YogiTriathlete (00:00)
Welcome to the Yogi Tour Athlete podcast. I'm Jess, I'm here with BJ and yeah, we're gonna throw down on this Monday afternoon. It is 2026, you're the horse, which is like, I don't know if it's just the algorithm has me in it slipstream or what, but it's like all I'm seeing is we're going from this year of transmutation into this year of the horse. But more importantly, I think 2026 is actually a year of new beginnings and you wanna be super intentional about
bj (00:00)
Welcome to the Yogi Tour Athlete podcast. I'm Jess, I'm here with BJ and yeah, we're gonna throw down on this Monday afternoon. It is 2026, you're the horse, which is like, I don't know if it's just the algorithm has me in it slipstream or what, but it's like all I'm seeing is we're going from this year of transmutation into this year of the horse. But more importantly, I think 2026 is actually a year of new beginnings and you wanna be super intentional about
YogiTriathlete (00:29)
everything in 2026 because you're literally setting the trajectory for the next nine years. I know that's a piece of information. That's a commitment. Yeah. I mean, I think it's like, I love how life, you know, will keep you on your toes when you, you know, when you're living it awake and ready. Awake to the moments where change is possible and ready with the tools necessary to make that change. Yeah. I like that.
bj (00:29)
everything in 2026 because you're literally setting the trajectory for the next nine years. I know that's a piece of information. That's a commitment. Yeah. I mean, I think it's like, I love how life, you know, will keep you on your toes when you, you know, when you're living it awake and ready. Awake to the moments where change is possible and ready with the tools necessary to make that change. Yeah. I like that.
YogiTriathlete (00:57)
All right, so I have been. What have you been doing? Well, I've been reaping the benefits of my mindset training by being on chat with Covered California over a spectacular bill that I received from our insurance company and just like and really seeing like, man, there was a time where I would like. I mean, I'd be going through the roof over this stuff. But yeah, just connected with a really
bj (00:57)
All right, so I have been. What have you been doing? Well, I've been reaping the benefits of my mindset training by being on chat with Covered California over a spectacular bill that I received from our insurance company and just like and really seeing like, man, there was a time where I would like. I mean, I'd be going through the roof over this stuff. But yeah, just connected with a really
YogiTriathlete (01:26)
awesome human and everything now makes sense. And ⁓ yeah, we move forward from here. So thanks for putting this whole thing together and ⁓ having the, you know, holding, I think the intention and perhaps the subjects of what we're going to talk about today, because I don't really know. So welcome to the show. It's good to be here. It's good to be back. And I'm loving that we are going to have this video aspect of things now. We can grow our YouTube channel. You guys go check us out over there. But also just to
bj (01:26)
awesome human and everything now makes sense. And ⁓ yeah, we move forward from here. So thanks for putting this whole thing together and ⁓ having the, you know, holding, I think the intention and perhaps the subjects of what we're going to talk about today, because I don't really know. So welcome to the show. It's good to be here. It's good to be back. And I'm loving that we are going to have this video aspect of things now. We can grow our YouTube channel. You guys go check us out over there. But also just to...
YogiTriathlete (01:55)
not only like match a voice with a face, but it has been 10 years since we started the podcast. And we're actually doing a big celebration to kick off the 10 years of Yogi Triathlete at Ironman 70.3 Oceanside on March 28th, which is about 12 weeks away, which isn't too late to sign up and start training. We have a 10 week training plan in Endurance Squad for $99 a month.
bj (01:55)
not only like match a voice with a face, but it has been 10 years since we started the podcast. And we're actually doing a big celebration to kick off the 10 years of Yogi Triathlete at Ironman 70.3 Oceanside on March 28th, which is about 12 weeks away, which isn't too late to sign up and start training. We have a 10 week training plan in Endurance Squad for $99 a ⁓ month.
YogiTriathlete (02:25)
if you want to jump into there and prepare for this race and come celebrate with us. This is going to be quite the milestone. I don't know. Did you think, let's talk about that first. Ten years. Man, we're strong. Why do say that? Because there's been so many reasons. Well, should I share what I've been doing? Yeah, you've been good. Yeah.
bj (02:25)
if you want to jump into there and prepare for this race and come celebrate with us. This is going to be quite the milestone. I don't know. Did you think, let's talk about that first. Ten years. Man, we're strong. Why do say that? Because there's been so many reasons. Well, should I share what I've been doing? Yeah, you've been good. Yeah.
I've been journaling for as long as I can remember. I mean, I remember journaling about the boy that I had a crush on in third grade. I don't know if that's like early where you started having crushes, but for me it was, I had a crush. And yeah, I would write in my, back then it was called the diary and it had like a little lock on it. I remember it was like this blue, little blue diary. And I didn't like it because it was like, the lines were so close together. And as you know, I'm a very flowery, big writer.
YogiTriathlete (02:51)
I've been journaling for as long as I can remember. I mean, I remember journaling about the boy that I had a crush on in third grade. I don't know if that's like early where you started having crushes, but for me it was, I had a crush. And yeah, I would write in my, back then it was called the diary and had like a little lock on it. I remember it was like this blue, little blue diary. And I didn't like it because it was like, the lines were so close together. And as you know, I'm a very flowery, big writer.
So anyway, rarely have I gone back to read my journals. So many times it's just me like dumping or creating or having fun or recapping something. There's everything and anything in my journals. And so for me personally, this is a number eight year, which means that I will be harvesting the seeds that I planted eight years ago.
bj (03:18)
So anyway, rarely have I gone back to read my journals. So many times it's just me like dumping or creating or having fun or recapping something. There's everything and anything in my journals. And so for me personally, this is a number eight year, which means that I will be harvesting the seeds that I planted eight years ago.
which was 2018, right? Okay. Never been known as being a mathematician. So I'm like, am I even do that math right? So I have been looking back on my journals from 2018 and there's a post from March 4th, which is my birthday. And in that post, I started out with, we have $24 in our business account, $17 in our personal checking account.
YogiTriathlete (03:44)
which was 2018, right? Okay, never been known as being a mathematician. So I'm like, am I even do that math right? So I have been looking back on my journals from 2018 and there's a post from March 4th, which is my birthday. And in that post, I started out with, we have $24 in our business account, $17 in our personal checking account.
a $400 rent payment that's due on Monday and $40,000 in credit card debt. And we had in 2016, zero dollars in credit card debt. But in lieu of going all in with Yogi Trawley and really feeling this like call that there was nothing else that we could do in this life, we put our rent and our groceries on a credit card because it was really clear that we didn't have a lot in our bank balance.
bj (04:11)
a $400 rent payment that's due on Monday and $40,000 in credit card debt. And we had in 2016, zero dollars in credit card debt. But in lieu of going all in with Yogi Trawley and really feeling this like call that there was nothing else that we could do in this life, we put our rent and our groceries on a credit card because it was really clear that we didn't have a lot in our bank balance.
YogiTriathlete (04:39)
And so if you listen to this podcast for a long time, you know, we were podcasting regularly in 2018. was 2018, I think, was like a really, really tough year for us. You know, and that was my birthday. And when I look back on, I stated those things at the beginning of the post and I was like, oh my God. And then the whole rest of that entry into my journal was just like gratitude. Because we had literally, I had literally found myself in a place in life where I
bj (04:39)
And so if you listen to this podcast for a long time, you we were podcasting regularly in 2018. was 2018, I think, was like a really, really tough year for us. You know, and that was my birthday. And when I look back on, I stated those things at the beginning of the post and I was like, oh my God. And then the whole rest of that entry into my journal was just like gratitude. Because we had literally, I had literally found myself in a place in life where I
YogiTriathlete (05:07)
could no longer afford to have a mindset of lack. And that was the beauty and that was the gift. And that was, I was so grateful for that. And so, yeah, like the amount of gratitude that I have in those pages, like I stated the facts, but that's not what the journal entry was about. It was about being able to walk to the ocean and imagine the drops of water in the ocean and...
bj (05:07)
could no longer afford to have a mindset of lack. And that was the beauty and that was the gift. And I was so grateful for that. And so, yeah, like the amount of gratitude that I have in those pages, like I stated the facts, but that's not what the journal entry was about. It was about being able to walk to the ocean and imagine the drops of water in the ocean.
YogiTriathlete (05:32)
you know, the blades of grass and just that there was, I was really awakening to the fact that there was no lack in this universe, um, just in my mind. And that had literally manifested into our bank account. And I didn't go there, but I had this thought of like, it must have been really scary. Oh my God. How did we get through that? But I think it was the gratitude. I think it was the shifting of the mind and just reading how I wrote.
bj (05:32)
you know, the blades of grass and just that there was, I was really awakening to the fact that there was no lack in this universe, um, just in my mind. And that had literally manifested into our bank account. And I didn't go there, but I had this thought of like, it must have been really scary. Oh my God. How did we get through that? But I think it was the gratitude. I think it was the shifting of the mind and just reading how I wrote.
YogiTriathlete (06:02)
And like thinking back at her, like I've grown so much since then, but wow, what a strong, strong, what a strong phase that was. Like we got really strong. Like we, we, we've got to be diamonds at this point. Yeah. It took a lot of pressure. Yeah. Took a lot of, took a lot of energy. A lot of exhales.
bj (06:02)
And like thinking back at her, like I've grown so much since then, but wow, what a strong, strong, what a strong phase that was. Like we got really strong. Like we, we, we've got to be diamonds at this point. Yeah. It took a lot of pressure. Yeah. Took a lot of, took a lot of energy. A lot of exhales.
YogiTriathlete (06:23)
continually come back to like, is this the thing that we need to be doing? And we even do that to this day. And I'm always coming back to, I don't see myself doing anything else. I mean, have skills, real world skills and could pursue that if I choose, but, and I know that going along this path has just brought out what I love to do more and more.
bj (06:23)
continually come back to like, is this the thing that we need to be doing? And we even do that to this day. And I'm always coming back to, I don't see myself doing anything else. I mean, have skills, real world skills and could pursue that if I choose, but, and I know that going along this path has just brought out what I love to do more and more.
