Choosing Your Suffering: How Anyone Can Become Mentally Tough with James 'Iron Cowboy' Lawrence

James ‘Iron Cowboy’ Lawrence @Ironcowboyjamess is best known for his world record attempts at completing multiple Ironman events over consecutive days. Firstly, in 2015, he successfully completed 50 Ironmans in 50 days in 50 US states. Then in 2021, he decided to double this and complete 100 Ironmans in 100 days, going on to do this and one more to finish 101. The documentary on this challenge is coming out in March 2024. James is also a public speaker who was given the gift to 'suffer' and now helps provide hope to others and teach mental toughness through voluntary suffering. This episode is not to be missed.
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[@janepowell4473]

Fantastic. Thanks. Ive made life changing decisions while running, its been my meditation for decades

[@bobbybobman3073]

How does one afford to do 101 ironman races in 101 days the logistics, the entry, the nutrition, the time off work, frankly it seems insane.

[@DigzGuy]

They did it in one location for the 100 one I think

[@neilcghart]

Not to detract from the achievements discussed here in any way, they really set the level, but worth noting Sean Conway completed 105 full ironman distance triathlons in first half of 2023. Although maybe this comes up, I've but yet listened all the way to the end.

[@Sparto91]

Awesome podcast. This is one that you go back to time and time again

[@mrmoon6434]

Great podcast. This really resonated with me.

[@MaggieM.]

Thank you, loved this discussion that I have listened to it twice. Great backstory. Keep moving, get outside your comfort zone...acheive beyond your expectations. Thanks again!

[@gusrallim]

Would be cool to get ari klau back on the pod post his Australia trip

[@slayer5097]

Awesome

[@rogerbrunner1781]

absolutely true live lessons - love it!

[@renzo167]

Sometimes there's an awful lot of sense talked on KZbin..😉 Fantastic content, much appreciated and thanks to both!

[@Adam-vg5yz]

All the talk about voluntary suffering and the compulsion to run 101 iron-man races sounds a lot more like a mental illness than simply just being depressed