Gwendolyn Bounds - The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age
Jun 7, 2024
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Award-winning journalist and Spartan racing champ, Gwendolyn Bounds, shares her journey into obstacle racing, pushing limits at any age, and the importance of overcoming self-limiting beliefs. The podcast discusses the challenges faced in Spartan races, achieving high performance in sports and life, mastering time management, and embracing personal growth. Additionally, it covers the release of Wendy's book 'Not Too Late' with special offers for listeners.
Embracing challenges leads to personal empowerment and growth.
Adopting adaptability in life helps navigate obstacles and maintain resilience effectively.
Deep dives
Wendy Bounds' Journey into Obstacle Course Racing
Wendy Bounds, an award-winning journalist and author, shares her transformation from a desk jockey to a multi-time age group champion in Spartan racing. Six years ago, inspired by a chance question at a party, she delved into obstacle course racing, a sport she had never heard of before, leading to a life-changing journey of self-discovery and athletic growth, with her 50th race being the recent Big Bear US national series event.
Motivation to Pursue Challenging Activities
Wendy reflects on her personal and universal reasons for pursuing challenging endeavors. Emphasizing the power of overcoming childhood insecurities, she credits her pursuit of strength and athleticism to challenging societal norms and finding personal empowerment. Wendy advocates for embracing difficulties as opportunities for growth, highlighting the value of pushing beyond competency traps and seeking fulfillment through challenging pursuits.
Time Management and Lifestyle Changes
Wendy discusses how training for obstacle course racing impacted her daily life and priorities. Facing the challenge of transitioning from a sedentary lifestyle to intense physical training, Wendy emphasizes the importance of time management, setting priorities, and making small, consistent efforts to achieve fitness goals. She shares personal anecdotes of dedicating time to training, adapting her routines, and experiencing the transformative effects of integrating fitness into her busy schedule.
Adaptability and Patience in Racing and Life
Wendy reflects on the value of adaptability and patience learned through obstacle course racing as applicable life lessons. Utilizing racing obstacles as metaphors for life challenges, she emphasizes the need to pivot strategies, reset goals, and maintain resilience in the face of adversity. Wendy highlights the importance of adjusting expectations, being patient with oneself, and embracing adaptability to navigate personal and professional obstacles effectively.
On this episode we are joined by Gwendolyn (Wendy) Bounds, an award winning journalist and author as well as a multi-time AG champ in spartan racing. Wendy is an absolute powerhouse, and we’ve had the pleasure of coaching her since 2019.
Wendy recently wrote a book called Not Too Late which details her journey into obstacle racing and the power of pushing limits at any age. Obstacle racer or not, this is such an inspiring episode with lots of insightful takeaways.
The Nitty Gritty Training Podcast is hosted by Jessica O'Connell, MSc, CSEP-CEP, OLY, and Faye Stenning, BKin, and coaches at Grit Coaching! We offer custom run and strength training for runners, OCR, and hybrid athletes. Check us out!
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