YogiTriathlete (06:47)
That doesn't mean when I say that doesn't mean that it's a, it's such a unicorns and rainbows path from when you discover what your life's purpose is or what your, what you connect with and vibe with so much in life. means it's probably going to be more challenging than ever because you are going to fight for what you, you align with for what you feel is really your, your purpose and passion. And I don't, I don't see any other way to do it. I don't.
bj (06:47)
That doesn't mean when I say that doesn't mean that it's a it's such a unicorns and rainbows path from when you discover what your life's purpose is or what your what you connect with and vibe with so much in life. It means it's probably going to be more challenging than ever because you are going to fight for what you you align with for what you feel is really your your purpose and passion. And I don't I don't see any other way to do it. I don't.
YogiTriathlete (07:15)
Yeah, I remember back then too, I started listening and reading a lot of Wayne Dyer and there was this line, it's actually in my book, Awake Athlete, I credit him to this line of like, we don't attract what we want, we attract what we are. And there was so much around me that at that time it was like I was living a dream come true because as I've shared with you,
bj (07:15)
Yeah, I remember back then too, I started listening and reading a lot of Wayne Dyer and there was this line, it's actually in my book, Awake Athlete, I credit him to this line of like, we don't attract what we want, we attract what we are. And there was so much around me that at that time it was like I was living a dream come true because as I've shared with you,
YogiTriathlete (07:43)
standing outside of our home now and looking down and seeing the ocean was a vision and a dream that I had from a really young age, from when I was like a kid. And, you know, not thinking like it was California, just this vision, like to the electricity poles and the electricity lines. Like I saw all of that in my vision for so long. And so there was no doubt that I was living that and that was here now. And I had a like...
bj (07:43)
standing outside of our home now and looking down and seeing the ocean was a vision and a dream that I had from a really young age, from when I was like a kid. And, you know, not thinking like it was California, just this vision, like to the electricity poles and the electricity lines. Like I saw all of that in my vision for so long. And so there was no doubt that I was living that and that was here now. And I had a like...
clean up whatever it was that was ⁓ not allowing the bank balance to really be at a place that was even sustainable. And I talked about how I was making the minimum payments and how it just felt like it was just scratching the surface, but that scratch mattered.
YogiTriathlete (08:12)
clean up whatever it was that was ⁓ not allowing the bank balance to really be at a place that was like even sustainable. And I talked about how I was making like the minimum payments and how it just felt like it felt like it was just scratching the surface, but that scratch mattered.
And then we got really smart with how to play the 0 % game. Really, really smart with that. you know, as I sit here now and I don't even want to dig too much into it because there's like, we don't need to relive that ever again. But like, how did I pay that off? I have no idea. I think I need to give myself a little more credit with our money management than I do because I don't know how that happened. But it did.
bj (08:35)
And then we got really smart with how to play the 0 % game. Really, really smart with that. you know, as I sit here now and I don't even want to dig too much into it because there's like, we don't need to relive that ever again. But like, how did I pay that off? I have no idea. I think I need to give myself a little more credit with our money management than I do because I don't know how that happened. But it did.
YogiTriathlete (09:00)
And, you of course now we have small business loans and all that other fun stuff, but that rent and groceries, you know, on the credit card, that was a rich, rich time in life. There's so many moments. This is really good too, that we're doing this, because there's so many moments along this 10-year path that shaped not only what the business is, but who you and I have become as business owners, coaches, athletes, and then, you know, a partnership. it has been a deep dive.
bj (09:00)
And, you of course now we have small business loans and all that other fun stuff, but that rent and groceries, you know, on the credit card, that was a rich, rich time in life. There's so many moments. This is really good too, that we're doing this, because there's so many moments along this 10-year path that shaped not only what the business is, but who you and I have become as business owners, coaches, athletes, and then, you know, a partnership. Like, it has been a deep dive.
YogiTriathlete (09:28)
deep dive into the growth of, you know, what we are or what we are becoming. And I don't think there's a shortcut in any part of it. Every step has been important, the struggles with finances, the whatever, the whole list of things. And yet we continue to go forward. And I always think to something that we shared on the High Vibe Tour, what we came out with it.
bj (09:28)
deep dive into the growth of, you know, what we, what we are, or what we are becoming. And I don't think there's a shortcut in any part of it. It's every step has been important. The struggles with finances, the, the whatever, the whole list of things. And yet we continue to go forward. And I always think, I always think to something that we shared in the, on the high vibe tour, what we came out with it.
YogiTriathlete (09:55)
was in the high vibe tour was what we called that period when we left our jobs in 2016 left Newport, Rhode Island, the house, everything in it, everything. Impacted up a little tiny car with one suitcase each and Clark and everything that we own that we wanted to keep in this tiny Honda fit and traveled across the country for six months, 7,000 miles. And the point of that is like, ⁓
bj (09:55)
was in the high vibe tour was what we called that period when we left our jobs in 2016 left Newport, Rhode Island, the house, everything in it, everything. Impacted up a little tiny car with one suitcase each and Clark and everything that we own that we wanted to keep in this tiny Honda fit and traveled across the country for six months, 7,000 miles. And the point of that is like, ⁓
YogiTriathlete (10:19)
A realization came in so clear that most people that don't succeed at what they desire or connect with or want to go after give up way too soon. And I'm saying that because there were many moments that we were hit with that moment again and again and again and again. And each time we hit that moment, we kept going, even when on paper, it makes no sense whatsoever.
bj (10:19)
A realization came in so clear that most people that don't succeed at what they desire or connect with or want to go after give up way too soon. And I'm saying that because there were many moments that we were hit with that moment again and again and again and again. each time we hit that moment, we kept going, even when on paper, it makes no sense whatsoever.
YogiTriathlete (10:47)
It made no sense for us to choose the path that we did at whatever time that was. And yet we continue to move forward because we trusted and again, believed together that this was what we were, this is what we were meant to do. Well, and I think we're living it again to a different degree, right? So we have Endurance Squad, which is this like super affordable.
bj (10:47)
It made no sense for us to choose the path that we did at whatever time that was. And yet we continue to move forward because we trusted and again, believed together that this was what we were, this is what we were meant to do. Well, and I think we're living it again to a different degree, right? So we have Endurance Squad, which is this like super affordable.
YogiTriathlete (11:11)
training community where you have access to BJ and I as your coaches and we're doing regular live streams and we have an online library and we have training plans and we have community and like at any time you can ask us questions and we do coaching calls and you know think you create these things you're like my god this is solid gold like this is this is incredible this is absolute gold and the growth of it has been
bj (11:11)
training community where you have access to BJ and I as your coaches and we're doing regular live streams and we have an online library and we have training plans and we have community and like at any time you can ask us questions and we do coaching calls and you know think you create these things you're like my god this is solid gold like this is this is incredible this is absolute gold and the growth of it has been
YogiTriathlete (11:33)
very slow and yet we continue to live stream, we continue to do the coaching calls, we continue to add new plans, meditations and yoga classes every month. Because it's like, and some of you might be listening right now who have just been like, my god, yeah, I just haven't joined yet or my god, yeah, I'm going to do it in February or I'm going to do it tomorrow or maybe I'm going to do it right now as I'm listening to this. We know you're out there and we keep creating for you.
bj (11:33)
very slow and yet we continue to live stream, we continue to do the coaching calls, we continue to add new plans, meditations and yoga classes every month. Because it's like, and some of you might be listening right now who have just been like, my god, yeah, I just haven't joined yet or my god, yeah, I'm going to do it in February or I'm going to do it tomorrow or maybe I'm going to do it right now as I'm listening to this. We know you're out there and we keep creating for you.
YogiTriathlete (11:56)
Like it's for you, it's not for us, it's for you. I've always had a dream, a very long time dream of like being able to offer like affordable, you know, yoga and meditations and guidance to people. And I think this is like that all inclusive, like the nugget of gold that gives you everything. And we've had some folks that maybe we're gonna step up to one on one and they realize like, wait a minute, I'm getting...
bj (11:56)
Like it's for you, it's not for us, it's for you. I've always had a dream, a very long time dream of like being able to offer like affordable, you know, yoga and meditations and guidance to people. And I think this is like that all inclusive, like the nugget of gold that gives you everything. And we've had some folks that maybe we're gonna step up to one on one and they realize like, wait a minute, I'm getting...
YogiTriathlete (12:20)
everything I need in Endurance Squad. And that's the community and that's the vision that we're holding now that that continues to grow because it's gold. And yeah, there's evidence that's like, oh, that's, you know, shut that down. But like, it's been out there now for about a year and a half and it's going nowhere. It's just going to get better and it's going to grow. And we're just like, we just keep, yeah, just like, yeah, and like fertilizing the soil and doing it with love. And so we have
bj (12:20)
everything I need in Endurance Squad. And that's the community and that's the vision that we're holding now that that continues to grow because it's gold. And yeah, there's evidence that's like, oh, that's, you know, shut that down. But like, it's been out there now for about a year and a half and it's going nowhere. It's just going to get better and it's going to grow. And we're just like, we just keep, yeah, just like, yeah, and like fertilizing the soil and doing it with love. And so we have
YogiTriathlete (12:50)
met this point so many times and yet we just keep going because this feels so aligned. know, Yogi Triathlete was founded on one-on-one coaching and ⁓ now we have this community that makes it financially really affordable and people who are like, you know, maybe they have a coach that they love but they just want more community or they want meditations or they want yoga or they want, you know, mindset stuff.
bj (12:50)
met this point so many times and yet we just keep going because this feels so aligned. you know, Yoga Childhood was founded on one-on-one coaching and ⁓ now we have this community that makes it financially really affordable and people who are like, you know, maybe they have a coach that they love but they just want more community or they want meditations or they want yoga or they want, you know, mindset stuff.
YogiTriathlete (13:17)
You know, it's, you can come to it from any, any direction. And so that's what I love about it. It's like, it's all, all encompassing, but all welcoming and we're going to keep going with it. So I feel like we're, we're kind of in that again right now, but like, I mean, like we're going to keep going. liken it to the philosophy of, of you plant seeds, right? You plant seeds and somehow, you know, they're going to grow, but you don't dig them up every day to see how they're progressing. Yeah.
bj (13:17)
You know, it's, you can come to it from any, any direction. And so that's what I love about it. It's like, it's all, all encompassing, but all welcoming and we're going to keep going with it. So I feel like we're, we're kind of in that again right now, but like, I mean, like we're going to keep going. liken it to the philosophy of, of you plant seeds, right? You plant seeds and somehow, you know, they're going to grow, but you don't dig them up every day to see how they're progressing. Yeah.
