YogiTriathlete Podcast

YogiTriathlete Podcast

Hosted by: Jess & BJ Gumkowski

YogiTriathlete and its co-founders, Jess and BJ, are waking up and shaking up the world of endurance sports. Their approach is anything but mainstream and they are known to go deep. Buckle up because jumping on this...

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Episode 457: Faster at 52 - The Mindset Behind a Sub-10 Ironman

In this episode, YogiTriathlete recaps BJ’s Ironman Arizona race day from start to finish. They break down race-morning energy, the training behind his fastest bike split ever, and the mindset shifts and mantras that...
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Episode 456: The Art of Racing: Act As If You Have Nothing to Lose

In this episode, BJ and Jess sit down to explore what it really means to race free—to show up for your goals with full heart and zero attachment. BJ shares his winning mindset as he prepares for Ironman Arizona,...
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Episode 455: Feelings, Fuel & Funny Stories

In this latest YogiTriathlete Podcast, Jess and BJ sit down for one of their favorite types of conversations—the unscripted kind where stories, insights, and laughter weave together naturally. From Clark’s...
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Episode 454: Solo Thru-Hiking The John Muir Trail - Liz Perkoski

Welcome back to the YogiTriathlete podcast, where we explore the edge of human potential through sport, mindset, and the relentless pursuit of what’s possible. I’m Jess Gumkowski and I’m here with my co-host and...
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Episode 453: Believing in Yourself Brings Big PB at Ironman Lake Placid for Brendan Hoehn

Welcome back to the YogiTriathlete podcast, where we explore the intersection of mind, body, and sport with those who are boldly living a life without limits. Today, we’re bringing the fire with a guest who has shown...
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Leaning Into What's Possible: Lessons from Ironman 70.3 Western Mass

What happens when your race doesn’t go as planned—like a cancelled swim at Ironman 70.3 Western Massachusetts? In this episode, BJ takes us inside race day and the mental pivot from doubt to possibility. He shares how...
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Podcast 451: Kristen Kelly – Early Mornings, Big Dreams

This week, we dive into the powerful story of Kristen Kelly — full-time OB/GYN, mom of two, and YogiTriathlete athlete who just qualified for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. In this episode, Kristen shares how...
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Episode 450: Sleep, Ego & Strava: The Inner Game of Endurance

In this episode, we dive into the latest from YogiTriathlete life and endurance adventures. Jess shares reflections from her recent Galápagos yoga adventure, including plans to return in 2026, and announces her next...
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Episode 449: The Power Of Allowing, Trusting, And Living Urgently

There’s a magic that happens when you say yes to life without needing to know all the answers. ✨ This week on the YogiTriathlete Podcast, Jess and BJ sit down, fresh from recording the Awake Athlete audiobook — a...
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Episode 448: Ironman 70.3 Oceanside Smackdown

The Oceanside 70.3 smackdown was everything—heartwarming, motivating, and full of FOMO-inducing vibes. These athletes showed up big, and their stories will light you up. This is so much more than a race recap. It’s a...
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Athlete Burnout: Causes and Solutions
| YogiTriathlete Podcast Episode 447

Athlete burnout—it’s real, it’s sneaky, and it doesn’t have to be inevitable. In this unedited early release, we dive deep into the why behind burnout and the holistic, science-backed solutions to keep athletes...
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Episode 446: Patagonia, Purpose & the Depths of Nature

This episode was recorded just one day after Jessica returned from two transformative weeks in Chile—one leading a life-changing yoga adventure in Patagonia, the other immersed off the grid in the depths of...
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