Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsey Vonn joins Dwyane Wade to discuss knee injuries, rehab advice, winning a cow in a race, training for ski racing, and their 'Why's'. They also talk about childhood dreams, hard work, financial challenges in ski racing, achievements, regrets, prioritizing dogs over flying private, and exploring premium membership.
Lindsey Vonn's commitment to training and work ethic played a crucial role in her successful skiing career.
Lindsey Vonn's passion for skiing and ability to fully commit to her craft were the driving forces behind her achievements.
The podcast discusses the concerns about the safety of young children skiing without sufficient precautions, highlighting the speaker's surprise and apprehension towards potential dangers.
Deep dives
Lindsay's Journey to Becoming a Skier
Lindsay grew up with a love for skiing, as it was a family activity that they enjoyed together. She initially started racing and gradually became better, fueled by her passion for the sport. Her determination to fulfill her dream of becoming an Olympian led her to constantly work hard and improve her skills.
Lindsay's Approach to Training and Work Ethic
Lindsay emphasizes the importance of hard work and pushing oneself to the limits. She shared how she had a defining moment in her career where she realized she wasn't truly working as hard as she could and took steps to hire a trainer to help her reach her full potential. Lindsay's commitment to training and her relentless work ethic allowed her to achieve great success in her skiing career.
Lindsay's Perspective on Accomplishments and Legacy
Lindsay reflects on her career and expresses that she has no regrets and feels she squeezed every opportunity to its fullest potential. She credits her strong passion for skiing and her ability to fully commit to her craft as key factors in her success. Lindsay also aims to leave a positive impact by investing in women's sports and striving to make the sporting world a better place.
The Cost of Skiing
In the podcast episode, the cost of skiing is discussed, with the speaker sharing their concerns about young children being sent down ski slopes without adequate safety measures. The speaker expresses surprise and apprehension about the potential dangers of skiing, highlighting the contrast between their own nervousness and the seemingly fearless young skiers. The conversation also touches on the experience of skiing with Eli Manning and the speaker's personal enjoyment of skiing as a social activity.
Obsession with Winning
Another topic covered in the podcast is the speaker's obsession with winning throughout their career. They recall how winning as a child gave them a sense of confidence and a place at the table among older peers. The speaker also discusses the drive to always outdo themselves and compete against their own accomplishments. However, they admit to being their harshest critic and hold high expectations for themselves. The conversation takes a lighter turn as they touch on the number of medals and trophies they have won throughout their skiing career, including unique prizes like a cow and the challenges of dealing with the logistical aspects of such rewards.
Episode 4, Dwyane is joined by fellow Olympic Gold Medalist, one of the greatest ski racers of all-time Lindsey Vonn. The two discuss their knee injuries, multiple surgeries and Lindsey gives Dwyane rehab advice. Lindsey tells an amazing story of winning a cow in a race and why she kept the cow for years, she reveals the training regiment that got her to the elite level of ski racing, and why her kids will never fly private, but her dogs will! The two legends end with a discussion about "Premium" birthdays and what both of their "Why's" are moving forward.
