Ex-Olympic Runner (Now Cyclist) Shares His Most Valuable Lessons from Tokyo
Of course we need to discuss THE event of the olympics games which is the track and field. And we’ve got Ex-Olympic Athlete from the 1996 Atlanta Games, 2 x Australian 5000m Champion and 1 x 10000m Champion, Julian Paynter. It cannot be understated just how special the Olympics are. And in this episode we dissect the highest of highs to the lowest of lows across all athletic performances (how good were our Aussies!). Plus Jules offers his insight into dealing with the pressures and the mental games you go through as an athlete and how to get through it. Keys to the episode: The performance that left the whole country with goosebumps How to race bravely Why experience counts on the big stage Our favourite moments from the athletics The importance of a pre race routine Just as important is a personal post race analysis Julian’s predictions for the 2024 Paris games How to pick yourself up after a bad race An easy tactic to take any nerves/pressure off yourself The value in community sport If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com The Get Fast Podcast is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, where we help triathletes and cyclists like you, Train Smarter to Race Faster. You are joined as always by your hosts, Australian Triathlon Ironman Champion and HEAD COACH of TriVelo Coaching Gerard Donnelly, and his son Jordan Donnelly. Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.