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Unstoppable With Shangrila Rendon

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 off,

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73:17

Why Most Marathoners Fall Apart After Mile 18

Unstoppable With Shangrila Rendon ·

2026/10/01

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 high. Then the race changes. Legs get heavy, the pace starts slipping, and the final miles turn into “just get it done” miles instead of strong execution. What makes this frustrating is that this happens even after months of hard training. Long runs were done, weekly mileage was consistent, and the work was put in. But many runners eventually

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46:18

Turning Swimming Struggles Into Wins in Your 50s

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2026/09/24

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 50s, went from struggling with breathing & pacing to winning a Sprint Triathlon, improving his swim efficiency, and finishing his first Olympic triathlon under 3 hours! 💬 “Every now and then, I would get into a good rhythm, but I didn’t know what the correct form felt like. I’d watch my swim videos but didn’t know how to fix my

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55:00

Finish Your 1st 70.3 With a Hilly Bike in 4 Months

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2026/09/17

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 business owner working long hours and dealing with injuries, trained smart and finished his first Half Ironman strong in just 4 months! 💬 “I was traveling, working crazy hours, and dealing with knee & Achilles pain… but I made it happen!” — Madison Madison’s 70.3 Race Breakthroughs: - Completed His First 70.3 in Just 4 Months of

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57:26

Get Back to Running After Injury & Finish Boston,...

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2026/09/10

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 mid-season again?” “What if all this PT… still isn’t enough?” That’s exactly what this episode is here for. Most athletes think pain means “just rest” or “power through.” But that approach rarely fixes the real problem. This episode is for runners and triathletes who are: - Dealing with chronic injuries/pain like achilles, heel... - Signed up for

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81:06

Why Your Swim Training Isn't Translating to Race Day?

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2026/09/03

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 when the race begins, your stroke changes. Manuel, Heather, Amaar and many other athletes we have helped came to us with the same frustration: “I can’t translate the swim work I put in during training to race day.” They’re dedicated and doing the right things. Some had already worked on technique, completed swim analyses, or joined Masters

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61:45

From Zero to 1st Full Ironman in Just 9 Months with...

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2026/08/28

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 beginner triathlete to an Ironman finisher while balancing a busy life and staying injury-free! Gaye’s Incredible Journey: - April: Completed her 1st Sprint Triathlon - June: First Olympic Triathlon – Placed 2nd in AG (45-49) - September: First Half Ironman (70.3 Santa Cruz – Ocean Swim!) - Two Marathon PRs: 1. NY Marathon: 4:56 ⏩ London: 4:38

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57:27

From 20-Year Wait to 70.3 & Marathon Comeback at 50+

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2026/08/20

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 broke past 20 years of hesitation, completed her first 70.3, and made a marathon comeback, stronger than ever at 50+ 💬 “I didn’t want to be seen in a tri-suit or be the last one waddling, but I was tired of putting it off.” - Sarah Sarah put off her 70.3 dream for two decades, held back by doubt and the overwhelming amount of things to learn

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53:23

Run Comeback After Knee Pain

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2026/08/13

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 two jobs and struggled with chronic knee pain, made an incredible comeback. Just 3 months after feeling stuck, he finished 2 half marathons, 1 full marathon, and a 28-mile birthday run… pain-free. This is for runners, triathletes, beginners or experienced, who feel stuck. Stuck in pain. Stuck with slow progress. Stuck not knowing what to

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40:56

Why Do My Legs Sink No Matter How Hard I Kick?

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2026/08/07

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 heard: - “Kick like you're kicking a soccer ball” - “Save your legs for the bike & run” - “Kick from your glutes” (but no one told me how) I followed it all. Still slow and my legs continued to sink like a rock. Next came the gear: - “Just use a pull buoy.” - “Get buoyant pants.” - “You’ll wear a wetsuit on race day anyway.” So I did. For a

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47:54

Get Sub-6hr on Your First Half Ironman at 40+

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2026/08/04

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 Tito, a busy dad and business owner in his 40s, went from completing a few sprint triathlons to finishing Ironman 70.3 Puerto Rico in under 6 hours in just 13 weeks. He had: - A full-time job + ran a business - Zero experience beyond sprint triathlons - Piriformis pain and low swim/bike confidence - Travel obligations including his daughter's

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70:26

Finish Your 1st Olympic Tri Sub-3 Hours

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2026/07/30

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 them to do. It’s simply not in their DNA. The problem is this: Many keep pushing long after the body has started waving red flags. Their mind still believes & ambition is still there. But the body starts saying “no.” - “I used to be a strong runner. Even an ultra runner.” - “Now I can’t even run consistently.” - “I love swimming but my

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66:04

Why Your Knee Still Hurts, Even When You’re Training...

