'The Iron Cowboy' James Lawrence & partner Sunny share lessons learned after completing 101 iron-distance triathlons in 101 consecutive days, perhaps the most astonishing feat in voluntary human endurance. To read more & peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll643 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS, DAN DRAKE AND MARGO LUBIN https://www.blakecurtis.net/ https://www.dandrake333.com 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:45 - How’s the Body Doing? 00:03:28 - Coming off the 100 00:08:25 - The Difference Between the 50 / 50 / 50 & Conquer 100 00:12:19 - Starting the Race with an Ankle Injury 00:15:13 - Conquer 100: “Injuries, pain & longevity” 00:16:07 - Covid as the Impetus for Running the 100 00:20:26 - How to Evaluate Criticism 00:25:04 - Do Everything You Can Today 00:27:06 - Making Races a Family Endeavor, Deciding to Go for the 100 00:37:55 - The #1 Custom Ankle & Shin Brace-Maker Lived off the Trail He Was Running 00:41:53 - Dealing with a New Problem Every Day 00:42:38 - Sleep Disruption 00:45:22 - Still Struggling with Brain Fog 00:47:54 - UCLA Baseline Testing Before and After 00:49:06 - The Story Behind the Story: Community 00:53:36 - Zero Quitting: The Story of 6-Year-Old Jace and The Iron Cowboy. 00:55:43 - When Were We Taught to Quit? 01:01:28 - “My gift is the ability to suffer.” 01:03:14 - “You never know who’s watching…” 01:06:56 - The Social Media James was Unaware of: Sunny’s Closet Talks / Wingman Wrap Up 01:08:35 - James’ Worst Bike Crash Ever 01:13:18 - Breaking Point / Turning Point: DAY 80 01:17:14 - What is the Self Talk the Iron Cowboy Uses When Feeling Like Quitting? 01:20:23 - “Nobody is the expert at the beginning of their journey. The hardest thing is to start…” 01:23:27 - Comparison to others stops people from starting. Don't copycat. Find your own thing. 01:24:44 - When Sunny & James met Rich & Julie at the airport 01:26:12 - The first podcast with Rich and 50/50/50 01:27:34 - Rich Doing the Wingman Wrap Up on Day 91 01:28:29 - DAY 100. Barely able to run despite the goal. “I can do better.” 01:35:58 - Surprise! Day 101 01:39:37 - In retrospect: What does this all mean? 01:42:30 - James' Projects: Speaking, Writing, & Documentary 01:43:27 - Sunny is the unsung hero of this adventure 01:46:13 - The Number One Question: “How Do You Develop Mental Toughness?” 01:48:16 - How much is physical? How much is mental? 01:49:52 - Take the harder path. Learn to solve problems in the face of adversity. 01:51:38 - Every day on the 100 was about adaptation. 01:53:11 - What do people not get about the 100 and what it took to do it? 01:57:28 - Being consistent and showing up. 01:58:49 - Work, Family, Life Balance. The imbalance is temporary. 02:02:11 - Rich on "Balance" 02:05:36 - If I haven’t suffered, have I worked hard enough? 02:08:04 - Not forcing your passions onto your kids. 02:10:55 - Nurture vs Nature. Keeping your promise. 02:14:19 - Advice On How to Start 02:15:51 - Don't Tell Me What's Next 02:17:24 - Maintaining Body Mass * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 29617 Agoura Rd. Agoura Hills, CA 91301 #richroll #richrollpodcast