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Feisty Fox Fire

86 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

Welcome to my show! I’m Shangrila Rendon, 2x Guinness World Record Holder, best-selling author, professional endurance athlete, triathlon coach & motivational speaker (https://www.shangrilarendon.com/).

I was abused as a kid and sexually assaulted as an adult. At 24 years old, I was diagnosed with extreme depression, PTSD, and struggled with eating disorder and alcohol addiction. In sports, I didn’t know how to swim, was afraid of open water, didn’t own a bike and started running only 15 minutes on a treadmill. I was a non-runner, non-cyclist, and non-swimmer at 24 yet I became an inspirational athlete regardless. I trained very hard and aimed for excellence. I coach athletes to achieve their dreams.

My goal is to share with you my journey in triathlon and endurance racing that is full of tough lessons learned, mindset, race, training and nutrition strategies, and secrets to success. The goal of this show is to introduce you to the people and ideas that will help you execute your dreams. You will level up your skills, attain joy with your triathlon & endurance goals and live up to your full potential.

Every Tuesday, I drop a weekly dose of inspiration on alternating topics:

- Interviews with inspirational athletes, who will inspire and motivate you in achieving your goals and dreams. We will talk about their journey, achievements and experiences as well as key strategies, habits and lessons they learned you too can incorporate in your training, racing and life in general.

- Interview with health, nutrition, mindset and triathlon endurance experts where they will share findings and key information from their expertise and experience. Various topics from ambitions, time management, sleep, family, drugs, ego, failure and so much more. No topic is off-limits.

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Episodes

How I overcame ”Sinking Legs” in swimming

January 25, 2023 13:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks to Ngina, Norman & Deanna, where they share their training strategies and stories of how they went from having “sinking legs”, depending on lava/roka pants or pull buoy to swimming confidently without buoyancy aids - How to let go and not be dependent on a pull buoy or buoyant pants like Lava or Roka pants. - What to do to go from having "sinking legs" for 6 years to now challenging yourself to crush new epic swim milestones.  - Overcoming anxiety, p...

How to Make Ironman Training Work for Business Owners & Parents | Motivational Triathlete Stories

January 10, 2023 02:40 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with Reggie, our athlete from Illinois, dad of 3 kids, husband, family man & business owner who shares his strategies, insights and story about how he was able to finish his 1st Ironman in under 14 hours while staying injury-free.   🤔 What to do when multiple businesses and work travel requires a lot of your time but you still want to train for an Ironman 🤔 How to make Indoor training work (Peloton, treadmill, only pool/no open water access) 🤔 How t...

A New 5-step Strategy to Finishing Your Next Longest Run | Motivational Triathlete Stories

January 03, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with Shirita, our 54 year old athlete from Michigan, who is a busy nurse, shares her strategies, insights and story how she was was able to not only run her longest distance but also win & race back-to-back races with only 7 weeks training while staying injury-free.   - How to train for long distances while minimizing the number of running hours in training - What to do to make sure you are remaining injury free. What to do about knee pain. - How to...

3-Year Journey As A Busy Dad To Become An IRONMAN World Championship Finisher

December 27, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with Erik from Arizona who shares his insights and strategies about training, qualifying for and racing Ironman Kona.  Time management - how to structure time as a dad of 4 kids so training and family responsibilities are on track  Mindset - how to believe and keep on target even when challenges appear  Injury prevention - what can be done proactively to decrease the chances of getting hurt in the process  Strategy - how to make sure you are focusin...

From 70.3 to First IRONMAN in 10 WEEKS | Motivational Triathlete Stories

December 20, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with Nory who shares her strategies, insights and story about how to meet the IRONMAN cutoff time w/ 10 weeks of training while staying injury free, despite of busy work schedule & no confidence in swimming & cycling.   - How to get stronger on the bike and build confidence in the weaker sports while building volume for Ironman - How to balance and manage time for training, family and work without getting sick and injured (e.g. 12-hour night shift at...

