#557 Mental Strength When the Body Is Broken

What happens when a strong athlete’s body suddenly changes the plan? Five months after debilitating sciatic pain made it difficult to sit or stand, competitive triathlete Paul Hunziker returned to racing and earned first place in his age group at the Bonney Lake Triathlon. Paul joins Coaches Rich Soares and Lauren Brown to discuss athletic identity, patience, ownership, and the mental work behind his comeback—and why resilience is built through small, intentional decisions long before race day.This episode is brought to you by Vespa Power Endurance Nutrition.Vespa helps endurance athletes tap into steady, clean energy by optimizing fat metabolism and reducing their reliance on sugar during training and racing.Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery.Learn more at: https://vespapower.com/Use discount code: g2gvespa15GRIT2GREATNESS LINKSWebsite: https://grit2greatnessendurance.com/Facebook: @grit2greatnessenduranceInstagram: @grit2greatness_enduranceBecome a Team Member: Getting Started with Grit2Greatness — Google FormsSubscribe to the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grit2greatness-endurance/id1508563057