Unleashing Your Endurance Mindset - Travis Macy - Chief Endurance Officer

Travis prioritizes his kids' interests and doesn't push his own on them. If they gravitate toward his interests, like running or biking together, it's fulfilling to him. Travis is committed to supporting their own passions.

Going through a challenging transition where he questioned his identity beyond being a competitive athlete, Travis struggled with a void left by not constantly pursuing podium finishes, prizes, and sponsorships. His resilience and adaptability as an endurance athlete eventually helped him keep the faith.

The core of Travis’ income comes from coaching adult endurance athletes, which is a natural extension of his life as an athlete. He’s always enjoyed teaching and pedagogy, and coaching allows him to teach what he loves. This approach extends to his podcasting, writing, and business approach.

Maintaining an athlete's routine provides stability amidst change, improving mood, outlook, and energy. Exercising in the morning greatly enhances Travis’ professional productivity and overall well-being, benefiting both work and family life.

"The Ultra Mindset," Travis’ first book from 2015, explores eight core principles for success in business, sports, and life, using engaging endurance sports narratives as examples. It's meant to be applicable beyond athletics.

In contrast, "A Mile at a Time," released in March of this year, is a memoir centered around Travis’ father's journey through Alzheimer's. It offers some prescriptive content but primarily focuses on their personal story and his dad’s life.

Adventure racing is a challenging, dynamic, and niche sport that combines various disciplines like running, paddling, biking, fixed ropes, and navigation using a map and compass. Races are unmarked courses, often lasting nonstop for five to ten days. Teams usually consist of four people of mixed gender, emphasizing the team sport aspect.

Unleashing Your Endurance Mindset - Travis Macy - Chief Endurance Officer - Episode # 028