The Endurance Mindset

Ep 187: An Expansive Life Conversation with Chris Hauth

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chris joins athlete and friend Sande Colgart on Sande's Show 'An Expansive Life Conversation,' where Chris delivers a foundational explanation of his ...

Ep 186: Winter Training & Mindset

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A detailed discussion on how to optimize your pre-season in order to have the best possible event and adventure season.

Ep 185: Sustaining an Athletic Lifestyle vs Training for Performance

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Say hello or ask a question at www.AIMPCoaching.com > ContactSign up for Coach Chris's Substack at https://aimpcoaching.substack.com/

Ep 184: Do What You're Not Sure You Can Do

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adventure begins when your fitness runs out.01:06 Intro01:58 When There's No Way Out: The Grand Canyon11:06 Do What You're Not Sure You Can Do13:10 Mi...

EP 183: Discomfort

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How to deal with inevitable discomfort, athletically and in life.Say hello or ask a question at www.AIMPCoaching.com > ContactSign up for Coach Chr...

Ep 182: Grand Adventure, Crosstraining, Burnout

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How your mindset can make or break your next grand adventure, how to crosstrain effectively, when getting up early makes you less effective, and what ...

Ep 181: We're Back! Adventure, Mindset, Making Better Choices

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What mindset helps you get the most out of your adventures? How do you choose the best next endurance adventure?Intro [1:15] What's Personal Is Univer...

Ep 180: Navy SEALs, 7 Marathons, 7 Continents, 7 Days

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Parrot is a retired US Navy SEAL and creator of the 'Human Performance Project 7x,' wherein a team of 4 special operators will run 7 marathons on...

Ep 179: Last Man Standing - The Backyard Ultra

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris talks with Brian Bondy–tech CTO, family man, and ultra runner–about how he found himself winning the 2022 Perfect PR Backyard Ultra in 30 ho...

Ep 178: Ultra Camp Lessons, Audience Q&A

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sharing lessons from AIMP Ultra Camp Sonoma, letting go of expectation, amateur vs pro athletes, alcohol during training, and much more!The Weekly Wor...

Ep 177: 50x 50K at 50-years-old

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Weekly Word Podcast is now the 'Endurance And The Pursuit of Potential' Podcast!What would it mean to run 50 ultramarathons in 50 weeks to celebra...

Ep 176: Miguel Mattox - Freestyle Tri

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Weekly Word Podcast is now the 'Endurance And The Pursuit of Potential' Podcast!Chris talks with rising triathlon star and YouTuber Miguel Mattox,...

Ep 175: Training Questions

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Weekly Word Podcast is now the 'Endurance And The Pursuit of Potential' Podcast!Chris and David answer listener training questions about swim work...

Ep 174: You Must Move Forward To Gain Insight

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Weekly Word Podcast is now the Endurance & The Pursuit of Potential (EPP) Podcast!Chris dives deep into the athlete's mindset: The 4th Leg of ...

Ep 173: Consult Call

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris discusses mindset and training tactics with an athlete on a journey from couch to marathon.Say hello or ask a question at www.AIMPCoaching....

Ep 172: Goal Setting, Overtraining

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris explores why goals should lead to one clear daily action. David kicks off a discussion on the mindset of no longer being able to train, and Chr...

Ep 171: Chris on Rich Roll's Coaches' Corner

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Hauth returns to Rich Roll's Coaches' Corner, joined by Caroline Burckle and Alexi Pappas.Goals are great. But far more important is who you bec...

Ep 170: Athlete Blood Test

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can a Masters Athlete use a blood test to help optimize nutrition, recovery, and lifestyle choices in pursuit of their human potential through thi...

Ep 169: Athlete Mission Statement

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How an Athlete Mission Statement can dramatically improve the quality of your life, and how to write your own.Episode Intro [0:57]Athlete Mission Stat...

Ep 168: Is Your Head In The Right Place?

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

AIMP Challenge Week lessons, how to think about Strava, and the struggle of managing time in this ultra endurance lifestyle.Intro - Go Explore [1:46]C...

