It was a great day for Angela Naeth at Ironman Chattanooga with a 6th place finish at her first Ironman after recovering from a broken hip and surgery in March. And what a comeback! She averaged over 25 mph on the bike and ran a 3:12 marathon. In this episode, we talk about the wild week before race day, how she approached a time trial start with no swim, her execution of nutrition and metrics, and her big takeaways from this first race back and the new bike course. Lots of good insights in here and a warning about sending a video of overalls... Have a listen!

Fresh off the race course in Nice, France, we have an awesome interview with teammate Silver Bohn, who just completed Ironman World Champs! This was Silver's 16th Ironman (!!) and one of the most challenging courses she has ever raced. We talk about her build as she worked through back and knee issues, the vibe in Nice, and the race itself. We also spend some time talking about how someone who lives in flat Florida trains for one of the craziest bike courses on the Ironman circuit! Have a listen!

We have some fantastic listener questions for the month of September! Topics covered in this episode:

• Adding extra races at end of the season that you were not planning on doing?
• Mental attitude when training in the heat
• Will heat training make you more sensitive to the cold?
• How do you have enough energy and time to get everything done?
• How do you take the leap into gravel if you don’t have lots of gravel near you?
• Colostrum supplements ?
• Cramping on inner thigh while hill climibng on bike?
• Tips for traveling abroad for a race- from how early to get there, to keeping your bike in one piece, to food choices?
• Angela’s big troublehooting tips for overseas travel issues!
• Why is it important to keep your coach during the off-season and why is the off-season important?

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Two-time Ironman Chattanooga winner (2014 & 2019) Angela Naeth talks all things Chatty in this course preview. We talk about why this race is so special to her and then go through everything from the layout of transition to the hilly run course. And yes, we talk about the NEW bike course, which is now only 112 miles and is mainly on a highway. Whether you are about to race Chattanooga or are thinking of racing it, this preview is for you! Have a listen!

Do you ever find yourself bogged down by the "what ifs," or being held back because of a lack of confidence or uncertainty? We all have moments of anxiety and fear, but often those worries hold us back from moving forward and being free- in sport and in life. This episode takes a deep dive into the role of fear and how powerful a hold that emotion can have on us. Topics covered:

• Fear and the role of purpose
• Overcoming fear and self-sabotage
• Letting go of control
• Living without regrets
• Overcoming preoccupation
• Finding peace and freedom
• Finding joy and fulfillment

Have a listen!

Whether you have a coach, are a coach, or are thinking of hiring a coach, a successful coach-athlete relationship relies on many factors. Yet even the obvious parts of coaching, like putting in a week of training, is more nuanced and multi-faceted than just putting in workouts. In this episode, we cover everything from the behind-the-scenes decision making, to the best ways to communicate, to what data we look at, to what we really want for our athletes when they race. Have a listen!

The dog days of summer are here, and with them come the "dog days of training"- when the novelty of those blissful warm summer days wears off; and instead, we find it harder and harder to stay motivated to keep the training going through heat, summer activities, and a month where there isn't too much racing happening. In this episode, we cover ways to combat summer fatigue. Topics covered:

• Navigating the August Slump and Motivation
• Managing the Heat and Adapting Your Training
• Taking Vacations / August Breaks
• Avoiding the Trap of Comparison
• Why are you doing this
• 80/20 for goals and 3-2-1 rule
• Prioritizing Sleep and Nutrition

In February of this year, as she was training for Ironman Texas, pro triathlete Angela Naeth suffered what could have been a career-ending injury: a femoral neck stress fracture. In March, she had to have surgery in order for it to heal properly. Just last week, she raced Challenge Cap Quebec, a half-distance triathlon, which proved to be a successful rehearsal for bigger goals ahead. But how did she get from needing to use a mop to stand up to crossing the finish line of a 70.3 almost 6 months later? In this episode, Angela tells her story. Her success lies not only in her positive mindset, but also in her willingness to let go. And at the end, she talks about her biggest takeaways from dealing with such a severe and scary injury.