The Great Unlearn

130. Lance Armstrong | Training with Dr. Michele Ferrari, PTSD Intensive Therapy at Onsite, and Rebuilding a Life of Integrity and Meaning

Mar 12, 2024

Former professional cyclist Lance Armstrong discusses training with Dr. Michele Ferrari, PTSD intensive therapy at Onsite, and rebuilding a life of integrity and meaning. He shares insights on growing through past choices, vision with WEDŪ, maintaining physical and mental performance, and more.

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Lance Armstrong

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Quick takeaways

Training below lactate threshold for optimal endurance performance.

Acknowledging Dr. Michele Ferrari's controversial brilliance in training programs.

Emphasizing the philosophy of consistent training below lactate threshold for endurance improvement.

Deep dives

Lactate Threshold Training Strategy

Training the lactate threshold was a key focus in optimizing performance. The podcast discussed the approach of staying below the four millimoles lactate threshold to maximize endurance. The goal was to remain below the threshold as long as possible, allowing for sustained performance without lactic acid build-up. This contrasted with training above the threshold, which was considered to push it down rather than increase it.

Intro

2min

Gift Exchange of Wellness Products and a Book

2min

A Varied Discussion on Training, Investing, and Personal Growth

4min

Overcoming Challenges and Trauma Through Therapy and Support

16min

Transition from Cycling to Golf and Workout Routines

19min

Lactate Threshold Training and Training Methods in Cycling

16min

Celebrating Sobriety, Supporting Each Other, and Reflecting on Personal Growth

22min

Reflecting on Time Perception and Embracing Life Fully

3min

Lance Armstrong shares the unseen struggles in the cycling world, going from hero to zero in an instant, meeting and defeating cancer, and through it all, how he chose to rebuild a life of integrity and meaning.

5 years ago he devoted himself to a 5-day intensive experience at Onsite Nashville where he began to peel back the layers of his emotional pain; that for so long were covered with bandaid after bandaid. He emerged from this retreat with a revived understanding of himself and responsibility for the life he continues to choose.

Lance and I dive into...

➝ An exclusive look at his training protocol with Dr. Michele Ferrari

➝ Unpacking his PTSD at a 5-day intensive at Onsite Nashville

➝ Growing through the darkness of his past choices

➝ His vision with WEDŪ and Next Ventures

➝ How he maintains his physical and mental performance at 52

➝ And more!

Resources:

The Amazing Development of Men [ https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Development-Men-Expanded-2nd/dp/B00B2PID8S/ref=sr_1_4?crid=35HQ2IGUR7BG0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zkGKjCp0ZpNtJ7eDTfrhTCXvluLE9709iqfjtFLCScI4rfG_TCN7eUFI_T-H6H2tGDjuzs9YGjgqfKC5-8kFugDq4eeP20rjHXdP1JZWE9rS7umchxT08OUCJLKORjg6BFXuMthacNKjl1E9RpzxEdM5BJ0OOVA4_Ds3jd8bEgBrtG9QldUW3jEdobEybGHmNc_M5KZGYPiiFnNHSN-OJuT22xyX3H-SHIIeXSTkVB4.ORt16yj0y2HtTr5P3f_2eYbVKXYL5UH9UwTtakczNUk&dib_tag=se&keywords=alison+armstrong&qid=1708561299&sprefix=alison+arm%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-4 ]

OnSite [ https://experienceonsite.com ]

Hoffman Institute [ https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org ]

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