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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 Justin Too is Building the Ultra Cycling Community with a Purpose - Interview

May 20, 2021 19:15 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

In this episode Coach Shangrila Rendon interviews ultra-endurance Christian leader, family man and host of Ultra Cycling show Justin Too about how he is Building the Ultra Cycling Community with a Purpose. Listen in and get inspired by what's possible when you realize you already have everything you need to fulfill on your mission. In this episode: not getting stopped by things you can't do thinking globally but acting locally... what's the most difficult thing about racing RAAM learni...

How to Achieve the Flow State as an Endurance Athlete - Interview with Legend Steve King

May 13, 2021 01:35 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

In this podcast episode Coach Shangrila Rendon interviews endurance sports legend Steve King about how to achieve the Flow State as an endurance athlete. Listen in to find out how to bring the best of you even when everything is going wrong. The mental/psychological aspects around being in the flow state The opposite – being in a state of self-sabotage Having a perfect race Pulling the "I can do it" out of yourself Dealing with trauma and addictions Emotional freedom technique

What do I eat before I train? - Interview with Nutrition Expert Jeff Rothschild, RD, MS, CSSD

April 05, 2021 19:13 - 52 minutes - 97.5 MB

In this podcast Coach Shangrila Rendon interviews a registered dietician and triathlon nutrition expert Jeff Rothschild, RD, MS, CSSD on what to eat before training. Listen in to find out what to eat before exercising so you don't feel weak afterwards and have the energy you need. Here are some of the questions covered: Do you burn more fat if you work out first thing in the morning without eating? Are there any additional benefits for doing a fasted high intensity interval workout? Does...

Interview with 2x RAAM Finisher Brian Toone on Self-Support Endurance Cycling and cycling gadgets

March 29, 2021 18:20 - 1 hour - 123 MB

In this podcast episode Coach Shangrila Rendon interviews two-time Race Across America (RAAM) Finisher Brian Toone on Self-Support Endurance Cycling and cycling gadgets. Besides being a Mathematics and Computer Science professor Brian is an avid self supported bikepacking and adventure cyclist. If you've been thinking about endurance cycling, bikepacking, cycling self support or racing RAAM Brian has done all of these things and is kind enough to share his insights, strategies and gear cons...

[Inspirational triathlete interview] How a dad of 4 is winning races and training for Ironman Coeur D’Alene and Ironman Arizona

March 15, 2021 23:44 - 54 minutes - 100 MB

Meet Erik, a dad of 4 kids, who runs his own business, and takes his kids for outdoor activities every weekend and training for his 2nd & 3rd Ironman this year (CDA & IMAZ) with a goal to beat his best time by strategically putting in 1 hour or less on weekdays. On this episode find out: How is he getting faster and stronger with only 1 hour or less training per day on weekdays? How is he able to stay "sane" with everything on his plate? What does he do when unexpected events relating to...

[Inspirational triathlete Interview] How Claudia's Swim Improved by 15% even after Surgery!

March 09, 2021 13:42 - 31 minutes - 58.3 MB

Listen in on an interview with an inspirational triathlete Claudia and how she improved her swim pace by 15% in one month (from 2:51 min/100 yards to 2:26 mins/100 yards) even after Surgery while making sure her shoulder stays strong and injury free!  It can be terrifying... Going back to swimming after going through surgery and a serious shoulder injury. Find out how Claudia was able to overcome her concerns and doubts and not only get back to swimming but improve her speed.

Shangrila Rendon Cycles Across America to fulfill her mission to help - KTFS 107.1 FM News radio interview

July 30, 2020 00:38 - 7 minutes - 7.21 MB

Michael B of KTFS 107.1 FM news radio interviews Shangrila Rendon as she is cycling across America on her bicycle.   Find out about Shangrila Rendon's mission to give hope and help victims of abuse from this news fragment broadcast live on the Texarcana Talks with Michael B. on July 20th, 2020. This was on Day 14 of her 18-day journey as she was cycling through Mississippi.   As someone who had a horrible past and has gone through personal trials (child abuse, PTSD, suicidal ideation, al...

