In this edition of the Train Well Race Well podcast I sit down with Travis Macy of Evergreen, Colorado. Travis recently released a fantastic book titled The Ultra Mindset: An Endurance Champion’s 8 Core Principles for Success in Business, Sports, and Life.
A few of the things we touch on include…
- His beginnings as an athlete and the influence of his Dad
- His decision to go pro while training near the top of Mt. Evans in prep for the Leadman competition
- How “being a wannabe” is one of the 8 core mindsets mentioned in his book
- The moment he decided to ask one of his rivals to coach him
- Why it’s actually important to have an “ego”
- Advice for other parents who endeavor to pursue their own athletic goals
- His greatest passion
- His recent focus on running and some upcoming races and pursuits
Travis Macy is a speaker, author, coach, and professional endurance athlete. He is the author of The Ultra Mindset: An Endurance Champion’s 8 Core Principles for Success in Business, Sports, and Life, and he holds the record for Leadman, an epic endurance event consisting of a trail running marathon, 50-mile mountain bike race, Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race, 10k road run, and Leadville 100 Run, all above 10,200′ in the Rocky Mountains. Travis lives with his wife and two young children in the mountains around Evergreen, Colorado, and his sponsors include Vitargo and HOKA ONE ONE, among others. You can find out more about Travis and his speaking & coaching services at www.TravisMacy.com
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