Sasha Goldsberry Mind Power

#488 Athlete Success Story with Sasha Goldsberry

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In Today's Show

• Announcements and News

• Athlete Success Story: Sasha Goldsberry qualifies for the 2025 Worlds 70.3 in Marbella, Spain!

• Get Gritty: Training Camp - G2G Run Camp Schedule

• TriDot Workout of the Week: Marathon Repeat

• Fun Segment: Triathlon Truth or Trash Talk?!

 

Announcements and News:

 

Upcoming Programming - Our March focus will be on running.

 

Apr. 26 - Athlete Highlight! :) Sasha Goldsberry 

May 3 - Vespa Power with Peter Defty

May 10 - Athlete Highlight with Paul Hunziker

May 13 - Webinar Boulder 70.3 Race Recon

May 17 - Podcast Boulder 70.3 Race Recon

May 24 - Swim Camp Highlights and interviews

May 31 - Bike Camp Highlights and interviews

 

G2G Spring Training Camp

May 17-18 - Swim Focus in C.Springs and Chatfield

May 24-25 - Bike Focus - Chatfield/Chatfield

May 31-June 1 Run Focus - Boulder/Boulder

We are already at 50% of slots reserved.

Price Alert! Prices go up on May 1st and Discounts drop. For more information….

https://grit2greatnessendurance.com/training-camp

 

While I’ve been soaking up the sun and recharging on the beaches of Cancun, the endurance world hasn’t slowed down one bit—and honestly, neither have we! So whether you're lounging poolside or grinding through peak training, we've got a show packed with everything you need to stay inspired and on track. Next up, today’s Ask a Coach sponsor!

 

Ask A Coach Sponsor: G2G Endurance

You’re putting in the work—now let’s make it count. At Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching, we’ve teamed up with TriDot to give you personalized training that adapts to YOU. Whether you’re chasing a PR, qualifying for Worlds, or just trying to stay consistent, TriDot takes out all the guesswork. So, how to get started? Sign up through Coach April’s or Coach Rich’s link, get a 2-week free trial, and dive into smarter training for just $14.99/month after that. Better training starts now—click the link in our show notes and let's go! 🔥

Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching

Facebook page @grit2greatnessendurance

 

Coach April Spilde

[email protected]

TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde

RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde 

 

Coach Rich Soares

[email protected]

Rich Soares Coaching

TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares

RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares

 

Athlete Success Story: Sasha Goldsberry

Introduction: 

Today’s guest is living proof that grit, guts, and a game-time mindset can take you all the way to the world stage. After conquering her very first Ironman 70.3 on one of the wildest race days in recent memory—think canceled swim, 30 to 40 mile-per-hour winds, and an epic bike crash—she didn’t just finish strong, she qualified for the World Championships in Marbella, Spain. This is a story about rising to the occasion when the conditions are anything but ideal, trusting your training, and showing up with purpose. Please welcome to the show Sasha Goldsberry, a first-time 70.3 finisher, world championship qualifier, and a force to be reckoned with!

 

Get Gritty Tip: Attend A Training Camp

G2G Run Focused Camp: May 31-June 1

Day 1: May 31 - East Boulder Community Center 5660 Sioux Dr, Boulder, CO 80303

 

Run Day 1 Schedule:

8:00 Athlete Welcome Kit & Swag (Coffee and Carbs)

8:30 Mobility for Running (invite Erin Carson)

10:00 Run Transition Clinic

11:00 Lunch and Learn (box lunches)*

12:00 Race Rehearsal (2-4 hours; cheer others when done)

5:00 Social Happy Hour (Avanti Food and Beverage Boulder 1401 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302)

* Please let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions

What to Bring:

Bike gear (bike, pump, helmet, shoes, bottles, nutrition, emergency kit)

Transition Bag (sunscreen, rubber bands, 

Run gear (running shoes, running hat, sunglasses)

Day 2: June 1 - East Boulder Community Center 5660 Sioux Dr, Boulder, CO 80303

 

Run Day 2 Schedule:

8:30 Meetup (Coffee and Carbs)

9:00 Mobility with Run Video Analysis

10:00 Run Drills and Mechanics

12:00 Lunch* and “Ask A Legend” with Coach Bobby McGee

1:00 Start Long Runs (1-2 hours; cheer others when done)

3:00 Camp Awards and Closing 

What to Bring:

Run gear (running shoes, running hat, sunglasses)

Transition bag (towel, sun screen (travel size), baby powder)

TriDot Workout/Drill of the Week: Marathon Repeat

Workout Summary: Marathon Repeats

This session is designed to build aerobic endurance while reinforcing efficient running mechanics—critical for running performance. The workout begins with a dynamic warm-up including form-focused drills like A & B skips, endurance skipping, and asymmetric arm swings, all aimed at activating the neuromuscular system and improving stride mechanics. Skipping for height and distance builds power and coordination, while walking lunges and leg swings increase mobility and prime the lower body.

After strides to elevate heart rate and groove proper form, the main set kicks in with a sustained 10-minute effort at Zone 3 to raise aerobic threshold and improve the body’s ability to hold marathon pace. The remaining time in Zone 2 allows for aerobic conditioning without excessive fatigue.

Purpose & Benefits:

• Reinforces proper run form under fatigue

• Builds aerobic base and muscular endurance

• Develops coordination, mobility, and neuromuscular activation

• Prepares athletes to run efficiently at goal pace over long durations

This is a go-to session for athletes working to blend speed, form, and durability into one powerful package. Give marathon repeats a try this week and let us know how it goes!

Warm-Up

2-3 min jog followed by 2x10 yards or meters of each drill:

Endurance Skipping

A Skips

Walking Lunges

Asymmetric Arm Swings

B Skips

Skipping for Height & Distance

 

2 x 40-60 yard or meter Strides

Leg Swings

 

Main Set

1 x 10 min @ Z3

Balance of time @ Z2

 

Fun Segment: Triathlon Truth or Trash Talk?

Segment Intro: “Triathlon Truth or Trash Talk?”

A light-hearted round of opinionated tri talk where no aero helmet is safe.

“Welcome to Triathlon Truth or Trash Talk—where we ask the questions no one dares to, hot takes are encouraged, and nothing in triathlon is sacred. From gear obsessions to race-day superstitions, we’re diving into the spicy stuff today. Get ready to defend your opinions!”

 

1. If you could eliminate one discipline from triathlon and still call it a triathlon… which one are you cutting?

2. What’s the most overrated piece of tri gear?

3. Would you rather DNF because of a mechanical… or finish last with a perfect race?

4. What’s your go-to power song on race morning—and what’s your actual guilty pleasure song you’d never admit to blasting?

5. If Ironman added a fourth leg, what should it be?

6. Would you trust your coach to pick your race-day outfit, playlist, or pre-race meal—sight unseen?

7. If you could swap bodies with a pro triathlete for one race, who would it be and why?

8. What’s one race ritual or superstition you swear by, even if it makes zero scientific sense?

9. You win a lifetime supply of one triathlon product—what do you choose?

10.  What’s a hill you’ll die on in triathlon?
    
    

 

Closing:

 

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Stay tuned, train informed and enjoy the endurance journey!