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Unstoppable With Shangrila Rendon
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…
Episodes
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonCorrect Swim Technique, Get Sub 2 Min/100 Yards
Confident on the bike & run, but stuck and stressed in the pool? Have you tried everything, YouTube videos, books, hours of practice and yet still can’t break…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonQualifying for Boston in your 50s
In this episode we will be discussing: - Getting faster in running: What did it take to go from a marathon finish of 4:25h to 3:53h and qualifying for Boston…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonWhy Your Swim Stroke Isn’t Improving (Despite Masters or Triathlon Coach Workouts)
Your swim workout says “technique.” Your Masters swim or triathlon coach gives you drills and corrections. You may be swimming three or four times per week and…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonTriathlon Comeback in Your 60s
Is it possible to keep improving in your 60s while overcoming knee pain? In this episode, we share how Bob proved to himself that "I still got it!" making a…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonWhy Most Marathoners Fall Apart After Mile 18
Most marathoners know the moment when the race really begins. Around mile 18. Up until then, everything feels controlled. The pace is steady and confidence is…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonTurning Swimming Struggles Into Wins in Your 50s
Struggling with swimming in your triathlon training? Feeling out of breath after just 50 yards? In this episode, we share how Ron, a competitive athlete in his…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonFinish Your 1st 70.3 With a Hilly Bike in 4 Months
Think you're too busy to train for a 70.3? Struggling with knee pain, Achilles issues, or open water swim nerves? In this episode, we break down how Madison, a…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonGet Back to Running After Injury & Finish Boston, Tokyo, and Big Sur Marathons
Struggling with an old injury that keeps coming back? You signed up for races... but deep down, you're scared. “What if I make it worse?” “What if I crash…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonWhy Your Swim Training Isn't Translating to Race Day?
You know how to swim. So why does race day make it feel like you don’t? You trained for months, completed the pool workouts and practiced in open water. Yet…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonFrom Zero to 1st Full Ironman in Just 9 Months with 10 Hrs Training a Week
Is it possible to go from barely swimming a lap to finishing a Full Ironman in just 9 months? Meet Gaye, an athlete from California, who transformed from a…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonFrom 20-Year Wait to 70.3 & Marathon Comeback at 50+
Ever dreamed of doing a triathlon but felt overwhelmed, doubted your ability, or feared being the last one on the course? In this episode, we share how Sarah…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonRun Comeback After Knee Pain
Most runners and triathletes think pain means “stop” or “just rest.” But what if that’s not the real fix? In this episode, you’ll hear how Ronnie, who juggled…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonWhy Do My Legs Sink No Matter How Hard I Kick?
I used to kick a lot but I was just getting exhausted. Then I was told: “Don’t kick. Save your legs.” So I stopped kicking… and my legs still sank. I also…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonGet Sub-6hr on Your First Half Ironman at 40+
Wondering if it’s possible to train for a Half Ironman (70.3) with a busy schedule, minimal experience, and limited time? In this episode, we break down how…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonFinish Your 1st Olympic Tri Sub-3 Hours
Ambitious athletes rarely back off training, stop chasing big goals or hard things because life gets busy. If anything, that’s usually the hardest thing for…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonWhy Your Knee Still Hurts, Even When You’re Training 'Right'
Let’s be honest, you're disciplined and you're showing up. But your knee still hurts. You’ve done strength training, maybe even physical therapy. Yet the pain…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonI Can Run & Bike... But I Can't Swim
“I can run. I can bike. But I can’t swim.” If that sounds like you, you’re not alone, especially if you’re in your 40s or 50s and dreaming of your first…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonFinish Your Next IM 70.3 Strong In Late 50s
Sometimes your 50s become less about slowing down and more about finally chasing the goals you kept putting off. More adventure and challenge. New experiences…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonHow Do I Improve My Running as an Experienced Athlete in My 50s?
If you’ve been running for years, this thought may sound familiar: “I feel like there’s something more in me… I just haven’t really tried to find it yet." You…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonWhy Swimming Still Feels Hard Even With Technique Drills
A friend once told me, “You’re lifting your head, sinking your legs, and yikes… you’re zigzagging in open water. With your speed right now, you’re going to be…
Unstoppable With Shangrila Rendon70.3 Reality Check: Are You Ready To Race Your 70.3 This Year?
