It has been said that life is a marathon, not a sprint, and the one who wins is the one who endures to the end. But for this week’s guest, marathons truly are life. In this episode, Rob sits down with leading triathlete and top ironman competitor, Tanya Houghton, to discuss the mental strength and determination required to become a world champion in one of the most challenging sports of our time.

As a newcomer on the scene in 2008, Houghton made a lasting first impression, placing in the top ten in her very first race. That top-10 finish lit a fire within her and she became laser-focused on competing and becoming the best in her age group. Coaching herself and spending 20+ hours training each week, completely adjusting her diet, and doing whatever it takes to finely-tune her mind and body, she has climbed to the top positions in multiple races throughout the world and continues to dominate in her field.  Houghton recently qualified for her 5th full World Championship and has done so every year at the 70.3 distance.  The race is not given to the swift, but the one who endures and this fierce competitor has endured multiple stress fractures, a global pandemic, 4 children, and everything that comes along with being a mom, but nothing seems to slow her pace. Now, Houghton is a certified triathlete coach and fitness instructor, leading others down the path to victory. Through it all, she somehow manages to stay focused on her goals and embodies what it means to live a life beyond grit. Listen and be inspired as we take a few laps around the track and discover what it takes to become an “iron-woman” marathon warrior.