The Greg Bennett Show

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett   Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show"   In this episode of One Moment Longer with Greg Bennett, I am joined by Simon Whitfield, Jan Frodeno, Hamish Carter & Alistair Brownlee. I wanted to re-share this epic episode from July 23, 2021 (episode #82)   If you’re like me, you’ve loved the Olympics since you can remember. I’ve always enjoyed watching the best in the world battle it out on the big stage ... none more so than the sport of Triathlon. I’ve always wondered what it takes to win on that special day, and what it must feel like crossing that finish line knowing that you are the Olympic champion, and how does that heavy medal affect the rest of your life?   In this episode I have all of Triathlons men’s gold medalists on the show. Five Gold and one Silver between the four of them. Simon Whitfield, Hamish Carter, Jan Frodeno, and Alistair Brownlee.   Men that I have raced and trained with, men that have conquered the world, and have been heroes to their respective countries. All of them I admire and would call mates, the best men you could ever share a beer with ... all-around top blokes.   They’ve all been on the show at least once. You can find their past episodes on your podcast app of choice. But never have they all been together on the one show. I’m feeling very honored that they have all agreed to come on, and amazed that we were able to coordinate times from all corners of the world.   In this episode, each of the Olympic Champions shares their stories, what they were thinking the days leading into the race? What was going through their head at the pivotal moment of the race? When did they feel like they had it won and what was the initial feeling they each had as they crossed the line knowing they were the Olympic Champion. Jan Frodeno's answer will make you laugh. They each describe how the Gold medal has affected their lives. Their answers may surprise you.   This has to be one of the greatest podcast episodes ever. What a thrill it was for me to chat with all of these champions.   Timestamps 13:09 - What were the emotions and feelings for each of these professional athletes 10 days out from their own Olympics campaign? You need to calm down and trust the work you've done 18:43 - Jan Frodeno describes his pre Olympic campaign and how he was thinking 10 days prior to racing. Dreams do come true. Letting go, and letting the race happen 22:51 - Alistair competed in London and The Rio Olympics and describes how he approached both start-lines. Alistair went into London as the key favourite, with an enormous amount of pressure and self belief. 27:39 - Simon Whitfield describes his pre-race prep for the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the emotion of running down Macquarie Street towards the finish line. I wasn't there to win, I was there to perform 29:41 - The 4 lads explain the final sprints and how they each found something deeper towards the finish line. The simple fact, they all trained heavily for a sprint finish and were prepared. This was the moment that I trained for 48:23 - How did winning a gold medal at an Olympics affect each of their lives? You don't know how to feel 1:06:04 - As this is a repeat episode we finish with the lads predictions for the Tokyo Olympic Games. Remembering that these were held in the middle of the COVID pandemic with no crowds. In hindsight, were the boys close in each of their predictions? If it comes down to a sprint, don't go too early, and don't go too late 1:22:18 - Interview concludes.   Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld   And follow the lads: Simon Whitfield: website: https://www.simonwhitfield.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonwhitfield LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-whitfield Alistair Brownlee: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alistair.brownlee/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliBrownleetri Jan Frodeno: AnyQuestion: https://www.anyquestion.com/triathlon/profile/jan-frodeno~3exp995862 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janfrodeno/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/janfrodeno?lang=en

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett   Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show"   In this episode of One Moment Longer with Greg Bennett, Greg is joined by Jason West. Jason is a rising star in the triathlon world. His 2023 season has kicked off with a bang, and he’s currently ranked 12th in the world.   Having started his journey as a 16-year-old, he steadily raced through his academic years and beyond, notching up victories and making a significant impact.   His journey has seen him climb the ranks steadily, on the Professional Triathletes ranking, from 76th in 2020, 41st in 2021, 23rd in 2022 to, as I said, currently 12th in 2023. If this progression keeps going at this rate keeps going, he’ll be 7th in 2024, 4th in 2025, 2nd in 2026 and 1st in 2027.   His focus shifted from short course to mid-long-course racing, and he is now setting his sights on winning the 70.3 World Championships. 