Olympic gold medalist, National Travel commissioner and world cycling champion, Chris Boardman joins Alex for a wander along the canals of North London. 
Chris describes how he’s gone from gold medals to working towards safer cycling, why even as a world champion he feels unsafe riding his bike and why making helmets mandatory actually puts people off cycling. 
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Pt 1: Is Cycling on the Road Actually Good for Your Health? with Chris Boardman

Our mind and body can be transformed through the simple act of walking. That’s why Dr Alex George has made this new, ambient podcast.It supports his mission to get us all out stomping, so whether you’re taking the dog out, hiking up a mountain or maybe you simply need some fresh air, Dr Alex and his guests will be here every week as your loyal stomping companions.In every episode, you’ll hear Dr Alex George out on a stomp with an exciting guest, in a location of their choice, to take a meander into their lives.You’ll wind through uplifting and thought-provoking conversations with a soothing backdrop of birdsong, crashing waves or the breeze gently rustling through leaves.Each episode is split into three parts, designed to be listened to on three short stomps, or one long one.So put on your headphones, follow @thestompcast and join us on a good old stomp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In part 3, Oscar Piastri reflects with Dr Alex George on the biggest challenges throughout his career. 
Walking inside the McLaren Technology Centre, Oscar reflects on his achievements in F1, what he’s most proud of and he reveals what he thinks about when he’s driving 200 mph.
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Pt 3: There Is No Success Without Mental Fitness | Oscar Piastri

In part 2, Oscar Piastri reveals the toughest part of racing in Formula 1. 
Oscar shares with Dr Alex how he handles the jet setting life of Grand Prix weekends around the world, the physical training required to be an F1 racer and what it feels like to drive a Formula 1 car. 
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Pt 2: Inside the Cockpit of an F1 Car | Oscar Piastri

McLaren Formula 1 driver, Oscar Piastri joins Dr Alex George for a stomp around the McLaren Technology Centre. 
In part 1, Oscar explains how he navigates the pressures and expectations that comes from the motorsport world, how he maintains his mental edge and the simple, everyday practices that keep him grounded. 
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To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual
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Pt 1: Step into the Mind of an F1 Driver | Oscar Piastri

In part 3, neuroscientist Nicole Vignola offers tips on the benefits of boredom and how to start feeling happier every single day. 
Nicole and Dr Alex discuss how to get the right kind of dopamine, why doomscrolling is a problem for you and your brain and how long it will take to start seeing the benefits of your new habits. 
Follow Nicole @nicolesneuroscience and get her book ‘Rewire: Your Neurotoolkit for Everyday Life’
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To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual
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Pt 3: Dopamine Addiction: You Need to Know This | Nicole Vignola

In part 2, neuroscientist Nicole Vignola explains how possible it is to rewire your brain and build healthy habits. 
Nicole and Dr Alex discuss why we have intrusive thoughts, how your mindset physically affects you, and the surprising science of why walking is great for your health. 
Follow Nicole @nicolesneuroscience and get her book ‘Rewire: Your Neurotoolkit for Everyday Life’
Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast
To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual
Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

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Pt 1: Is Cycling on the Road Actually Good for Your Health? with Chris Boardman

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