From Zero to IRONMAN in 8 MONTHS | Motivational Triathlete Stories

December 13, 2022 06:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with David who shares his strategies, insights and story. - 16th AG for swim w/ 1hr 19 mins time. No OWS Training - 1st Full Marathon during Ironman - 8 months Ironman training without racing sprint, olympic or a 70.3 distance   How to finish your 1st Ironman strong without racing Sprint, Olympic, 70.3 or marathon, while staying injury free - What to prioritize when training for long distance triathlon with limited time, busy work & family schedul...

A New 5-Step Approach To Finish Your 1st Triathlon Race Strong | Motivational Triathlete Stories

December 06, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with Sheila about how to gain confidence, dial in your nutrition & stay injury free while having fun.   - The 5 main areas that you need to address besides completing your swim, bike & run training plan. Know your potential blind spots now. - How can you get faster without working harder - How can you build volume and continue to stay injury free despite a history of injuries (e.g. frozen shoulder, IT band issue, etc.) - Why it’s sometimes necessar...

How To Become A Fast Swimmer | Motivational Triathlete Stories

November 29, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with Brittany about how she went from a 4:33 min / 100y pace & needing to stop every 50 yards to swimming at a 2:06 min / 100y pace non-stop.   - What to do to see swim speed improvements quickly so you don’t feel like you are wasting your time at the pool - What steps and principles did Brittany - a single mom of 3 kids, with a full time job swimming at 4:30 min/100 yards - take to become faster and swim with a pace of 2:06 min/100 yards in only 30 ...

Building Swim Confidence in Open Water | Motivational Triathlete Stories

November 22, 2022 06:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with 58 year-old Gloria, who shares how she trained and how she was able to accomplish: - 2 mi Alcatraz Classic swim finisher - Longest & coldest (low 50s) swim for her - Zero OWS training for past 6 months due to busy schedule & limited access   Building Swim Confidence in Open Water even without access to open water & without seeing a coach in person - How to prepare for a 2-mile cold Open Water Swim (low 50s) in the ocean (Alcatraz Classic) wi...

Getting Back Your “Old Athletic Self” After Years of No Training | Motivational Triathlete Stories

November 15, 2022 06:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with Alex to talk about how to regain motivation, keep momentum going despite challenges & build confidence in yourself. - How to fit in workouts when you only have 1 hour training availability & very busy schedule (e.g. single dad w/ 1 year old boy & full time job) - How to get started training after 7 year of no racing, when you have self doubt, are unmotivated and have gained weight - How to keep your self-belief strong and trust that you will be ...

How To Break Out Of A Swim Plateau | Motivational Triathlete Stories

November 08, 2022 06:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with Pam about what to do to shave off 24+ seconds off your swim pace in just 30 days while swimming 1 hour or less & only 3x a week and without seeing a swim coach in person. - Why swimming more days or hours may not help you get faster - What to do to get faster in swimming within 30 days without seeing a swim coach in person - How to get out of a plateau - being at the same pace for many years - What to do at the mass swim start with feet in your...

How To Crush Your 1st Triathlon Race Despite Of Open Water Panic Attacks

November 01, 2022 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with Ada who shares her strategies, insights and story: From Zero Triathlon & Open Water Swim Panic to having no fear & Beating Swim, Bike & Run PRs on 1st Sprint Triathlon Race - What are the first steps in overcoming anxiety and fear of open water swimming, ocean waves, letting go of the buoy, and the thought of not having enough energy to swim long. - What to do to get rid of nagging IT band pain? - How to train & prepare for your 1st sprint tria...

Correcting Swim Technique | Motivational Triathlete Stories

October 25, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with Judith, Kelly and Jen who shares their insights from leveling up their swim technique and getting faster within 30 days despite not seeing a swim coach in person.   How do you know if you're doing the right swim technique and how to correct it without a swim coach in person? - What to do to get better with swim technique in a way that’s step-by-step and not complicated? - I've been following and learning through YouTube videos but I am not seei...