YogiTriathlete (13:45)
You sort of plant the seed, keep nurturing it, keep watering it, keep watering it, keep watering it. And sometimes it's like a bamboo and it takes like seven years to finally pop up and then it like, it skyrockets. that's the, that's where we both, I believe that's where we both like lean heavily into this belief and trust that the work that we're putting in over time.
bj (13:45)
You sort of plant the seed, keep nurturing it, keep watering it, keep watering it, keep watering it. And sometimes it's like a bamboo and it takes like seven years to finally pop up and then it like, it skyrockets. that's the, that's where we both, I believe that's where we both like lean heavily into this belief and trust that the work that we're putting in over time.
Not that we're doing it for the sake of the work, but we're putting in because we believe in these things. are doing it for the sake of the work. Yeah. Yeah. But we also love doing it. Like I love doing And that's work. This is our job. This is our profession. of the fruits of your actions. Right. Yeah. No, we keep it going because this is a beautiful community and the people who are in there matter and they're making shifts and changes and believing in themselves more. And that's incredible. It kind of reminds me of like when
YogiTriathlete (14:07)
Not that we're doing it for the sake of the work, but we're putting in because we believe in these things. are doing it for the sake of the work. Yeah. Yeah. But we also love doing it. Like I love doing that. And that's work. This is our job. This is our profession. of the fruits of your actions. Right. Yeah, no, we keep it going because this is beautiful community and the people who are in there matter and they're making shifts and changes and believing in themselves more. And that's incredible. It kind of reminds me of like when
bj (14:32)
we were in yoga teacher training and at least in my teacher training and I remember like how many one person classes have we taught over the years? know, it's just, it's insane. How many times we're just like, okay, one person, here we go. And it was just so ingrained in me in my yoga teacher training, like you teach to one person, you teach to 50 people that you show up exactly the same. Like that one person matters, those 50 people matter, everything matters.
YogiTriathlete (14:32)
we were in yoga teacher training and at least in my teacher training and I remember like how many one person classes have we taught over the years? know, it's just, it's insane. How many times we're just like, okay, one person, here we go. And it was just so ingrained in me in my yoga teacher training, like you teach to one person, you teach to 50 people that you show up exactly the same. Like that one person matters, those 50 people matter, everything matters.
bj (14:59)
every connection, every seed planted, it all matters. And I love that that is like such a core of who we are as leaders in this community. It's like, you know, it doesn't matter if there's one person on the coaching call or no people on the coaching call or five people on the coaching call or a hundred people on the coaching call. It's like we show up the same because people matter and their time matters. And I just love that that was like a piece. That was a piece because
YogiTriathlete (14:59)
every connection, every seed planted, it all matters. And I love that that is like such a core of who we are as leaders in this community. It's like, you know, it doesn't matter if there's one person on the coaching call or no people on the coaching call or five people on the coaching call or a hundred people on the coaching call. It's like we show up the same because people matter and their time matters. And I just love that that was like a piece. That was a piece because
that I learned so long ago that was really like ingrained. Our teacher was very passionate about that. Yeah, and I love that because that sits with me and it's allowed me to teach so many one-person classes over the years. I taught one a couple of weeks ago. Yeah, well, one of the cool things that we're doing now within Endurance Squad and our 101 communities, because those are two separate online communities,
bj (15:27)
that I learned so long ago that was really like ingrained. Our teacher was very passionate about that. Yeah, and I love that because that sits with me and it's allowed me to teach so many one-person classes over the years. I taught one a couple of weeks ago. Yeah, well, one of the cool things that we're doing now within Endurance Squad and our 101 communities, because those are two separate online communities,
YogiTriathlete (15:54)
with access to the same libraries is that now we're doing a Friday flow, like 30 minute flow, Friday nights, 430 Pacific. And we're just doing a live where the communities come together. And I love that because we're all in the same team and we're all part of the same family. And yeah, that's been really fun. Not just started. Yeah. And we'll continue. that will continue. We'll continue to do that. We'll continue to expand and try new things and continue to show up because we believe that what the foundation is of
bj (15:54)
with access to the same libraries is that now we're doing a Friday flow, like 30 minute flow, Friday nights, 430 Pacific. And we're just doing a live where the communities come together. And I love that because we're all in the same team and we're all part of the same family. And yeah, that's been really fun. Not just started. Yeah. And we'll continue. that will continue. We'll continue to do that. We'll continue to expand and try new things and continue to show up because we believe that what the foundation is of
YogiTriathlete (16:22)
this practice that we've created at Yogi Triathlete, the merging mindfulness with endurance sports has just made so much sense and has had so much success in terms of athletes switching jobs, working through personal situations. Like there's so many things outside of sport that this medicine, this stew that we've put together has helped.
bj (16:22)
this practice that we've created at Yogi Triathlete, the merging mindfulness with endurance sports has just made so much sense and has had so much success in terms of athletes switching jobs, working through personal situations. Like there's so many things outside of sport that this medicine, this stew that we've put together has helped.
YogiTriathlete (16:52)
I really deeply feel that this connection with yourself is going to allow for greater performances because a lot of the reason why athletes come to anyone for coaching or community is, know, the part of it is that, but it's also like they want to perform well. They know that they can perform and they might not be hitting a goal or performance metric that they want. Well, you can have it all. You can have it all. a huge part of that is how you
bj (16:52)
I really deeply feel that this connection with yourself is going to allow for greater performances because a lot of the reason why athletes come to anyone for coaching or community is, know, the part of it is that, but it's also like they want to perform well. They know that they can perform and they might not be hitting a goal or performance metric that they want. Well, you can have it all. You can have it all. a huge part of that is how you
YogiTriathlete (17:19)
manage the thoughts that constantly appear that want to pull you in the opposite direction and you somehow cannot find the way to shift that or change that. Yeah. mean, if we're looking at performance from a holistic perspective, which we do, when somebody's not achieving something, yeah, there's the physical training. You got to get that dialed in and that's what metrics are for and data and information, super helpful.
bj (17:19)
manage the thoughts that constantly appear that want to pull you in the opposite direction and you somehow cannot find the way to shift that or change that. Yeah. mean, if we're looking at performance from a holistic perspective, which we do, when somebody's not achieving something, yeah, there's the physical training. You got to get that dialed in and that's what metrics are for and data and information, super helpful.
YogiTriathlete (17:47)
But like, I want to look at like, what kind of hit is the nervous system getting from not just your training, but like your life, you know? And so much of that is going to come from the thoughts that are dictating your life and the thoughts that are hassling you. Because depending on like, you know, like your character and your constitution and things like that, your mind is going to work different ways. Some of you are more creative. Some of you are more...
bj (17:47)
But like, I want to look at like, what kind of hit is the nervous system getting from not just your training, but like your life, you know? And so much of that is going to come from the thoughts that are dictating your life and the thoughts that are hassling you. Because depending on like, you know, like your character and your constitution and things like that, your mind is going to work different ways. Some of you are more creative. Some of you are more...
YogiTriathlete (18:13)
intellectual, some of you are more fiery, some of you are more critical. ⁓ And so knowing how to work with that in a way where you're now nurturing the nervous system, I think that has everything to do with your ability to really train your high end so that when you're in that high end and you're pushing and the heart rate's high and the breath is labored, that your nervous system is like, are feeling all of this, but it is safe to feel this.
bj (18:13)
intellectual, some of you are more fiery, some of you are more critical. ⁓ And so knowing how to work with that in a way where you're now nurturing the nervous system, I think that has everything to do with your ability to really train your high end so that when you're in that high end and you're pushing and the heart rate's high and the breath is labored, that your nervous system is like, are feeling all of this, but it is safe to feel this.
YogiTriathlete (18:44)
That is so massive. just, that is so incredibly massive. It's like, I think it's everything to your ability to perform to your unique ability, like in your potential. A hundred percent agree with that. All right. What about the 10 years? Did you have specific things that you wanted to ask about? but I want to keep it fun too. Okay. So I want you to think about maybe a defining, not a defining moment, but
bj (18:44)
That is so massive. just, that is so incredibly massive. It's like, I think it's everything to your ability to perform to your unique ability, like in your potential. A hundred percent agree with that. All right. What about the 10 years? Did you have specific things that you wanted to ask about? No, but I want to keep it fun too. Okay. So I want you to think about maybe a defining, not a defining moment, but
YogiTriathlete (19:10)
a fun moment along this journey in the 10 years that you can look back on and maybe nobody knows. ⁓ that's it. How about a story? quite knows the details. There's a lot. As much as I share, believe me, I'm sparing you all. ⁓ Let's see. All right. I don't know. Does something come up for you?
bj (19:10)
a fun moment along this journey in the 10 years that you can look back on and maybe nobody knows. ⁓ that's it. How about a story? quite knows the details. There's a lot. As much as I share, believe me, I'm sparing you all. ⁓ Let's see. All right. I don't know. Does something come up for you?
YogiTriathlete (19:33)
trying to think. I think a lot of the things happened on the tour when we were living in I think one of the funny things that happened was right at the beginning when we were, we had lived in Lake Placid for seven weeks, prepping to do Ironman Lake Placid, which we were like, okay, he's finally going to qualify for Kona. We just know it. And then you got like hit with this death illness, you know, a couple of days before and you were literally like living on the bathroom floor.
bj (19:33)
trying to think. I think a lot of the things happened on the tour when we were living in I think one of the funny things that happened was right at the beginning when we were, we had lived in Lake Placid for seven weeks, prepping to do Ironman Lake Placid, which we were like, okay, he's finally going to qualify for Kona. We just know it. And then you got like hit with this death illness, you know, a couple of days before and you were literally like living on the bathroom floor.
YogiTriathlete (20:00)
⁓ we had to check out of our campsite and we had to check into this hotel and all they had was like this suite, you know, so it was like super expensive, but then it also really served us because there was like two rooms so I could just like shut you out and I could stay healthy. But anyway, you never race that race the day after the race, you felt fine. which was crazy because the day of the race, you were so sick and, we packed up and we left and we needed to get some cash.
bj (20:00)
⁓ we had to check out of our campsite and we had to check into this hotel and all they had was like this suite, you know, so was like super expensive, but then it also really served us because there was like two rooms so I could just like shut you out and I could stay healthy. But anyway, you never race that race the day after the race, you felt fine. which was crazy because the day of the race, you were so sick and, we packed up and we left and we needed to get some cash.
