Unstoppable With Shangrila Rendon
Shangrila Rendon
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About the Show
What if you could train smarter, race stronger, and still have energy for your family, career, and dreams while staying injury free?
This show is for working parents, busy triathletes, marathoners, and endurance athletes who are chasing big goals and want to push past their limits and inspire others by how they show up in sport and life.
Whether you're a first-timer, a comeback athlete, or someone who’s been stuck in burnout or injury, you belong here. No matter your age, past injuries, time off, or current limitations, this podcast will help you go farther than you thought possible.
Inside every episode, you’ll get:
- Proven strategies from the Smart Training Method™ covering training, nutrition, injury prevention/body maintenance, mindset, and race prep
- Inspiring interviews with everyday athletes and elite performers
- High-impact lessons from experts in endurance, mental fitness, and performance
- Raw stories of struggle, resilience, and transformation in the world of triathlon and running
I’m Shangrila Rendon, 2x Guinness World Record holder, 48-time Ironman distance finisher, Ultraman and IM Kona finisher, keynote speaker, author, creator of Smart Training Method and Founder of Feisty Fox Coaching.
But I didn’t start this way.
At 24, I couldn’t swim, didn’t own a bike, and could barely run for 15 minutes. I battled depression, PTSD, addiction, eating disorder and the lasting scars of childhood abuse, sexual assault.
Endurance sport became the path I used to rebuild myself.
I trained hard, failed often, and never gave up. And now I help others do the same.
I created this podcast to help you go farther, inspire others, and become unstoppable.
Subscribe now and join our community of athletes who are learning to be Unstoppable
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Recent Episodes
Finish Your 1st Olympic Triathlon Strong
3 Key Strategies from a Busy Single Mom Who Trained for Her 1st Olympic & Full Marathon, in Just 7 Weeks Most athletes know the feeling. Balancing training with real life, wondering if the big…
Why Am I Not Getting Faster Even With More Pool Time?
Why You're Not Getting Faster Even with More Pool Time | Swim Technique Mistakes “Why am I not getting faster even though I’m swimming more?” If you’ve been showing up, putting in the laps, but your…
Finish Your 1st IM 70.3 from Zero in 5 months
Finish Your 1st IM 70.3 from Zero in 5 Months with your Spouse, and Stay Injury Free. Ever wondered if it’s really possible to train for a Half Ironman while parenting, working full-time, and…
Run Comeback in Your Late 50s (After Knee Swelling & Spinal Injury)
“My knee kept swelling even after resting it for weeks.” Hil is in his late 50s. After 3 years of limited activity from a spinal injury, he was excited to start running again. But every time he…
How She Went From 5 Minutes to 40 Minutes Nonstop Swimming in 30 Days
“For 38 years this goal haunted Teddi.” Not the bike. Not the run. The SWIM. 😟 She wanted to complete a triathlon for decades, but one lap left her exhausted. During our first conversation, she…
Are Your Swim Technique Drills Helping or Hurting?
Are Your Drills Helping or Hurting Your Freestyle? Ever do a swim drill and think, “That felt worse”? You’re doing the work but your swim pace isn’t improving. It’s not because you’re not trying hard…
Finish 1st Ironman 2.4 mi Swim Strong At Age 60
You’re confident on the bike. Crushing the run. You may even have already climbed the world’s highest peaks. Your lungs are strong. Your endurance is solid... 😣 BUT you can’t swim 50 yards without…
When Should I Actually Start Training For My 70.3?
"When should I actually start training for my 70.3?" If that question’s been circling in your head, it’s because you know winging it won’t cut it. Right now, a lot of athletes are: -- Trying to get…
Why Are Swimmers With Terrible Technique Still Faster Than Me?
Why do swimmers with “bad” technique still beat you? Because you’re focusing on the wrong things. Most athletes judge what they see above the water and completely miss what actually makes someone…
From Swim Panic to 1st Sprint Triathlon & Boston Marathon in 50s
From swim panic & old injuries to Boston Marathon + 1st Triathlon... yes, even in your 50s You’re signed up for races but part of you is scared. “What if I panic again in open water?” “What if my…
How Do I Fix My Swim Technique?
"How do I fix my swim technique?" 🤔🏊♂️ It’s a question many athletes ask themselves. Thinking about working on your technique this off-season? Or maybe you’re stuck at the same pace, not sure…
How to Finish a 70.3 & Full Ironman in 1 Weekend Injury-Free
Think your goals are too far away? Jeremy started in construction, became an Ironworker, then moved up to Foreman and jobsite leader. And one day, he looked in the mirror and said: “Wow, I’ve made it…
If Your Legs Drop When You Breathe, This Is Why
“I’m pretty fit. I’m confident on the run. I’ve got decent speed on the bike. I swim regularly and follow the plan to the T. I put in the work. So why do my legs drop the moment I turn to…
Swim Plateau & Open Water Confidence Breakthrough: From 2:33 to 1:47 Min / 100 Yards
Stuck at 2:35 pace with sinking legs? Not confident in open water? Worried about your next triathlon race coming up? Carlos was too. He’s a single dad of 3. Once weighed 350 lbs. And swimming was his…
Why Swim Breathing Fails on Race Day
You were ready. So why did it feel like you were drowning 300 meters in? You showed up to race day prepared. You did the work, followed the plan and hit your paces in the pool. You also finished the…
Finish Your 1st 10km Swim In Your 50s
“I’ve always wanted to do a 10K swim, but…” “I’m too old to start now.” “I don’t have the time to train for something that big.” “I’m not fast enough to go the distance.” “Maybe next year.” Sound…
Strong on Bike and Run... but Race-Day Swim Falls Apart?
“I can’t translate my swimming training into the race.” If that hits a little too close to home… keep reading 👇 We’re diving into why this keeps happening and what you can do to fix it, once and for…
How to Become Fearless in Open Water & Build Endurance in Your 50s
What if you could thrive in open water even when it gets rough? What if it wasn’t something to avoid, but your greatest teacher? And what if your biggest breakthroughs didn’t happen in your 20s… but…
It's Not Too Late To Swim Faster
If you started swimming to stay healthy but now feel that quiet urge to see what you're really capable of... If you’ve been swimming for years and your pace hasn’t improved in forever... If your…
Finish 1st Ironman as a Mom
What if your Ironman dream is the very thing that makes you a better mom, wife, and leader at home and work? This podcast episode is for the high-achieving woman who's constantly balancing everyone…
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