Episode 8 titled "What Does It Take To Be An Olympian?", has two-time Olympian, Mason Finley, discuss how he prepares to compete.

Episode Summary:

This episode of the Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Mason Finley, offering a window into the training regiment of an Olympian. Mason has competed in discus in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games & the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

Mason has achieved success at every level of competition for discus. A two-time gold medalist at the Pan-American Junior Athletics Championship, an All-American in shot put & discus at the University of Kansas, a bronze medalist at the 2017 World Championship, and a gold medalist in the 2020 Olympic Trials.

Listen as Mason shares his experiences from his successful athletic career. Fundamental topics such as time investment, types of training, and overcoming injuries write. Mason teaches us the level of devotion and talent it takes to become an Olympian.

In this episode we discuss:

00:00 - Wildfire by MAD LiBBY (Apple Music)
01:24 - Introducing Mason Finley
04:15 - Journey from Childhood to the Olympics
06:00 - Ready for the Olympics
08:40 - Pressure on the Big Stage
09:50 - Events Leading up
11:01 - General Training
15:46 - Stretching
16:46 - Plyometrics
19:29 - Optimizing to Compete
21:59 - Injuries
31:53 - Mental Preparation
36:23 - Sacrifices?
37:45 - Diet
42:12 - Travel Obstacles
45:51 - Advice for Others
50:00 - Closing Remarks

Resources:

Mason Finley: Instagram, Facebook, & Olympic Bio