Grit2Greatness Endurance

Rich Soares, April Spilde and Lauren Brown
  • 4.7 (14)
  • HEALTH & FITNESS
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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.

  1. #537 Lindsay Holmes IMTX: What 14 IRONMANs Teach You About Grit

    11H AGO

    #537 Lindsay Holmes IMTX: What 14 IRONMANs Teach You About Grit

    Lindsay Holmes joins the Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast on the eve of IRONMAN Texas, the first U.S. IRONMAN of the season and the North American Championships, to share her powerful triathlon journey, lessons from 14 IRONMAN finishes, and what keeps her motivated through setbacks, DNFs, and big goals. Coaches Rich Soares and Kristin Overton also cover announcements, a Get Gritty mindset moment, race‑week reflections, and a fun “Would You Rather… IRONMAN Texas Edition” segment. This episode is fueled by Vespa Power, helping endurance athletes unlock steady energy and stronger performance. Show Sponsor / Get Gritty Sponsor: Vespa Power Discount Code: g2gvespa15 Link: https://vespapower.com/coupon/g2gvespa15/ Ask A Coach Sponsor: Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching – your path to smarter training and better results. Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook - @grit2greatnessendurance Instagram - @grit2greatness_endurance Grit2Greatness Ambassador Application: https://forms.gle/mQjPbyzjAmmBhM6m9 Grit2Greatness Become a Team Member: Getting Started with Grit2Greatness - Google Forms Subscribe to the podcast - Grit2Greatness Endurance - Podcast - Apple Podcasts

    40 min
  2. #536 Championship Mindset, Strategy, and Resilience

    6D AGO

    #536 Championship Mindset, Strategy, and Resilience

    USA Cycling Paracycling Nationals takes center stage as Coaches Rich Soares and Lauren Brown go inside championship weekend in Bentonville, Arkansas with nationally accomplished paracyclists Mike Murphy and Justin Mathers. This episode explores what makes paracycling racing unique, how athletes prepare for national-level competition, and why success goes far beyond podium results. You’ll also hear Grit2Greatness announcements, an expert Get Gritty Tip, championship mindset insights, and practical takeaways for endurance athletes and coaches alike. Show Sponsor: Vespa Power Endurance. Ask A Coach Sponsor: Vespa Power Endurance. Show Sponsor: Vespa Power – optimizing your fat metabolism for higher performance and faster recovery. Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery. Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat Metabolism Use discount code - 303endurance20 Ask A Coach Sponsor: Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching – your path to smarter training and better results. Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook - @grit2greatnessendurance Instagram - @grit2greatness_endurance Grit2Greatness Ambassador Application: https://forms.gle/mQjPbyzjAmmBhM6m9 Grit2Greatness Become a Team Member: Getting Started with Grit2Greatness - Google Forms Subscribe to the podcast - Grit2Greatness Endurance - Podcast - Apple Podcasts

    44 min
  3. #535 Victory After the Cutoff with Chris Sjothun

    APR 4

    #535 Victory After the Cutoff with Chris Sjothun

    Victory After the Cutoff centers on a powerful feature interview with age‑group triathlete Chris Sjothun, whose race at IRONMAN 70.3 Texas ended at the swim cutoff—but sparked a much bigger conversation about resilience, mindset, and redefining success. Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde unpack what it means to show up fully when things don’t go as planned, alongside Grit2Greatness announcements, a Get Gritty Tip woven through the mindset discussion, Workout of the Week themes around consistency, and a fun April Fools–themed segment that separates endurance myths from real performance science. Show Sponsor: Vespa Power Endurance. Ask A Coach Sponsor: Not featured in this episode. Show Sponsor: Vespa Power – optimizing your fat metabolism for higher performance and faster recovery. Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery. Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat Metabolism Use discount code - 303endurance20 Ask A Coach Sponsor: Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching – your path to smarter training and better results. Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook - @grit2greatnessendurance Instagram - @grit2greatness_endurance Grit2Greatness Ambassador Application: https://forms.gle/mQjPbyzjAmmBhM6m9 Grit2Greatness Become a Team Member: Getting Started with Grit2Greatness - Google Forms Subscribe to the podcast - Grit2Greatness Endurance - Podcast - Apple Podcasts

    50 min
  4. #534 - Get to Know Coach KO | Training Smart, Staying Durable, Getting Gritty

    MAR 28

    #534 - Get to Know Coach KO | Training Smart, Staying Durable, Getting Gritty

    Get to Know Coach KO as we welcome Kristin “KO” Overton to the Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast. In this feature interview, KO shares her journey as a TriDot‑certified coach and orthopedic Physician Assistant, breaking down how durability, smart data use, and athlete‑centered coaching help endurance athletes stay healthy and perform at their best. We also cover Grit2Greatness announcements, race‑day shoutouts, a Get Gritty mindset takeaway, and a fun knockout‑style segment that digs into the mental battles athletes face. Show Sponsor: Vespa Power. Ask A Coach Sponsor: Vespa Power.

    46 min
  5. #533 Indoor Training Builds the Athlete. The Outdoor Reveals It!

    MAR 21

    #533 Indoor Training Builds the Athlete. The Outdoor Reveals It!

