Ep 066 - Borrowed Belief: Who Helped You Believe? | Part 1

Ep 066 - Borrowed Belief: Who Helped You Believe? | Part 1

Welcome back to Ep 066 of The TrainAnything Show! This week kicks off a brand-new three-part series built around one of the core beliefs behind TrainAnything: Belief Is Everything. In Part 1, Borrowed Belief, Dylan and John explore a simple but powerful idea—before we believe in ourselves, someone else often believes in us first. They reflect on the coaches, friends, family members, training partners, and mentors who helped make difficult goals feel possible, from first races and marathons to triathlons and Ironman finish lines. The conversation dives into the power of seeing what's possible through others, why community plays such a critical role in growth, and how belief spreads through relationships. Along the way, Dylan and John share stories from their own athletic journeys and challenge listeners to think about the people who helped shape theirs. The takeaway is simple: before belief becomes our own, it's often borrowed from someone willing to say, "I think you can do this." As always, it's a fun ride with some good nuggets, squirrels, and a little jingle... only on The TrainAnything Show. Please like and subscribe! Feel free to drop future bucket pulls or show ideas in the comments, or email us at info@trainanything.com [info@trainanything.com]. TA Nation Application – https://www.trainanything.com/ta-nati [https://www.trainanything.com/ta-nati]... 2026 Camp Sign-Ups – https://www.trainanything.com/tacamp- [https://www.trainanything.com/tacamp-]...

Ep 065 - Trust The Process (Before the Results Show Up) | Part 3

Welcome back to The TrainAnything Show! This week wraps up our three-part Commit to the Process series with Part 3: Trust the Process (Before the Results Show Up). Dylan and John dive into one of the hardest parts of endurance training: staying committed when you're doing all the right things but the results haven't shown up yet. They explore why endurance sport is a delayed-reward game, how today's instant-feedback culture works against long-term progress, and why some of the biggest breakthroughs happen long before they're visible. Along the way, they share personal stories of race builds, unexpected breakthroughs, and lessons learned from trusting the work when confidence was low. They also discuss common athlete mistakes like plan hopping, chasing fitness tests, comparing timelines, and treating every workout like a report card. The takeaway is simple: the process is often working long before the results become obvious. As always, it's a fun ride with some good nuggets, squirrels, and a little jingle... only on The TrainAnything Show. Please like and subscribe! Feel free to drop future bucket pulls or show ideas in the comments, or email us at info@trainanything.com. TA Nation Application – https://www.trainanything.com/ta-nati.. [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbldqS3R4ZVhBLUZ3bl85bjdKNXFwcGdFZUIwUXxBQ3Jtc0ttdDlvaXpCS1dYTWZEWm1JdExlYzVvd1VGWXJRTHJVYlk1WnRtWEY1SXBzb216cDdxOENxMl9zaWRoTDhneVFCZmk2MXVhc0ZjY3c0VkZ0N3FtdTNOYTYwZzdFamVLbXF5anZGQ21Xd1ZWRlJTbWpqcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trainanything.com%2Fta-nati..&v=KZfcrAtAZBE]. 2026 Camp Sign-Ups – https://www.trainanything.com/tacamp-.. [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0M3UUhLaDVjRDd0bUZtamU1QmhWTnNYZ1l0d3xBQ3Jtc0trZWppa2Vnb0lzSXM1SGRFeUJjc3pKeEdCQUFabDR0Z2cyU0NMazA3b1ZSaFU5V3Z0OFh1VEltcmVwRFM5UVFqV0Y1enVhbHFXN1J3Z0RvNGxRUUl2bnlMUDBONDlDYlFTSkVJb2NOM0phQ1FtTENkZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.trainanything.com%2Ftacamp-..&v=KZfcrAtAZBE].

Ep 063 - Boring Is the Work (Why Consistency Beats Motivation) | Part 2

Welcome back to The TrainAnything Show! This week continues the Commit to the Process series with Episode 2: Boring Is the Work. Dylan and John dive into one of the most overlooked truths in endurance training and life—progress doesn’t come from exciting moments, it comes from consistent, repeatable action over time. They unpack why so many athletes and individuals struggle to stay committed once the initial motivation fades, and how chasing novelty, intensity, or constant change can actually stall progress. The conversation explores the “middle phase” of the process—the part where nothing feels new, results aren’t immediate, and the work starts to feel routine—and why this is exactly where most people fall off. They emphasize that the goal isn’t to stay motivated, but to stay in motion, and that true progress comes from showing up on the days that feel flat, not just the ones that feel inspired. Along the way, they share practical ways to stay consistent, protect routine, and measure success through execution rather than outcomes. The takeaway is simple: if it feels boring, you’re probably doing it right—the real work isn’t flashy, it’s repeatable. As always, it’s a fun ride with some good nuggets, squirrels, and a little jingle… only on The TrainAnything Show. Please like and subscribe! Feel free to drop future bucket pulls or show ideas in the comments, or email us at info@trainanything.com [info@trainanything.com]. TA Nation Application – https://www.trainanything.com/ta-nati [https://www.trainanything.com/ta-nati]... 2026 Camp Sign‑Ups – https://www.trainanything.com/tacamp- [https://www.trainanything.com/tacamp-]...

Ep 062 - Commit Before You’re Ready (Stop Waiting to Start) | Part 1

Welcome back to The TrainAnything Show! This week kicks off a brand‑new three‑part series, Commit to the Process, with Episode 1: Commit Before You’re Ready. Dylan and John dive into a simple but powerful idea—most people don’t struggle with knowing what to do, they struggle to commit to doing it. Instead of waiting for the perfect moment, the right plan, or enough motivation, they unpack why progress actually begins when you take action before you feel ready. The conversation breaks down the common traps that hold people back—overthinking, listening to too many outside opinions, chasing the perfect plan, and fear of doing it wrong—and reframes the idea that readiness comes before starting. They emphasize that no one feels ready at the beginning, the first reps are always messy, and real clarity only comes after you begin. Along the way, they share personal experiences, including commitment moments like signing up for big races, and highlight how simple, binary actions can eliminate decision fatigue and create momentum. The takeaway is simple: commitment comes before confidence, and action is what builds belief—so don’t wait for it to feel right, start so it becomes right. As always, it’s a fun ride with some good nuggets, squirrels, and a little jingle… only on The TrainAnything Show. Please like and subscribe! Feel free to drop future bucket pulls or show ideas in the comments, or email us at info@trainanything.com [info@trainanything.com]. TA Nation Application – https://www.trainanything.com/ta-nati [https://www.trainanything.com/ta-nati]... 2026 Camp Sign‑Ups – https://www.trainanything.com/tacamp- [https://www.trainanything.com/tacamp-]...

Ep 061 - The 5 Key Swim Sets You Need to Get Faster | Part 1

Welcome back to Ep 061 of The TrainAnything Show! This week kicks off a brand‑new four‑part Sauna Talk series, recorded live in the sauna, with Part 1: The 5 Swim Sets You Need to Improve Your Swimming. Dylan and John dive into a simple but powerful idea—most athletes don’t need more variety in the water, they need better execution and more consistency with the right sets. From inside the sauna, they break down the five key swim sets that can help athletes build efficiency, speed, and confidence in the water. The conversation centers around why structure matters, how repeatable sets create measurable progress, and why many athletes spin their wheels by constantly changing workouts instead of mastering a few fundamentals. They also touch on feel for the water, pacing awareness, and how to approach swim training with intention rather than just going through the motions. The takeaway is simple: improvement in the water doesn’t come from doing more—it comes from doing the right things consistently, with purpose.