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2026/07/28

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 keeps coming back. And you’re starting to wonder... “Is this just how it is for athletes in their 40s, 50s, 60s?” - It’s not your age. - It’s not just overuse. - It’s not just your genetics. - It’s not just that you have a "bad knee" Let’s stop using those as reasons. Because when we do that, we give up control. And when you give up control,

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60:13

I Can Run & Bike... But I Can't Swim

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2026/07/23

“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 triathlon. In this episode, you’ll see how runners and cyclists in their 40s and 50s learned to swim in just one month, even after years of fear, delay, or past drowning experiences and finally swam in open water with confidence. Many athletes say: 💬 "I want to be a triathlete but I can't swim." 💬 “I’ll start swimming when I have more time." 💬 "I

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69:15

Finish Your Next IM 70.3 Strong In Late 50s

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2026/07/16

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. More desire to find out what you can still do. But life also gets busier. Work expands, kids grow up. The body starts talking more. You still want the goal. You just don’t want to break yourself getting there. A lot athletes in this period of life can already be swimming, cycling and running. But they still wonder: - How do I actually train

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62:32

How Do I Improve My Running as an Experienced Athlete...

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2026/07/10

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 want to see what you’re capable of but at the same time, you’re cautious. Because now, every push comes with a question mark. - Will this flare up my knee? - Why do my hamstrings tighten late in the run? - Am I actually training right… or just doing the workout? This episode is not only about PRs or podiums. Most experienced athletes want

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60:57

Why Swimming Still Feels Hard Even With Technique Drills

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2026/07/05

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 in trouble meeting the cutoff time.” Then he added, “Just do drills.” That stuck with me. So I did. When I eventually decided to get a coach, more drills showed up in my plan. Side kicking, catch drills, breathing drills.. and more. I couldn’t really avoid the drills, so I did them. Determined. I’ll do whatever it takes to become a better

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56:00

70.3 Reality Check: Are You Ready To Race Your 70.3...

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2026/06/25

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. In this episode I'm walking you through the 70.3 Readiness Reality Check so you don’t make the same mistakes I did: - Why even fit athletes STILL fall apart on race day - What most training plans and coaches don’t teach you - How to score yourself with OUR 70.3 Readiness Reality Check and find your real gaps 📝 70.3 Readiness Scorecard

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64:30

From Runner To Triathlete: Why Swimming Feels So Hard...

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2026/06/19

From Runner To Triathlete: Why Swimming Feels So Hard & How To Fix ItIf swimming feels harder than running, it’s not you. It’s how you’re training. Most runners bring this into the water: push harder go longer / do more fight through it And that’s exactly why they end up here: “After 150 or 200 meters I feel like the CO₂ is building up…” They're out of breath, gasping and have no control. Even if they can swim 1000 meters or more in the pool… on race day, everything falls apart. And they're

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46:49

Finish Your 1st Olympic Triathlon Strong

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2026/06/13

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 goal is just too far out of reach. Kristen, a single mom with two kids and a full-time job, had her eye on finishing her first full marathon this year and was already planning to race a 70.3 next year. When she told me her 70.3 goal, I said: "Let’s boost your confidence for that by getting you a strong

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43:46

Why Am I Not Getting Faster Even With More Pool Time?

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2026/06/07

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 swim pace hasn’t improved—this episode is for you. Coach Shangrila breaks down the 3 most common technique mistakes adult swimmers make that keep them slow no matter how much they train. ✅ Learn how to spot these key swim errors ✅ Discover what it really takes to fix your stroke ✅ Understand why

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