    Indoor Builds the Athlete. Outdoor Reveals It dives into this week’s Ask A Coach topic: how indoor training truly transfers to outdoor performance—especially for mountain bikers and XTERRA athletes. Coaches April and Lauren break down what fitness you build indoors, what skills require outdoor practice, and how to bridge both for peak performance. Plus: Grit2Greatness announcements, the Get Gritty Tip on interdependence, the Workout of the Week woven into Velocity sessions, and our St. Paddy’s “Luck of the Tri‑ish” fun segment. This episode is supported by our show sponsor Vespa Power, and the Ask A Coach segment is presented by Velocity by Grit2Greatness. #Grit2Greatness #CoachingTips #Ask A Coach #TriathlonCoach #TriathlonPodcast #303Endurance #TriDot #EnduranceAthlete #SwimBikeRun #GetGritty #TriathlonTraining #CyclingLife #RunningCommunity Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook - @grit2greatnessendurance Instagram - @grit2greatness_endurance Get Started with Grit2Greatness -Getting Started with Grit2Greatness - Google Forms Get Gritty Sponsor: Vespa Power 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 as your fuel source. Vespa comes in CV-25, Junior and Concentrate. Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery. Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat Metabolism Code: g2gvespa15 Link: https://vespapower.com/coupon/g2gvespa15/

    45 min
  6. #532 — Every Body Tri with Kate Watt Kuo

    MAR 14

    #532 — Every Body Tri with Kate Watt Kuo

    This week we’re diving into a powerful and inspiring conversation with Kate Watt Kuo, the creator behind Every Body Tri. We talk about inclusive storytelling, breaking through triathlon stereotypes, partnering with Team Zoot, and helping athletes of all shapes and abilities find their place in the sport. We also share upcoming Grit2Greatness events, our hydration & nutrition webinar, and a fun emotional twist with “Every Body Cry.” #Grit2Greatness #CoachingTips #Ask A Coach #TriathlonCoach #TriathlonPodcast #303Endurance #TriDot #EnduranceAthlete #SwimBikeRun #GetGritty #TriathlonTraining #CyclingLife #RunningCommunity Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook - @grit2greatnessendurance Instagram - @grit2greatness_endurance Get Started with Grit2Greatness -Getting Started with Grit2Greatness - Google Forms Get Gritty Sponsor: Vespa Power 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 as your fuel source. Vespa comes in CV-25, Junior and Concentrate. Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery. Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat Metabolism Use discount code - 303endurance20

    54 min
  7. #532 - Every Body Tri with Kate Watt Kuo — Inclusion, Representation & the Future of Triathlon

    MAR 14

    #532 - Every Body Tri with Kate Watt Kuo — Inclusion, Representation & the Future of Triathlon

    In this week’s feature interview, we sit down with Kate Watt Kuo, founder of Every Body Tri, to explore how true inclusion, representation, and authentic storytelling are reshaping the future of endurance sports. We also cover upcoming Grit2Greatness events, including Velocity Live and our free March 24th hydration & nutrition webinar, plus a gritty Ask‑A‑Coach segment and a lighthearted round of “Every Body Cry.” Powered by our show sponsor Vespa Endurance and supported by our Ask‑A‑Coach sponsor. #Grit2Greatness #EveryBodyTri #CoachingTips #Ask A Coach #TriathlonCoach #TriathlonPodcast #303Endurance #TriDot #EnduranceAthlete #SwimBikeRun #GetGritty #TriathlonTraining #CyclingLife #RunningCommunity Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook - @grit2greatnessendurance Instagram - @grit2greatness_endurance Get Started with Grit2Greatness -Getting Started with Grit2Greatness - Google Forms Get Gritty Sponsor: Vespa Power 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 as your fuel source. Vespa comes in CV-25, Junior and Concentrate. Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery. Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat Metabolism Use discount code - 303endurance20

    54 min
  8. #531 - Training Camp Myths BUSTED!

    MAR 7

    #531 - Training Camp Myths BUSTED!

    In this week’s episode of Grit2Greatness Endurance, we dive into Training Camp Myth Busters, tackling the most common misconceptions athletes have about camps—from fears of not being “fast enough” to worrying about getting dropped. We also highlight upcoming announcements including March’s free hydration & nutrition webinar, plus our regular Grit2Greatness training opportunities. This episode features the Fun Segment “Training Camp Confessions,” along with insights from coaches Rich, April, and Lauren. Show Sponsor: Vespa Power. Ask A Coach Sponsor: Vespa Power. #Grit2Greatness #CoachingTips #Ask A Coach #TriathlonCoach #TriathlonPodcast #303Endurance #TriDot #EnduranceAthlete #SwimBikeRun #GetGritty #TriathlonTraining #CyclingLife #RunningCommunity Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook - @grit2greatnessendurance Instagram - @grit2greatness_endurance Get Started with Grit2Greatness -Getting Started with Grit2Greatness - Google Forms Get Gritty Sponsor: Vespa Power 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 as your fuel source. Vespa comes in CV-25, Junior and Concentrate. Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery. Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat Metabolism Use discount code - 303endurance20

    48 min
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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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  • Creator
    Rich Soares, April Spilde and Lauren Brown
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    312
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Grit2Greatness Endurance

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