Jess Kahnke is an empowerment and performance coach, specializing in holistic nutrition, mindset and fitness. Jess is also an elite triathlete, and she recently qualified for the 2023 Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.In this episode of The Lightest Tread, Paul speaks to Jess about all things Ironman: training schedules, nutrition, the benefits of having a dedicated coach, and specifically Jess's own journey from not being able to train at all, to finishing 2nd in her age group at Ironman Penticton in the space of five months.We also discuss the challenges of finding balance in your life when competing in endurance sports, and the importance of positive self affirmation in the process.Jess Wears a SOLE Performance Medium footbed in her running shoes, and listeners can get 15% off yoursole.com by using the code IRON15 at checkout.