Austin Espeseth

I’ve 10x’d my confidence/self-development in the last 6 months But it wasn’t always this way for me It’s been a long road to get here Here is a story about me for you, you’ll want to read to the end of this one👇🏻

Training hard prepares you for life Teaches you how to endure Back when I trained w/ @zachhomol_ we would compete regularly. One comp was to see who could carry the 150lb sandbag the longest I won this day. When life gets heavy - I find strength in the training ive done

@Jungle__Jay @zachhomol_ Amen had the same back in 2024 with a strongman competition with a 175lb bag carry, furthest distance in two minutes Most guys fell off in the first minute, no one touched me that event and took gold in it Training hard and beyond what is necessary for life and competition

2027 needs to be a year of epic adventures More n=1 events I’m talking about - frozen tundra ultras - back-to-back Ironmans - self planned 100 milers Give yourself 12 months to find your thing And inspire the world when you go out and do it

@BlaineBursey One of the best calls man, had me so fired up for this race! Always grateful for your wisdom and experience to share with me for this journey 🔥

Had one of my most favorite calls with @AustinEspeseth yesterday He’s 4 days out from his first 50k. Doing it out in Moab too! Going to be a legendary race and he’s going to do very well But we didn’t really talk much about the race. We spent so much time chatting on - training with wisdom and humility - how to keep doing this long term - navigating the first 300 days of endurance and the challenges it has on our social circles The race is actually the easiest part. Getting to the start line actually is hardest See, he’s been prepping for this race for a while. Over 12 months (mentally). And in that time he’s stayed consistent and committed. In that time, many around him have: - shown interest but not sign up - overtrain and get injured in training - doubt his ability to get it done with less And we got to talk thru that and pivot how we want to approach a race like this, even though it’s the biggest things he’s ever done in his life It’s fun to see lessons that I’ve learned in my own journey being applied to a friend and athlete where I get to pour that back into him So instead of being frustrated or discouraged, he’s showing up to the start line - prepped and ready to race - a full heart to serve his friends post race (they are doing a 50 miler) - leaning into adventure and making memories with his loved ones And that’s why we do this stuff. It’s not all about PRs and whatever’s next It’s about becoming the person we dreamed of being, and assisting others to be that version of themselves too It’s about sharing the love of God to others in dark times (many sign up because they are going thru it…) and how our journeys can give others hope That’s the overall mission man. And it’s so fulfilling Proud to be in his corner. Very excited to see how this weekend goes!!

Wanna honor Charlie Kirk this weekend? Go to church! Don't be nervous if you haven't been in a long time or ever, just show up! -Go shake some hands. -Go hug some kind people. -Go worship the living God. -Go hear His Word preached. College students, Wanna be rebels & anti THE SYSTEM? Skip binge drinking this weekend & GO TO CHURCH!!! Let's fill churches all over the country & praise Jesus together this weekend!!! Are you in?!

George Floyd dies: Millions in property damage, thoughts riots and looting Charlie Kirk assassinated: Millions peacefully pray x.com/IrishKat00/sta…

Build local community The Lord asks that we don’t stay in isolation Isolation is the devil’s playground

This book has been changing a lot of my outlook on life and how much I really hurry Would recommend to anyone out there feeling too busy or hustling in a bad way all the time

