Pain, Mindset & Madness: What It Really Takes to Go Long in Triathlon with Belinda Granger скачать в хорошем качестве

Pain, Mindset & Madness: What It Really Takes to Go Long in Triathlon with Belinda Granger

Long-distance triathlon is not just about strong legs and lungs; it is about how far your mind will let you go. In this episode, you will hear a legendary iron-distance racer share how influence, mindset, and a tiny bit of crazy shaped her life on and off the course. From freezing days in Challenge Roth to stacking 50 full-distance races, she explains why age groupers might actually be the real superheroes of the sport. You will hear how mentors, coaches, and partners redirected her entire career and why being open to influence is her secret weapon. We also explore her second life in triathlon as a commentator, pro liaison, and mentor to the next generation. If you care about high performance, resiliency, and what it really takes to show up year after year, this conversation is for you. Summary: This episode dives into how influence shapes an athlete from childhood through a long professional triathlon career and into life after racing. The guest shares stories of brutal cold races, stacked Ironman seasons, and the mental games required to keep showing up. She highlights the crucial role of mentors and coaches who taught her to treat triathlon as a full-time job and to respect recovery as much as training. We hear how she reframed DNFs, near misses, and pressure-filled showdowns into fuel for growth rather than failure. The episode closes with her work as a commentator, pro liaison, and youth mentor, helping the next generation navigate sport, media, and mindset. Takeaways: Mindset and willingness to suffer matter just as much as talent in long distance triathlon. Age group athletes deserve massive respect for balancing training, travel, work, and family. The right mentors can completely change your career by teaching you how to live like a professional, not just train like one. Social media can be a powerful but dangerous influence, so athletes need support and boundaries around it. Life after racing can be just as meaningful when you use your experience to guide and protect the next generation. Best Quotes: You have to be just a little bit crazy to race long distance triathlon and actually enjoy hurting that much. In our sport, the age group athletes might be even crazier than the pros because they do all the same work while holding jobs and raising families. There is no such thing as failure in racing if you can take even one positive lesson and never make the same mistake again. Influence shapes who we become long before we realize it, from parents who push us to try new things to coaches and partners who see potential before we do. The mind controls everything in long-distance racing, and believing you can win often starts with someone else believing in you first. Timestamps: [00:00:00] Tech struggles and pre-race banter [00:01:50] Coldest day at Challenge Roth [00:03:50] Why long-distance triathletes are a little crazy [00:06:25] Pros versus age groupers and respect for both [00:09:27] Racing 50 iron distance events and five a year [00:11:59] Coaching, belief, and the power of mindset [00:15:14] Lifelong love affair with triathlon [00:16:16] Racing around the world and choosing destinations [00:17:53] What influence really means in sport [00:20:10] Early influences from family and partner [00:22:42] Learning the craft from Rock and Heather [00:24:50] Treating triathlon like a full-time job [00:28:29] Social media as a positive and negative influence [00:30:10] Turning failure into reframing and growth [00:33:00] Old school tough coaches and mental strength [00:35:10] Rivalry, pressure, and the breakthrough win [00:40:54] When pressure flip,s and you crack [00:42:38] Modern pressures on pros and public image [00:45:40] Creating the pro liaison role at Challenge Family [00:48:40] Mentoring youth at Phoenix Futures camps [00:53:23] Lifelong friendships and giving back to the sport Conclusion: This episode proves that performance is never just about watts and pace; it is about the people and ideas that shape you along the way. From freezing marathons and five Ironman seasons to mentoring teenagers with world-class potential, our guest shows how influence can be the difference between burnout and legacy. Her stories remind us that pressure can crush you or sharpen you, depending on how you frame it. She has turned a lifetime in triathlon into a platform to give back, champion pros, and guide rising stars. If you are chasing your own big goals, this conversation invites you to ask who is influencing you and how you can become that positive influence for someone else.