What nobody can teach you... When you are asking yourself "why am I even doing this?"

June 25, 2020 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MB

Listen in on Coach Shangrila sharing her wisdom about the importance of your own experience. - Fighting demons and self doubt while doing something that's super hard.  - One question to ask yourself when you are about to throw in the towel. - What’s stronger than your negative feelings?  

Realizing there are some things that nobody can teach you...

June 25, 2020 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MB

Listen in on Coach Shangrila sharing her wisdom about the importance of your own experience. - Fighting demons and self doubt while doing something that's super hard.  - When you are asking yourself "why am I even doing this?" - One question to ask yourself when you are about to throw in the towel. - What’s stronger than your negative feelings?  

I finished my first vEveresting! Here is what I discovered...

June 22, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 36.8 MB

Listen in on two strong athletes sharing their experience doing and finishing their first virtual everesting cycling.   Find out how Sakthi finished the climb of 29.1K FT elevation gain without music, coffee or watching anything on tv, despite a history of 4 shoulder surgeries, 3 knee surgeries, 1 ankle surgery, and back pain. Learn the top 3 things he learned during the experience. Total elevation: 29.1K ft. Distance: 130 miles. Moving time: 17 hrs 53 min. Elapsed time: 18 hrs 46 min.   ...

I'm feeling frustrated and discouraged with running...

June 18, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutes - 15.7 MB

Athlete Question Answered: I'm feeling frustrated and discouraged with running... what should I do? - feeling like I've plateaued and can’t get faster - feeling like the training is not going anywhere - not enjoying my workout much

Why do I need sodium? And how much?

June 15, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 19.9 MB

Athlete Question Answered: Why do I need sodium? - What happens if I don’t have enough sodium? - How much sodium do I need? - Why you shouldn’t drink too much water. - Is a lot of sodium okay? - How to know if I am hydrating enough during a workout? - How about when I'm trying to lose weight?

What if I missed a workout? What should I do?

June 10, 2020 12:00 - 5 minutes - 7.28 MB

Athlete Question Answered: What if I missed a workout? What should I do? - What if I miss several workouts? - I'm feeling disappointed and bad - Will it effect my results on race day? - Should I carry over my missed training? - Am I unknowingly putting my body at high risk of injury?

How to avoid emotional eating working from home?

June 08, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 8.26 MB

Athlete Question Answered: How can I avoid emotional eating now that I’ve been working from home? Listen to this short episode and find out strategies and ideas you can try today.

How to Transition from Indoor to Outdoor Cycling Training?

June 03, 2020 22:49 - 4 minutes - 6.04 MB

Athlete Question Answered: I’ve been cycling indoors. What do I need to adopt or prepare myself once I transition to outdoor cycling? Listen to this short episode and find out what to expect, what you need to practice, what gear should you consider and what muscles you need to pay attention to.

What I learned from challenging myself this month

May 23, 2020 18:20 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MB

Listen in and hear athletes share good and bad things they learned after finishing their challenges this month. Learn how Jeff went from a 2-minute plank to a 25-minute plank. Discover the key strategy to doing back to back training. Realize the reason body doesn't respond with a speed increase when training hard.   

Triathlon Training During Covid-19

May 09, 2020 16:01 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MB

Listen in on today's episode about adjusting to the current situation and dealing with staying at home.  - Executing training to make the most of what you have...  - Getting motivated now when all the races are cancelled and goals have changed... - Dealing with upset...

Running a sub 3:20:00 race

February 26, 2020 01:04 - 25 minutes - 45.9 MB

Listen in and hear 3 athletes share 2 good and 2 bad things they learned after finishing their run races. Julie shares her experience finishing the Sprouts Mesa Marathon with a new PR of 3:19:30.  Amy reveals how she finished the Surf City Marathon top 16% in her Age Group. Steve shared his experience doing the Pasadena Half Marathon while maintaining a 7:48 min/mile average pace.