2023 has been an incredible start with two major wins, a 2nd and a 5th at the PTO European championships.   Timestamps 2:32 - What an amazing year Jason has had. He describes how he has approached each event and how he feels about his performances. I really do belong, racing with these top guys at the front 4:08 - When your mental confidence is strong as an athlete, it totally changes your intentions and your performance. Jason explains how he has worked hard on his mental skills so he can compete at the highest level. When you line up on the start line and your intention is to race at the front. You wanna affect the race. 9:51 - With a stunning 1:07 at Oceanside off the bike, Jason describes how his confidence has grown with each event, and how relaxed he is in believing in the raceday magic. If you're on the startline, and you don't believe you're gonna win ... 12:53 - Jason and Greg discuss his teams strategy to planning and managing his breaks between events to freshen his mind and body. 16:51 - Jason grew up in Pennsylvania just outside of Philadelphia. He played a lot of sports growing up but really focused on wrestling for most of his childhood. He was then introduced to endurance sports when he was 16, entering some 5k's and triathlons in his area. From there, he went on to race Triathlon at Penn State for four years. In 2015, he graduated with a B.S. in Kinesiology and also became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Upon graduation, he moved to Boulder to pursue his career in Triathlon. The ITU forces you to become a complete athlete 26:12 - Greg & Jason discuss his journey through longcourse triathlon to ITU and the benefits to his own performance. 28:09 - Jason out-ran Kristian Blummenfelt at the PTO European Championship by a minute and a half. He is mitigating his weaknesses and turning them into 'weapons'. Jason explains some of the highlights and important successes he has had these past few years. 31:47 - Jason & Greg discuss some of the set-backs he has experienced through his triathlon career. When COVID hit, I almost didnt come back to racing ... 37:41 - Jason keeps a pretty small team. He explains the different roles and who is helping and coaching him. 41:15 - Greg and Jason discuss their opinions on Performance Enhancing Drugs in the sport of triathlon. Theres more incentive to cheat ... 46:12 - Who does Jason West consider the Greatest Triathlete of All Time? 48:41 - If you could go back in time, what advice would Jason West give his 16-year-old self just starting in triathlon? 52:24 - Greg and Jason finish with the traditional rapid fire questions ... with a twist from ChatGPT. Would you rather fight one horse-sized duck or a hundred duck-sized horses? First job? You've been given an elephant. You can't give it away or sell it. What would you do with it? You have to sing karaoke; what song do you pick? Can vegetarians eat animal crackers? Would you rather always be 10 minutes late or always be 20 minutes early? If you could only watch one movie for the rest of your life, what would it be? If your bike could talk, what would it say about you? If you could have an unlimited supply of one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Which decade of music is best? 57:13 - Interview concludes.   Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld   And follow Jason West website: https://jasonwestracing.com instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonwesttri

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett   Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show"   In this episode of One Moment Longer with Greg Bennett, Greg is joined by an old training mate, Cam Brown.   Cam is a 12-time Ironman New Zealand Champion, he has multiple Ironman World Championship podium finishes, and continues to inspire as he competes professionally into his 50's. (note: he started the sport in the late 80s)   Cam is a professional triathlete who embodies the spirit of this show and is the definition of the show's mantra "Success comes to those who endure just one moment longer."   Two and a half years ago, in episode 57, January 2021, we delved into his remarkable journey and his wealth of experience over his illustrious career. Today, we're catching up with him to see what's new, how his perspective has evolved, and where he sees the future of triathlon.   His consistency and longevity in the sport are second to none. His endurance, tenacity, and adaptability are a testament to his enduring spirit and love for the sport.   Timestamps 5:56 - In his 25th Ironman New Zealand, Cam came 7th with a time of 8:42:00. Cam explains how it felt on the day to be celebrated for his past 25 years of committment to Ironman NZ. 11:36 - In 2022 Cam completed Alpe D’Huez and he explains the bike and run at altitude 21:08 - With such a long and successful career in triathlon, Greg and Cam discuss some of his most memorable and special races. 25:23 - The wind and conditions in Kona can be brutal. Cam describes some of his more challenging Kona Ironman's. 28:20 - Cam describes some of the hardest moments and bigger injuries and how they have affected his racing and training. 