming, biking, or running, he's found in the yoga studio standing on his head, making room to answer life's epic questions. BJ is a 17x Ironman triathlete, Ironman and 70.3 World Championship Qualifier, Boston Marathon qualifier, triathlon, and running coach with major street cred. He is a 200-hr Live Love Teach trained yoga instructor and certified in Plant-Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. Follow Ray on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briangumkowski/

Hello, YogiTriathlete community! BJ and I have landed from an ever-so unique spring in which we just kept saying "yes." We cover it all in this month's OH Show, from the Awake Minds Costa Rica yoga & meditation retreat to St. George Ironman World Championship to the multi-day cycling challenge that changed our lives forever. We hope you have fun listening to our jet-lagged conversation (we always find more honesty when we are a bit broken down) and share it with anyone you know who may be ready for a positive spin on saying "yes" to life. We love you and could not do any of this without you! In this episode, we discuss. - season 3 of awake athlete  - Ironman World Championship vibes - BJ's goal for the race - surrender to the day - allow all things - fit enough but do not achieve goals - replenishing electrolytes during a long race - the race is never over - presence is your north star - aligning the energy before big events - a typical day at the yoga retreat - silent breakfast - Awake Minds retreat - who is it for? - law of circulation - Pura Vida Cycling Challenge recap - keys to being successful - patience, fueling, and recovery - the right stuff jet fuel - saying ‘yes' to all opportunities  - most memorable moments from the Pura Vida Cycling Challenge Namaste- Jess

Being aware that our thoughts are packets of potential is critical to succeeding in realizing our goals because how we water those seeds of potential weighs heavily on how our reality plays out. The truth is that most people in our modern society are fighting for their limitations which comes from a deep fear that they may be a great success. And although that seems contradictory to an athlete's character, self-sabotage fueled by fear of success is commonplace these days.In this episode, I share a story of how I recognized fear of success within my own story and the signs and symptoms that parallel fear of success. Also, I touch upon how changes in the racing environment are not helping us let our yes be yes. Fear of success manifests in ways that we are not conscious of, behaviors and patterns that are sure signs of self-sabotage and fear of success. Typically it occurs when we are stepping into the unknown, but it is essential to remember that although the unknown can be scary, this realm is where the potential for our success exists.The study referenced in this episode: Science has shown that mindfulness is linked to present moment focus which is the essence of the psychology of peak performance in sport (Jackson & Csikszentmihalyi, 1999; Ravizza, 2002).Interested in joining other like-minded athletes on the path to mastery? Please check out YogiTriathlete's Patreon community:  www.patreon.com/yogitriathlete

One of our earliest missions with YogiTriathlete was to spread awareness that living a more vibrant life is within reach for all. I think we can all agree that our general nutrition has a large stake in the vibrancy of our life. After all, what we put in us, becomes us.  So needless to say, we're super excited to be having a conversation with yet another, spectacular physician from Plant-Based TeleHealth. Dr. Amy Zacharias is a board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician who realized that the most important aspect of her job was to assist her patients in preventing disease.  As she opened to this mindset, she realized that it was not just food but other lifestyle components that equal a healthy life. Today, she finds great interest when working with patients to reach their ideal weight and athletes to reach peak performance by following a whole-food plant-based diet.  We hope you enjoy the show! In this episode, we discuss. - Amy's journey to a plant-based diet - slowing down and be mindful to make lasting change - gratitude practice - benefits of a plant-based diet for athletes - removing oil from your diet - happiness factor - permission to not be perfect - not eating enough calories - milk doesn't do the body good - misinformation from coaches - future of medicine and nutrition - patients have the power to help themselves - "I wish I had done this sooner" We hope you enjoy the show. Namaste- Jess

Welcome to the 300th episode of the YogiTriathlete podcast. Thank you to all who have been listening since episode one. It's been a super vibrant and challenging adventure but we've always known that this community was by our side and that is everything to why this podcast still exists today. So, thank you for sticking with us, we are grateful for you and we're excited to see how it all evolves from here. Enjoy the show! In this episode, we discuss. - Liz's birthday blizzard - you don't know until you get there - stay with it, it's going to change - finishing stronger than you started - get comfortable with the uncomfortable so it becomes normal - 300th episode - never be degraded by your self-will - swimming for runners - living the example - “The Liz” at Lofty Coffee - Power of presence - shifting your mindset sooner - first cars We hope you enjoy the show. Namaste- Jess

In this episode, we bring you a roundtable discussion with all four YogiTriathlete coaches, Liz, Daniel, BJ, and me. We hope you enjoy this show and take away many mounds of gold for your training, racing, and life experiences. If there is something that you want to learn more about or wish we dug in a little deeper during this episode, please leave us a comment. If you are finding value in this show, please show your support by leaving a review wherever you listen each week. In this episode, we discuss: - crap races - everything is for you - Coach BJ's nutrition withholding plan - show up no matter what - when your pride gets hurt - dark moments are here to awaken us - not getting enough calories - eat less animals = eating more plants - nutritionless calorie bomb - training to your ability - fueling workouts - find what works instead of making something work - throwing out data for feel - panic training - first concerts Thank you to all who keep this podcast commercial-free through your pledge on Patreon. We would not be able to do this without you. Namaste- Jess