How can you accomplish more and stop procrastinating?

February 17, 2020 19:49 - 11 minutes - 21.5 MB

"I'm having a hard time getting everything done for the day! I tend to postpone and procrastinate on the things that are important but hard for me to do. How can I get better at this?” In today's episode you'll discover how to accomplish more and stop procrastination.

I finished my first Ironman!! Here are 3 good things and 3 bad things I learned…

November 13, 2019 20:38 - 47 minutes - 88.6 MB

Listen in on the latest athlete achievements call and find out the most important things athletes learned during their races. Sharing the good and the bad things that happened.  Jez and Nory reveal insights about having your spouse train together with you.  Amy shares her experience in finishing her first Ironman and the large challenges she overcame along the way.  Claudia reveals how it was to do back to back racing and the things she paid most attention to. 

How to increase mileage with swimming, biking and running at the same time?

October 09, 2019 23:53 - 20 minutes - 38.8 MB

Listen to today’s episode and find out how to increase mileage with swimming, biking and running at the same time. Also find answers to these questions: What’s the first things to consider when setting your target? Which sport should you focus on first? What’s the one thing that makes you more able to sustain a larger load during training? Should you worry about nutrition? How should you approach recovery? 

I beat my personal record!! Here is what I learned…

October 03, 2019 20:59 - 49 minutes - 91.1 MB

Listen in on the latest athlete achievements call and find out the most important things athletes learned during their races. Sharing the good and the bad things that happened. - Katy reveals how she won 2nd in age group in Ely marathon after ACL & meniscus surgery on both knees. - Javey talks about how he successfully completed his longest and hardest cycling race. - Cheryl shares her brave attempt of a high-surf open water race and the experience she gained.

I’m feeling pain while training!!! Should I stop or should I push through?

September 24, 2019 00:17 - 11 minutes - 21.5 MB

"I'm feeling pain while training! Should I stop or should I push through? My race is coming up!" In today's episode you'll discover the best course of action. If you want to be a part of Feisty Fox Tribe and join other athletes taking their training and racing to the next level, join here: https://www.feistyfoxcoaching.com/tribe

How to race Triathlon on a Budget

September 14, 2019 13:48 - 13 minutes - 24.6 MB

In today's episode, coach Shangrila goes over how she and some of her athletes were able to race triathlons even though they were on a tight budget. Discover the considerations, tips and advice that worked for others.

My race is in 3 months!!! I’m injured... HELP!

September 08, 2019 02:08 - 55 minutes - 102 MB

In today’s episode, Coach Shangrila talks about ways of getting through triathlon training when an injury becomes one of the roadblocks. She also emphasized the importance of overall health, particularly, mental and emotional health during triathlon training.

Can you train for a full Ironman in 3 months?

September 05, 2019 20:59 - 23 minutes - 43.4 MB

Listen to Grace’s inspirational experience preparing for her first full Ironman Mont Tremblant with 3 months of training while still being on top of full-time job and family commitments In this episode, Coach Shangrila also covers different areas that athletes should consider when trying to troubleshoot cramping during swim. Coach Shangrila also emphasizes the 5 key areas that athletes need to address in order to execute a solid successful race

Failing well AND Fear, dislike or hate towards running

September 01, 2019 13:35 - 48 minutes - 88.9 MB

We, as athletes, mostly focus on winning or doing well in our races. However, have we thought of learning how to fail WELL and take the opportunity to learn whenever we fail? This episode will explore that subject.  The second subject we will cover in this episode is the reasons for disliking, fearing or hating running.  Why do you get hurt or feel pain during running? If yes, this episode will help you.     

SWOLF... What is this term in Swimming?