YogiTriathlete (20:27)
So we went to the store and I was driving typically when these, oh, by the way, I saw that thing you sent me about fines and speeding. Oh, yes. By the way, I saw that you sent me that. So I'm aware of what the fines are when you speed. I'm sure you all know I have a little bit of fire and I have a lot of, I have a bit of a lead foot. anyway, I just love to drive fast.
bj (20:27)
So we went to the store and I was driving typically when these, oh, by the way, I saw that thing you sent me about fines and speeding. Oh, yes. By the way, I saw that you sent me that. So I'm aware of what the fines are when you speed. I'm sure you all know I have a little bit of fire and I have a lot of, I have a bit of a lead foot. anyway, I just love to drive fast.
YogiTriathlete (20:52)
Yeah, so we had to get money or something like that and we went to the bank and we had our bikes up top. We had a Tule box up top and I didn't see the large sign that told me how much the clearance was. And I drove into the drive through at the bank and freaking took down the sign, like crashed the roof of the bank and like got out of the car. But it was a Sunday or it was a Monday and it was a holiday or something like that. The bank was closed.
bj (20:52)
Yeah, so we had to get money or something like that and we went to the bank and we had our bikes up top. We had a Tule box up top and I didn't see the large sign that told me how much the clearance was and I drove into the drive through at the bank and freaking took down the sign, like crashed the roof of the bank and like got out of the car but it was a Sunday or it was a Monday and it was a holiday or something like that. The bank was closed.
YogiTriathlete (21:17)
And so I'm in front of the security camera and I'm trying to act out in silence, like what happened and you know that, you know, I was driving and you know, the thing and I hit it and you know, and I'm acting this whole thing out in the security camera. So, and I think I had like a sign with my phone number and I was like, I'll call you, you know, on tomorrow. And then we got the money and we left and the bank like the sign was like, the place was like wrecked. Bikes are okay.
bj (21:17)
And so I'm in front of the security camera and I'm trying to act out in silence, like what happened and you know that, you know, I was driving and you know, the thing and I hit it and you know, and I'm acting this whole thing out in the security camera. So, and I think I had like a sign with my phone number and I was like, I'll call you, you know, on tomorrow. And then we got the money and we left and the bank like the sign was like, the place was like wrecked. Bikes are okay.
YogiTriathlete (21:44)
Yeah, well, we found that out later. The bikes seem fine. So anyway, we leave and we start driving towards Watkins Glen because we're going to go start volunteering at Farm Sanctuary. And I'm driving away and I'm like, I think that's leaving a scene of an accident. I don't think you're supposed to do that. So we're like, my God, let's call the police. So we called the police, but then there was no local police that like were claiming that area was one of those like unincorporated parts of like Lake Placid.
bj (21:44)
Yeah, well, we found that out later. The bikes seem fine. So anyway, we leave and we start driving towards Watkins Glen because we're going to go start volunteering at Farm Sanctuary. And I'm driving away and I'm like, I think that's leaving a scene of an accident. I don't think you're supposed to do that. So we're like, my God, let's call the police. So we called the police, but then there was no local police that like were claiming that area was one of those like unincorporated parts of like Lake Placid.
YogiTriathlete (22:11)
So they had to call like the state police, then the state police comes and the guy was like, a hundred percent it's leaving a scene of an accident. So good thing you came back. But the guy was so cool and he was like asking us about our bikes and he was like, I'm so glad your bikes aren't hurt. And we were telling them about what we had done and we just blew up our lives and we, you know, crashed the bank. And yeah, I thought that was a really funny story. And just like one of those things where, I don't know, you have this like random connection with the state trooper that we're never gonna see again.
bj (22:11)
So they had to call like the state police, then the state police comes and the guy was like, a hundred percent it's leaving a scene of an accident. So good thing you came back. But the guy was so cool and he was like asking us about our bikes and he was like, I'm so glad your bikes aren't hurt. And we were telling them about what we had done and we just blew up our lives and we, you know, crashed the bank. And yeah, I thought that was a really funny story. And just like one of those things where, I don't know, you have this like random connection with the state trooper that we're never gonna see again.
YogiTriathlete (22:39)
And he was super cool. And I think he like even kind of took care of it for us. Like I don't ever remember calling the bank. I ever remember insurance having, remember doing anything. He was kind of like, you guys go, I'll take care of it. You know, and then we told our insurance company and like, that was it. We never had to go back to the bank or anything like that. Trooper was just like, I got you, you guys go and do your thing. Like have an amazing life. He loved our story and he was psyched that our bikes weren't damaged.
bj (22:39)
And he was super cool. And I think he like even kind of took care of it for us. Like I don't ever remember calling the bank. I don't ever remember insurance having, remember doing anything. He was kind of like, you guys go, I'll take care of it. You know, and then we told our insurance company and like, that was it. We never had to go back to the bank or anything like that. Trooper was just like, I got you, you guys go and do your thing. Like have an amazing life. He loved our story and he was psyched that our bikes weren't damaged.
YogiTriathlete (23:09)
Yeah, that was a story. I don't think we've ever told that story. That's kind of a funny little story. All that's coming to me is all these stories in class said, like, when you decided to, we were using the laundromat, which was by the bank that you... It was by the bank that I The laundromat, think it's gold metal or something. Gold metal laundromat. We would use it for Wi-Fi and... We lived at this laundromat.
bj (23:09)
Yeah, that was a story. I don't think we've ever told that story. That's kind of a funny little story. All that's coming to me is all these stories in class said, like, when you decided to, we were using the laundromat, which was by the bank that you... It was by the bank that I The laundromat, think it's gold metal or something. Gold metal laundromat. We would use it for Wi-Fi and... We lived at this laundromat.
YogiTriathlete (23:34)
Yeah, Wi-Fi was always the opportunity. Because we were living in a campground. And? And sometimes the campground claimed it had 100 acres of Wi-Fi. And sometimes the campground right up front was like, have no Wi-Fi. that was, at least we knew. But that isn't even the story. But you threw my black puffy into the dryer at the gold medal laundromat. And you know how much I love.
bj (23:34)
Yeah, Wi-Fi was always the opportunity. Because we were living in a campground. And? And sometimes the campground claimed it had 100 acres of Wi-Fi. And sometimes the campground right up front was like, have no Wi-Fi. that was, at least we knew. But that isn't even the story. But you threw my black puffy into the dryer at the gold medal laundromat. And you know how much I love.
My puffy's. Well, and those dryers were all like touting the claim about how hot they So the puffy came out and it was three quarters of the size, half the size of what it was before. And I actually put it on to try and see if it was fit. It because it was like a half shirt, then the sleeves didn't shrink. It was like that jacket in Back to Future 2. I think it's very in vogue right now. Like these little crop puffy's that I see around. I probably didn't keep it.
YogiTriathlete (23:58)
My puffy's. Well, and those dryers were all like touting the claim about how hot they So the puffy came out and it was three quarters of the size, half the size of what it was before. And I actually put it on to try and see if it was fit. It because it was like a half shirt, then the sleeves didn't shrink. It was like that jacket in Back Future too. I think it's very in vogue right now. Like these little crop puffy's that I see around. Probably didn't keep it.
The second story, again, in plastic was when we finally wanted some time off, like, because Clark was with us in the tent, like one of us had to be with them. So in order to have like a full day off where can go swimming or train together, we had to bring Clark to the local vet, which also had like a little daycare. Well, we tried to get him into daycare one day. Well, he got kennel cough. Yeah, he got, cause they sent him home. So he came back and then we tried to put him in.
bj (24:28)
The second story, again, in plastic was when we finally wanted some time off, like, because Clark was with us in the tent, like one of us had to be with them. So in order to have like a full day off where we can go swimming or train together, we had to bring Clark to the local vet, which also had like a little daycare. Well, we tried to get him into daycare one day. Well, he got kennel cough. Yeah, he got, cause they sent him home. So he came back and then we tried to put him in.
YogiTriathlete (24:57)
again and they said, no, no, no, no, he still has kennel cough. He can't come in today. And it was like the one day where we were like gonna do stuff together. So it was back to the routine of somebody stays with Clark. Somebody goes out on trains. Yeah, I was like, I got this. I'm gonna get him in. So I bring him in. I'm like, he still has the sniffles or whatever. No, he got kennel cough from somewhere else. And then I brought him in there because I was like, the one thing that BJ and I have avoided our whole life is having children, right? And so all of a sudden we have a child.
bj (24:57)
again and they said, no, no, no, no, he still has kennel cough. He can't come in today. And it was like the one day where we were like gonna do stuff together. So it was back to the routine of somebody stays with Clark. Somebody goes out on trains. Yeah, I was like, I got this. I'm gonna get him in. So I bring him in. I'm like, he still has the sniffles or whatever. No, he got kennel cough from somewhere else. And then I brought him in there because I was like, the one thing that BJ and I have avoided our whole life is having children, right? And so all of a sudden we have a child.
YogiTriathlete (25:26)
because we can't leave them and it's like 97 degrees and it's the summer. And I was like, I got this, it's fine, I'll get them in there. And I go in and I'm like, he has like a sniffle or he has allergies or whatever. they're like this and he's just like, there's like snot coming out of his nose. And he's had that for a while. People listening to this probably realize how terrible what I was trying to do actually is because I could have infected the whole thing. And they were just like, this dog is really ill. This dog could not be here. So we had to wait like,
bj (25:26)
because we can't leave them and it's like 97 degrees and it's the summer. And I was like, I got this, it's fine, I'll get them in there. And I go in and I'm like, he has like a sniffle or he has allergies or whatever. they're like this and he's just like, there's like snot coming out of his nose. And he's had that for a while. People listening to this probably realize how terrible what I was trying to do actually is because I could have infected the whole thing. And they were just like, this dog is really ill. This dog could not be here. So we had to wait like,
YogiTriathlete (25:54)
days. It was like five days or seven days. And so what we would do is you'd go into the Starbucks and work and I would be in the car using the Starbucks Wi-Fi with the AC on sitting in the car with Clark and then we'd switch off every couple of hours to be able to go in and work. And like, it's just so funny because I'm just like the thing that we've avoided our whole life, which is to have the responsibility of a child, we now have.
bj (25:54)
days. Five days or seven days. And so what we would do is you'd go into the Starbucks and work and I would be in the car using the Starbucks Wi-Fi with the AC on sitting in the car with Clark and then we'd switch off every couple of hours to be able to go in and work. And like, it's just so funny because I'm just like the thing that we've avoided our whole life, which is to have the responsibility of a child, we now have.