Qualifying for IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship on 2nd Half Ironman | Motivational Triathlete Stories

October 18, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with Seiko who shares her strategies, insights and story about qualifying for IM 70.3 World Championship on her 2nd half Ironman race despite having many obstacles and reasons to give up.   Finishing with a smile and injury-free, despite having shoulder, back & feet pain 3 months prior & heat, humidity & strong winds on the course: - How to address nutrition & hydration to feel strong from start to finish even with brutal conditions (heat, wind, dust...

How to Change “Can I Do This?” to “I Got This” | Motivational Triathlete Stories

October 11, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with Shirita from Michigan and Danica from South Dakota who shares their insights from finishing their races strong despite not being to put in a lot of time in training.   How to change “Can I do this?” to “I got this” when you think you didn’t train enough:  - What to do when your schedule explodes with unexpected commitments and you no longer have enough time to train. - What areas should you focus on to make the most out of your limited training...

5 Practical Tips For A Successful 70.3 When Expecting Hot Weather

October 04, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with Scott who shares his insights from not just beating the heat but also crushing his races.   - How to physically, nutritionally and mentally prepare for a race you know is gonna be hot - What do you need to know about being comfortable and feeling strong on the run part of the race in top heat - How to make sure you stay on track throughout the entire race and not get dehydrated

From Zero Training & High Risk of Injury to 55K Trail Run With 6k Elevation Gain in 7 weeks!

June 21, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with Ellen from California, who shares how she prepared for such a big goal despite challenges with having limited time to train, fear of re-injuring herself and being new to ultra running.   How a busy nurse went from having knee and shin pain to finishing her first ultra run: - How to overcome nagging knee and shin pain & prevent injuries WHILE continuing to get stronger in running - How to be able to train for your next big goal if you only have ...

How to Finish STRONG, Stay Injury-Free & Recover Fast With Only 1.5 hours Training Per Day!

June 14, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with Ngina, a mother, wife, full-time nurse, triathlete, and an ultra runner who took on 70.3 Oceanside and Zion 100 miler back to back at the beginning of this month despite being scared of the ocean waves. Zion 100 this year is her comeback from last year's DNF due to ankle injury and knee pain.   - 1st in AG [50-54] on her 1st 100 mi run in Zion Ultras on April 9th - 70.3 PR with an ocean Swim (1.25 mi): 46:50 @2:13 min/100y PR / Bike (56-mi): 4:0...

How to go from a Sprint to 70.3 in a month | Motivational Triathlete Stories

May 31, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with Ken from California, who shares how he was able to go from being a strong sprinter to finishing IM 70.3 Oceanside with only a month of training.    - The power of a “Can Do” attitude in making almost impossible goals be possible - How an “Old School” type of athlete can adapt and incorporate technology (e.g. Garmin, Training Peaks, etc.) in training - Translating the “yes” commitment into consistent actions and not letting doubts creep in during ...

Training With Family | Motivational Triathlete Stories

May 24, 2022 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila Rendon talks with power couple Tom & Sharon, and Mom & Son Gloria/Mario about how to beat your PR & train together with your family without losing your mind.   - Do you feel that your family member is not listening to you or you are being misunderstood. And what can you do about it - The nutrition that works for you may or may not work for your family and what to do about it - How did a 57 year old novice runner recover fast & complete 150 miles of running in ...

Training Before, During, and After Surgery | Motivational Triathlete Stories

May 17, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with Leo & Andrea about how to stay on track with health goals through physical & mental training despite surgery.   - How to deal with the disappointment and worry of needing a surgery - What to do to continue being on track with health and fitness goals during this process - How to physically and mentally prepare for a surgery - How to speed up recovery after surgery? - Torn acl, meniscus, partial knee replacement, disc replacement, shoulder sur...