August 29, 2019 18:05 - 21 minutes - 38.8 MB

SWOLF... What is this term in Swimming? 🤔🤔🤔   In today's episode, Coach Shangrila talked about SWOLF scores - What does the number really mean? If the number is low does that mean we swim faster?   Added bonus! Shangrila also talked about how to make your workout efficient if you only have ONE hour to do it. 💪 Time to find out!   #feistyfox #feistyfoxfire #tripodcast #triathlonpodcast

Quick tip to beat your anxiety in open water swimming

August 26, 2019 21:41 - 9 minutes - 16.9 MB

Do you get anxious when thinking about open water swimming? Today coach Shangrila shares a tip for how to start the process of overcoming that fear.  To see the coaching call mentioned on this episode on How to Overcome Panic Attacks in Swimming, watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/wjGrPE_zPa8

Recovery - What to do to Recover Fast

August 20, 2019 23:59 - 38 minutes - 71.3 MB

Recovery is one of the crucial elements you need to address in order to not get sick or injured when training and racing. During the call, coach Shangrila will discuss different methods of how to properly take care of yourself.  Why rest, recovery and self-care is important When and how to take care of yourself before, during and after training What to do to recover fast Foods for recovery and anti-inflammation

What 5 strong athletes learned after Finishing their Races

August 13, 2019 17:31 - 36 minutes - 66.4 MB

Listen in and hear 5 strong athletes share what they learned after finishing their races - Mulholland Cycling Challenge, Boston Marathon, OC Marathon, Borrego Double Century.  what can happen if we forget about Nutrition the importance of Race Preparation and Race Strategy overcoming Doubt and Fear Mental Strength

Behind the scenes - Swim Technique and committing to an Ambitious Race Goal

August 06, 2019 02:42 - 23 minutes - 43.8 MB

Listen in on coach Shangrila and Feisty Fox Athletes discussing how to improve Swim technique and how to choose the right race goal How to not be tired after 200 yards of swimming. What you should do when your muscles feel tight during the first 500 of the race swim start. Should you pursue an “impossible” goal or be realistic?

Swim technique, training different energy systems and preparing for a hilly ride

July 29, 2019 16:21 - 16 minutes - 12.4 MB

Listen in on a behind the scenes discussion of athletes talking about their training and race preparation. The problem of feeling exhausted when working on swim technique. Ramping up training on running in preparation for LA Marathon. Preparation tips for cycling in the hills with 10k ft elevation gain. Planning what to bring

Nutrition, Running shoes and Motivation… Help!

July 23, 2019 21:55 - 33 minutes - 24.4 MB

Are you not 100% sure about your nutrition? Find out what to do when your race is less than a week away.  What nutrition should I use on race day (Santa Rosa Half Ironman)? Should I rotate shoes to make my feet stronger? Supportive shoes vs flat shoes.  What do you do when you don't feel like working out and are just not motivated?

The importance of Mental toughness and how 3 athletes dealt with GI and pain challenges during their Ironman races

July 18, 2019 21:10 - 58 minutes - 107 MB

Have you considered everything when preparing for your upcoming triathlon race? Today you can listen in on 3 athletes sharing their experiences doing their first and second Ironman races.  Learn how Mauricio finished Ironman Cozumel, without registering for any prep triathlon race before that.  A husband and father of 2, Troy finishes IMAZ as his first Full Ironman. Jez achieves a PR at Ironman Cozumel despite challenges on the run.

Top 2 Good and Bad things I Learned after Finishing my Race

July 07, 2019 22:21 - 56 minutes - 53.4 MB

Do you know how to prepare for your upcoming race? Today you can listen in on athletes sharing the top 2 good and bad things after finishing their races.  Jez shares his experience finishing his first double century ride while training for Ironman UK. A mom of 3 kids Cheryl shares her experience in her first sprint triathlon race, where she placed 15th overall. A single mom Amy sets a PR in Ironman Steelhead 70.3 race after overcoming a bike accident