YogiTriathlete (26:18)
Clark. Clark. All right. Those are good stories. What's your next question? right. So we're celebrating 10 years. Well, I want to move on to like this New Year's sort of thing. Okay, then move on. Let's recap 2025 quickly because I want to go into like what we're going to do for 2026 or It was a spiritual shit show for me. Period. Done. Move on. Well, what about for you? It was challenging. It was for sure challenging.
bj (26:18)
Clark. Clark. All right. Those are good stories. What's your next question? right. So we're celebrating 10 years. Well, I want to move on to like this New Year's sort of thing. Okay, then move on. Let's recap 2025 quickly because I want to go into like what we're going to do for 2026 or It was a spiritual shit show for me. Period. Done. Move on. Well, what about for you? It was challenging. It was for sure challenging.
YogiTriathlete (26:47)
You had some big letting go and some endings towards the end. Like what? Just letting go of some.
bj (26:47)
You had some big letting go and some endings towards the end. Like what? Just letting go of some.
teachers in your life. Yes. Yep. That's really hard because for sure. Yeah. I definitely had a cleansing, uh, constant constant. Well, the lesson let's go back like Placid briefly, like detachment. I learned detachment and so bring it to present day. 2025 was yet another year of constantly carrying so deeply and so much, um, about what I do and what I'm committed to. then having that ability to detach.
YogiTriathlete (26:55)
teachers in your life. Yes. Yep. That's really hard because for sure. Yeah, I definitely had a cleansing, uh, constant constant. Well, the lesson let's go back like Placid briefly, like detachment. I learned detachment and so bring it to present day. 2025 was yet another year of constantly carrying so deeply and so much, um, about what I do and what I'm committed to. then having that ability to detach.
bj (27:24)
And I don't have it all figured out, but I'm way better than I used to be. But, ⁓ and as you detach more, you get a lot of that, you get a lot of that space back. You get a lot of that energy back. my, it's, it doesn't make it any easier. It doesn't make it any easier. So yes, there was some, clearings. was also some epic, epic performances. ⁓ I returned to the bike and PR'd every
YogiTriathlete (27:24)
And I don't have it all figured out, but I'm way better than I used to be. But, ⁓ and as you detach more, you get a lot of that, you get a lot of that space back. You get a lot of that energy back. my, it's, it doesn't make it any easier. It doesn't make it any easier. So yes, there was some, clearings. was also some epic, epic performances. ⁓ I returned to the bike and PR'd every
bj (27:54)
bike course that I raced, four of the five races I I did every distance. That was cool. Sprint Olympic half and full. PR the bikes of all those courses that I've done before. And then they raced the sprint try that I've never done. I won my age group and obviously had a big bike PR there. So that was, that was pretty incredible.
YogiTriathlete (27:54)
bike course that I raced, four of the five races I I did every distance. That was cool. Sprint Olympic, half and full. You did. And PR the bikes of all those courses that I've done before. And then they raced the sprint try that I've never done. I won my age group and obviously had a big bike PR there. So that was, that was pretty incredible.
a big bounce back to the season. then, ⁓ you know, last thing on the results was just breaking 10 hours, which I thought was going to happen someday. knew, I knew it was going to happen someday and it happened. That someday was 20, 25 in November at Ironman, Arizona, nine 56 fastest Ironman bike ever in 23 Ironmans. And so end of the year on a really good, really good high and
bj (28:16)
a big bounce back to the season. then, ⁓ you know, last thing on the results was just breaking 10 hours, which I thought was going to happen someday. knew, I knew it was going to happen someday and it happened. That someday was 20, 25 in November at Ironman, Arizona, nine 56 fastest Ironman bike ever in 23 Ironmans. And so end of the year on a really good, really good high and
YogiTriathlete (28:45)
Yeah, all the reason to celebrate, then also to not that you need evidence, but it's nice to have it, right? I love evidence. Evidence is great. What's possible from here? What more can I squeeze out of this 52, almost 53 year old body that's been in the sport for 20 something years? I'm excited about that. How about you? Yeah. So a lot of, how do you just like really old threads of things?
bj (28:45)
Yeah, all the reason to celebrate, then also to not that you need evidence, but it's nice to have it, right? I love evidence. Evidence is great. What's possible from here? What more can I squeeze out of this 52, almost 53 year old body that's been in the sport for 20 something years? I'm excited about that. How about you? Yeah. So a lot of, how do you just like really old threads of things?
YogiTriathlete (29:14)
know, familiarity of things that I felt like when I was younger, like coming up and just moving through those and letting them go. Just really interesting. But then like super incredible, like beautiful experiences. You know, my dad made his transition and then had some incredible experiences with what I believe was his soul after he left this earth, including the night that he left.
bj (29:14)
know, familiarity of things that I felt like when I was younger, like coming up and just moving through those and letting them go. Just really interesting. But then like super incredible, like beautiful experiences. You know, my dad made his transition and then had some incredible experiences with what I believe was his soul after he left this earth, including the night that he left.
YogiTriathlete (29:41)
And also El Cruce was like, oh my God, it was like, it was just this fulfillment of something that I didn't even know I had been waiting for my whole life. That was really, really spectacular. The training took me so to an edge. I've never felt like kind of worse in training. Like I had so many days where I was just like, I felt slow and I felt heavy.
bj (29:41)
And also El Cruce was like, oh my God, it was like, it was just this fulfillment of something that I didn't even know I had been waiting for my whole life. That was really, really spectacular. The training took me so to an edge. I've never felt like kind of worse in training. Like I had so many days where I was just like, I felt slow and I felt heavy.
YogiTriathlete (30:09)
or I had like a total breakdown just grieving my father. But nature was like, ⁓ nature was just so incredible to me this year. And I think it was more like nature is just nature, right? It's everything, it's all right there. This is why I love leading, know, adventures and going on adventure in big nature because it's all right there. You want to learn something.
bj (30:09)
or I had like a total breakdown just grieving my father. But nature was like, ⁓ nature was just so incredible to me this year. And I think it was more like nature is just nature, right? It's everything. It's all right there. This is why I love leading, know, adventures and going on adventure in big nature because it's all right there. You want to learn something.
YogiTriathlete (30:31)
You want to see the demonstration of something, whatever that thing is, go look into nature, go be in nature, go notice the fine details. And that energy really supported me in many victories on the trails. I had many days of like, oh my God, that was amazing. I felt great. I could have gone forever. I did like.
bj (30:31)
You want to see the demonstration of something, whatever that thing is, go look into nature, go be in nature, go notice the fine details. And that energy really supported me in many victories on the trails. I had many days of like, oh my God, that was amazing. I felt great. I could have gone forever. I did like.
YogiTriathlete (30:55)
five loops of this thing, I climbed like 5,000 feet and went back out and did the next day or did a huge bike the day before. But I also had like a lot of days of like, felt heavy, I was grieving, I felt slow. And also seeing those and experiencing those was so much gratitude because all of that was just like, yes, I'm moving through this now so I don't have to bring this to Argentina. And Argentina was like...
bj (30:55)
five loops of this thing, I climbed like 5,000 feet and went back out and did the next day or did a huge bike the day before. But I also had like a lot of days of like, felt heavy, I was grieving, I felt slow. And also seeing those and experiencing those was so much gratitude because all of that was just like, yes, I'm moving through this now so I don't have to bring this to Argentina. And Argentina was like...
YogiTriathlete (31:22)
The hardest thing and the most enjoyable thing I've ever done, I think, in my life. So yeah, I out definitely on a good note. You know, all the struggles, it's all a good note. And we live in this world of contrast, right? So what goes up must come down. And it's how we navigate those things that matter. And so this year really showed me that like, I'm so human. But man, my mind is...
bj (31:22)
The hardest thing and the most enjoyable thing I've ever done, I think, in my life. So yeah, I out definitely on a good note. You know, all the struggles, it's all a good note. And we live in this world of contrast, right? So what goes up must come down. And it's how we navigate those things that matter. And so this year really showed me that like, I'm so human. But man, my mind is...
YogiTriathlete (31:45)
It's everything anyone can have if they want it. It's just trained. But it acts up. Today was a little bitch baby after my ramp test, and that's okay. I was like, just give me the space to just be pissed about this, which it wasn't even the bad thing. It was like four watts off of what I was last year. But yeah, it was a good year. A lot of letting go. I was really, really conscious of this has to go. You cannot carry this into 2026.
bj (31:45)
It's everything anyone can have if they want it. It's just trained. But you know, it acts up. Today was a little like bitch baby after my ramp test. And that's okay. I was like, just give me the space to just like be pissed about this, which wasn't even the bad thing. It was like four watts off of what I was last year. But yeah, it was good year. A lot of letting go. I was really, really conscious of like, this has to go. You cannot carry this into 2026.
YogiTriathlete (32:11)
So when you're looking at it like that and you're really showing up to the work, I think that creates those rich moments and intense experiences. All right, one fantastic moment that you remember from 2025.
bj (32:11)
So when you're looking at it like that and you're really showing up to the work, I think that creates those rich moments and intense experiences. All right, one fantastic moment that you remember from 2025.
YogiTriathlete (32:31)
There was Friday night, I was going out for a run. had worked like, oh, obviously, all week. Like when you work for yourself and you're an entrepreneur, like you can just grind 24-7. You know, we just worked through like all the holidays and everything because it's just, we forget. We just do what we do. And it was this Friday night and I was feeling particularly exhausted and it was probably, I don't know, maybe August or something like that. And I was going out to the trail. And the very thing that used to scare me to death, my biggest fear was running.
bj (32:31)
There was Friday night, I was going out for a run. had worked like, oh, obviously, all week. Like when you work for yourself and you're an entrepreneur, like you can just grind 24-7. You know, we just worked through like all the holidays and everything because it's just, we forget. We just do what we do. And it was this Friday night and I was feeling particularly exhausted and it was probably, I don't know, maybe August or something like that. And I was going out to the trail. And the very thing that used to scare me to death, my biggest fear was running.
