The Endurance Mindset

A detailed discussion on how to optimize your pre-season in order to have the best possible event and adventure season.

Adventure begins when your fitness runs out.01:06 Intro01:58 When There's No Way Out: The Grand Canyon11:06 Do What You're Not Sure You Can Do13:10 Misogi14:33 How To Give Yourself No Way Out20:58 What's Next For Chris22:52 How To Stay In It25:39 Regret And Integrity26:39 Subtle Quitting35:59 Breaking Down Uncertainty40:39 Do An Event You Are Not Prepared ForSay hello or ask a question at www.AIMPCoaching.com > ContactSign up for Coach Chris's Substack at https://aimpcoaching.substack.com/

How your mindset can make or break your next grand adventure, how to crosstrain effectively, when getting up early makes you less effective, and what to do when you experience training burnout.Intro [1:01] What mindset to bring to grand adventure [2:03]When is crosstraining unproductive [20:00]Getting up early [25:48]Burnout from training [32:16]Say hello or ask a question at www.AIMPCoaching.com > ContactSign up for Coach Chris's Substack at https://aimpcoaching.substack.com/

Ryan Parrot is a retired US Navy SEAL and creator of the 'Human Performance Project 7x,' wherein a team of 4 special operators will run 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days (and much more), to create a comprehensive manual that will inform active duty military and veterans alike on how to optimize physical wellness, with the aim of impacting epidemic levels of mental health challenges and suicide rates.Intro [1:47]Intro: Where I've Been [5:22]Intro: What's Coming Next [13:18]Interview with Ryan Parrot [28:59]Rebuild the Foundation First [51:41]The Team [57:04]The Training [1:04:28]Present Challenges [1:13:04]Say hello or ask a question at www.AIMPCoaching.com > ContactSign up for our AWESOME newsletter: https://dm-mailinglist.com/subscribe?f=f8720db4

Sharing lessons from AIMP Ultra Camp Sonoma, letting go of expectation, amateur vs pro athletes, alcohol during training, and much more!The Weekly Word Podcast is now the 'Endurance And The Pursuit of Potential' Podcast!Intro [1:26]Ultra Camp Debrief [9:34]Realizing you are capable of so much more than you thought [15:30]How you face adversity defines who you are [17:18]Let go of expectation [22:15]Endurance has long timescales [34:50]Being totally open to learning [45:41]Difference between amateur and professional athletes [51:10]How long can a workout be before I need to bring water? [1:05:35]How much sodium do I need during a workout? [1:09:28]Why train Zone 2 if racing in Zone 3? [1:16:51]5x1-mile Test is not a Lactate Threshold Test [1:24:36]Rest Weeks not enjoyable? [1:31:50]Alcohol during training blocks [1:37:21]Step more to the edge of your control [1:46:20]Rise Outro Music [1:48:38]Say hello or ask a question at www.AIMPCoaching.com > ContactSign up for our AWESOME newsletter: https://dm-mailinglist.com/subscribe?f=f8720db4

The Weekly Word Podcast is now the 'Endurance And The Pursuit of Potential' Podcast!Chris talks with rising triathlon star and YouTuber Miguel Mattox, discussing how to go from great to world-class.Find Miguel on YoutubeFind Miguel on Instagram @miguelmattox @freestyletriInterview begins at [5:22]Say hello or ask a question at www.AIMPCoaching.com > ContactSign up for our AWESOME newsletter: https://dm-mailinglist.com/subscribe?f=f8720db4

The Weekly Word Podcast is now the Endurance & The Pursuit of Potential (EPP) Podcast!Chris dives deep into the athlete's mindset: The 4th Leg of the proverbial stoolComparing ourselves to our past self vs our future selfCompetition validates being on the right pathSay hello or ask a question at www.AIMPCoaching.com > ContactSign up for our AWESOME newsletter: https://dm-mailinglist.com/subscribe?f=f8720db4

Chris explores why goals should lead to one clear daily action. David kicks off a discussion on the mindset of no longer being able to train, and Chris explores the symptoms and realities of overtraining syndrome.Say hello or ask a question at www.AIMPCoaching.com > ContactSign up for our AWESOME newsletter: https://dm-mailinglist.com/subscribe?f=f8720db4

How can a Masters Athlete use a blood test to help optimize nutrition, recovery, and lifestyle choices in pursuit of their human potential through this endurance lifestyle?Use Discount Code: Hauth10 for 10% Off* testing via www.athletebloodtest.com"This is not an affiliate link, we do not profit from anyone using this service.In this episode:Introducing Athlete Bloodtest 10:26How often should one get a test? 11:58How do these snapshot tests give longer-term clarity? 13:51What environmental factors show up in a test? 15:45Can a test identify my preferred way of training? 17:04Can a test identify my physical limitations? 20:24How impactful are epigenetic performance tendencies? 23:02What is the testing process? 25:14When would I ideally time my tests through the season? 29:37At what point do additional tests stop becoming useful? 30:19How do supplements show up in a test? 32:24How can test insights help a busy masters athlete? 41:00How can a test help avoid overtraining and burnout? 44:51Can a test identify possible reasons for why an athlete can't lose weight? 47:30What are the limits of blood testing? 51:57What are the signs of low iron? 57:50What issues found in blood testing cannot be intuited by feel? 1:02:11Is it more common to see one or two biomarkers suboptimal, or many? 1:14:23What else typically jumps out in blood tests? 1:16:19How to learn more about the athlete blood test? 1:19:10Outro, Discount Code 1:22:30Say hello or ask a question at www.AIMPCoaching.com > ContactSign up for our AWESOME newsletter: https://dm-mailinglist.com/subscribe?f=f8720db4

AIMP Challenge Week lessons, how to think about Strava, and the struggle of managing time in this ultra endurance lifestyle.Intro - Go Explore [1:46]Challenge Week Lessons Learned [3:57]Stop 'Showing Up' [16:23]Strava Debate [26:42]These Sports Are Made Up [1:05:20]Tom's Ultra Cycling Adventure Example [1:09:23]David's Challenge Week [1:19:39]The Struggle of Managing Time [1:22:18]2022 AIMP Events [1:31:07]Closing: We Can Do So Much More [1:33:20]Say hello or ask a question at www.AIMPCoaching.com > ContactSign up for our AWESOME newsletter

Chris is interviewed by Dirk Friel, co-founder of TrainingPeaks [4:09]Training Peaks CoachCastSay hello or ask a question at www.AIMPCoaching.comSign up for our AWESOME newsletter

How to think about and write a Race Debrief, in order to optimize your next Race Plan. As with the last episode, we use a 50K trail ultra as an example.Intro - Intention in Planning Your Events [1:03]Value of a Race Plan and Debrief [7:46]Example Race Debrief - Shadow of the Giants 50K [19:29]Writing Your Own Training Plan - Keep It Consistent [1:10:14]50K vs 100K Ultramarathon Nutrition [1:14:50]Outro - Practice the Athlete's Mindset [1:18:10]'Rise' Music [1:20:08]