Ep 167: Listener Email Questions

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Answering listener email questions regarding Zone 2 & heat, how to pace an ultra, how to build a great crew, optimal swimming kick, racing after i...

Ep 166: Interview on TrainingPeaks CoachCast

23 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris is interviewed by Dirk Friel, co-founder of TrainingPeaks [4:09]Training Peaks CoachCastSay hello or ask a question at www.AIMPCoaching.comSign ...

Ep 165: DNF Thoughts, AIMP Challenge Preview

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tahoe swim crossing recap, how to think about a DNF (Did Not Finish), the mindset to bring to a grand challenge, showing up WITH INTENTION!Tahoe Swim ...

Ep 164: The Example Race Debrief

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How to think about and write a Race Debrief, in order to optimize your next Race Plan. As with the last episode, we use a 50K trail ultra as an exampl...

Ep 163: The Ultramarathon Race Day Plan

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How to think through your ultramarathon race day planning [25:27], and a marathon swim training update!Episode Intro [0:43]Tahoe Marathon Swim Trainin...

Ep 162: Listener Email Questions

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listener email questions answered, from nuances of HR testing, to Ironman pacing and strategy, to how the endurance mindset plays out in daily life.In...

Ep 161: Sonoma Tri Camp Debrief & Lessons

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lessons and insights from the annual AIMP Triathlon Camp in Sonoma County, California.Intro [2:22]AIMP Sonoma Tri Camp Debrief [5:59]Swim Stroke for T...

Ep 160: Consult - Making a Training Plan Stick

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you take a training plan and execute it sustainably given all the demands of life, work, and family? Join Chris in a consult call discussing ho...

Ep 159: Live Q&A

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy this Live Listener Q&A held recently over Zoom!Questions Answered:How to structure a return to swim training? [5:36]When should I reduce str...

Ep 158: Intention, Lessons from Ultra Events

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A deep dive into the importance of Intention (from the Purpose, Intention, Clarity series), Smarter Better Faster Stronger Explained, our approach to ...

Ep 157: Intention & Clarity, Ultraman Training, Ultra Swimming

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 & 3 of the 'Clarity, Intention, Purpose' Series.Timestamps:Intention & Clarity Explained 1:0721-mile Swim Prep Across Lake Tahoe - 19:5...

EP 156: Q&A - Mindset, Multisport Prep, Paddling, Real Food vs Gels

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Beginner Mindset, Multisport event prep (Coast to Coast New Zealand)Ultra paddling prepStrechCordz vs swim training, real food vs gelsThe hilarious st...

EP 155: Purpose

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of the 3-Part Series: Purpose, Intention, Clarity.1:27: Intro6:37: Purpose in the Athlete Explained34:42: Purpose Discussion Intro35:36:To Make...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 154

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris introduces his assistant coach David on the Weekly Word Podcast and shares a sampling of a longer conversation about many of the ways mindset ch...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 153

12 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris shares an athlete consult conversation that goes deep into how to train to run 24 hours in a 7-day team relay. Chris also discusses how to struc...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 152

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris discusses the value of training strength in the preseason, the winning mindset to stay on the path through the holidays, what to look for in a t...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 151

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris talks with Athletic Brewing Founder Bill Shufelt, discussing the rise of non-alcoholic beer at the Ironman World Championship at Kona and more b...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 150

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What happens to your soul on an ultra-endurance adventure?  Debriefing the 750 mile Oregon Coast Ride from Portland to San Francisco, the AIMP Fa...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 149

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Athlete Consult: Maximizing limited training time, running cadence, getting faster without speed work, ultramarathon and marathon pacing and training,...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 148

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week: Chris shares his thoughts about perseverance and answers some listener questions.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 147

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Conversation with filmmaker and ultra endurance athlete Billy Yang.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 146

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Living your future self in the now.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 145

