The Roadman Cycling Podcast

How Far Can An Amateur Go By Training Like A Pro With Anthony O'Brien

Mar 12, 2025
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Anthony O'Brien
In this engaging discussion, Anthony O'Brien, an amateur athlete and coach renowned for his disciplined training across multiple sports, dives into the mindset needed to push the limits. He emphasizes how setting clear goals and maintaining consistency can pave the way for outstanding achievements, even training through injuries. The conversation also touches on the importance of nutrition, the unseen 'admin' of athlete life, and how lessons from boxing and triathlon enhance his running. O'Brien’s inspiring journey shows that with the right mentality, amateurs can indeed reach closer to their potential than they think.
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INSIGHT

Training As A Non‑Negotiable Profession

  • Anthony O'Brien treats training like a full-time profession despite having a day job and other responsibilities.
  • He keeps standards high by making training non-negotiable and consistent in his daily life.
ADVICE

Keep Promises To Quiet Doubt

  • Keep promises to yourself to quiet the doubting inner voice before competition.
  • Consistently hitting small commitments builds confidence that carries into performance.
INSIGHT

Pain Is Part Of The Process

  • Pain often signals that training is working, not that you should stop.
  • Athletes must learn to 'live in the lactate' by training their tolerance to high effort states.
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