YogiTriathlete Podcast

Discover practical insights on optimizing your training, from cadence work and course selection to mental resilience and self-care. Jess and BJ share their personal routines, coaching strategies, and the importance of mindset to elevate your performance in triathlon and endurance sports. Key Topics: * The significance of course variety in running and cycling to find where you excel * How to implement neuromuscular cadence training for longer power sustainability * The mental and physical benefits of intentional self-massage and mobility routines * Developing muscular recruitment through lower cadence work to sustain power * Strategies for managing emotions and fire when training intensely or feeling lethargic * Rewriting your athletic story to unlock new potential and overcome limiting beliefs * The role of present moment awareness and detachment in reducing stress and improving focus * Upcoming training plans for speed, endurance, and first-time Ironman athletes * How to incorporate mindset training into physical routines for holistic athletic growth * Community opportunities and upcoming races for celebration and connection Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to personal training routines and upcoming races 00:26 - Importance of course variety in running and cycling 01:37 - Benefits of fluctuating courses and experience-driven performance 02:30 - Riding neuromuscular cadence for muscular recruitment 04:04 - Details of cadence cycling drills and their mental challenge 05:22 - Addressing post-race recovery and speed development in cycling 06:41 - The role of cadence in extending cycling and running performance 07:32 - How to develop consistent cadence feel without forcing numbers 09:38 - Optimizing bike and run transition through cadence work 10:56 - The importance of lower cadence training for long-term endurance 12:21 - Building power and muscle endurance at lower cadences 13:39 - The impact of training specificity on run performance post-cycling 14:32 - Balancing fitness development on bike for strong run performances 15:28 - Community updates, new training plans, and upcoming races 16:44 - Short-term speed plan for 10K runners 17:57 - The benefits of nasal breathing during speed work 19:06 - Ironman training plans and community growth opportunities 20:51 - Celebrating the year of the fire horse and embracing energetic transformation 22:03 - Managing fire energy through containment and expression 23:20 - Detachment, power control, and letting go of limiting stories 25:21 - Techniques for calming out-of-control fire and repressed power 26:41 - Creating neural pathways with discomfort and staying present 28:01 - The significance of sleep hygiene and nightly routines for recovery 30:21 - Processing daily impressions and cultivating present moment awareness 32:02 - Rewriting your story to unlock new athletic and life potential 33:45 - The power of belief and visualization in athletic achievement 35:22 - Integration and living in the present for sustained well-being 37:31 - Embracing the unknown and overcoming fears of future performance 38:21 - The importance of enjoyable early mornings for mental clarity 39:29 - Connecting with nature’s calming influence at dawn 40:16 - Coaching opportunities, community growth, and race invitations 42:11 - Upcoming adventures and final encouragement

Summary In this episode of the Yogi Triathlete podcast, Jess and BJ discuss the growth of their Endurance Squad community, emphasizing the importance of organic conversations and the distinction between isolation and solitude. They share insights on training strategies for upcoming races, the significance of mental cues, and the value of setting personal goals. The conversation also touches on the importance of trusting the process, finding a rhythm in life, and understanding the difference between risk and recklessness in training. Ultimately, they reflect on how life's challenges can lead to personal growth and development. In this conversation, the participants explore the themes of risk-taking, personal growth, and the balance between risk and recklessness. They share personal stories of leaving behind stable lives to pursue their passions, emphasizing the importance of community support and the power of trusting oneself during uncertain times. The discussion also delves into the process of returning from injury, the significance of discernment in decision-making, and the role of exposure therapy in overcoming fears. Ultimately, they highlight the enriching experiences that come from embracing risk and trusting the journey.  

In this episode of the Yogi Triathlete podcast, hosts Jess and BJ reflect on their journey over the past decade, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their podcast. They discuss the significance of 2026 as a year of new beginnings and intentionality, setting the trajectory for the next nine years. The conversation delves into personal growth, mindset shifts, and the importance of gratitude, as they recount past challenges and triumphs, including financial struggles and the evolution of their business. They also share plans for upcoming adventures and races, emphasizing the value of community, perseverance, and living in alignment with one's purpose. Takeaways 2026 is a year of new beginnings and intentionality. Gratitude plays a crucial role in overcoming challenges. The journey of YogiTriathlete over the past decade. The importance of community and perseverance. Aligning with one's purpose can be challenging but rewarding. Financial struggles can lead to personal growth. Upcoming adventures and races for Jess and BJ. Mindset shifts are essential for personal development. Celebrating 10 years of the Yogi Triathlete podcast. Living in alignment with one's purpose is fulfilling.

El Cruce was a three-day initiation into a deeper way of meeting life. An initiation rooted in willingness — to meet whatever arose without resistance. After 27 weeks of training, El Cruce wasn’t something Jess needed to survive or conquer. She had earned her place on that starting line. Not because she knew how it would unfold — but because she trusted how she would meet it. In this episode, she shares what it was like to step into Patagonia immersed in Argentinian culture, surrounded by energy, rhythm, and language she didn’t understand — and how that language barrier became a gift. A quiet. A witnessing. A rare inner stillness in the middle of so much movement. We talk about fear — the kind that keeps you alive, and the kind that keeps you from living — and how willingness becomes the antidote to overwhelm. We walk through her race strategy across each stage, the mantras that anchored her, and the mindset that allowed the experience to stay fluid rather than forceful. This conversation also goes into the practical pieces: nutrition, recovery, daily routines, and camp life — and why integration matters just as much as effort. Training doesn’t end at the finish line. It reveals who you’ve become. This isn’t a hype episode. It’s an honest look at what it means to meet the unknown without collapsing or controlling — and how that way of meeting life is available to all of us.  

In this episode, we sit down with longtime YogiTriathlete athlete Claire Bruce, a quiet storm of determination who’s been part of our community since the earliest sparks of YT back in 2016. Claire has just returned from the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Marbella, Spain, where she delivered one of the most powerful races of her life. Nearly a run PR on a world stage, unshakable presence from start to finish, and a pocketful of lessons that will carry her straight into the 2026 season as she aims to qualify for Nice, France. We rewind a decade to the moment Claire first crossed paths with us, and trace her evolution from strong athlete to steady force of mindset and resilience. She opens up about the art of long-term development, the way belief matures over years of consistent showing up, and the quiet inner work that builds champions. We also dive into her race adventure in Spain, from the joys and jolts of international travel to the emotional tapestry of racing overseas. Claire offers a grounded, honest recap of her day, revealing the grit behind her near-PR run and the unwavering tenacity that has defined her entire athletic path. Claire is a gem in the YT community, a mirror of what is possible when an athlete chooses presence over panic, consistency over chaos, and self-belief over doubt. This conversation is heart, fire, and fuel for anyone playing the long game in sport or life.