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88. Training Intensity, Lactate, Double Workouts, and Black Canyon 100k

Some Work, All Play

CHAPTER

The Duality of Athletic Performance

This chapter explores the multifaceted nature of athletic performance, emphasizing the role of mental visualization techniques used by elite athletes like Eileen Gu and Michaela Schifrin. It discusses the balance between celebrating achievements and acknowledging the realities of injuries, while also critiquing cultural notions of humility that can obstruct personal growth. Additionally, the conversation addresses the ethical complexities of doping in sports, highlighting the tension between extraordinary athletic feats and the behind-the-scenes practices that may undermine them.

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