Grit2Greatness Endurance

Rich Soares, April Spilde and Lauren Brown

The Grit2Greatness Podcast mission is to is to create a global community of endurance athletes. To inspire participation in endurance sports by connecting you to coaches, experts and fellow athletes.

  1. 13. Juni

    #545 World-Class Precision: Inside Pro-Level Bike Fitting with Ivan O'Gorman

    In this episode, we take you inside the world of elite bike fitting with Ivan O’Gorman, a world-renowned fitter based in Niwot, Colorado who works with top professional triathletes and cyclists. We break down why a professional fit is one of the highest ROI investments you can make—impacting comfort, power, aerodynamics, and injury prevention. Ivan shares his approach to assessing athletes, the technology behind modern fitting, and real-world examples of how small positional changes drive big performance gains. Whether you’re new to the sport or chasing your next PR, this episode will help you understand what it takes to ride like the pros. Vespa Power Endurance helps you tap into steady, clean energy—so you stay strong, focused, and in the zone longer. Vespa isn’t fuel—it’s a metabolic catalyst that helps your body use more fat and spare precious glycogen. Whether you’re training for your next PR or racing long, Vespa helps you go the distance with sustained energy and faster recovery. Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat MetabolismUse discount code 303endurance20 Grit2Greatness Links & Calls to Action Website: Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook: @grit2greatnessendurance Instagram: @grit2greatness_endurance Ambassador Application: https://forms.gle/mQjPbyzjAmmBhM6m9 Become a Team Member: Getting Started with Grit2Greatness - Google Forms Podcast Subscription: Grit2Greatness Endurance - Podcast - Apple Podcasts

    #545 World-Class Precision: Inside Pro-Level Bike Fitting with Ivan O'Gorman
  2. 6. Juni

    HYROX Explained: Endurance Meets the Sled

    If you’ve been scrolling endurance social media and wondering why everyone is suddenly pushing sleds and throwing wall balls, this episode is for you. Coaches April Spilde and Lauren Brown break down the HYROX phenomenon—what it is, why it’s growing so fast, and why runners, cyclists, and triathletes are jumping in. We compare HYROX to traditional endurance sports, discuss the stations that shock first‑time athletes, and explain why endurance fitness translates surprisingly well to this hybrid racing format. Plus, Coach Lauren shares what training for her first HYROX Doubles race has taught her about pacing, strength, and durability. This episode of the Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast is brought to you by Vespa Power.  Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery. Vespa Power Endurance helps athletes tap into steady, clean energy by optimizing fat metabolism and reducing reliance on sugar and glycogen. Vespa isn’t fuel—it’s a metabolic catalyst that helps you stay strong, focused, and durable in training and racing. Visit Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat Metabolism and use discount code 303endurance20 to save on your order. Grit2Greatness Links & Resources Website: Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook: @grit2greatnessendurance Instagram: @g2gendurance Become a Team Member: Getting Started with Grit2Greatness – Google Forms Ambassador Application: https://forms.gle/mQjPbyzjAmmBhM6m9 Subscribe to the Podcast: Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast on Apple Podcasts

    HYROX Explained: Endurance Meets the Sled
  3. 30. Mai

    #543 Death to DNF: Why Boulder 70.3 Is a Thinking Athlete's Race

    In Episode #543 of the Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast, Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde break down why Boulder is one of the most misunderstood and execution‑heavy races on the IRONMAN 70.3 calendar. This is a thinking athlete’s race—where small mistakes stack up fast under altitude, heat, and patience‑testing terrain. We dive into the real reasons athletes DNF at Boulder, including: Overbiking relative to altitude Underfueling when effort feels “easy” Heat and hydration mismanagement Swim anxiety and disrupted breathing Aggressive early run pacing Missed bike lap cutoffs Ignoring early warning signsYou’ll learn how to race Boulder with restraint, patience, and intention—so you’re still strong when it matters most. We also debut a new fun segment: “Death, Taxes… or DNF?”—calling out the most predictable race‑day mistakes we see every year. If you’re racing Boulder 70.3—or any altitude event—this episode is your race‑proofing checklist. This episode is brought to you by Vespa Power Endurance. Vespa Power Endurance helps you tap into steady, clean energy—so you stay strong, focused, and in the zone longer. Vespa is not fuel, but a metabolic catalyst that shifts your body to use more fat and less glycogen. ✅ Less sugar✅ Higher performance✅ Faster recovery Vespa comes in CV‑25, Junior, and Concentrate. 🎁 Use discount code: g2gvespa15🔗 Shop Vespa Power: Vespa Power Endurance a {     text-decoration: none;     color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td {     border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th {     background-color: #f5f5f5; } 📬 GRIT2GREATNESS CONTACT INFO (Add to End)Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching🌐 Website: Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching📘 Facebook: @grit2greatnessendurance📸 Instagram: @g2gendurance▶️ YouTube: Grit2Greatness Endurance Get Started with Grit2Greatness:👉 Getting Started Form

    #543 Death to DNF: Why Boulder 70.3 Is a Thinking Athlete's Race

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The Grit2Greatness Podcast mission is to is to create a global community of endurance athletes. To inspire participation in endurance sports by connecting you to coaches, experts and fellow athletes.

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