Qualifying for Kona on 2nd Ironman & for Boston Marathon on 2nd marathon | Motivational Triathlete Stories

May 10, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with Erik, who shares his experiences crushing back to back races while making an impact in his community.    How a busy father of 4 is crushing his back to back races while making an impact in his community... - What did it take to qualify for Boston marathon on 2nd marathon? 3:13:53 / 7:24 min/mile - What training approach did Erik use to qualify for Ironman World Championship Kona on his 2nd Ironman Coeur D'Alene? - How did Erik manage to finish...

From Overwhelm To Regaining Control Of Your Health | Motivational Triathlete Stories

May 03, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila talks with Melissa who shares her experiences going from lacking motivation, feeling stuck and self conscious to building good sustainable eating habits, feeling fantastic after working out and gaining momentum on her way to a dream goal of finishing an Ironman.   - Building good sustainable eating habits instead of focusing on limiting, dieting and eliminating - How to regain your health back after loss of loved ones, COVID and other life struggles - Rene...

Gaining Confidence in Swimming | Motivational Triathlete Stories

April 26, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila Rendon talks with Archeila, Stephanie and Korie, who shares their experiences going from lacking confidence about swimming, avoiding the pool or anything related to swimming, and not knowing how to improve in swimming to becoming much more confident athlete, now eager to race triathlon, and are enjoying swimming.   How to overcome lack of confidence, dislike of and fear about swimming - Transitioning from lack of confidence, avoidance of going to the pool,...

Making Impossible Dreams Possible | Motivational Triathlete Stories

March 01, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila Rendon talks with Julie, Scott and Mark, who shares their experiences going after their dreams this year.   - Mark finished the California International Marathon (26.2 miles) with a 2:59:13 time (@6:50 min/mi) with 7 weeks of coaching despite of prior challenges e.g. knee pain and illness - Julie finished the California International Marathon (26.2 miles) with a 3:17:03 time (@7:31 min/mi) 3 weeks after beating her half marathon PR with a 1:34:20 time (@7:...

Finishing a Full IRONMAN Without Doing Sprint, Olympic or 70.3 First

February 22, 2022 06:00

In this episode, Coach Shangrila Rendon talks with Mauricio from California, who shares how he finished his first Ironman and then beat his 1st ironman finish time by 1.5 hours after training without Garmin, wetsuit, or cycling shorts.   - Committing to racing a full marathon without racing a 1/2 marathon first - Completing a double century ride without finishing a century ride first. - Committing to racing a full Ironman without racing a sprint, Olympic or 70.3 first. - What Mauricio d...

Becoming A Fast Runner | Motivational Triathlete Stories

February 15, 2022 06:00 - 44 minutes - 40.2 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila Rendon talks with Julie about how she came from being a novice marathon finisher to now competing against the fastest runners around the world with only FOUR (4) YEARS of marathon running experience.   - Phoenix Marathon (2018): 3:42:01 @ 8:28 min/mile - Current Marathon PR (2020): 3:19:30 @ 7:37 min/mile - Current Half Marathon PR (August 14, 2021): 1:38:06 @ 7:33 min/mile

Becoming a Stronger Runner at 60+ | Motivational Triathlete Stories

February 08, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila Rendon talks with Tom from California, who shares his experience becoming a stronger runner at 64 with only 9 weeks of training.   How 9 weeks of proper training exceeded the results of 16 Years of running experience: - Finally discovering the remarkable effects of combining proper running technique + drills + body maintenance + nutrition to become a faster runner within 9 weeks after 16 years “regular” running - Proving that quality in training supersede...

How To Transition From Being A Runner To A Strong Triathlete WITHOUT Sacrificing Family Time

February 01, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila Rendon talks with Rodrigo from Boston who came from a running background and also wanted to be a triathlete.   Rodrigo is now officially a strong triathlete, after completing his FIRST Ironman 70.3, Maine: - TIME: 5:44:19 - SWIM (2112 YDS): 39:07 MINS @ 1:51 MIN 100/YDS - BIKE (56 MI): 3:01:28 HRS @ 18.33 MPH - RUN (13.1 MI): 1:49:03 HR @ 8:04 MIN/MI   - Where to start with swimming and cycling? - How do you balance your time among the 3 sports, fami...