YogiTriathlete (33:00)
on the trail at night has now come into like one of my most favorite things, which is so interesting when you get to the other side of fear. And so I was going out that night. I didn't want to go. I was almost in tears. I might've cried a little bit and then I was like, okay, no, go. Like let the emotion pass and then go. And I went out and I think I had like maybe 45 minutes to an hour of daylight and then the sun set and everybody left. And it was just me on the trail.
bj (33:00)
on the trail at night has now come into like one of my most favorite things, which is so interesting when you get to the other side of fear. And so I was going out that night. I didn't want to go. I was almost in tears. I might've cried a little bit and then I was like, okay, no, go. Like let the emotion pass and then go. And I went out and I think I had like maybe 45 minutes to an hour of daylight and then the sun set and everybody left. And it was just me on the trail.
YogiTriathlete (33:30)
and the coyote started and the night sounds started. And it was just this gorgeous, gorgeous night. And then all of a sudden I looked up and SpaceX had launched and I'm just out there like on the trail with all this wildlife and I turned my headlamp off and it was just, it was so peaceful. And it's like, I don't know, I just think.
bj (33:30)
and the coyote started and the night sounds started. And it was just this gorgeous, gorgeous night. And then all of a sudden I looked up and SpaceX had launched and I'm just out there like on the trail with all this wildlife and I turned my headlamp off and it was just, it was so peaceful. And it's like, I don't know, I just think.
YogiTriathlete (33:53)
I often say like your commitment doesn't really care what you feel like or don't feel like doing. You know, it just doesn't. It's not because it's mean, it's just you set this commitment and so you're gonna show up sometimes with ease and sometimes you're gonna show up with tears. It's like just show up though, you know? And I showed up and that night was so, so special and I just felt like I was the only person on earth like watching this incredible thing, just how it lights up the sky is so beautiful. And yeah, I think that was like a really...
bj (33:53)
I often say like your commitment doesn't really care what you feel like or don't feel like doing. You know, it just doesn't. It's not because it's mean, it's just you set this commitment and so you're gonna show up sometimes with ease and sometimes you're gonna show up with tears. It's like just show up though, you know? And I showed up and that night was so, so special and I just felt like I was the only person on earth like watching this incredible thing, just how it lights up the sky is so beautiful. yeah, I think that was like a really...
I loved that night because I really didn't want to go. And I went and but once I decided like you're going so cry and then go. I was fine. I was just like. Just be in this moment, just be in this step. You're fine. Just be in this step. And so I think that's what those moments when you can keep moving forward, that's what those moments can teach you. If you're awake to it, it's just like truly that power of when you deepen your relationship with presence that.
YogiTriathlete (34:19)
I loved that night because I really didn't want to go and I went and but once I decided like you're going so cry and then go. I was fine. I was just like just be in this moment. Just be in this step. You're fine. Just be in this step. And so I think that's what those moments when you can keep moving forward. That's what those moments can teach you. If you're awake to it, it's just like truly that power of when you deepen your relationship with presence that
you can really be there for yourself and then you just never know what's gonna happen, you know? Like that was such a cool night. And it was like, yeah, I was the only one out there. I loved that. I was running that night too. I remember that on the back trails here. I saw off the SpaceX. But I think the ability to pull back into the moment, It's just too big.
bj (34:44)
you can really be there for yourself and then you just never know what's gonna happen, you know? Like that was such a cool night. And it was like, yeah, I was the only one out there. I loved that. I was running that night too. I remember that on the back trails here. I saw off the SpaceX. But I think...
the ability to pull back into the moment, It's just too big.
Looking ahead is just too vast and too big. And so the mind gets really like anxious about it and upset with it. like, doesn't really, can't really grasp the vastness of it. But when you can chop it into little components and be like, just all you need to do is get out on the trail. Just right now. And then you get out to the trail. Don't even worry about the workout. Like just get on the trail, put your feet on the dirt and then start moving forward. And then
YogiTriathlete (35:09)
looking ahead is just too vast and too big. And so the mind gets really like anxious about it and upset with it. like, doesn't really can't really grasp the vastness of it. But when you can chop it into little components and be like, just all you need to do is get out on the trail. Just right now. And then you get out to the trail. Don't even worry about the workout. Like just get on the trail, put your feet on the dirt and then start moving forward and then
choose a way to go. And then then you find yourself in the experience and you're like exactly what you've shared.
bj (35:31)
choose a way to go. And then, then you find yourself in the experience and you're like exactly what you've shared
a hundred times is like, wow, that was just like incredible. That was so awesome. Yeah. So glad I went out. Yeah. It was hard to get out there. It was challenging, but you get out there. Yeah. That's the one that comes to mind. And there were so many, I mean, I had so many like when I was in Colorado for that training that I did there, but what about you? Mine is the, this, I was just thinking about this. Like it fills me up so much of what
YogiTriathlete (35:38)
100 times is like, wow, that was just like incredible. That was so awesome. Yeah. So glad I went out. Yeah. It was hard to get out there. It was challenging, but you get out there. Yeah. That's the one that comes to mind. And there were so many. I mean, I had so many like when I was in Colorado for that training that I did there, but what about you? Mine is the, this, I was just thinking about this. Like it fills me up so much of what
bj (36:01)
I love, I love doing hard things or challenging things or things that
YogiTriathlete (36:02)
I love. I love doing hard things or challenging things or things that
bj (36:09)
maybe not make sense, but I rode Palomar Mountain on a Saturday. I did the loop, the Palomar shuffle. And then I came home, we registered for the Solana Beach triathlon.
YogiTriathlete (36:09)
Maybe not make sense, but I rode Palomar Mountain on a Saturday. I the loop, the Palomar shuffle. And then I came home, we registered for the Solana Beach triathlon.
That next morning, you and I woke up super early, an hour earlier than we needed to so that we could bike down the coast, which took 50 minutes to bike down If you're married to BJ, this is a very normal, like, we're going to bike to the race. So we bike to the race.
bj (36:24)
that next morning, you and I woke up super early, an hour earlier than we needed to so that we could bike down the coast, which took 50 minutes to bike down to the race. If you're married to BJ, this is a very normal, like, we're going to bike to the race. So we bike to the race,
we raced, we both won our age groups, and then we biked home. And then we had coffee. I think we stopped for coffee at Lofty on the way back. To me, that kind of a weekend, you get the Palomar, which is still a four and a half hour ride.
YogiTriathlete (36:38)
We raced, we both won our age groups and then we biked home. And then we had coffee. I think we stopped for coffee at Lofty on the way back. To me, that kind of a weekend, you get the Palomar, which is still a four and a half hour ride,
bj (36:52)
7,000 feet. Unless you're with me, it's like an hour and 15 minutes longer. just, that, that to me, like that whole.
YogiTriathlete (36:52)
7,000 feet. Unless you're with me, it's like an hour and 15 minutes longer. I just, that, that to me, like that whole.
That whole experience was, was, uh, it was a result of, of past actions. You say that a lot. It's a result of past actions. So Jess would say something like that makes, that's doesn't surprise me at all that you would do that because you've seen what I've done over and over and over again. But the outside observer that may seem a little bit extreme, you know, going for a big climb and then doing a sprint triathlon. I, I, I pull this, I pull upon this thread a lot.
bj (37:01)
That whole experience was, was, uh, it was a result of, of past actions. You say that a lot. It's a result of past actions. So Jess would say something like that makes, that's doesn't surprise me at all that you would do that because you've seen what I've done over and over and over again. But the outside observer that may seem a little bit extreme, you know, going for a big climb and then doing a sprint triathlon. I, I, I pull this, I pull upon this thread a lot.
YogiTriathlete (37:30)
And I share with my athletes is knowing your why or I guess that gets overused. What is your anchor point to getting out the door, getting things done? And for me, always mine is so super clear. I have been laid up and injured or unable to move the body. Sometimes in extreme circumstances. And I am, I so appreciate, I would have given anything during those times to be out and moving.
bj (37:30)
And I share with my athletes is knowing your why or I guess that gets overused. What is your anchor point to getting out the door, getting things done? And for me, always mine is so super clear. I have been laid up and injured or unable to move the body. Sometimes in extreme circumstances. And I am, I so appreciate, I would have given anything during those times to be out and moving.
YogiTriathlete (37:55)
So when I have the thought that says, you're not going to go out and run. I quickly go to that moment, maybe of me laying in bed in the summer of high school where I had ACL surgery and immobilized for the whole summer. I had to stay in bed. Uh, it was 30 something years ago, guys. it took a long time to heal. Stone age recovery. Yeah, seriously. It sticks, how do my knee together? Um, but I had, I had such a, because my mind was still forming.
bj (37:55)
So when I have the thought that says, you're not going to go out and run. I quickly go to that moment, maybe of me laying in bed in the summer of high school where I had ACL surgery and immobilized for the whole summer. I had to stay in bed. ⁓ it was 30 something years ago, guys. it took a long time to heal. Stone age recovery. Yeah, seriously. It sticks. How do my knee together? ⁓ but I had, I had such a, because my mind was still forming.
But I had thoughts of like, would give anything to get out and move and play basketball. so that resin that 30 years later, that is now my anchor point to get out the door. ⁓ and whether that means like today, a two, ⁓ mile run off a bike and just jog and be outside, or it means doing the epic adventure. Like I just described doing the Palomar and racing the day after. So
YogiTriathlete (38:25)
But I had thoughts of like, would give anything to get out and move and play basketball. so that resin that 30 years later, that is now my anchor point to get out the door. ⁓ and whether that means like today, a two, ⁓ mile run off a bike and just jog and be outside, or it means doing the epic adventure. Like I just described doing the Palomar and racing the day after. So
bj (38:52)
movement is so super important to me and I want to continue to carry that through all the way till the very end. Yeah, I'm starting to even think about other incredible moments. Like just quick snapshots that are coming through my mind as you're talking about like what's so you and I think what's so me is like adventure and unknown and things like that. I think, ⁓ like just have this memory and this vision of teaching class
YogiTriathlete (38:52)
movement is so super important to me and I want to continue to carry that through all the way till the very end. Yeah, I'm starting to even think about other incredible moments. Like just quick snapshots that are coming through my mind as you're talking about like what's so you and I think what's so me is like adventure and unknown and things like that. I think, ⁓ like just have this memory and this vision of teaching class
bj (39:21)
at sunset in the Yoga Palapa in the Santa Cruz Highlands on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Islands. And I'm just there and I'm like teaching and like behind me I'm just seeing this like 100 plus year old tortoise like walk by and it's like, it's those moments where it's like, I've had this opportunity to teach yoga in some pretty extraordinary places, you know, or like sitting on the deck.
