Unstoppable With Shangrila Rendon

Finish 1st Ironman as a Mom

What if your Ironman dream is the very thing that makes you a better mom, wife, and leader at home and work?

This podcast episode is for the high-achieving woman who's constantly balancing everyone else's schedules and still dares to dream big for herself.

We’ll show you how to: 

- Train for your Ironman dream, marathons and triathlons while staying injury free
- Build a time-efficient plan around work, family, and real life
- Manage energy, prevent injury, and keep momentum even on hard days
- Stay connected to your goals and become the role model your kids will never forget

🏃‍♀️ And for runners training for their first full Ironman or marathon, we’ll show you how to keep your body strong and your schedule balanced.

YES, even with full time job and kids!

Because you don’t have to wait another 10+ years until the kids are grown or you’re an empty nester. It’s about alignment and giving your goals the structure they deserve.

Let’s redefine what it means to go “all in.”

Why Panic Hits on Open Water Race Day Despite Training

Swimming is the only tri discipline where doing more can make you worse.

 

You trained consistently. Put in the hard work.

You even swam open water.

Then race day hit.

 

No buoy. No kayak. Bodies everywhere. Chop on the water.

Suddenly you’re gasping, sinking and so is your confidence.

 

In this 8-min episode I explain to an athlete why training doesn’t prevent panic on race day and what most athletes never realize they’re missing.

How To Become a 70.3 Finisher And Swim 1.2 Miles When You're Gassed After 1 Lap

If you’re gassed after 1 lap but still dream of Ironman, this episode is for you If you’ve ever seriously considered downgrading your race, just to avoid the swim…

Then you need to be here.

Because 3 months ago before his 70.3, Cody was exactly where you are now.

😖 Cody shared “Could only swim 25 meters, couldn’t breathe."
😖 Struggled with breathing, drag, and rhythm
😖 2 jobs, limited time, tight on budget
😖 Had NEVER swam in open water

Fast-forward, in 3 months, he crushed the 1.2-mile ocean swim in his first Ironman 70.3. 💬 “You may not feel ready, but if you keep showing up with what you’ve got, God will meet you there and breathe His strength into your small start.” - Cody

✅ You’ll learn:

- How Cody went from stopping every 25m to swimming 1500 yards in open water in 2 weeks
- Why stamina isn’t just about endurance and what actually builds it
- How to train smart with 2 jobs and limited open water access
- The mindset shift that made 70.3 feel possible
- This training isn’t about Cody.
- It’s about what’s possible for YOU when someone finally shows you how.

Because the truth is:
👉 You don’t have to be confident to commit.
👉 You just have to show up and leave room to grow.

Finish Half Marathon Sub 1h 40min Injury-Free (From 12:21 min/mile pace to 7:21min/mile pace)

Think you can’t run a sub 1h 40min Half Marathon because of pain, weight, or just starting out?

It’s time to crush those limiting beliefs and see what’s possible.

You don’t have to settle for just finishing. Whether it’s your first half marathon or your fifth, you have the power to crush it, without pain and without the limits you’ve set for yourself.

I’ve heard it all before:

"It's my first official half marathon. I just want to finish."
"I have weight to lose."
"I ran my first half marathon in nearly 3 hours."
"I’m struggling with pain or discomfort. I'm taking it easy on my workouts. Just zone 2."

But honestly, none of that matters when you're training smart.

It’s not only about where you are right now...
It’s about where you’re going.
And if you believe in yourself, the possibilities are endless.

This episode is for those who want more.
We’re not just talking about finishing. We’re talking about thriving.

👉 If you’re struggling with your pace, your weight, or injuries, this training will change the game for you.
👉 Whether you’re aiming for a sub 2-hour half marathon or even sub 1:40, this training is for you.
👉 If you’ve ever doubted your potential, we’ll show you how to unlock it.

Here’s what you’ll learn today:

🏃‍♀️ How to train for your first or fastest half marathon without overtraining or risking injury.
🏃‍♀️ How to tackle any pain, from foot, knee, hip, hamstring, groin to IT band, with targeted strategies that keep you running strong.
🏃‍♀️ Build strength, speed, and confidence even if you’re just starting out or dealing with weight or pain.
🏃‍♀️ Smarter fueling, recovery, and technique to make every mile easier.

This isn’t just about finishing a race. It’s about creating the best version of you: strong, confident, and unstoppable. So, if you're ready to break through your limits, join us!