Nutrition & Race Strategy for an IRONMAN 70.3

January 25, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila Rendon talks with Danica from North Dakota and John from California joining us, who will share their experiences finishing IRONMAN 70.3 Indian Wells - La Quinta.   - How to plan for your race so you perform at your best without wasting time on unimportant details? - What to do with low back pain, nerve pain in leg, plantar fasciitis when you experience it in training? - What to do so that you don’t end up cramping at the race? - How do you dial in your n...

How To Have NO MORE SHOULDER PAIN When Swimming

January 18, 2022 06:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila Rendon talks about what 2 Strong Ironman finishers, Myra & Mark did to get faster in swimming without feeling shoulder pain or seeing a swim coach in-person in 30 days.   - What you can do right now to reduce or not feel shoulder pain so that you can enjoy swimming? - How can you get faster in swimming within 30 days without seeing a swim coach in-person? - Is it possible to still swim even after shoulder surgery? - Is it possible to self-coach and correc...

From Injury Prone to Setting a 70.3 PR & Becoming a Boston Finisher [in 4 months]

December 15, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.1 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila Rendon asks how Scott from Georgia, a family man with 2 kids and a demanding job, was able to overcome being injury-prone and actually set a 70.3 PR and become a Boston Marathon finisher in just 4 months. During the show, we will talk about: - How to solve nagging pain & prevent injuries WHILE continuing to get stronger in swimming, cycling and running - How to overcome plantar fasciitis, knee pain and hip issues - How to maintain manageable stress at wor...

Staying Strong and Becoming Superhuman at 50+ | Motivational Triathlete Stories

December 08, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila Rendon asks how Javey from Texas who works in healthcare, does property management on the side and is very active in the community, how he was able to: - Complete his first double marathon (52.4 miles) while raising funds for kids with disabilities and special needs when he turned 52. He raised at least $10k for Texas Lions Camp - Overcame his trauma and fear of drowning and open water swimming - Recently beat his personal record and completed 2 days of ba...

Interview with Champion Leah Goldstein - Making History, Winning, & Setting No Limits

December 03, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

In this episode, 52 year old Champion Leah Goldstein shares with us her story, strategies and tips about making history, winning and setting no limits despite of any challenges. LEAH GOLDSTEIN - the one and only female in the history of Race Across America (RAAM) to win FIRST place overall (2021) in the solo division (beating all female and male cyclists). "Don't be afraid to push yourself within your limits because that's what we do. That's what life is.. to live. Not to wait until you die...

Interview with solo Uberman Finisher, multi Ultraman, Double Decaman Finisher, Legend Giorgio Alessi

August 31, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila Rendon interviews solo Uberman finisher, multi Ultraman, Tour Divide, Double Decaman finisher, Legend Giorgio Alessi Inside this interview: How was it doing Uberman as the first solo racer Running in Death Valley while wife is worrying about seeing a coyote Finishing the Tour Divide 2x Doing the 2-month East West mountain bike race Training during covid Swimming in a lake for TransAmTri compared to a Double Deca race Finishing the Arch to Arch Why yo...

How Steve avoided foot surgery with proper training for 70.3 - Interview

August 31, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila Rendon asks Steve how he is getting stronger and faster despite having a plate and screws in his foot after a reconstructive foot surgery. How he is training for 70.3 despite having his left ankle swell up about 1.5 size of his other ankle from exercise.  Inside this interview: Going from thinking I can't run because I have a plate and 9 screws in my foot to thinking I can finish a 70.3 How Steve finished his first century ride on a spin bike, riding for 5...

