Becoming YOUR Strong
Strong looks different for each of us and it’s time to put focus on our unique journeys that get us there. This space created weekly is for athletes to improve their mindset in order to better navigate challenges that come up in sport and different seasons of life. On this show, we ask the questions that lead to better answers and have the conversations that truly matter.
Episodes
277 episodes
Age is Nothing but a Number with Pat Leaver
This week we have special guest and recent HYROX World Champion of the 70-74 age group, Pat Leaver, join us to share wisdom on how age does not have to be a limiter in hybrid racing and important advice for younger athletes in the sport.
I Missed My Goal - Now What?
You put in the work and you were unable to perform on the day - now what? Come behind the scenes to have a conversation of what I have been doing to mentally and emotionally recover from some tough race weekends.
Common Mistakes Committed by DEKA Athletes w/ Kevin Gregory
Join myself and Kevin Gregory in a conversation about common mistakes we see athletes make at DEKA events and some tips to help you move the needle in your performances!
The Road to Better Stress Management
In this week's episode, I am chatting about what has really been going on behind the scenes and the journey I am taking to come back home to me with specific stress management tools that you can use daily.
The Race I Needed - DEKA FIT Denver Takeaways
You do not always get the race you want, but you will always walk away with exactly what you needed. Hear the behind the scenes of my DEKA FIT Denver run along with some takeaways that will shift your perspective for future races.
DEKA FIT Tips & Race Strategy
It's RACE WEEK! I am taking this episode to bring both veterans and first time racers through the tips and race strategy of the DEKA FIT that will help them crush the course in Denver this upcoming weekend.
Nutrition for Women Athletes with Kristen Arnold
On this week's episode we have special guest and Sports RD, Kristen Arnold, join us for a talk about women specific nutrition in training and racing for hyrbid and endurance based sports. To get in contact with Kristen, v...
Lessons from Year 31
Special birthday week episode to share all the moments and lessons that built me in year 31.
Overcoming Mental Barriers in Endurance Racing
Join me for this week's episode where I talk through my most recent half marathon race and how I overcame both the mental and physical barriers that stood in my path.
Listener Q& A: Life & Training Balance
Navigating a tricky season of life while being on an athletic pursuit can be a tough road to navigate that we talk about in this week's episode!
Listener Q&A: Hybrid Training & Racing Tips
In this week's episode, I continue in the Q&A series focusing on answering questions pertaining to best strategies and protocols for hybrid training and racing.
Listener Q&A: Mindset for Athletes
This week I dive into some of the common questions I am getting from listeners on mindset and how to become more mentally strong as an athlete!
Life Lately & Lessons Learned
In this week's solo episode, I share the behind the scenes of what has been going on in my life lately, how I am navigating some new challenges and the lessons being learned that are helping build that next version of me.
Navigating DEKA Equipment Changes & DEKA/HYROX Training Tips with Underdog Training System Coaches
The first round table talk where I invited on fellow coaches of the Underdog Training System to talk about recent changes in the DEKA equipment, how to best navigate those as a coach/athlete, and how you should be training at this point in the ...
Unlocking Limitless Potential with Greyson Kilgore
In today’s episode, Elite HYROX & DEKA Athlete, Greyson Kilgore, joins us to share the journey of discovering what you're truly capable of through leaving self-imposed limits behind and befriending pain.
Journey to the HYROX E15 with Morgan Schulz
In this week's episode, we are joined by HYROX E15 Athlete Morgan Schulz! Morgan talks about her incredible journey from crutches to elite athlete, and the needle movers that mentally and physically catapulted her along the way.
Downloading on Thoughts from HYROX DC
This week's episode is all about my time Washington DC taking on the HYROX race course for the second time this season. Hear more about the biggest takeaways, learning lessons, and thoughts that will help you better reflect on your race weekend...
It's Never Too Late with Shannon Jackman
This week we have special guest Shannon Jackman, trailblazer athlete for the DEKA Master's Division, joining us for a conversation on how age is truly just a number. Shannon shares about her journey from trombone player to a DEKA World Champion...
Finding Balance & Gratitude in Elite Level Racing with Kris Rugloski
This week we have special guest Kris Rugloski, 2022 HYROX World Champion & E15 Athlete, join us to talk on how she has navigated external pressures as an elite athlete, finding balance in life while chasing big goals, and the importance of ...
Post Race Reflections & Action Planning
Just had a big race weekend? Listen to this week's episode where I ask you important questions to help you identify the areas of opportunity and build an action plan that will help you move the needle in your next training block!
My Biggest Heartbreaks & How They Built Me
Heartbreaks can feel like the end of everything, but if there is anything I have come to learn it's that they are the beginning of truly healing. In this week's episode, I vulnerably share the 3 biggest heart breaks I encountered in the last ha...
HYROX Phoenix Takeaways & Tips for Your Next Race
Relive the incredible weekend that was HYROX Phoenix and gain a very important tip that will help you find success in your next race!
Training No No's & Understanding VO2 Max
This week's episode is intended to educate listeners on common mistakes I see during hybrid/endurance training along with helping people actually understand what VO2 max is, how to utilize it, and how to build it in your training!
Obese to Elite Athlete
Take a trip with me down memory lane as I talk about my past living at rock bottom and the 3 biggest lessons I have learned that I would share with myself if I was to take the journey again.
Stop Quitting What You Started
By this time, people have started to loose motivation to continue on in the intentions they have set for the new year. In this week's episode, I address this trend with a pointed conversation on how to stop quitting what you started with 3 help...