31:21 - Greg and Cam discuss how the prize money in the sport has changed over the decades. 36:49 - Cam explains how his training structure has changed over the years as he continues to compete into his 50's. 38:58 - Cam has trained 25 hours every week for 52 weeks a year for 30 years. The boys try and figure out how far he has swam, biked and run in the past 30 years. It adds up when you do it for a long time. 44:27 - Greg & Cam discuss drugs in Triathlon. 50:27 - Having seen and raced every generation in Triathlon, Cam names his Greatest Of All Time. 54:44 - What advice would Cam Brown give his 18 year old self? 55:53 - Which three people (non-family, living or dead) would you like to have dinner with? 58:02 - What races does Cam Brown want to compete in within the next 5 years? 59:28 - To wrap the interview up, Greg and Cam finish with a bunch of rapid fire Q&A. Toughest race you've ever competed in? Favourite post-race meal? What's your favourite training destination? Pavlova (meringue-based dessert): A Kiwi invention or an Aussie one? One book you would recommend? What's the one thing about Australia that you secretly admire? If you could go back to any decade of your life, which one would it be and why? What's the most "old person" thing you do now that you're in your 50s? Who's your favourite Australian athlete, and you can't say Greg Bennett? 1:05:06 - Interview concludes.   Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld   And follow Cam Brown facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CameronBrownTriathlete/ twitter: https://twitter.com/chuckibrown instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cambrown72/ website: https://cameronbrowntriathlete.com/about

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett   Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show"   In this episode of One Moment Longer with Greg Bennett, Greg is joined by Andrew Herr. Andrew is one of the world leaders in human performance optimization. He’s the mastermind behind Fount, the unique health and performance startup that's tailoring peak performance for everyone.   Andrew's relentless quest to push the boundaries of human potential isn't just professional; it's deeply personal. His daily routine is a testament to his commitment, and his ambitious vision for Fount is a reflection of his drive to transform the healthcare system into a super coach for all using A.I.   His path has been nothing short of inspiring: from the military, where he led pioneering biotech and human performance studies, to founding and leading as the CEO at Fount. His diverse background, complete with multiple degrees from Georgetown University, only serves to enrich his approach to health and performance.   Timestamps 6:16 - What is the daily regime of a man who's running a human performance startup? 8:06 - Greg and Andrew 'wind back the clock'and discuss the influences and journey from a young military man to current CEO and Founder. The future of health and performance is personal. 10:45 - Andrew has worked with the military and corporate executives on optimizing their health and is interested in expanding beyond that elite niche to a broader audience. It’s a step-by-step approach that he hopes will become more and more affordable with each step. At Fount, we create health and performance programs tailored to your body, your goals, and your lifestyle. 16:05 - So many people are looking to improve their physical, mental, and emotional wellness. At the same time, so many people are needed to help provide these services. Andrew explains how he sees the future of human performance. The result? Breakthroughs in how you understand your body, paired with the insights and support to reach your individual goals. 93% of travelers experience jet lag. You can be among the 7% who don’t — guaranteed. 28:19 - Greg & Andrew discuss single amino acid supplementation and the power of mushroom supplementation for cognitive function. 37:28 - So what will a digital A.I coach for your personalized human performance look like in the coming years? 40:52 - Welcome to a world without jet lag. FlyKitt is the first all-in-one system that’s guaranteed to prevent jet lag. The direct result of research with Navy SEALs and fighter pilots, FlyKitt can help you make the most of every trip. 44:20 - Objective data can be utilized to help with emotional resiliance and mental fortitude. Andrew explains the best 'tools' to help increase your mental resiliance. 55:39 - What advice would Andrew Herr give his 18-year-old self? 56:23 - Which three people (non-family, living or dead) would Andrew like to have dinner with? 58:54 - Interview concludes.   Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld   And follow Andrew Herr linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-herr twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewherrbio instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fountbio/ website: https://www.fount.bio/

