Unstoppable With Shangrila Rendon

Shangrila Rendon
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What if you could train smarter, race stronger, and still have energy for your family, career, and dreams while staying injury free? This show is for working parents, busy triathletes, marathoners, and endurance athletes who are chasing big goals and want to push past their limits and inspire others by how they show up in sport and life. Whether you're a first-timer, a comeback athlete, or someone who’s been stuck in burnout or injury, you belong here.  No matter your age, past injuries, time off, or current limitations, this podcast will help you go farther than you thought possible. Inside every episode, you’ll get: - Proven strategies from the Smart Training Method™  covering training, nutrition, injury prevention/body maintenance, mindset, and race prep - Inspiring interviews with everyday athletes and elite performers - High-impact lessons from experts in endurance, mental fitness, and performance - Raw stories of struggle, resilience, and transformation in the world of triathlon and running I’m Shangrila Rendon, 2x Guinness World Record holder, 48-time Ironman distance finisher, Ultraman and IM Kona finisher, keynote speaker, author, creator of Smart Training Method and Founder of Feisty Fox Coaching. But I didn’t start this way. At 24, I couldn’t swim, didn’t own a bike, and could barely run for 15 minutes. I battled depression, PTSD, addiction, eating disorder and the lasting scars of childhood abuse, sexual assault.  Endurance sport became the path I used to rebuild myself. I trained hard, failed often, and never gave up. And now I help others do the same. I created this podcast to help you go farther, inspire others, and become unstoppable. Subscribe now and join our community of athletes who are learning to be Unstoppable

  1. 5d ago

    Why Most Marathoners Fall Apart After Mile 18

    Most marathoners know the moment when the race really begins. Around mile 18. Up until then, everything feels controlled. The pace is steady and confidence is high. Then the race changes. Legs get heavy, the pace starts slipping, and the final miles turn into “just get it done” miles instead of strong execution. What makes this frustrating is that this happens even after months of hard training. Long runs were done, weekly mileage was consistent, and the work was put in.  But many runners eventually discover the same thing: More miles alone don’t prepare the body for the hardest part of the marathon. In this episode, we’ll break down why so many runners struggle after mile 18 and what actually helps runners stay strong in the final miles. Using Bryce's story as an example: We'll cover what allowed a 3:27 FIRST marathon followed by a 3:37 finish on the hot and hilly (1000 ft climb) LA Marathon just one month later. And here’s the surprising part. Bryce was over 250 lbs just a year ago and had only started running last year, dealing with foot, knee, hip, hamstring, groin, and IT band pain along the way. But this episode is not just about Bryce. It’s about understanding what allows some runners to stay strong late in the race while others fade. In this episode we’ll break down: - Why many runners fall apart after mile 18 - The marathon training mistake that causes late-race fatigue - How smart runners build durability for the final miles - Why adding mileage often fails to solve the real problem - What allows some runners to recover quickly and race again without breaking down (hint: it's also what has allowed me to finish 23 Ironman 34 days. My 2nd Guinness World Record) For runners balancing careers, family, and limited training time, training smarter matters more than training more. Because strong marathons are not decided in the first half of the race. They’re decided in the final miles.