09 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week: Oregon Coast Ride, Tahoe Rim trail recap, Letting go of pace, let your path unfold, and relative strength creates and injury buffer.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 144

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You gotta do the work, version 2Tahoe Rim Trail TrainingSuspending Beliefs

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 143

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week: interview with Dan Eisenhardt,  founder of FORM Smart Swim goggles.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 142

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week: Endurance vs. Stamina plus email questions on 50k taper, marathon training, injuries, events and diaphragmatic breathing.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 141

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let the outside in.Overtraining syndrome, Stage 3Emails

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 140

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition and the lifestyle choices that come with it - with AIMP Nutritionist Emilee Wise. Afterwards I dive into the current buzzword: Motivation

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 139

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

An in-betweener: Health is Wealth, especially now.  How you do one thing is how you do anything.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 138

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week a consult and an email: the joy in running.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 137

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Motivation is NOT what drives usGroundhog Day movie reviewFitter without eventsNew routinesEmails on running HR

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 136

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Resilience is a combination of people and perspectiveAIMP Zoom call recapSelf Curating eventsRoad bike or Tri Bike?Where has your experience been?AIMP...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 135

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Myth of SisyphusEmail inputOpportunities on the other side of this

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 134

04 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Become who you areCan vs WillSelf Recording and analysisPullups are awful

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 133

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode:Our endurance community and its humanityForget swimming for nowCAMP

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 132

22 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Health is wealthA reading as introPerseveringHome GymBroken ArrowsIronman Run fueling

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 131

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No Pool, No Gym, No Problem! - Short Episode to discuss current motivation, Stretch Cordz and Home Strength training.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 130

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Intro and PurposeRunning With PTSDHR and lactate thresholdLifestyle of runningImproving strength while improving endurance?Hill work in marathon train...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 129

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Nutrition Podcast of the Weekly Word.I am happy to finally introduce Emilee properly to the podcast.  As a nutritionist for many o...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 128

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week: The Athletes Mindset welcomes Tim DeBoom, 2x Ironman World Champion.  

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 127

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 127: When you struggle, you are training"When you struggle, you are training." This is training, not exercising. Therefore, it should be uncom...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 126

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week: athlete interview with Pete

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 125

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Proper Prep and growth for Ultra EnduranceExercising and growth to the new version of yourselfLets get trainingFeedback emails and emails: Multiple 10...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 124

11 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Intro:  What the Podcast is and WHYWedge Week of my own - Holidays -  Patience of rebuilding.  mPeak:  why mPeak and why Mindfulne...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 123

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The longer emails are answered on this podcast:From Ironman to Extremest triathlonAerobic Deficiency Syndrome and Ultra trainingReady for an event?Div...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 122

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We want the struggleTime off Email: 10k to Full MarathonTrying Harder than the event?The HolidaysMarathon from an UltraMarathon SpeedworkZ2 train...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 121

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week:Life needs to get in the way!Understanding Future OutcomesThe Athletes MindsetLearning to Eat and DrinkPlan on Paper is not realityKick Tech...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 120

02 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week:IntroNew Years Day - taking time offLearning is hardEmail 1 Heat acclimatizationEmail 2 Multi Day event recovery processEmail 3 Older athlet...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 119

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week: observations from 29029 Vermont, some listener emails and a conversation with Ryan, an endurance athlete.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 118

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week:Oregon Coast Ride RecapAIMP Camps in 2020Being an athlete between training sessionsBuilding fitness for multiple events100km training approa...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 117

29 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Train where you areDehydrationTraining isn’t supposed to be achievableMindset for difficult daysNo HR swimming50 miler AND 70.3 training combo

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 116

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week: athlete interview with Todd Kelly.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 115

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week:IntroNo stopping in transitionsKona Strategy?!Time change approach70.3 questions from a new triathleteRace selections with athletesPumps - n...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 114

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week: AIMP athletes racing around the world, no bad reps, intention vs tension, retest and what it means, training tips from another coach, watch...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 113

01 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week: My 29029 talkEffective JournalingSunny Intro and step 1 in the Marathon planDecompress post raceMore emails: test and race analysis as well...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 112

25 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week:OverfuelingNo need for fancy equipmentEmail 1: Phantom InjuriesEmail 2: rest or Zone 1Sunny and the training planPain + resistanceEmail 3: 3...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 111

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week: a recorded phone consultation with an athlete that is preparing for Ironman 70.3 Lake Placid, his first long-distance triathlon.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 110

07 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week: SwimSkins, your first 5k, IT Band and Plantar issues, running a fast first Marathon, and, as always, multiple Z2 questions!

