The Ready State Podcast
Tia Toomey: Finding Your Why, Rejecting Complacency, and Developing a Champion's Mindset
Mar 7, 2024
Tia Toomey, a six-time CrossFit Games champion and Olympic weightlifter, discusses her inspiring journey in sports and her new book, "The Heart is the Strongest Muscle." She shares insights on balancing motherhood with elite athleticism and the challenges female athletes face. Tia emphasizes the power of mindset over physical training and how psychoemotional growth fueled her success. Additionally, she highlights the importance of supportive relationships and the evolving landscape for female athletes in CrossFit, including financial recognition and community support.
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- Tia Toomey emphasizes that true athletic excellence comes from mental resilience and self-belief, not just physical training.
- Her strong support network, especially with her husband, has been crucial in balancing her roles as an athlete and a parent.
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Tia Toomey's Athletic Achievements
Tia Toomey is recognized as one of the fittest women in the world, holding the title of six-time CrossFit Games champion and being an accomplished Olympic weightlifter. She made history as the only CrossFit athlete to compete in both the CrossFit Games and the Olympics within the same year. Her remarkable journey includes winning a Commonwealth Games gold medal and achieving record-breaking results in her sport. With the release of her new book, 'The Heart is the Strongest Muscle,' Tia reflects on the key elements that contributed to her success as an athlete.
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