Gordo Byrn on Making A 1000 Day Plan, & Designing Your Best Life | Rich Roll Podcast

Rich Roll talks with Ironman legend Gordo Byrn about how he overcame obesity, became an elite endurance athlete, and transformed his life wholesale. To read more about Gordo and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾bit.ly/richroll713
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[@OfCourseICan]

I'm an about to turn 70 yo Aussie. I was diagnosed with a debilitating terminal illness over 10 years ago. I walk backwards wearing a 20 kilo weight vest barefoot every morning and box and skip every evening. My ethos is: If I don't do it today, there's a chance I won't do it tomorrow!

[@n.leticiatrevino7823]

I’m 69 wishing I was 29, enjoyed this interview podcast very much.

[@observer5864]

😅 so glad to hear that I am not the only person who dreamt of being triathlete without first knowing how to swim.

[@GetUnlabeled]

Sounds like you are more than just an Observer

[@ideacre8r]

I could barely swim 25 yards before I became a triathlete. Fortunately, I discovered Total Immersion and it changed my life. I eventually crossed the finish line at Ironman Florida in 2015. Probably the greatest achievement and feeling of my life. Thanks, Rich, for your weekly dose of inspiration - you make a difference.

[@risika]

I was listening to a podcast that said, “it’s important to live life by design rather than emotion. Basically, sticking to a routine is what allows us to be the healthiest version of ourselves (especially when you're fighting these demons ex. OCD for me). In my journey - I’ve had to overhaul how I approach work/habits by practising mediocre consistency. Now I try to put in consistent 50-60% effort into my habits (ex. journaling/working out) - to make sure I do it I began recording it and posting it on my youtube channel. Because historically I have a habit of going too hard, not being able to sustain the Herculean effort, giving up and hating myself. So now I’m trying to give a small, consistent mediocre effort everyday. And its crazy how it adds up, I think I’m going to implement the 1000 days type of mindset into this also.

[@monicathornton8227]

That's me too.

[@leilafigo2485]

Yes! Or I get hurt or too sore. Consistency at whatever level is better than any ups and downs for sure!

[@brischock4644]

I wasn’t ready to hear the best parenting advice I’ve ever absorbed but I’m glad I did. Human capital > everything else for young people

[@Sevendaver]

Hi Gordo, 72 year old English speaking Canadian living in France here. I must stay fit to survive in a country and at an age where goals are supposed to be irrelevant. I remember Gordo from my own 5 X Ironman days during the 1990s. So interesting that he has re - emerged on this, one of my favorite podcasts. I listened during my 1.45 hour M,W,F core strength W/O at 05:00 Jocko style. I am doing 10 hours per week.

[@CoolInOlympia]

Right on!

[@ginac7235]

Byrn and Roll - the duo name is too good to not collaborate

[@Krilin84]

I rarely listen to a podcast all the way through but this was good for me. Very relatable 🙏

[@walkerdb84]

This is a life changing podcast. WOW!

[@seanhylton4372]

It’s good to hear Gordo Byrn again. Gordo has provided so much amazing content over the years. The 2.5 hours of content was great!! I look forward to another Gordo Byrn book.

[@CoolInOlympia]

I love Gordo interviews!

[@calmestlad]

Rich Roll is an A Grader, puts these guests through a golden sift

[@AnnAndNala]

This is exactly what I needed to hear, and when I needed to hear it. So grateful to listen to this interview today, and thank you both for the inspiration!

[@toebeeh]

Just want to say. I loved the Gordo Byrn podcast. Back in 2010 his blog was my go to source to complete my first Ironman. And even shaped my decision to move from the uk to Nz to build a lifestyle around endurance sport and adventure. Listening to your both talk about the challenges of being and endurance athlete and parent of young kids really hit home. Loved the discussion and am building now my 1000 day plan. Thank you 🙏

[@bradyholmer729]

One of the best conversations on training and life I’ve ever listened to!

[@andreadyar8109]

So much to unpack in this episode! Requires more than one listen, for sure.

[@kathyanne]

Lots of wonderful wisdom, thank you!

[@PatrickDelorenzi]

Man these just keep getting better and better! Thank you 🙏

[@CoolInOlympia]

Very inspiring and motivating!

[@keeganpatton5710]

Thank you!