    Why Most Marathoners Fall Apart After Mile 18

  2. Sep 24

    Turning Swimming Struggles Into Wins in Your 50s

    Struggling with swimming in your triathlon training? Feeling out of breath after just 50 yards?  In this episode, we share how Ron, a competitive athlete in his 50s, went from struggling with breathing & pacing to winning a Sprint Triathlon, improving his swim efficiency, and finishing his first Olympic triathlon under 3 hours! 💬 “Every now and then, I would get into a good rhythm, but I didn’t know what the correct form felt like. I’d watch my swim videos but didn’t know how to fix my technique.” — Ron Ron wanted to do well in triathlons, feel strong, and have plenty of energy for the bike & run, but swimming was holding him back. After focusing on the right strategies, he gained endurance, improved technique, and unlocked race-day confidence! Ron’s Triathlon & Swim Breakthroughs: - Took 3rd in AG at the Wolf Triathlon - Swim Time Trials: Huge Improvements  ⏱ 200-yard TT: Improved by 14 seconds per 100 yards  ⏱ 400-yard TT: Improved by 15 seconds per 100 yards  ⏱ CSS: Improved by 29 seconds per 100 yards - Gained Endurance: From struggling after 50 yards → swimming 1,550 yards nonstop - Finished His First Olympic Triathlon: Under 3 hours! (1.0-mile swim / 20-mile bike / 6.2-mile run) What you’ll learn in this episode: - How to get faster at swimming when are competitive and want to do well - What to do to finish your 1st Olympic if you are currently struggling with breathing and feel out of breath after 50 yards - What to do if you are experiencing this: “Every now and then I would get into a good rhythm. I didn’t know what the correct form feels like. I would study my swim videos but don’t know what to do about them…” - What to do to get more efficient in swimming so you can get onto the bike not feeling hammered If swimming is your weak link, this episode will give you the breakthrough you need.

    Turning Swimming Struggles Into Wins in Your 50s

  3. Sep 17

    Finish Your 1st 70.3 With a Hilly Bike in 4 Months

    Think you're too busy to train for a 70.3?  Struggling with knee pain, Achilles issues, or open water swim nerves?  In this episode, we break down how Madison, a business owner working long hours and dealing with injuries, trained smart and finished his first Half Ironman strong in just 4 months! 💬 “I was traveling, working crazy hours, and dealing with knee & Achilles pain… but I made it happen!” — Madison Madison’s 70.3 Race Breakthroughs: - Completed His First 70.3 in Just 4 Months of Training! 🎉 - Trained Smart Despite: - Knee pain, Achilles & ankle challenges - Limited training time due to work & travel - Open water swim fears (no OWS practice before race weekend!) What you’ll learn in this episode: - Why having a very busy schedule that includes traveling doesn’t mean you can’t get in enough training for your 70.3 goal - What to do when knee pain, achilles and ankle challenges make running and cycling difficult - What to do when you are feeling overwhelmed about OWS all the way up to 1 day before the race because you didn’t have access to open water before race weekend - How to train injury free when you have previous injuries, are competitive and want to do well - What to do to dial in your nutrition so you feel good during the race If you're aiming for your first 70.3 but feeling overwhelmed, this episode is for you.

    Finish Your 1st 70.3 With a Hilly Bike in 4 Months

  4. Sep 10

    Get Back to Running After Injury & Finish Boston, Tokyo, and Big Sur Marathons

    Struggling with an old injury that keeps coming back? You signed up for races... but deep down, you're scared. “What if I make it worse?” “What if I crash mid-season again?” “What if all this PT… still isn’t enough?” That’s exactly what this episode is here for. Most athletes think pain means “just rest” or “power through.” But that approach rarely fixes the real problem. This episode is for runners and triathletes who are: - Dealing with chronic injuries/pain like achilles, heel... - Signed up for back-to-back races but unsure if they’ll make it. - Those aiming for big races - like Abbott World Marathon Majors. - Already went to PT but still not fully better. - Struggling to recover fast enough between races. - Running slower or with fear even after “clearing” injury. - Those who believe that you have to put in lot of miles to do well on your next race. What if you're busy? I'll show you different ways to get your next strong marathon finish. You’ll learn: - How to build back safely, even if you’re starting from pain - What you need to ensure you do after PT sessions to ensure you don't re-injure yourself and be pain-free long term. - Smart way to train for multiple races without falling apart. (Hint: Not logging in lot of miles) - Recovery strategies that actually work (and don’t take hours a day) - How to train around work, kids, and life without falling behind We’ll break down what actually helped one mom, nurse, and runner, who thought she’d lose her World Marathon Majors season because of lingering Achilles pain. She didn’t just get back. She raced 4 times in 10 weeks… strong, happy, and pain-free. As she said after Boston: "I stuck to what my coach told me. listen to your body. I had no cramps, no pain, and just enjoyed the race. I finished strong. Injury-free."

