Welcome to The TrainAnything Show Episode 049 with John and Dylan, where we inspire belief and action through endurance and mindset! In this Friday the 13th–inspired episode, we explore the world of endurance superstitions—why athletes rely on rituals like lucky gear, consistent pre-race routines, and oddly specific training habits. Dylan shares his focus on organization, mindset, and discipline, while John leans into the power of actually listening to audiobooks. We dig into how these routines can calm nerves, build confidence, and even work through the placebo effect, while also discussing when they can become limiting if taken too far. The episode wraps with a reminder to let routines support you—not control you—and a bucket pull question: what’s the simplest workout that produces massive results? As always, it's a fun ride with some good nuggets, squirrels, and a below avg jingle? Only on the TrainAnything Show... Please like and subscribe! Feel free to drop future bucket pulls or show topics in the comments or email us at info@trainanything.com

Welcome to The TrainAnything Show!! In each episode, TA coaches John and Dylan will be coming to you with a range of training tips, shout-outs, banter, news, guests, and motivational stories to get you through your endurance endeavors. In this episode, we tackle a topic many endurance athletes secretly relate to: strength training for people who truly, deeply despise gyms. We kick things off with an important philosophical debate — would you rather do 3×20 squats or run 10 miles in the rain? — before diving into our own gym misadventures, from getting lost between cable machines to the eternal mystery of the adductor machine. Along the way we unpack why gyms can feel intimidating (or just annoying), why there’s always someone curling in the squat rack, and why so many runners and cyclists know they should strength train… but avoid it anyway. We also talk about why strength actually matters for endurance athletes — keeping you healthy mid-season, helping you climb hills without emotional damage, and reminding cyclists that yes, this applies to you too. The good news: you don’t need a gym membership or complicated equipment. We share simple bodyweight exercises, cheap tools like resistance bands, and “snack-sized” micro-workouts you can fit in before or after a run. The key theme is small, consistent doses — a few minutes of squats, lunges, glute bridges, and core work throughout the week can go a long way. The takeaway: strength training might feel like flossing — boring but necessary — and if your glutes are on fire afterward… well, that’s probably a good sign. As always, it's a fun ride with some good nuggets, squirrels, and a below avg jingle? Only on the TrainAnything Show... Please like and subscribe! Feel free to drop future bucket pulls or show topics in the comments or email us at info@trainanything.com

Welcome to The TrainAnything Show!! In each episode, TA coaches John and Dylan will be coming to you with a range of training tips, shout-outs, banter, news, guests, and motivational stories to get you through your endurance endeavors. Not every hard workout is a key session — and fatigue alone doesn’t equal progress. In this episode, we break down exactly how to execute a successful key training session across swim, bike, and run so your hardest efforts actually build performance. You’ll learn what defines a true key session, why most athletes only need 2–4 per week, and how purpose and structure drive adaptation. We walk through a simple 5-part framework: define the purpose, warm up properly, execute with control, stay mentally composed, and review the session afterward. Avoid common mistakes like starting too hard, under-fueling, or stacking too many intense days. Train with purpose. Execute with precision. Recover with discipline. That’s how fitness is built. As always, it's a fun ride with some good nuggets, squirrels, and a mosh pit!? Only on the TrainAnything Show... Please like and subscribe! Feel free to drop future bucket pulls or show topics in the comments or email us at info@trainanything.com