[@alexgourlay5762]

Great message, thank you for sharing

[@juliaestherjones]

I used to love reading and following Gordo, thanks for this ❤

[@robws007]

Great remarks about TRT towards the end (2:10ish)... I completely agree. As a 50+ athlete, I'm tired of all these gym bros rationalizing their TRT use, letting their aesthetic & performance goals override the lack the longterm studies about endocrine disruption. Very few men actually have clinical low-T so Gordo's comment about "aging gracefully" was a welcome counterpoint.

[@jackiefox7326]

Fantastic interview thank you. Start small great advice.

[@EnricoPozzo]

Thank you for another brilliant podcast Rich. Thank you for the gift that you are to all of us and enrich our lives by being able to listen to you and brilliant people like you that pay attention to those things that matter most in life.

[@barbararussell897]

I love this conversation. Thanks Rich

[@ivanbenisscott]

Great pod again rich

[@sambrown1779]

Brilliant discussion. Thank you

[@judicowart7522]

LOVE this conversation and the training details! My husband and Gordo were on the TRI-DRS list serve together for a while back in the day.

[@milesian1]

That’s so cool, Judi. I was on there, too, and owe my first attempt at an Ironman to that great group. My first IM was also Gordo’s (IMC 1999) and it was such a joy to follow his journey and receive the gifts that he gave to us along the way. I’m pretty sure I still have my TRI-DRS cycling jersey. If only I could fit into it… Man, the memories are starting to flood right back.

[@Mimulus2717]

I lost my wedding ring in Lake Ilsanjo Annadel State Park, CA while training for a triathon. Glad to hear I am in some kind of good company. Still happily married to same person, now have a $7 stainless steel band from Etsy.

[@CoolInOlympia]

Dare I say wish we could see Gordo!

[@prbr7095]

amazing

[@michaelphinney8210]

2:13:33 solid advice to pass along to Tom Brady

[@thecovencookbooks814]

Great episode. Thank you. Who is the author of the book titled Envy that Gordon mentions, please ? This is the first time I've commented and I'm really surprised by the Courtney's that abounds. Congratulations for dealing with it and continuing

[@DeadMacabre]

Great podcast, can someone point me to the article about the 10k manifesto that was mentioned in the episode?

[@UPSCBAABA]

Where I can get full transcript

[@johannessturmer1213]

Thank you for this interview. Could you add timestamps, please?

[@ivanbenisscott]

Timestamps really help

[@LemniscateIsrael]

Can someone post a link to the Manifest?

[@milesian1]

This one's for Gordo: JFT!

[@kalena26]

You must block all negative comments. Wow!

[@tdc6255]

Who is the Swedish athlete they were talking about at 1:24, they referred to as a nordic god?

[@aperson2730]

Jonas Colting possibly

[@milesian1]

@@aperson2730 Yes, Jonas Colting

[@munecabrown9632]

I would like the name of the doctor his friend with fatigue (mood and EPtin bar virus) he saw in the Bay Area. My husband and son have that and so far no luck with doctors. Thank you

[@prbr7095]

i would like it as well...

[@Wwetitanfan27]

What happened to time stamps?

[@meatvenus]

Minute 24; The Forrest Gump moment!

[@spiritualbeing2578]

Who is "Colting"?

[@aperson2730]

Jonas Colting possibly

[@Potts147]

Bro you need a pod summary. Get it down to 15-20 min. I’m so interested in this but 2.5 hrs?! Designing your best life does not include 2+ hrs w head phones in the ears

[@johntube7554]

You are so right. These long podcasts are almost a waste of time unless you are on a long drive. You can summarize the best of them in a five minutes clip. A lot of them are just talk.

[@amy2770]

Well, you could listen to it over 5 nights/mornings

[@lgmsampaio]

(Literally) Rich white guys talk

[@johntube7554]

Rich, cut it down to thirty minutes.

[@guillermomontero4720]

Still waiting for an episode where someone who is financially challenged leaves his career and professional aspirations to take care of his/her fitness and health. This "rich guy who decided to change his life" nonsense is played out

[@notesencantos]

. . . and he lost me at Tony Robins in a speedo.

[@drautin348]

What's the point of being so unreasonable and negative, it's clear you aren't the type of person who could gain any kind of benefit from listening to a podcast like this so why are you even here.