@megannoellle Doing the Lord’s work 🤝🤣

Simon Peter, a disciple of Jesus, was a failed fisherman. After a long night of empty nets, he returned to shore—only to be asked by a stranger if his boat could be used as a platform to teach a crowd. Imagine working all night to provide for your family, coming back with nothing, and a stranger asks to use your failure as a stage for something greater. Here’s what we can learn from Peter’s calling... The calling of Simon Peter: (Luke 5:1-11) One day as Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, great crowds pressed in on him to listen to the word of God. He noticed two empty boats at the water’s edge, for the fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. Stepping into one of the boats, Jesus asked Simon, its owner, to push it out into the water. So he sat in the boat and taught the crowds from there. When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish.” “Master,” Simon replied, “we worked hard all last night and didn’t catch a thing. But if you say so, I’ll let the nets down again.” And this time their nets were so full of fish they began to tear! A shout for help brought their partners in the other boat, and soon both boats were filled with fish and on the verge of sinking. When Simon Peter realized what had happened, he fell to his knees before Jesus and said, “Oh, Lord, please leave me—I’m such a sinful man.” For he was awestruck by the number of fish they had caught, as were the others with him. His partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were also amazed. Jesus replied to Simon, “Don’t be afraid! From now on you’ll be fishing for people!” And as soon as they landed, they left everything and followed Jesus. Note: You can feel the frustration from Simon "we worked hard all last night and didn't catch a thing..." Imagine if you had stayed up all night to provide for your family and didn't catch a single fish - how would you feel? Defeated? Angry? My question after reading this story is: "If Simon Peter had returned with a boat full of fish would he have let Jesus use his boat as a platform to share the word of God?" Pridefully, I believe he would've blown Jesus off. How do I know this? Because I see it in MY OWN LIFE. I long for things in my own life; money, status, success. Frustrated, angry, and left with an empty boat just like Simon... I wrestle with God asking Him only one question "Why?" As I read through this story I am filled with hope by my empty boats I believe those boats are not a sinking ship, displaying my failures but are the exact life raft that Jesus wants to use to save others. So much to unpack within this story but I am going to stop here and pose a question to you "What empty boat in your life is Jesus asking to use?" Maybe you've experienced trauma that when shared will give someone else the courage to share vulnerably as well. Maybe you've been failing in a weight loss journey and Jesus is saying "Hey can I use that to change not only you but countless others?" Maybe you aren't getting that promotion at work and Jesus is saying "Hey can I use this to turn you in a different direction... a direction that leads back to me?" I don't know what it is but you do... Whatever is on your mind write now... take out the journal and a pen and let it flow. Turn to prayer and just tell Jesus like Simon Peter you are ready to not just be a fisherman but to be a fisher of men That He can have your boat empty or full because you know His will for your life is far greater than your own. Surrender it all to Him and listen to what He is calling you to next. God is working.

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@Gabepluguez @MattSMoore_ @padenhodges_ @BlaineBursey Amen! One of the best blessings I’ve had is him coaching me alongside @theryandreyer getting me into endurance

@AustinEspeseth @MattSMoore_ @padenhodges_ @BlaineBursey Blaine’s a dog Always made me better

Been loving this season of life/training Racking out miles on the trails Saddling up on the bike Learning to not drown in the pool Getting stronger/maintaining size Having guys like @MattSMoore_ @padenhodges_ @BlaineBursey as training partners has set me to a higher standard!!

@MattSMoore_ The best time! Crushing miles and stacking bricks!

Morning trail run w/ @AustinEspeseth In prep for a 50 mile trail race 🧱

@BlaineBursey Proud of you coach!! You’re leading the way for myself and so many others amongst big life change Gonna crush this next IM and growth will exponentially higher than ever in all areas because of it! Head up!

I am well on my way training for my 2nd Ironman And you would think after doing one and a few 70.3s that you'd wake up feeling this sense of confidence you've never seen before Well I woke up this morning and felt like a fraud. Just unsatisfied with myself Past me thoughts were racing in my head: - "You feel better when your bigger and stronger" - "You used to eat so much, now you barely get 2 meals in" - "Do you really like this training? Do you really like this version of you?" I have been doing all my workouts. This race is looking to be a big boost in my last performance. I am even seeing some big habit upgrades since I've started these longer weeks So why do I feel unsatisfied? Well it ain't IM training -- Its LIFE! I have just been off on the life things and the devil has been getting in my head Things like: - staying on the couch too much on a rest day - home not tidy as often as I used to keep it - cooking less food due to convenience - wearing the same old clothes for 5+ years and not upgrading - choosing to stay in and chill vs going out and exploring a new area These might seem small to others but to me these all pile up, leaving me with a sense of fraud and "not having my act together" Can do all the IM training I want (or any other rewarding effort) but without doing the work of every day life, its not going to be rewarding at all This has been a neat realization I have had recently: Putting some effort into the things that offer no tangible reward just so that you are satisfied with an organized way of living And no better time to start than now!

The House of Steel 2025 We are @ElvtLife 🔥

@builder_brando Absolutely brother, beautiful area out there!

@AustinEspeseth Hit me up if you make it out here, would love to hike it anytime!

You don’t have to hike the entire enchantments trail to see Colchuck Lake. It’s about 4 miles up to the lake and has a great spot to picnic and swim along the west shore. Great spot to spend an afternoon, just outside Leavenworth, WA.