Wondering How to Fix your Freestyle?

 

Wondering how to fix your freestyle?

Or why it still feels off?

 

Most adult swimmers spend years stuck in the same broken stroke, even after binging YouTube, scrolling reels, attending workshop after workshop, and following structured swim plans.

 

Here’s why:

Your body always defaults to what it knows. And unless you retrain your movement map or change the way you train, no amount of drills or cues will stick.

 

In this 12-minute episode I go over:

- Why technique tweaks don’t stick

- The hidden reason your stroke isn’t improving

- How to retrain your freestyle without starting from scratch

 

This one’s for the swimmer doing everything “right" and still not getting results.

She Thought the Foot Pain, Fatigue & Bloat Were Just Menopause… They Weren’t

In this episode, Coach Shangrila and Vineta talk with a working mother in her mid 50s who beat lack of energy, bloating, body aches and foot pain on her journey from zero triathlon to her first Ironman 70.3 finish while staying injury free.

We discussed:

- Overcoming menopause challenges: Bloating, body aches, and lack of energy.

- Improving body composition: Metabolism, re-gaining strength, and addressing foot pain during menopause.

- How to handle self-doubt: When aiming to finish your first 70.3 in your 50s.

- Managing training time: Balancing a move to a new home, work, and family commitments.

How to Gain Speed & Recover Fast While Staying Injury Free

Pushing your limits can feel like a constant battle between speed and injury.

 

But what if the key to overcoming plateaus and achieving personal bests is simply a different way of training?

 

There’s this belief that if you’ve been stuck at the same pace, sidelined by an injury or each workout feels like you’re dragging yourself because you’re not recovering well, you’re out of luck:

- Juggling ultra runs with triathlon training is impossible. 
- Back-to-back races will burn you out or cause injury.
- You’ll never fix your swim form in time for your next race.
- You’ll need months to recover before even thinking about another race.

But what if I told you that’s not true?

What if you just haven’t learned a different way to train? 

I’m here to reveal to you what has helped me achieved my 2 Guinness World Records (Back to back ironman without sacrificing speed and injury free). Same strategies I’ve taught our athletes to do the same in their training. 

If you’re balancing work, life, and your ultra, Abbott World Marathon Majors, 70.3 or Olympic triathlon training, this LIVE training will show you how Carlos, went from a bike accident and plateauing pace to racing back-to-back events, PR’ing in triathlon and marathons, all while staying injury-free.

Swim Technique Drills. Helping or Hurting?

"What if the swim technique drills I'm doing are actually making me worse?"

In this episode, I’ll show you how to decode your freestyle so you’re not just working hard, you’re working smart.

Listen to this before your next swim so you can stop wasting time in the pool, see what’s missing and finally start improving on purpose.

 

This is for you if you’ve been drilling but not seeing speed gains and you want to swim smarter not just finish laps.

 

This is not for you if you believe effort alone = improvement, you don’t want to change how you’re training, you prefer winging it with YouTube and hoping for the best.

Inspiring Moms Over 40

She’s managing work, kids, and dinner by 6…
But deep down, she wonders if there’s still room for her goals.
She forgot what showing up for herself even looked like.

This episode is for the mom who still dreams of doing something bold.
Who wonders if it’s too late and wants to believe she can chase a finish line without dropping the ball at home.

Inside, you’ll hear:

- How women are completing marathon and triathlon races from sprint to Ironman races, without sacrificing their family

- The exact time management shifts that made training realistic

- How endurance became a tool for balancing identity, stress, and self-worth

- Why prioritizing your goals isn’t selfish, it’s necessary

 

This isn’t just about becoming an athlete. It’s about remembering you’re allowed to want more and build a life that holds it.

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

In this episode, we shared strategies, insights and story about how Gaye was able to finish her 1st Sprint, 1st Olympic, 1st 70.3 and 1st Full Ironman in 9 months while staying injury-free.

- Starting from Scratch – what to do to go from barely swimming a lap to feeling ready for Ironman. Dealing with IT band issues and spine pain along the way.

- Finishing an Ironman with 10 Hours of Weekly Training – what to do to work efficiently, smart training in your busy schedule & maximize every minute despite travel.

- Injury-Free and Thriving – finish Ironman with zero injuries, using a holistic body maintenance approach.

- Run Marathons during Ironman Training – training for Ironman and Marathon at the same time.

- 1st Open Water Swim – preparing for your 1st open water endurance swim.