The Rich Roll Podcast Olympic Coach Stuart McMillan On The Science Of Speed, Unlocking Your Body's True Potential & Why Sprinting Is The Ultimate Human Activity
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May 19, 2025 
Stuart McMillan, an elite track and field coach and CEO of ALTIS, has guided over 70 Olympians to success. He discusses the art and science of sprinting, emphasizing speed as a true expression of human potential. McMillan explains the balance of intensity and grace in movement and the importance of mindset, especially the showmanship of sprinters. He also highlights the significance of personalized coaching and recovery in training, urging athletes to find their unique motivations beyond just medals.
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Ferocity Meets Fluidity
- Sprinting requires the rare combination of maximum ferocity and maximum fluidity to succeed.
- Athletes must be so confident in their capacity and presence under pressure to win.
Link Emotion to Technique
- Connect technical cues with emotions during training for automatic execution in races.
- Use emotional triggers like "pressure" for speed phases and "peace" during later phases to guide movement.
Holistic Coaching Approach
- Coaching requires understanding multiple athletic factors and how they interact over time.
- Treating athletes as whole systems rather than isolated skills creates structured, ongoing conversations and accountability.