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett   Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show"   In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg is joined by Jessie Diggins, one of the world's all-time greatest cross-country skiers.   Jessie has consistently shown that pushing through one moment longer can lead to greatness, breaking barriers, and making history in her sport. Hailing from Minnesota, she has inspired a generation of athletes and advocated for important causes like mental health and environmental conservation.   Jessie Diggins was raised in Afton, Minnesota, and became a professional skier at the age of nineteen. A two-time Olympian and four-time World Championship medalist, she is the most decorated U.S. cross-country athlete in World Championship history. She and teammate Kikkan Randall became the first Olympic Gold medalists in U.S. cross country history in the 2018 PyeongChang team sprint. She resides at least part time in Stratton, Vermont, where she is a member of the Stratton Mountain School T2 elite team.   Her must-read book, "Brave Enough" details her incredible journey, sharing not only her athletic accomplishments but also her personal struggles with bulimia, giving readers a glimpse into the resilience and strength it took for her to endure and reach the pinnacle of her sport.   Most recently, she won the World Championships in Slovenia, becoming the first-ever American to win an individual World Championship gold in cross-country skiing – yet another testament to her enduring spirit.   Press play and listen to why Jessie Diggins epitomises the mantra "Success comes to those who endure One Moment Longer"   Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld   And follow Jessie Diggins AnyQuestion: www.AnyQuestion.com/JessieDiggins book: Brave Enough by Jessie Diggins facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessiedigginsski/ twitter: https://twitter.com/jessdiggs instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessiediggins/ website: https://jessiediggins.com   Timestamps 7:02 - Spending most of the year away from loved ones and friends, Jessie explains how she manages life away from home. 10:42 - After recently winning an individual gold emdal at the world championships, Jessie describes how she is feeling and how hard it is to put off the urge to focus on the next event. Just breathe and enjoy this ... 21:35 - Jessie Diggins is available on the AnyQuestion platform with over 140 answers to watch and learn from. 23:43 - Jessie and Greg recap her journey from a backpack with a packet of raisins as a toddler while her parents skiied, to moonlighting as a dancer, soccer player, violinist, swimmer and track runner as a high school athlete, I finally settled on cross country skiing as a full-time passion. When your passion collides with your purpose, then wow! 28:25 - Greg and Jessie discuss the topic of 'embracing the suffering' and where she feels these characteristics in professional athletes are born. I wanna beat 'me' from 5 minutes ago ... 35:58 - One of the most memorable and emotional moments for Jessie was winning the team sprint back in 2018. Greg references this video of Jessie and Kikkan Randall during the women's team sprint competitions held at the Alpensia Cross-Country Centre on 21 February 2018. I race because I love the sport 53:11 - "Jessie Diggins was a world-class athlete long before she became an Olympic gold medalist. In Brave Enough, she shows world-class courage by sharing the truth about her eating disorder, her therapy, and the multitude of challenges, doubts, fears, and assorted bogeymen that are so often an untold part of the journey to greatness. She deserves another gold medal for her honesty and her inspiration" - Wayne Coffey, New York Times bestselling author. 1:01:46 - Jessie Diggins revealed in 2019 that she struggled with bulimia as a teenager, detailing her journey in her book, Brave Enough, which was released in March of 2020. “When I was 18 and I had an eating disorder, I needed to know that it wasn’t my fault and that getting help was a brave thing to do,” Jessie describes how she received an outpouring of support and became “a better role model” after the revelation, and partnered with the Emily Program, an organisation that provides treatment for eating disorders.   She now uses her platform to bring awareness to climate change issues and encourage more young girls to get active in sport.   1:07:03 - What advice would Jessie Diggins give to her 18-year-old self? 1:09:11 - Which three people (non-family, living or dead) would you like to have dinner with? 1:09:48 - Where does Jessie Diggins see herself in 5 years? 1:10:46 - What's the best piece of advice you've ever received? Whether you think you can ... or think you can't ... either way, you're right!   1:11:07 - Jessie & Greg wrap this episode with some rapid fire questions (and answers) One book you would recommend? Two most-used apps on your phone? Toughest race of his career so far? Out of 10, how cool is Jessie Diggins? Who would you want to play a movie of your life? Which decade of music is the best? Which race has been your favourite? Where in the world is somewhere you want to go but havent yet? What is the greatest movie of all time? 1:15:34 - Interview concludes.