    Get Back to Running After Injury & Finish Boston, Tokyo, and Big Sur Marathons

  5. Sep 3

    Why Your Swim Training Isn't Translating to Race Day?

    You know how to swim. So why does race day make it feel like you don’t? You trained for months, completed the pool workouts and practiced in open water. Yet when the race begins, your stroke changes. Manuel, Heather, Amaar and many other athletes we have helped came to us with the same frustration: “I can’t translate the swim work I put in during training to race day.” They’re dedicated and doing the right things. Some had already worked on technique, completed swim analyses, or joined Masters swimming. Yet when race day arrived, their stroke changed. Some felt their legs sinking and forgot how to use their kick. Others started spinning their arms faster. Their glide disappeared, heart rate climbed or breathing became harder to control. The harder they fought the water, the more the water seemed to fight back. The answer was not simply to become mentally tougher. It was not just doing more open-water swimming. The problem was that nobody had connected what they were feeling and experiencing on race day with what was physically happening to their stroke. To change the result, we had to connect several parts of their training. - Technique - Pacing - Endurance - Open-water execution And the ability to recognize and correct what was breaking before it turned into panic. The result looked different for each athlete. Manuel, a multi-time 70.3 World Championship finisher, had struggled with anxiety and losing his stroke under pressure. After one month in the program, he earned a swim PR at Ironman 70.3 Australia and finished the race in nearly five hours. Heather had panicked during a 70.3 swim just a few weeks earlier. After three weeks in the program, she completed her next race swim calmly, without stopping, and won her age group. Amaar had previously finished only five minutes to spare before the 70.3 swim cutoff. One month later, at age 60, he completed the Ironman Lake Placid swim in under two hours, confidently and without panic. Different athletes and experience levels but the same underlying problem. They did not suddenly become tougher. They learned how to recognize what was breaking and access their technique when pressure appeared. That is what I am teaching in this episode: 📍 Race day does not create a completely new swim problem. It exposes the part of your stroke that has not yet been trained to hold under pressure. During this episode, I’ll show you: - Why a stroke that feels fine in the pool can collapse under pressure - How breathing, pacing, and technique create the race-day panic loop - How to identify the first part of your stroke that breaks - How to create a technical reset that helps you regain control while swimming - How to use the Race-Day Swim Stress Test before your next triathlon This is not about splashing around, swimming harder, or forcing yourself to “get comfortable” in open water. It is about intentionally testing whether your technique is still available when your breathing, heart rate, effort, and environment change.

    Why Your Swim Training Isn't Translating to Race Day?

  6. Aug 28

    From Zero to 1st Full Ironman in Just 9 Months with 10 Hrs Training a Week

    Is it possible to go from barely swimming a lap to finishing a Full Ironman in just 9 months?  Meet Gaye, an athlete from California, who transformed from a beginner triathlete to an Ironman finisher while balancing a busy life and staying injury-free! Gaye’s Incredible Journey: - April: Completed her 1st Sprint Triathlon - June: First Olympic Triathlon – Placed 2nd in AG (45-49) - September: First Half Ironman (70.3 Santa Cruz – Ocean Swim!) - Two Marathon PRs:   1. NY Marathon: 4:56 ⏩ London: 4:38 ⏩ Berlin: 4:16    2. October: Finished 1st Full Ironman (California) in 13:30:08 just 4 weeks after Berlin Marathon! What You’ll Learn in This Episode: - Starting from Scratch – How to go from struggling to swim a lap to feeling Ironman-ready - Training Smart with Limited Time – Completing Ironman on 10 hours a week while traveling - Injury Prevention & Body Maintenance – How Gaye finished strong without injuries - Balancing Ironman & Marathon Training – Racing both Ironman & marathons within months - Open Water Swim Confidence – Prepping for your first endurance open water swim Listen to Gaye’s journey and apply these powerful strategies to your own Ironman training!

