Liz Ingles an Ironman, performance coach, and a Landmark Worldwide seminar leader. She is being coached by her wife Jill Gass who is a performance athlete and performance coach (Revolution Coaching) herself are partners in life and partners in the Race Across The West a 900 plus mile cycling race from Oceanside, CA to Durango, CO. Racers from all walks of life step up to take on RAW, from professional cyclists to doctors and computer programmers. The race field is predominately amateur racers with full-time jobs and a lot of passion for the bike. Racers are men and women, ranging in age from 15 to 75.
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The reasons why this race takes on such a grueling challenge are wide in scope. For many, it is not a single reason, but a combination. Racers desire a true challenge, they want to set a record and share an experience with a group of friends. RAW is also a unique platform for raising money for charitable causes.
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For Liz, it’s a personal challenge to show the world you achieve remarkable mental and physical achievements at any age. She is attempting to break a record for the fastest time in her age group.
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Also on the podcast, you will hear from Liz’s strength coach, Frazer Hazlett who hails from Ireland and has done extensive work in the bike industry. he completed on the Irish National Track and Field team before moving to the USA where he discovered his talents in the triathlon and cycling world.
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In this episode we discuss:
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The mindset and physical demands of an Ironman and elite cyclist.
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The benefits and challenges of coaching your wife/life partner.
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The importance of strength training as a cyclist.
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The Race Across The West experience.
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Why the healthy and fit mantra and others are important to move you forward.
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How Landmark Worldwide helped Liz to create the possibility for her to complete an Ironman.
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Nutrition and lifestyle habits 3 months before race time.
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And much more…