YogiTriathlete (39:21)
at sunset in the Yoga Palapa in the Santa Cruz Highlands on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Islands. And I'm just there and I'm like teaching and like behind me I'm just seeing this like 100 plus year old tortoise like walk by and it's like, it's those moments where it's like, I've had this opportunity to teach yoga in some pretty extraordinary places, you know, or like sitting on the deck.
in Patagonia and the way that I would teach there with the building, it's the whole front of the building at this one lodge that we stay at is all glass and the students get to see it, right? ⁓ I always give them the great view, even though when you're in these places, there's nothing that's not a great view, like the tortoise walking by. But the reflection of the lake, Lake Locanao,
bj (39:49)
in Patagonia and the way that I would teach there with the building, it's the whole front of the building at this one lodge that we stay at is all glass and the students get to see it, right? ⁓ I always give them the great view, even though when you're in these places, there's nothing that's not a great view, like the tortoise walking by. But the reflection of the lake, Lake Locanao,
⁓ and the mountains, it all reflects in the glass. And here I am with these people who are there traveling with me in trust of this thing that I'm saying is great. just these moments of like, my God, this is incredible that I'm here and I'm doing this. then I think also I have visions of just cruising down ⁓ South grade of Palomar and I love speed.
YogiTriathlete (40:16)
⁓ and the mountains, it all reflects in the glass. And here I am with these people who are there traveling with me in trust of this thing that I'm saying is great. just these moments of like, my God, this is incredible that I'm here and I'm doing this. And then I think also I have visions of just cruising down ⁓ South grade of Palomar and I love speed.
bj (40:46)
And I love when you have a lot of cognitive load with training. like, think that's why one of the things I love about trail running is that you, has such a cognitive load to it, especially if you're on like technical and like that's Palomar Mountain South grade descent is a technical descent. I would consider it to be a technical descent. And I just love that. And I love relaxing into that. I love trusting the bike. I love, you know, like knowing, like when you go into a corner and you're like, I
YogiTriathlete (40:46)
And I love when you have a lot of cognitive load with training. like, think that's why one of the things I love about trail running is that you, has such a cognitive load to it, especially if you're on like technical and like that's Palomar Mountain South grade descent is a technical descent. I would consider it to be a technical descent. And I just love that. And I love relaxing into that. I love trusting the bike. I love, you know, like knowing, like when you go into a corner and you're like, I
bj (41:14)
⁓ that's like a little hot, you know, but then you kind of, correct, you don't over correct. Like, I don't know, I just, for me, that's like, I feel most alive. And of course I love the thrill, but I'm also like most at peace in those moments where I'm in these like, whether it's down South grade or it's like this remote area. ⁓ I just absolutely.
YogiTriathlete (41:14)
⁓ that's like a little hot, you know, but then you kind of, correct me, don't over correct. I don't know, I just, for me, that's like, I feel most alive. And of course I love the thrill, but I'm also like most at peace in those moments where I'm in these like, whether it's down South grade or it's like this remote area. ⁓ I just absolutely.
Yeah, I love that. and, you know, getting my rental car in Argentina and driving up to this village and yeah, like not knowing if I'm going to have service and, you know, there's no maps or anything. So I have to rely on my phone and yeah, it's just like at this one point I was driving up to Villa Algonso and from Bariloche and the sun was setting over the Andes and there was a turnoff point and I went past it and I was like, uh-uh, I'm going back.
bj (41:38)
Yeah, I love that. and, you know, getting my rental car in Argentina and driving up to this village and yeah, like not knowing if I'm going to have service and, you know, there's no maps or anything. So I have to rely on my phone and yeah, it's just like at this one point I was driving up to Villa Algonso and from Bariloche and the sun was setting over the Andes and there was a turnoff point and I went past it and I was like, uh-uh, I'm going back.
YogiTriathlete (42:06)
You know, because in my mind I was like, the sun's going down. You don't know where you're going. You need to like be driving. And I was like, yuck. So I pulled over and I got out of the car and there was these two guys there and I just got out the car and I like stood there in front of the car, leaned up against the car and was just like watching the sunset over the Andes, like by myself. And it was just, yeah, it's so many incredible, it's so many incredible moments. So yeah, I mean, it was a challenging year in many ways, but
bj (42:06)
You know, because in my mind I was like, the sun's going down, you don't know where you're going, you need to like be driving. And I was like, yuck. So I pulled over and I got out of the car and there was these two guys there and I just got out the car and I like stood there in front of the car, leaned up against the car and was just like watching the sunset over the Andes, like by myself. And it was just, yeah, it's so many incredible, it's so many incredible moments. So yeah, I mean, it was a challenging year in many ways, but.
all of that resolved in such good because of how I stepped into those challenges. And when I say challenges, was like lot of internal challenges, just growing. Growing pains. Yeah. I I feel like I have like a highlight reel in my head and those were just some of the highlights. Those are good highlights. Yeah. Well, I wanted to kind of like end, because we also, there's I think just a timestamp on going into the past. We kind of want to use it for what we need it and then...
YogiTriathlete (42:34)
all of that resolved in such good because of how I stepped into those challenges. And when I say challenges, was like lot of internal challenges, just growing. Growing pains. Yeah. I I feel like I have like a highlight reel in my head and those were just some of the highlights. Those are good highlights. Yeah. Well, I wanted to kind of like end, because we also, there's I think just a timestamp on going into the past. We kind of want to use it for what we need it and then...
move forward. Yeah. Do you agree? Yeah. Adios 2025. See ya. What's next, Beach? All right. 2026. Ooh, 2026. 2026. So as I said, 10 years, we're celebrating Yogi Triathlete. So there'll be a lot of significance to celebrating because we have to take a moment to really celebrate. And the moment is 365 days this year.
bj (43:04)
move forward. Yeah. Do you agree? Yeah. Adios 2025. See ya. What's next, Beach? All right. 2026. Ooh, 2026. 2026. So as I said, 10 years, we're celebrating Yogi Triathlete. So there'll be a lot of significance to celebrating because we have to take a moment to really celebrate. And the moment is 365 days this year.
seeing how far we've come and that we're not ready to stop this thing anytime soon. Like this is us. This is what we do. We have a lot of information and experience to share with the world. And this is the best path that we have found to share that with all of you. And so, 2026, we're having a celebration, like I said, at Oceanside. But what else? What other exciting things do we have and what...
YogiTriathlete (43:30)
seeing how far we've come and that we're not ready to stop this thing anytime soon. Like this is, this is us. This is what we do. We have a lot of information and experience to share with the world. And this is the best path that we have found to share that with all of you. And so 2026, we're having a celebration, like I said, at Oceanside. But what else? What other exciting things do we have and what...
What trips are you taking this year? Let's start there. We got about 10 minutes. I'm home for a little bit, which is good. I need to be anchored. But yeah, we'll be heading out to Costa Rica, which I'm really pumped about. we have all the majority of people who are coming on this trip are from this community, like 95%. So that's going to be really cool.
bj (43:58)
What trips are you taking this year? Let's start there. We got about 10 minutes. I'm home for a little bit, which is good. I need to be anchored. But yeah, we'll be heading out to Costa Rica, which I'm really pumped about. we have all the majority of people who are coming on this trip are from this community, like 95%. So that's going to be really cool.
YogiTriathlete (44:21)
And I was just meeting with my co-host today about how we're going to roll with it. But I think I'm super excited about the somatic breath work. We're to do three days of somatic breath work. If you've never done that, it's really transformative. You will not come out the other side the same. And it's really beautiful. It's hard work, though. So I think it's perfect for athletes. I am getting incredibly giddy over Iceland because whatever, the internet knows that I'm
bj (44:21)
And I was just meeting with my co-host today about how we're going to roll with it. But I think I'm super excited about the somatic breath work. We're to do three days of somatic breath work. If you've never done that, it's really transformative. You will not come out the other side the same. And it's really beautiful. It's hard work, though. So I think it's perfect for athletes. I am getting incredibly giddy over Iceland because whatever, the internet knows that I'm
YogiTriathlete (44:48)
looking at things and I just keep looking at the nature and I keep these things keep coming through my feed and I'm dying over this nature. it just is blowing me away. My brother is coming and I just love my brother so much. I think actually we even said this on the last podcast. He's just really fun and like the fact that I have these amazing siblings that travel with me. My sister is coming to Costa Rica. You'll get out with your sister-in-law.
bj (44:48)
looking at things and I just keep looking at the nature and I keep these things keep coming through my feed and I'm dying over this nature. it just is blowing me away. My brother is coming and I just love my brother so much. I think actually we even said this on the last podcast. He's just really fun and like the fact that I have these amazing siblings that travel with me. My sister is coming to Costa Rica. You'll get out with your sister-in-law.
And she's been to the Galapagos with me. My brother's been to the Galapagos with me. Now he's coming to Iceland with me. So thrilled about that. And then, yeah, Peru, which found me. It came looking for me, which some of those things do. Patagonia was like that too. When I went to Chile the first time to lead the adventure, it came looking for me. I had said no at first in Peru. I knew was something I would do in the future, but it...
YogiTriathlete (45:13)
And she's been to Galapagos with me. My brother's been to the Galapagos with me. Now he's coming to Iceland with me. So thrilled about that. ⁓ And then, ⁓ yeah, Peru, which found me. It came looking for me, ⁓ which some of those things do. Patagonia was like that too. When I went to Chile the first time to lead the adventure, it came looking for me. I had said no at first in Peru. I knew was something I would do in the future, but it...
finally said like, I'm gonna come looking for you. And so it did and I said yes to it. And looking at just the photos and things like that, I'm getting so blown away by the nature and the big mountains, the sacred valley, really incredible. And then back, which I was talking to a friend of ours who went to the Galapagos with me and she said, I 100 % wanna do that trip again.
bj (45:41)
finally said like, I'm gonna come looking for you. And so it did and I said yes to it. And looking at just the photos and things like that, I'm getting so blown away by the nature and the big mountains, the sacred valley, really incredible. And then back, which I was talking to a friend of ours who went to the Galapagos with me and she said, I 100 % wanna do that trip again.
