The Rich Roll Podcast Roll On: The Mental Health Olympics
Aug 5, 2021
In a thrilling discussion, the hosts share a close encounter with a great white shark and reflect on the challenges athletes face, particularly focusing on Simone Biles’ decision to prioritize mental health during the Olympics. They explore innovative training methods like Katsu training and celebrate incredible feats by endurance athletes, including a record-breaking Pacific Crest Trail adventure. Listener questions spark insights on aging, personal growth, and the importance of open dialogue on mental well-being in sports. A blend of humor, urgency, and compassion makes for an engaging conversation.
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Close Encounters with Great White Sharks
- Adam Skolnick recounts two recent close encounters with great white sharks while swimming.
- Carlos G, a Malibu artist, alerted Adam via drone, demonstrating sharks' presence but non-aggressive behavior.
Lewis Pugh's Greenland Swim
- Lewis Pugh, an open water swimmer, plans to swim across a Greenland fjord to raise climate change awareness.
- Adam Skolnick's plan to cover the swim is uncertain due to the Delta variant outbreak in Greenland.
Robbie Balenger's Colorado Crush Update
- Robbie Balenger continues his Colorado Crush challenge, tackling ultra-endurance events.
- He recently summited 33 of Colorado's 14,000-foot peaks and will compete in the Leadville 100.
