Habits and Hustle

Episode 502: Lance Armstrong on VO2 Max, Endurance Genetics, and Why Cycling Beat Running


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How does a kid who started as a swimmer become one of the greatest cyclists of all time? In this Fitness Friday episode, Lance Armstrong joins me to break down his journey from age-group swimming to professional triathlon to the Tour de France. 

We also discuss Lance's current training philosophy, why he doesn't push himself like he used to, and the mental toughness required to come back from a 20% chance of survival to win championships. Plus, the surprising influence his single mother had on his never-quit mentality.

Lance Armstrong is a cancer survivor, former professional cyclist, and co-founder of Next Ventures. He won the Tour de France seven consecutive times. Today, he's a successful venture capitalist investing in health and wellness companies and has built a new life focused on family, business, and doing only what brings him joy.

What we discuss:

  • Transitioning from swimming to triathlon to cycling

  • Why cycling beat running for Lance

  • Discovering elite VO2 max at Cooper Clinic

  • What makes the Tour de France so brutal

  • How his mother shaped his never-quit mentality

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