Unstoppable With Shangrila Rendon

In this podcast episode Coach Shangrila Rendon interviews two-time Race Across America (RAAM) Finisher Brian Toone on Self-Support Endurance Cycling and cycling gadgets.

Besides being a Mathematics and Computer Science professor Brian is an avid self supported bikepacking and adventure cyclist. If you've been thinking about endurance cycling, bikepacking, cycling self support or racing RAAM Brian has done all of these things and is kind enough to share his insights, strategies and gear considerations in this podcast.

Meet Erik, a dad of 4 kids, who runs his own business, and takes his kids for outdoor activities every weekend and training for his 2nd & 3rd Ironman this year (CDA & IMAZ) with a goal to beat his best time by strategically putting in 1 hour or less on weekdays.

On this episode find out:

• How is he getting faster and stronger with only 1 hour or less training per day on weekdays?
• How is he able to stay "sane" with everything on his plate?
• What does he do when unexpected events relating to his kids pop up?

Mom & Dad Triathletes often talk about the pressure and fears of not having enough time between training, family and work commitments. They are training for their Ironman but it seems impossible with all their responsibilities... Erik is generously sharing his strategies and discoveries to help you out. 

Listen in on an interview with an inspirational triathlete Claudia and how she improved her swim pace by 15% in one month (from 2:51 min/100 yards to 2:26 mins/100 yards) even after Surgery while making sure her shoulder stays strong and injury free! 

It can be terrifying... Going back to swimming after going through surgery and a serious shoulder injury. Find out how Claudia was able to overcome her concerns and doubts and not only get back to swimming but improve her speed.

Michael B of KTFS 107.1 FM news radio interviews Shangrila Rendon as she is cycling across America on her bicycle.

 

Find out about Shangrila Rendon's mission to give hope and help victims of abuse from this news fragment broadcast live on the Texarcana Talks with Michael B. on July 20th, 2020. This was on Day 14 of her 18-day journey as she was cycling through Mississippi.

 

As someone who had a horrible past and has gone through personal trials (child abuse, PTSD, suicidal ideation, alcohol addiction, eating disorder, assault and severe depression), Shangrila Rendon represents and stands up for abused women and children globally.

 

Shangrila Rendon is a survivor that was able to turn her life around through sports and become a Guinness World Record Holder (2015) as the fastest female to complete five Ironman distance races in five consecutive days. She is also a professional endurance athlete, a best-selling author and a triathlon/endurance coach.

 

Shangrila says: “I want to give hope to other survivors with a similar past that we can all transform our lives to something amazing and that life can be beautiful. I want to show that dreams do come true even if you don’t believe it at times of unbearable struggle."

 

On her adventure across America, Shangrila cycled through the desert roads of California and Arizona in over 100 degrees heat, made it over the mountains of Colorado, cycled through Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama heading all the way across to Georgia.

 

She was cycling together with two other people – Transcontinental Record Holder Seana Hogan and John Kasbohm. In Alabama, 2x RAAM solo finisher Brian Toone also joined them on their route to Georgia.

Listen in on Coach Shangrila sharing her wisdom about the importance of your own experience.

- Fighting demons and self doubt while doing something that's super hard. 

- When you are asking yourself "why am I even doing this?"

- One question to ask yourself when you are about to throw in the towel.

- What’s stronger than your negative feelings?

 

Listen in on two strong athletes sharing their experience doing and finishing their first virtual everesting cycling.

 

Find out how Sakthi finished the climb of 29.1K FT elevation gain without music, coffee or watching anything on tv, despite a history of 4 shoulder surgeries, 3 knee surgeries, 1 ankle surgery, and back pain. Learn the top 3 things he learned during the experience. Total elevation: 29.1K ft. Distance: 130 miles. Moving time: 17 hrs 53 min. Elapsed time: 18 hrs 46 min.

 

Hear Erik share how he finished his vEveresting climb despite working full time and having kids at home. Learn the 4 things that helped him out during the climb. Total elevation: 30.8K ft. Distance: 130 miles. Moving time: 16 hrs 47 min. Elapsed time: 19 hrs 21 min.

 

Athlete Question Answered: I'm feeling frustrated and discouraged with running... what should I do?

- feeling like I've plateaued and can’t get faster

- feeling like the training is not going anywhere

- not enjoying my workout much

Athlete Question Answered: Why do I need sodium?

- What happens if I don’t have enough sodium?

- How much sodium do I need?

- Why you shouldn’t drink too much water.

- Is a lot of sodium okay?

- How to know if I am hydrating enough during a workout?

- How about when I'm trying to lose weight?

Athlete Question Answered: What if I missed a workout? What should I do?

- What if I miss several workouts?
- I'm feeling disappointed and bad
- Will it effect my results on race day?
- Should I carry over my missed training?
- Am I unknowingly putting my body at high risk of injury?

Athlete Question Answered: How can I avoid emotional eating now that I’ve been working from home?

Listen to this short episode and find out strategies and ideas you can try today.