How Katy Beat her Ironman PR & Placed 11th AG Post ACL & Meniscus Surgery in Cozumel - Interview

August 24, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 57.7 MB

In this podcast, Coach Shangrila Rendon asks Katy how she was able to beat her Ironman personal record (PR) and place 11th in her age group (AG) Post ACL & Meniscus Surgery. How was she preparing and training for it despite challenging physical limitations.  Inside this interview: Going from feeling fearful of running because of exercise induced asthma since childhood and not being able to breath to finishing a hilly full marathon Scared of screwing up my knee after surgery Learning to p...

How Fanny overcame her Shin Pain & is now winning Back-To-Back Tri & MTB Races - Interview

August 17, 2021 11:54 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

In this interview, Coach Shangrila Rendon listens how Fanny Hollingshead overcame her Shin Pain and is now winning Back-to-Back Triathlon and MTB Races During the LIVE show, we will talk about: How Fanny was able to go from a 11 min/mile run pace while feeling nagging shin pain to placing in her age group without experiencing pain When should pain be addressed? What is Body Maintenance and why it matters? How Fanny used targeted strength training to address the root of what was causing ...

How Gloria finished her 1st Ocean Swim & 1st Sprint Triathlon Races without a Wetsuit on the same weekend - Interview

August 10, 2021 14:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila Rendon asks how Gloria Isela Vazquez from Texas, who started from ZERO triathlon experience, finished her 1st ocean swim & 1st sprint triathlon races without a wetsuit on the same weekend and with only 1 month training without injuring herself. During the show, we will talk about: How to gain confidence for swimming in the ocean? How did Gloria find the courage to commit to something that seemed so out of reach just 1 month ago? What did Gloria do to go f...

How a Busy Single Mom Won 1st in Age Group on her 1st Half IRONMAN - Interview

August 03, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 29.2 MB

In this podcast episode, Coach Shangrila asks a busy single mom with a full time job how she placed 1st in her age group on her 1st half Ironman while also starting her own business at the same time. During the interview, we talked about: What helped her mindset and staying grounded considering all the commitments that she has on her plate How was she able to ramp up from swimming only 1k yards as her longest distance to swimming up to 3 miles with very limited access to pool? How was sh...

Lower Back Pain. What should I do? - Interview with Janise Alcantara, PT, CMPT, Dss(c)

July 27, 2021 14:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila Rendon interviews expert Orthopedic Manual Therapist Janise Alcantara, PT, CMPT, Dsc(c) about the topic of lower back pain. Here are some of the questions covered: I'm having sciatic pain on my low back after hours of running. What can I do now while I look for doctor? Constant pain on my back and taking Advil isn't helping. Any other suggestion? How about SI Joint injections? Do you recommend steroids? I strained my low back last week. Besides resting o...

How to Manage Performance Anxiety in Triathlon and Endurance Sports - Interview with Dr. Brendan Meany, EdD

July 20, 2021 14:00 - 56 minutes - 51.2 MB

In this podcast episode, Coach Shangrila Rendon interviews Dr. Brendan Meany, EdD, who specializes in sport & performance psychology about how to manage Performance Anxiety in Triathlon and Endurance Sports. During the show, we talked about: How to approach self-talk to manage anxiety Mental Toughness, Resilience Training, and Intrinsic Motivation What are the different relaxation methods to help you manage anxiety. How do you integrate these methods to become a habit? How does one go ...

How Amy PRd on St. George 70.3 & IRONMAN Tulsa in 1 Month - Interview

July 13, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 39.3 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila Rendon is asks Amy Purvis about how she PRd both St. George 70.3 & rainy IRONMAN Tulsa, despite that these races were only 2 weeks apart 🧐. Other athletes' reasons for not doing well on races or losing their fitness were because: Races were cancelled last year COVID 19 was very stressful and it affected their motivation Weight gain But how come it didn’t seem that Amy got affected by this? Listen in to find out how she did it! During the LIVE interview ...