70.3 Reality Check: Are You Really Ready for Race Day? Doing a 70.3 this year? Don’t get blindsided like I did. Finishing the distances ≠ being race-day ready…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonFrom Runner To Triathlete: Why Swimming Feels So Hard & How To Fix It
From Runner To Triathlete: Why Swimming Feels So Hard & How To Fix It If swimming feels harder than running, it’s not you. It’s how you’re training. Most…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonFinish 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…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonWhy 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…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonFinish 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…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonRun 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…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonHow 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…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonAre 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…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonFinish 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…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonWhen 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…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonWhy 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…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonFrom 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…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonHow 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…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonHow 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…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonIf 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…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonSwim 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…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonWhy 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…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonFinish 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…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonStrong 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…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonHow 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…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonIt'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…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonFinish 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…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonWhy Panic Hits on Open Water Race Day Despite Training
Swimming is the only tri discipline where doing more can make you worse. You trained consistently. Put in the hard work. You even swam open water. Then race…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonHow To Become a 70.3 Finisher And Swim 1.2 Miles When You're Gassed After 1 Lap
If you’re gassed after 1 lap but still dream of Ironman, this episode is for you If you’ve ever seriously considered downgrading your race, just to avoid the…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonFinish Half Marathon Sub 1h 40min Injury-Free (From 12:21 min/mile pace to 7:21min/mile pace)
Think you can’t run a sub 1h 40min Half Marathon because of pain, weight, or just starting out? It’s time to crush those limiting beliefs and see what’s…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonWondering How to Fix your Freestyle?
Wondering how to fix your freestyle? Or why it still feels off? Most adult swimmers spend years stuck in the same broken stroke, even after binging YouTube…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonShe Thought the Foot Pain, Fatigue & Bloat Were Just Menopause… They Weren’t
In this episode, Coach Shangrila and Vineta talk with a working mother in her mid 50s who beat lack of energy, bloating, body aches and foot pain on her…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonHow to Gain Speed & Recover Fast While Staying Injury Free
Pushing your limits can feel like a constant battle between speed and injury. But what if the key to overcoming plateaus and achieving personal bests is simply…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonSwim Technique Drills. Helping or Hurting?
"What if the swim technique drills I'm doing are actually making me worse?" In this episode, I’ll show you how to decode your freestyle so you’re not just…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonInspiring Moms Over 40
She’s managing work, kids, and dinner by 6… But deep down, she wonders if there’s still room for her goals. She forgot what showing up for herself even looked…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonFrom Zero to 1st Full Ironman in Just 9 Months with 10 Hrs Training a Week
In this episode, we shared strategies, insights and story about how Gaye was able to finish her 1st Sprint, 1st Olympic, 1st 70.3 and 1st Full Ironman in 9…
Unstoppable With Shangrila Rendon“I did all the distances in 70.3 - 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, a half marathon. Why am I still falling apart on race day?”
Listen to this 5-minute episode where I show you the part most 70.3 plans leave out or coaches never talk about. And it’s the reason athletes fall apart or…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonHow to Avoid Bonking During the Run?
Struggling with bonking during the run leg of your triathlon? You're not alone, and there's a fix. In this episode, I answer a question from Janice (and soooo…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonWhy are swimmers with terrible technique still faster than me?
“How is that swimmer with terrible technique still faster than me?” Sloppy strokes. Legs everywhere. Breathing looks messy. …and still, they pass you in the…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonGet Faster on Your Next 70.3 & Cross the Finish Line of Your First Full Ironman
In this episode, we talked with Cedric from California. We shared strategies, insights and story about how Cedric was able to break out of a plateau, finish…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonHow to PR After 50 Without Breaking Down
Want to PR After 50? Stop Guessing & Start Training Smarter In this episode, we break down the exact Smart Training Method that's helping athletes in their…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonFinish Your 1st Full Ironman
In this episode, we talk with Sheila. We share strategies, insights, and the story of Sheila finishing her 1st Full Ironman in her late 50s. Transforming…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonHow to Make Full Ironman Training Work for Busy Business Owners & Parents
In this episode, we talked with Justin from Michigan, dad of 4 kids, husband, family man & business owner. We shared strategies, insights and story about how…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonFinishing Sub 5:40 hrs on a Half Ironman in Late 50s
In this episode, we talk with Tim from Arkansas, a dad of two daughters and husband. We share strategies, insights, and the story of how Tim was able to finish…
Unstoppable With Shangrila RendonNever give up on your dreams! Transforming injuries, bad experiences & disappointments into a strong comeback & unbeatable confidence.
In this episode, Coach Shangrila and Vineta talk with Odette, who shares her training strategies and stories of how she transformed injuries, bad experiences…