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett   Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show"   In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg is joined by Adam Melonas. World renowned Chef, Ironman Triathlete, CEO and Founder of the Food Innovation Lab Chew and the Sports Fueling Company FastFood ... and a Professional Speaker.   Adam is an accomplished Ironman triathlete and a world-renowned progressive chef. As a casual cycler of 20 years, during the COVID-19 pandemic Adam decided to improve his fitness by training for an Ironman. From there, he hired a coach and elevated his training to around 20 hours a week.   While training for his first Ironman, Adam noticed a disturbing trend in the sports nutrition marketplace. One, he says, forces athletes to consume artificial ingredients. This leads to their larger food values and dietary restrictions becoming compromised. This discovery led Melonas down the path of creating a cutting-edge, endurance supplement line and endurance foods. The goal: using real ingredients designed to support the health and performance of endurance athletes of all levels worldwide.   Adam Melonas understands the frustrations of inadequate fueling products and has assembled an expert team to develop FastFood - which is a high-performance fuel made from 100% real food. click this link to recieve a special One Moment Longer offer of 25% off all products from LoveFastFood.com   Press play and listen to why Adam epitomises the saying "Success comes to those who endure One Moment Longer"   Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld   And follow Adam Melonas click this link to recieve a special One Moment Longer offer of 25% off all products from LoveFastFood.com linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-melonas-b9086941/ twitter: https://twitter.com/adamchef instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamchef websites: https://lovefastfood.com/ https://www.chewinnovation.com/who   Timestamps 2:25 - Up each day at 4am and training before his 3 kids wake up, Adam describes his usual day and juggle of the entreprenuer of a start-up, and the demands of training for his next Ironman. it's about managing the smiles and cries in each day 8:05 - Armed with an eclectic background in food and culture, Adam left his native Australia at the young age of 19 to become Executive Chef at Otto’s—a fine dining restaurant in London. From there, he went on to be Chef De Cuisine at the Shangri la Hotel in Dubai, Head Chef of Jade on 36 in Shanghai, Chef De Cuisine of Burj Al Arab in Dubai, and Culinary Director of the Lab at La Terraza del Casino (El Bulli Group) in Madrid. From long-distance cycling to competing in an Ironman, one racing commonality is finding a reliable source to keep your body fueled 14:19 - As a longtime food industry veteran, Adam knows a lot about what goes into food and how it affects your body and overall health. While training for his first Ironman he became irritated with the flooded market of sports nutrition as he realised that they were filled with artificial ingredients, failed performance, and broken promises. From there he tasked his innovation team with the challenge of creating the highest-performance sports fuel possible. Made with nothing but real food. not all endurance supplements are created equal 25:43 -Greg & Adam discuss the state of the nutrition and packaged food industry. Adam mentions a TV series he has recently watched - My 600-lb Life 27:50 - Prior to COVIC Adam thought he was successful as he travelled around the world up to 75% of each month. He describes the lessons he's learnt over the past few years and how he has applied it to his daily regime and businesses. Endurance sports call for endurance foods, quick energy; especially when racking up the miles 37:35 - Adam explains how (and why) the name of his sports and endurance nutrition company 'FastFood' relates to fast performance combined with real food. From long-distance cycling to competing in an Ironman, one racing commonality is finding a reliable source to keep your body fueled 47:29 - What would Adam Melonas tell his 18 year old self? 48:51 - Three people Adam would want to have dinner with (nonfamily, living or dead)? Racing has provided me with some of the sharpest and most meaningful lessons 55:27 - Adam & Greg wrap this episode with some rapid fire questions (and answers) One book you would recommend? Two most-used apps on your phone? Toughest race of his career so far? First job? Out of 10, how cool is Daniel Bækkegård? Who would you want to play a movie of your life? Which decade of music is the best? Where is somewhere you haven’t been, you’d like to go? Greatest movie of all time? 1:01:02 - Interview concludes.