Celebration day on the world stage is what we are smacking down today with Team YogiTriathlete athletes Telsys Tarallo and Matthew Ligman along with our head coach BJ. We dive into a number of topics and feels during this conversation. We hope you pull away something valuable for your toolbox. Thank you to our Patreon supporters who are keeping this podcast and the Awake Athlete podcast commercial-free. We are committed to serving you an uninterrupted stream of knowledge and wisdom through the art of story and reflection but we cannot do this without your support. In this episode, we discuss: - the feel of toeing the line at a world championship - storm stories - race nutrition - course insight - adjusting race plan for the day that unfolds - awake and ready - mindset toolbox - the fourth discipline - why love people who complain - pee talk - the death of imposter syndrome - the value of a strong mind - presence is power Namaste- Jess

Today, our guest is Dr. Daya Grant, mental coach, neuroscientist, triathlete, mom, and yogi. We are so excited to bring her to this community, this conversation was a long-time coming. Daya holds a master's in Sports Psychology and a Ph.D. in Neuroscience. She has the academic expertise and the experiential knowledge of being a yogi and an athlete. She is on a mission to empower athletes to realize their greatness, attack their goals, and know fulfillment in the pursuit. This conversation rocks; we hope you feel the same! In this episode, we discuss: - what pumps her up about sports psychology - why acceptance is key - the bias in our recollection  - trust that your feathers are ruffled for a reason - flush it - tranquility equals the greatest effect - what is bliss - the soul of who we are - the beauty of pain - the default mode network of the brain - the best meditation she ever had Thank you so much for being so supportive of the show; if it has made a positive impact, please consider pledging on Patreon, where you will be assisting us in keeping the YogiTriathlete and Awake Athlete podcasts commercial-free. Namaste- Jess

We are so excited to have Michael Wardian back in the house today; we first sat down with Mike in 2016 for episode 25, where we talked about relentlessly pursuing passion and pushing the limits of what has been made possible.   Mike is an international shipbroker, speaker, coach, business owner, dad to two boys and two vizslas, Rosie and Bash, and of course, a very well-known ultra runner, which almost feels too blah of a descriptive for this guy.  His resume on UltraSignUp dates back to 1998. Anyone who knows of Mike never seems to be surprised at his FKT attempts, robust race schedule, or solo adventures like his Guinness book world record attempt for the fastest known time for a marathon in a highland dress.  Still, I have to say, his win at last year's Quarantine Backyard Ultra was one of the most epic challenges I've witnessed, thanks to social media. It was a virtual race that started with over 2,400 runners from more than 50 countries. It ended over 60 hours later with only two runners left, Mike and Radek Brunner, who missed the start of the 63rd lap, making Mike the winner after 422 kilometers of running.  As I said, the resume is massive, and we're super pumped for you to listen in and hear what he is relentlessly brewing up for the future.  In this episode, we discuss: - winning the quarantine backyard in 2020 - FKT for the run across America - coming back from injury - injury as an opportunity  - grow incrementally and stay consistent - do weird things that you wouldn't normally do - limiting yourself because you don't want to learn something - mental game crossover of ultra running and chess - perspective on engineered nutrition for racing - pickleball training for a high altitude ultra - unique challenges of a graduate-level 100-miler - running on the moon Thank you so much for being so supportive of the show; if it has made a positive impact, please consider pledging on Patreon, where you will be assisting us in keeping the YogiTriathlete and Awake Athlete podcasts commercial-free. Any amount helps and is greatly appreciated. Namaste- Jess

Jackson Foster is our guest today and someone who has lived an odyssey that is undoubtedly against the grain of consensus thinking in just shy of three decades on this earth. Despite growing up in the concrete jungle of Los Angeles, Jackson always felt a deep pull to be outdoors. During his high school years, he found the High Mountain Institute, where he spent a semester connecting with nature on a deeper level, and he was hooked. Returning to his upscale private high school only further confirmed his need to take the road less traveled in life. His biggest adventures started between high school and college when he rode his bike across America, traveled to Asia for a backpacking adventure, volunteered at an orangoutang orphanage, and apprenticed with a master potter. All of which sealed his knowing that he had to continue to live an alternative and adventurous lifestyle. Jackson is a visionary who is bringing his visions to manifestation. He is a yogi, a vegan advocate, a farmer, most recently an ultrarunner, and a voice for all to take risks and dream extreme. In this episode, we discuss: - climate change and policy around the environment - embracing trouble & experiences - try many new things to find who you are - follow your childhood dreams - detach from expectations - his longest run yet - lifestyle of gratitude - 50k fueling as a vegan - Costa Rica permaculture farming - upcoming retreat offerings - Maggie - the vegan dog Thank you so much for being so supportive of the show; if it has made a positive impact, please consider pledging on Patreon, where you will be assisting us in keeping the YogiTriathlete and Awake Athlete podcasts commercial-free. Any amount helps and is greatly appreciated. Namaste- Jess

We are joined by two rockstars of the endurance sports community, Jess & BJ Gumkowski, who are the triathlon & lifestyle coaching team of YogiTriathlete. Jess & BJ are experts in all types of endurance disciplines (from ultra to Ironman) as well as mindfulness and meditation for athletes. They host the YogiTriathlete podcast, as well as […] The post Jess & BJ Gumkowski of YogiTriathlete: The Abundance Mindset, Facing Failures, and Why You Need Presence For Performance first appeared on Endurance Planet.