The conversation covers the impact of stress on the body, the relationship between training stress and adaptation, the importance of recovery and sleep, measuring and managing stress and recovery, and an overview of Ironman 70.3 Texas.TakeawaysFinite capacity for stressBalancing training stress and recoveryChapters00:00 Understanding Stress and its Impact on the Body11:00 Measuring and Managing Stress and Recovery32:26 Ironman 70.3 Texas Overview

Understanding Stress and its Impact on the Body11:00 Measuring and Managing Stress and Recovery32:26 Ironman 70.3 Texas Overview

How He’s Attempting a Guinness World Record in Triathlon

Welcome to TRIbe Triathlon. Where long course triathletes come to train smarter, race stronger, and live better.Hosted by John Mayfield, a passionate coach with more than a decade of experience racing and guiding athletes from first-timers to professionals and everyone in between, TRIbe Triathlon is your weekly resource for practical wisdom, grounded strategies, and honest conversations about the sport we love.We dive deep into the science and art of triathlon—from training and recovery to nutrition, mindset, and gear—while keeping sight of what matters most: staying physically and mentally healthy, balancing family and faith, and thriving beyond the finish line.Whether you're chasing a PR or your first IRONMAN finish, join the TRIbe and elevate your long course journey—one episode at a time.