YogiTriathlete (46:08)
I said, well, next year it's already sold out. There's a wait list. I said, but I know I'm to be back. She said, yeah, because going there is like going home. That's how it feels. ⁓ Never even consider going to the Globcos. Now I can't imagine that it won't be like a yearly trip. I'm so determined on having you there too, BJ. I can see you there with us. That time will come.
bj (46:08)
I said, well, next year it's already sold out. There's a wait list. I said, but I know I'm to be back. She said, yeah, because going there is like going home. That's how it feels. ⁓ Never even consider going to the Globcos. Now I can't imagine that it won't be like a yearly trip. I'm so determined on having you there too, BJ. I can see you there with us. That time will come.
YogiTriathlete (46:36)
Yeah, to go back and see the tortoises and the babies. It's baby season when we're going. And so, yeah, those are the trips. How about events? Any races? Yeah. Well, I'm not signed up for it yet. Oh, well, I am going to do a half trail, half marathon next month. And yeah, so we'll see. So right now I'm just, I just started bike camp today and I'm going to be doing just
bj (46:36)
Yeah, to go back and see the tortoises and the babies. It's baby season when we're going. And so, yeah, those are the trips. How about events? Any races? Yeah. Well, I'm not signed up for it yet. Oh, well, I am going to do a half trail, half marathon next month. And yeah, so we'll see. So right now I'm just, I just started bike camp today and I'm going to be doing just
what training for speed, right? I think I have plenty of base so I can bust out a half marathon, but I want to bust out a half marathon like as fast as I possibly can. So this year is about speed and I have a big goal. I haven't registered for it yet, but right now the goal is Santa Cruz, Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz. And I have never broken three hours on the bike. I've come so freaking close, but I've never done it. And ⁓ I think I have the bike to do it.
YogiTriathlete (47:01)
what, training for speed, right? I think I have plenty of base so I can bust out a half marathon, but I want to bust out a half marathon as fast as I possibly can. So this year's about speed and I have a big goal. I haven't registered for it yet, but right now the goal is Santa Cruz, Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz. And I have never broken three hours on the bike. I've come so freaking close, but I've never done it. And ⁓ I think I have the bike to do it.
And I would like to do that in conjunction with breaking two hours on the run, which I've done before, but never with a sub three bike. So, and that was a long time ago. So we'll see. I mean, I'm pumped. I like having big goals because when we looked at my Santa Cruz time, it looks like I need to take like 23 minutes off in order to do this. So I've got the coach for it for sure. If anyone can make me faster, it's the master of getting faster.
bj (47:29)
And I would like to do that in conjunction with breaking two hours on the run, which I've done before, but never with a sub three bike. So, and that was a long time ago. So we'll see. I mean, I'm pumped. I like having big goals. Cause when we looked at my Santa Cruz time, it looks like I need to take like 23 minutes off in order to do this. So I've got the coach for it for sure. If anyone can make me faster, it's the master of getting faster.
YogiTriathlete (47:53)
who's sitting next to me right now. But I love big goals and like, yeah, I just feel determined and I feel it doesn't feel like pressure. And that doesn't mean that like, I'm not going to show up like I'm, you know, I'm to show up like I'm totally going to show up. So that's kind of the goal because September we have a retreat here, ⁓ here in Carlsbad. And then it's like, ⁓ Kona, Peru.
bj (47:53)
who's sitting next to me right now. But I love big goals and like, yeah, I just feel determined and I feel it doesn't feel like pressure. And that doesn't mean that like, I'm not going to show up like I'm, you know, I'm to show up like I'm totally going to show up. So that's kind of the goal because September we have a retreat here, ⁓ here in Carlsbad. And then it's like, ⁓ Kona, Peru.
YogiTriathlete (48:19)
And the Galapagos like boom, I'm literally going to be gone. So, um, yeah, I'm going to really focus on getting some speed and seeing, um, yeah, seeing how close or, uh, I can get to that goal in September. Oh, and I think I'm mandatory. I'm doing the Solana beach trough on or something. I don't know. I don't know if I'm back from Iceland or not at that point, but maybe I am. Okay. So what about you? Um,
bj (48:19)
And the Galapagos like boom, I'm literally going to be gone. So, yeah, I'm going to really focus on getting some speed and seeing, yeah, seeing how close or I can get to that goal in September. Oh, and I think I'm mandatory. I'm doing the Solana Beach trough on or something. I don't know. I don't know if I'm back from Iceland or not at that point, but maybe I am. We'll see. Okay. So what about you?
YogiTriathlete (48:45)
Well, first bike camp, if you guys are wondering what bike camp is, it's in endurance squad. it's a six week bike focused block of training, which gets you super prepared for the season. and what we do a lot of times is just start in December, and bust out six weeks. And that's when running and, and swimming go a little bit to the side.
bj (48:45)
Well, first bike camp, if you guys are wondering what bike camp is it's in endurance squad. it's a six week bike focused block of training, which gets you super prepared for the season. and what we do a lot of times is just start in December, and bust out six weeks. And that's when running and, and swimming go a little bit to the side. ⁓
YogiTriathlete (49:08)
They're not as abundant and the cycling takes the priority for
bj (49:08)
they're not as ⁓ abundant and the cycling is takes the priority for.
YogiTriathlete (49:12)
six weeks and you can get super strong and comfortable and fit on the bike. Which is interesting because I have this half marathon in six weeks. So you're going to have to figure that out for me. I'll figure it I'm pretty good at that. tell me what to do. So for me, ⁓ kicking off the year in four weeks at the KUK run, 10K, I did that two weeks ago.
bj (49:12)
six weeks and you can get super strong and comfortable and fit on the bike. Which is interesting because I have this half marathon in six weeks. So you're going to have to figure that out for me. I'll figure it I'm pretty good at that. Just tell me what to do. So for me, kicking off the year in four weeks at the KUK run, 10K, I did that two weeks ago. Two weeks ago.
I did it two years ago for the first time and came close to my 10K PR, which was pretty cool. Are you going to try and PR this year? I'm going to try and PR.
YogiTriathlete (49:33)
I did it two years ago for the first time and came close to my 10K PR, which was pretty cool. Are you going to try and PR this year? I'm going to try and PR.
Okay. What would that be? what? Sub 35. That's so fast. That's so fast. We shall see. ⁓ Running has just started picking up again. So the KUK. ⁓ 35. The KUK run.
bj (49:41)
Okay. What would that be? what? Sub 35. That's so fast. That's so fast. We shall see. ⁓ Running has just started picking up again. So the cook, the cook run
YogiTriathlete (49:57)
will be the first event then Oceanside 70.3 where I'm going to throw it down. want to beat an hour 30. I want to beat 90 minutes on the run. That is like
bj (49:58)
will be the first event, then Oceanside 70.3 where I'm going to throw it down. want to beat an hour 30. I want to beat 90 minutes on the run. That is like
YogiTriathlete (50:09)
my fastest half Ironman run is at Oceanside. A 1.32. I can break 1.30. That'll be the goal over there. And then Placid. Goal is to win my age group at Placid. I love that course. My two fastest Ironman runs have been on that course.
bj (50:09)
My fastest half Ironman run is at Oceanside, a 132. I can break 130. That'll be the goal over there. And then Placid. Goal is to win my age group at Placid. I love that course. My two fastest Ironman runs have been on that course,
which is a challenging course. two years ago, I finished third in my age group. So I'm going to go for the D, the W. Yeah.
YogiTriathlete (50:27)
Um, which is a challenging course. And, uh, last two years ago, I finished third in my age group. So I'm going to go for the D, the W. yeah.
That's awesome. And then Kona would be the, would be a result of that age group win in Placid. And so I'd be able to say I've done the three of my most favorite races in one year. Oceanside, Placid and Kona. Oh, nice.
bj (50:37)
That's awesome. And then Kona would be the result of that age group win in Placid. And so I'd be able to say I've done the three of my most favorite races in one year. Oceanside, Placid, and Kona. nice.
And of course the Solana Beach, Spring Triathlon. So here's the lineup I've got going. I'm going to do Placid on Sunday, stay back East all week.
YogiTriathlete (50:54)
And of course the Solana Beach Sprint Triathlon. So here's the lineup I've got going. I'm going to do Placid on Sunday, stay back East all week,
bj (51:04)
run the Blessing of the Fleet 10-Miler, which I have a running crew back there that I coach through our yoga studio. We're down in Power Yoga. Oh, that's cool. I love We're do that on Friday night. Yay. It's a Friday night run. Saturday, I'm going to fly out and come back here so that I can
YogiTriathlete (51:04)
run the Blessing of the Fleet 10-Miler, which I have a running crew back there that I coach through our yoga studio. We're done on Power Yoga. Oh, that's cool. I love We're do that on Friday night. Yay. It's a Friday night run. Saturday, I'm going to fly out and come back here so that I can...
bj (51:22)
put my bike back together and be ready to ride down to Solana Beach on Sunday morning to do the sprint turf on. Are you going to eat clam pizza after the Blessing of the Fleet? 100 % no.
YogiTriathlete (51:22)
put my bike back together and be ready to ride down to Solana Beach on Sunday morning to do the sprint triathlon. Are you gonna eat clam pizza after the busing this week? 100 % no.
bj (51:34)
No, wait. Extra large clam pizza for BJ. That's good. Okay, anything else? This is good. It's been a good little no, no. No, that's it. All right. right. Thanks, guys.
YogiTriathlete (51:34)
No, wait. Extra large clam pizza for BJ. that's good. Okay, anything else? This is good. It's been a good little no no point. No, that's it. All right. All right. Thanks guys.
Let us know if you like the video aspect of this or anything that you guys want us to discuss. We're gonna... We're gonna keep going. Yeah, we're gonna keep going. We're not stopping anytime soon.
bj (51:48)
Let us know if you like the video aspect of this or anything that you guys want us to discuss. We're going to keep going. Yeah, we're going to keep going. We're not stopping anytime soon.
YogiTriathlete (52:01)
I see no other way. And most people give up way too soon and we are not most people. We're gonna keep going. Namaste.
bj (52:01)
I see no other way. And most people give up way too soon and we are not most people. We're gonna keep going. Namaste.
YogiTriathlete (52:07)
It's a blue-footed booby from the Gopkas hand-carved by this guy named Marcelo. He's amazing. all right. Peace. Peace, guys.
bj (52:07)
It's a blue-footed booby from the Gopkas hand-carved by this guy named Marcelo. He's amazing. ⁓ right. Peace, guys.
