Forever Athlete Radio

When the going gets tough, it can be especially hard to find motivation.

To better understand how to push through, we have to understand how our rewards system works. Today we take a look at both external and internal factors that play a role in our personal motivation.

We then take that understanding and apply it to our everyday life, with a few actions to implement in your daily life when times are getting tough.

This week I sat down with, Gary Hall Jr, a pioneer in making swimming a spectacle sport.

Growing up I watched Gary represent team USA in the 1996, 2000, and 2004 Olympics.

What stood out to me most about him was his character and how much fun he had while competing his way to 10 Olympic medals and 2 World Records. He’s since been inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame.

He’s best known for the swagger he brought to the pool deck with his pre race boxing robe and shadow boxing. We breakdown this and more on Episode 63 of The Athletic Mindset.

Hunter McIntyre has made a name for himself by doing something he loves, racing and pushing his limits. He's set countless records, won all the big checks, and yet still is hungry for more. We dive into how he continues to motivate himself despite being on top; knowing when to give in and when to push onwards; and how he attacks each obstacle he's faced with in life.

Hunter's Accomplishments at a glance: 6 Time OCR World Champion, Murph World Record Holder, HYROX World Record Holder

He is currently running OCR Stars, the premier Obstacle Course Racing event for 2020.

I'm registered to kick some booty and I encourage you to sign up here: https://competitioncorner.net/events/4125

Get an in depth look into the mind of Sports Illustrated's Top 50 Fittest Athletes and follow Hunter on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/huntthesheriff/

Do you let others tell you how you’re supposed to feel? For the longest time I did the same, actually even giving that power to people I didn’t know personally. It got so bad that even the freak weather channel app was influencing my mood and therefore my performance. On today’s podcast, I breakdown how to stop letting others dictate how you perform. This is a great mindset shift that will give you back control of your performance. That’s ultimately what we are seeking.

We dive into the art of Breathwork today with a phenomenal coach, Francesca Sipma. She shares her story of trusting her intuition and how it's helped her find her purpose in life, without even intending to do so. We unpack how breath work can be used to access peak state or flow state, as well as to handle emotions such as stress and anxiety. Ultimately, breath work is a practice to discover how to train your emotional fitness, something that athletes and humans overlook the importance of.

You can keep up with Francesca on Instagram here: Francesca Sipma

Or on her website here: franscescasipma.com

Scott Ratliff joins the show, a professional Lacrosse Player for the Atlanta Archers. Scott has experienced a lot of success throughout his playing days including being a 5x All Star, a 5x Captain, 2018 Dave Huntley Man of The Year, and 2019 Welles Crowther Humanitarian Award Winner. Beyond sports, Scott is a coach, philanthropist, and a leadership/personal development expert. Scott shares how his environment, the culture of high school football, and his self belief all played a role in getting him to where he is today.  He embodies the Athletic Mindset I'm excited to share this conversation with you all today!

You can keep up with Scott at www.scottrat.com and on Instagram @scottratliff2

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How Relentless Optimism has gotten me on a winning streak in my life. Being able to find the good in situations isn't always easy, but it's always worth it. We dive into the importance of a winning streak and how to set yourself up to start your own.

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Today I sit down with Jack Saunderson, former Towson University swimmer, current US national team member and Tokyo 2021 hopeful. I had the pleasure to race against Jack for a few years in college; It’s great to have front row seats to witness when someone is doing something truly special in their sport. Jack broke record after record while at Towson on the way to being CAA swimmer of the year twice and now has his eyes set on the Olympics next summer. We talk about not just personal confidence, but also confidence in his environment and coaching. This is a key ingredient in breeding success and reaching true potential!

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Today I sit down with coach Sam Tooley and we talk about how his experiences as an endurance athlete have been tested well beyond just his physical capabilities. Through the ups and downs of his own life, Sam has learned that his training transcends his physical body and is a key non negotiable for him. He's got plenty of gold nuggets of advice that will serve you in the ultimate endurance test: real life.

Follow Sam on Instagram: @coach.samtooley 

It's easy to do things that fit into your schedule, that are close by, and don't require you to really make any changes to how you already are operating. Today we highlight why those same things are ruining your quest for greatness and what to do about it.

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