[@guillermomontero4720]

@@drautin348 I don’t think I’m being unreasonable. I find a lot of his podcasts inspiring. You’re clearly missing the point of my comment.

[@lgmsampaio]

Truth to that!

[@sephblack]

Sorry brother, too many things to do in the world to listen to a 2.5 hour interview without chapter/topic headings. Hope you keep rockin' it.

[@scottyreifsnyder2842]

The training w/ women in skimpy outfits comment was cringe for sure. Guy came off privileged, of course he was over seeing a hedge fund at 25, and not very humble given his upbringing of being an overweight kid who was only good at math. Not a special interview Rich.

[@trutruffleblairelver9498]

Did he really start off by naming the male members of his team and then say “very fit women in short shorts”? Yes he did and you lost me there. Bro code can take a hike

[@MarryWine]

This was so cringe for me. Made the rest of the interviewee come off hyper masculine. Shame.

[@ogadlogadl490]

I also felt disappointed in him at this exact sentence.

[@seanhylton4372]

I’ve been reading Gordo’s stuff since the late 90’s. I remember reading about that group in 2004. He was not sexist in any way shape or form. Gordo has always had a level of transparency. In this comment, he was probably taken out of context.

[@daveholland2458]

Make sure you listen to the whole podcast. Seems like a great husband, father, athlete, someone who I can gain something from. Half way though the cast. His bits on raising kids really hit home. Core values, work life balance, patience. Things that might be the most important. Take care of yourselves. Take time to listen.

[@milesian1]

Seriously, get over it. Gordo has been a tremendous mentor and positive influence for countless people for many many years. He’s always been fair minded and open about his mistakes. Being a dedicated husband and father is his proudest accomplishment, and it’s obvious he has sought deeper satisfaction in life beyond fit women in skimpy shorts.

[@larsonsrud2518]

Sorry, very unorganized, not up to the usual standard

[@chatanakredyt]

Im a big fan of this podcast but this one is disappointing, just a bunch of regular ironman stories.

[@danacohen2180]

Very Wall Street. Found his ego way distracting. I think what he accomplished is great, but some humility would go a long way. Oh, and Gordo, we ALL experience endorphin highs when working out. You are NOT SPECIAL!!!!!

[@ilovejapanesemusic3858]

This is the first time I've seen your show. I don't know how you got on my KZbin algorithm but I've never heard of you before. He lost me in the second minute, maybe next time.

[@MelodyProsser]

This podcast isn't just about endurance athletes. Rich frequently has guests that inspire. I'm not a big fan of the athletic guests but it is part of who Rich is. See if there's something that interests you in his other videos on his channel.

[@LiverpoolxC]

Seems like you need to improve your attention span

[@oldnews2you]

Was looking very much forward to listening to this while I cleaned my kitchen and as soon as my hands were wet and into the dishes there was an advertisement in the first three minutes… not cool.

[@tdc6255]

Just get an ad blocker for your device; it's not that difficult, and lighten up.

[@aperson2730]

@@tdc6255 Or the paid version of YT

[@ChryslerKuba]

KZbin Premium. Just $15 Either get it or stop crying lol. Messing around but that’s what I told myself and now when ppl say ads I go “Oh that’s right.”

[@jizim8947]

I was looking forward to this...then I saw it's only audio, which ruins it 👎

[@jizim8947]

no excuse... I mean everyone has a camera 🤳, so all you needed was a small tripod. You actually don't NEED that either. Your laziness ruined this clip. How about a little effort next time? This guy sounds like he deserved it.

[@PatrickDelorenzi]

Bro just listen to it while you’re on a bike ride/ walk 😅

[@observer5864]

But their voices are so soothing 😌

[@eugenemorrison2720]

Right.... Rich Roll never puts any effort into his podcasts... If you were really looking forward to this, you'd listen to it and enjoy this amazing conversation. I'm failing to understand how not seeing them talk is ruining it for you. I mean, you've spent so much time commenting on it that you could have at least heard part of it.

[@tdc6255]

Feeling critical today eh? It's really about the story, not about what the people look like, GEEZ! Lighten up already.

[@ogadlogadl490]

I was thinking maybe Gordo did not want to be on film. Just an idea as why we got face time here in this one.