How to Commit to Huge Goals - Interview with Transamtri Racer Michele Santilhano

July 05, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

In this podcast episode, Coach Shangrila Rendon interviews a well-accomplished athlete & solo racer of Transamtri, Michele Santilhano, about committing to huge goals. Inside this interview: Committing to this huge goal. Making a difficult decision. the process and considering all the parts Challenges and how to overcome them? Noticing what the body is saying Tapping into the limitless potential any of us has Planning for racing Transamtri

How to use Nutritarian-Vegan Diet as a Strong Athlete - Interview with Nutrition Expert and Triathlete Ivan Blazquez

June 28, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

In this podcast, Coach Shangrila Rendon interviews Ivan Blazquez, plant-based personal trainer, nutrition expert, former pro-physique athlete, triathlete and researcher about how to use the nutritarian-vegan diet as a strong athlete. These are some of the items that we discussed: What should I eat before race day if I’m trying to eat healthy on a plant based vegan diet? Why should someone consider a vegan diet? Should I be afraid of bulking up if I lift weights as a triathlete? How much...

How to use Nutritarian-Vegan Diet as a Strong Athlete - Interview with Nutrition Expert and Triathlete Ivan Blasquez

June 28, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

In this podcast, Coach Shangrila Rendon interviews Ivan Blazquez, plant-based personal trainer, nutrition expert, former pro-physique athlete, triathlete and researcher about how to use the nutritarian-vegan diet as a strong athlete. These are some of the items that we discussed: What should I eat before race day if I’m trying to eat healthy on a plant based vegan diet? Why should someone consider a vegan diet? Should I be afraid of bulking up if I lift weights as a triathlete? How much...

How did 5 triathletes shave off 10-30 seconds per 100 yards of their swim pace within 4-6 weeks

June 23, 2021 17:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

In this podcast, Coach Shangrila Rendon interviews 5 inspirational triathletes who were held back by their swimming ability in the past. How all of them were able to overcome their challenges and train to be good swimmers. In this episode, we will cover: How was Javey able to overcome his trauma of drowning and train himself to swim at a 1:50 min/100 yards pace. Tools Cruz, Rodrigo, Javey, Fanny and Naga used to transform themselves into fast swimmers How are they able to use the 80/20 p...

Triathlete Knee Pain. What should you do - Interview with Physical Therapist Dr. Michele Rebozzi, PT, DPT, OCS

June 14, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

In this podcast, Coach Shangrila Rendon interviews a Physical Therapist, Dr. Michele Rebozzi, PT, DPT, OCS specifically about KNEE PAIN.  Listen in and find out what you should do if your knee hurts. Here are some of the questions covered:  When do we know when knee pain is serious? When should you see a doctor? What to do if your movements are limited? What to do if your pain is increasing with time not decreasing? How long should I wait and observe to decide to see someone about it?...

How Mark shaved off 60 min his marathon, 20 sec off 100 yards swim and went from 19% body fat to 8%! - Interview

June 07, 2021 23:54 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

In this episode, Coach Shangrila Rendon interviews Mark Villanueva about how he was able to go from 4hrs 40 mins to 3hrs 33 mins full marathon (LAM) finish time, 1:50 min/100 yards to 1:30 min/100 yards at Alcatraz swim and from 19% body fat to 8% body fat. How did he do it??? Listen in and find out!   In this episode: From zero training to running the LA Marathon in 3hrs 33 mins Swimming Alcatraz at a 1:30 min/100 yards pace Learning how to cook food Adjusting macros, balancing carbs...

How Hendrick Qualified for Boston & Finished his 1st Ironman with only 5 Months Training - Interview

June 05, 2021 18:26 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

In this episode Coach Shangrila Rendon interviews a busy family man about how he Qualified for Boston & Finished his 1st Ironman with only 5 Months Training. Challenges/Limitations: - He ran full marathons in the past but fastest was only 4hrs and 15 minutes. He needed a qualifying time of 3 hrs 20 mins. - Very tight timeline left till his upcoming race - 3 months left to train before LA marathon and 5 months before his first full Ironman - Full-time work, being a father of 3 and a husband ...