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A lot of people talk about “living boldly” without ever defining what that actually looks like on a random Tuesday. Hannah Edwards does define it, not with hype, but with stories and habits that prove she’s doing the work. We start with the basics that somehow say a lot: her first car was a red Mustang, and she drove it home barely able to see because she didn’t know the seat could crank up. That’s the tone for the whole ride: start anyway, learn fast, and laugh at yourself.

From there we get into the adventures that shaped her. Hannah shares what it was like traveling to Germany with Team USA as a photographer and videographer, plus her early years riding dirt bikes and why motocross is equal parts fun, expensive, and risky. We also go deeper than adrenaline. Hannah walks through her musical path from piano lessons at four to percussion, guitar, and leading worship, then tells the story of performing at the Bluebird in Nashville, a dream moment in a legendary songwriting room.

Then we hit the big challenges: climbing Half Dome in Yosemite and training for a full Ironman in Chattanooga. Hannah breaks down the full Ironman distance (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run), her 22 to 27 hour weekly training routine, and what taper week really looks like. She also shares the mindset shift that ties it together: “Don’t miss your life waiting on your life to begin.”

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You can follow Hannah on Instagram at HannahsLife33. Be sure to follow her on the Ironman in September.