Travel To Compete: Community, Grit, And Growth After 40

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We drive home from a strongman meet and dig into why traveling to compete after 40 sharpens focus, grows community, and raises your game. Real stories of grit, the difference culture makes, and how to handle costs, logistics, and recovery without losing the joy.
• why travel builds sharper focus and intent
• meeting new athletes who push different gears
• lessons from a truck pull and teen tenacity
• sharing technique across strength sports
• culture, charity, and choosing the right meet
• costs, packing lists, and recovery on the road
• training deadlines that drive consistency
• sportsmanship over showboating
• building partnerships and long-term community
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1. Rolling Studio And Road-Trip Setup (00:00:00)

2. Post-Comp Vibes And Shoutouts (00:01:27)

3. Why Travel To Compete (00:02:44)

4. Truck Pull Grit And Inspiration (00:03:47)

5. Sharing Knowledge With New Athletes (00:06:45)

6. Focus Benefits Of Traveling (00:09:16)

7. Community, Charity, And Culture (00:11:55)

8. Training Deadlines And Accountability (00:14:20)

9. Costs, Logistics, And Packing Smarter (00:17:39)

10. Family Travel And Mini Vacations (00:20:35)

11. Pros, Cons, And Hard Lessons (00:22:01)

12. Sportsmanship Over Showboating (00:25:05)

13. Personal Records And Perspective (00:27:07)

14. Building Partnerships And Purpose (00:29:04)

15. Sign-Off And Listener CTA (00:33:00)