    From Zero to 1st Full Ironman in Just 9 Months with 10 Hrs Training a Week

  7. Aug 20

    From 20-Year Wait to 70.3 & Marathon Comeback at 50+

    Ever dreamed of doing a triathlon but felt overwhelmed, doubted your ability, or feared being the last one on the course? In this episode, we share how Sarah broke past 20 years of hesitation, completed her first 70.3, and made a marathon comeback, stronger than ever at 50+ 💬 “I didn’t want to be seen in a tri-suit or be the last one waddling, but I was tired of putting it off.” - Sarah Sarah put off her 70.3 dream for two decades, held back by doubt and the overwhelming amount of things to learn. But once she committed to the right coaching and plan, she not only crossed the triathlon finish line but also returned to marathons injury-free, something she never thought possible! Sarah’s Race Achievements: - Santa Cruz 70.3 Finisher  - Half Marathon PR: 2:39:53 @ 11:41 min/mile - Full Marathon Comeback (2nd in 5 years!) 5:32:10 💬 “This time, I wasn’t injured or sore. I could actually walk the stairs the next day!” What You’ll Learn in This Episode: - How to train smarter, stay injury-free, and overcome self-doubt. - Nutrition strategies to fuel your race, avoid hitting the wall, and achieve weight loss as a bonus. - The mindset shift that helped Sarah achieve her 70.3 and marathon comebacks. - How to build a structured plan for consistent progress and lasting results. - Proven techniques to conquer fear and take action toward your dream finish line. If you've ever doubted your ability to finish a triathlon or return to a sport you love, this episode is for YOU!

    From 20-Year Wait to 70.3 & Marathon Comeback at 50+

  8. Aug 13

    Run Comeback After Knee Pain

    Most runners and triathletes think pain means “stop” or “just rest.” But what if that’s not the real fix? In this episode, you’ll hear how Ronnie, who juggled two jobs and struggled with chronic knee pain, made an incredible comeback. Just 3 months after feeling stuck, he finished 2 half marathons, 1 full marathon, and a 28-mile birthday run… pain-free. This is for runners, triathletes, beginners or experienced, who feel stuck. Stuck in pain. Stuck with slow progress. Stuck not knowing what to adjust. If you’re chasing a comeback or just want to finish strong without injury, we’ll show you what’s actually missing in your training. You’ll learn: - How to build mileage without breaking down - What to do when rest and gait analysis don’t work - The biggest mistakes runners make with pacing and intensity - Why body maintenance & nutrition matter more than ever - How to stay consistent even with a full-time schedule

    Run Comeback After Knee Pain
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What if you could train smarter, race stronger, and still have energy for your family, career, and dreams while staying injury free? This show is for working parents, busy triathletes, marathoners, and endurance athletes who are chasing big goals and want to push past their limits and inspire others by how they show up in sport and life. Whether you're a first-timer, a comeback athlete, or someone who’s been stuck in burnout or injury, you belong here.  No matter your age, past injuries, time off, or current limitations, this podcast will help you go farther than you thought possible. Inside every episode, you’ll get: - Proven strategies from the Smart Training Method™  covering training, nutrition, injury prevention/body maintenance, mindset, and race prep - Inspiring interviews with everyday athletes and elite performers - High-impact lessons from experts in endurance, mental fitness, and performance - Raw stories of struggle, resilience, and transformation in the world of triathlon and running I’m Shangrila Rendon, 2x Guinness World Record holder, 48-time Ironman distance finisher, Ultraman and IM Kona finisher, keynote speaker, author, creator of Smart Training Method and Founder of Feisty Fox Coaching. But I didn’t start this way. At 24, I couldn’t swim, didn’t own a bike, and could barely run for 15 minutes. I battled depression, PTSD, addiction, eating disorder and the lasting scars of childhood abuse, sexual assault.  Endurance sport became the path I used to rebuild myself. I trained hard, failed often, and never gave up. And now I help others do the same. I created this podcast to help you go farther, inspire others, and become unstoppable. Subscribe now and join our community of athletes who are learning to be Unstoppable

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  • Creator
    Shangrila Rendon
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    140
  • Rating
    Clean
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