The Art of Consistency: Stewart McSweyn's Training and Racing Secrets

Stuart McSweyn has had a remarkable career so far, specialising in the 1500m athletics event. He has had an incredibly consistent few years of racing performances, mixing it in with the world's best on the track.

He currently holds the Australian record at the 1500 meters with a blistering time of 3:29. Also in the 3000 meters at 7:28, plus a 5K PB of 12:56 and a 10K PB of 27:23. 

Listen as Stuart responds to questions around training and racing, his Tokyo Olympics performance, and his preparation, experience, and mental approach looking ahead of the Paris Olympics. PLUS we discuss the upcoming World Cross Country champs where his relay team are Australia's best chance at a medal.

Timestamp:

00:00 - Introduction

06:19 - Stewie’s Session of the Day

09:30 - Feel Based-Athlete

12:00 - Training Adaptability

15:00 - Team Environment

17:00 - Tokyo 2021 Experience

20:15 - Olympic Lessons to Prepare for Paris

24:06 - Olympic Village Experience

26:30 - Strength in Resilience

32:00 - Trusting the Process

36:30 - Mental Race Preparation

42:30 - Race Execution

47:00 - Pre-Race and Race Day Self Talk

49:30 - Getting Through COVID

52:30 - Training and Goals Leading to Paris

58:55 - Training Volume and Intensity

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