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett   Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show"   In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg is joined by Danish triathlon sensation, Daniel Bækkegård.   Ironman Austria winner in his debut, one of the youngest professional athletes to qualify for the Ironman World Championship, multiple 70.3 winner, and 3rd place finisher at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship St. George.   With a remarkable professional career that began in 2019, he has quickly become one of the sport's rising stars. From his humble beginnings in a small Danish village, he has evolved into a dominant force in the triathlon world, claiming victory at the Ironman 70.3 European Championship with a truly impressive performance.   Press play and listen to why Daniel epitomises the saying "Success comes to those who endure One Moment Longer"   Timestamps 6:32 - Daniel is competitive athlete who knows what he wants, and is going agressively after it. He explains his full training day for a Tuesday (the day of recording) 8:51 - Daniel describes how his pre-season training and racing has been progressing after finishing his previous season at Ironman Israel. I felt at that point I was running as fast as I could 22:20 - Daniel and Greg discuss how crucial racing is for a pro athletes training program. The learnings from a bad race far outweigh the learnings from a good training day 30:06 - Daniel rewinds the clock and describes how he found his passion for endurance sport by watching the Olympics with his Grandad. It's one of the most underated moments in the history of the sport 38:05 - Daniel explains the moment he remembers when he knew triathlon was 'his' sport. 46:16 - Greg and Daniel discuss how he has surrounded himself with mindset professionals to ensure he continues to not only be a world champion in training, but also a world champion in racing. I wanted to do anything in my power to get the best out of myself 59:43 - What would Daniel Bækkegård tell his 18-year-old self? 1:00:52 - Who would Daniel Bækkegård want to have dinner with (nonfamily, living or dead)? 1:01:53 - At 26 years of age, where does Daniel Bækkegård see himself in 3 years? 1:02:58 - One piece of advice from Daniel Bækkegård for us all to live a better life by. 1:04:00 - The lads end with some rapid fire questions; One book you would recommend? Two most-used apps on your phone? Toughest race of his career so far? First job? Out of 10, how cool is Daniel Bækkegård? Who would you want to play a movie of your life? Which decade of music is the best? Where is somewhere you haven’t been, you’d like to go? Greatest movie of all time? be curious about all aspects of the world 1:07:34 - Interview concludes.   Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld   And follow Daniel Bækkegård youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Baekkegard redbull: https://www.redbull.com/int-en/athlete/daniel-baekkegaard facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanielTriathlete instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielbaekkegard website: https://www.danielbaekkegaard.com

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett   Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show"   In this episode of One Moment Longer with Greg Bennett, Greg is joined by Simon Marshall PhD.   Simon and his wife Lesley Paterson (featured on episode #168) are the authors of the book "The Brave Athlete: Calm the F*ck Down and Rise to the Occasion" and an Academy Award-winning screenwriter, alongside Lesley, for the Netflix movie, "All Quiet on the Western Front."   Simon trains the brains of endurance athletes and fitness enthusiasts to calm the f*ck down and become happier and more mentally resilient. Prior to brain-wrangling athletes full time, he was a Professor of Behavioral Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, and a Professor of Sport & Exercise Psychology at San Diego State University.   In this Episode Simon explains Applied neuroscience: understanding how your brain works and how to (as well as how not to) work with your brain rather than against it. How to build confidence (even if you are not a confident person) How to get out of your comfort zone and learn to embrace the suck. Tips for how athletes can go about improving their psychological and mental skills.   Timestamps   4:56 - Greg and Simon discuss how even after winning an academy award, confidence and self doubt can creep in. Thankfully the mental skills that make you successful in sport can be useful in all facets of life. These are stem cell skills ... 8:09 - Simon describes how as a competitive cyclist, he found a passion for psychology. His journey to study the science of the mind and understand how and why we do the things we do. What you think has a direct impact on your physiology 12:52 - Simon grew up in Zambia, Africa, and in different parts of the UK. His travelling childhood was spent obsessively playing soccer, rugby, and tennis, before finding competitive cycling. He started training and racing at age 12 and never really stopped. As his dreams of becoming a professional cyclist faded, he decided to study sports science instead. This led to rather lengthy collection of degrees that simply proved with science why “Simon” and “professional athlete” were destined never to be used in the same sentence. Sport is a failure based business 17:54 - Greg and Simon discuss how vulnerability can be a fuel for confidence and achievement. Realising that people are constantly plagued by self doubt Simon and Lesley were inspired to write a book about it. 23:55 - Simon breaks the human brain down into three seperate networks, The Chimp, The Professor & The Computer brains. He explains the science behind these three metaphors and how we can apply his teachings to our everyday thinking and life. Letting your 'meat computer' manage things 36:00 - Forming habits by starting with small achievable daily goals can ensure you more forward and stay motivated much more easily. Greg and Simon discuss different methods of calming yourself down. ...'music', is chimp porn ... 45:38 - Connecting breath patterns to send messages to neurons can be as easy as breathing in a certain pattern. Simon demonstrates exactly how to calm yourself within 15seconds. 49:21 - So what are the things you should be thinking about and saying to yourself prior to a significant stressful performance. Oh hold on ... maybe it's what you 'should not' be saying to yourself!? You don't have to feel good to have a good race 1:01:07 - Understanding sub-text with his clinical patients for many years allowed Simon to transition his learnt skills to screenwriting. 1:06:14 - Simon explains what screenwriting story projects he is working on now the release of All Quiet on the Western Front promotion has completed. 1:10:32 - What would you tell your 18-year-old self? 1:11:54 - Who would you want to have dinner with (nonfamily, living or dead)? 1:14:24 - Where do you see yourself in 3 years? 1:16:37 - Interview concludes.   Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld   And follow Simon Marshall linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ohbehavesimonmarshall/ website: https://www.braveheartcoach.com/ book: The Brave Athlete: Calm the F*ck Down and Rise to the Occasion He can be reached at simon@braveheartcoach.com.

