How an Athlete Mission Statement can dramatically improve the quality of your life, and how to write your own. Episode Intro [0:57] Athlete Mission Statement Introduced [3:28] Athlete Mission Statement Defined [7:55] Why is an Athlete Mission Statement Important [8:54] Athlete Mission Statement Examples [22:34] Step 1 – How to Write your Athlete Mission Statement [36:15] Step 2 – Articulate Your Most Important Goals [37:38] Step 3 – What Legacy Do You Want To Leave? [46:32] Questions to Help Set Your Legacy [54:18] Athlete Mission Statement Conclusion [1:04:08] “Treat one as they are, and the ..read more

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 > Contact Sign up for our AWESOME newsletter The post Ep 168: Is Your Head In T ..read more

Answering listener email questions regarding Zone 2 & heat, how to pace an ultra, how to build a great crew, optimal swimming kick, racing after injury, and the mindset of doing the work! Intro 0:59 Jordan Peterson Quote 2:07 Picking Races Through a Season 6:26 Low Carb Diet & Ketoacidosis 10:23 Reading Recommendations on Heart Rate Training? 18:53 Improving Swimming Kick 21:16 Zone 2 Heart Rate in the Heat 29:06 Racing Possible Post Injury? 33:55 You’ve Got To Do The Work! 40:04 Stomach & Core Issues Pool Swimming 46:38 Pacing a Flat Ultramarathon 49:15 Tips for Building a Great ..read more

Chris is interviewed by Dirk Friel, co-founder of TrainingPeaks [4:09] Training Peaks CoachCast Say hello or ask a question at www.AIMPCoaching.com Sign up for our AWESOME newsletter The post Ep 166: Interview on TrainingPeaks CoachCast appeared first on AIMP Coaching ..read more

Tahoe swim crossing recap, how to think about a DNF (Did Not Finish), the mindset to bring to a grand challenge, showing up WITH INTENTION! Tahoe Swim Debrief; how to think about a DNF [7:53] -AIMP Challenge Week Preview [1:02:17] How dependent to be on Ironman Aid Stations [1:18:09] Corros watch review [1:22:42] How to get zones from the 5×1-mile test [1:26:32] Thoughts on Open Water Swimming [1:28:58] When is it useful to hire a coach [1:31:23] Hope = Will + Way [1:44:30] The post Ep 165: DNF Thoughts, AIMP Challenge Preview appeared first on AIMP Coaching ..read more

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] The post Ep 164: The Example Race Debrief appeared first on AIMP Coaching ..read more

How to think through your ultramarathon race day planning [25:27], and a marathon swim training update! Episode Intro [0:43] Tahoe Marathon Swim Training Update [5:16] The Journey vs The Outcome [12:31] Ultra Swim Nutrition [14:33] Taking a Pause in an Ultra Endurance Event [19:13] Fueling Best Practices [21:09] Fueling in High Heat [22:12] Ultramarathon Race Day Plan Deep Dive [25:27] Say hello or ask a question here. Sign up for our AWESOME newsletter here. To Rate & Review This Podcast: Podcast App > Weekly Word Podcast Series Page > “Ratings & Reviews” > “Write A Review ..read more

Listener email questions answered, from nuances of HR testing, to Ironman pacing and strategy, to how the endurance mindset plays out in daily life. Intro [1:43] Heart Rate Zones for run vs bike [7:29] Re-testing HR Zones in different climates, temperatures, seasons [9:59] HR vs Watts vs Perceived Effort [12:30] How often do you look at your watch during a workout? [15:11] Faster vs Slower Training [16:30] Don’t Judge Yourself; Accept and Forgive Where You Are Currently [19:50] Ironman Pacing and Race Strategy [23:51] No such thing as a fast first Ironman [26:43] Determining Ironman Bike Effo ..read more

Lessons and insights from the annual AIMP Triathlon Camp in Sonoma County, California. <ul> <li>Intro [2:22]</li> <li>AIMP Sonoma Tri Camp Debrief [5:59]</li> <li>Swim Stroke for Triathlon vs Pool [27:43]</li> <li>Intro to Live Recording [40:10]</li> <li>Live Recording of Tri Camp Discussion [41:29]</li> <li>Outro [1:40:30]</li> <ul> Say hello or ask a question here. Sign up for our AWESOME newsletter here. To Rate & Review This Podcast: Podcast App > Weekly Word Podcast Series Page > “Ratings & R ..read more

How do you take a training plan and execute it sustainably given all the demands of life, work, and family? Join Chris in a consult call discussing how to make a plan become reality. Intro to the Weekly Word Podcast [2:26] Intro to the Consult Call – Where the Plan Meets Real Life [4:59] Consult Call – How to Structure an Ultra Running Lifestyle [12:53] Outro [1:11:27] Say hello or ask a question here. Sign up for our AWESOME newsletter here. To Rate & Review This Podcast: Podcast App > Weekly Word Podcast Series Page > “Ratings & Reviews” > “Write A Review” The post Ep 160 ..read more