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 109

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alaskaman Recap, VO2Max question, race recovery, calorie vs. grams intake, Z2 training time and many more emails.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 108

26 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week: TrainingPeaks insights, final email questions, Alaskaman prep

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 107

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week: More listener emails and showing up is NOT half the work!

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 106

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

All email questions: training for older athletes, mixing in hiking and backpacking, online vs local coaching, elevation progression in training, and m...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 105

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The lactate threshold episode

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 104

05 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 Intro12:09 Training and mindset between 2 key races33:31 The Outer Boundary46:16 Final 50k Training Plan Part III1:31 Email Question: confusion a...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 103

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

21:12 Why Rest Days feel so awful33:24 Swimmers Shoulder and Technique53:58 Peeing While Biking and Running1:06.43 Fueling during and Pre Training1:43...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 102

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week:• The Letter• 5x1 mile test; more details• Tired training• Race day HR• Cycling to running fitness•&nbs...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 101

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week: Many email questions, swim pace, 50k training plan Part 3 weeks 11-16Time stamps:0:00 - Intro8:30 - Swim Avg. Pace12:33 - Strength training...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 100

22 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, a deeply personal and fun conversation with Rich Roll. Long time AIMP athlete, friend and ultra endurance athlete again! Enjoy!

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 99

10 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week:Reframing the first 99 episodes of the WWP.50k race recapClarity of PurposeEmail questions about swimming & running cadence

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 98

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 Intro21:45 Being an Athlete: Fear of Failure1:03.00 Email 1: more Zone 2!1:20.30 E-Mail 2: the value of this podcast 1:35.00 50k Training Pl...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 97

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 Intro26:23 Crosstraining in Endurance33:25 What wave are you on?41:53 Email Question 1: 180 formula50:29 Email Question 2: Multiple events1:02.13...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 96 – Part 2 of 2

02 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Intro29:30 Swimming with Fins and Paddles34:18 Listener Question: Endless Pool43:20 Mental energy and the big picture of the week56:50 Listener Questi...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 96 - Part 1 of 2

27 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Intro20:52 More on being sick27:54 The athletes I coach47:35 Goals vs. intentions 20191:07:45 Listener Questions and firefighter jersey1:27:10 The 50k...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 95

22 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

16:23 Generic Training plans28:36 Sample swim workout description1:02:55 Winter Solstice Training1:16:40 Athlete!1:22.34 Year-end closing

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 94

16 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

20:29 How to approach the Holidays41:40 4 questions to ask about 201952:50 Listener questions1:19:37 Quick Hits1:36:44 closing comments

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 93

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 Intro12:32 Doing your best - you can’t be more than your schedule27:28 Sample Pre Race Plan - Indian Wells 70.31:07:18 The Fog of Fatigue1:36:1...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 92

01 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A new feature call quick hits, as well as marathon race strategy input, more listener questions and a call to action for a cause.

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 91

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 Intro7:47 Doing things differently21:10 Is time off ok?56:47 How to start swimming for triathlon1:05 Endurance training for SUP?!1:25 Can’t aff...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 90

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 Intro and a complete explanation of what the WWP is!14:15 Understanding Layering and Progression27:05 Clarifying Racing Recklessly vs. Executing ...

The Weekly Word Podcast Episode 89

02 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Intro: A philosophical perspective on why daily self reflection, focus and care can be important16:15 Dabbling in bigger race distances28:00 Racing Re...