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett   Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show"   In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg is joined by world-leading Nutrition coach, Scott Tindal. Scott has over twenty years of experience in professional sports, working as a top nutrition coach for both elite triathletes and high-performing executives. He is the co-founder of FuelIn, an app-based personalized nutrition coaching program.   Scott is an expert advisor to companies, helping them develop state-of-the-art nutrition products and optimize health and performance. As a member of the Performance Nutrition Advisory Board at IRONMAN, he continues to make an impact in the world of sports nutrition. He's worked with professional sports teams such as the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), Americas Cup - Team Oracle USA, the England Lions Cricket team, and professional rugby teams.   With a solid educational background that includes a Post Graduate Diploma in Sports & Exercise Nutrition, an MSc in Sports and Exercise Medicine, and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy), he brings credibility and expertise to everything he does.   In this episode Greg and Scott clear the confusion surrounding nutrition for triathletes and endurance sports, from coeliac diets to fuelling strategies on race day.   Press play and listen to why Scott epitomises the saying "Success comes to those who endure One Moment Longer"   Timestamps   9:21 - Greg and Scott discuss the high level of bone injuries within triathlets recently and the various possible causes. From low energy availability, to carbon shoes. NAIL YOUR FUELING AND NUTRITION 10:42 - Scott's explains his view and rationale for eating carbs pre and post race. 15:05 - Scott and Greg rewind the clock to uncover where his enthusiasm for sport and nutrition began. He describes his time at Leicester Tigers Rugby Union team in the Midlands of the U.K. Being a physio of the team full of international champions gave Scott a glimpse of the nutrition requirements of elete athletes. 23:38 - From the UK, Scott then travelled to Team Oracle USA as Physio and Team Nutritionist. The stories of Ky Hurst as a grinder on the boat during that period of racing are incredible. Those guys were the 'full package' 26:35 - From Team Oracle, he moved to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL where he got immersed in fuelling Ice Hockey pro's on private jets between games on an unlimited budget. There is no budget Scott, just make sure it tastes good 36:00 - Scott & Greg discuss high fat low carb nutrition during an athletes training. If you're not overtraining at sometime, then you probably don't want it enough ... 41:37 - Scott describes how he works with athletes during race day and how he prescribes carbs and glucose (gels) pre and during race day. 47:09 - From the age of 28 our bodies are in decline. Scott believes if you nail your protein input, and your performance, your recovery, your reduction in injury and longevity will improve. A simple to follow traffic light system guides you on your nutrition before, during and after your training sessions. 52:42 - What would Scott Tindal tell his 18 year old self? (beware, his answer will surprise you!) 53:51 - Scott describes the three people he'd invite to a dinner and why. 1:00:01 - Greg & Scott finish up firing his fast twitch fibres with some rapid fire Q&A. One book you would recommend? Atomic Habits: the life-changing million - James Clear Two most-used apps on your phone? Toughest race? First job? Out of 10, how cool are you? Who would you want to play a movie of your life? Which decade of music is the best? Where is somewhere you haven’t been, you’d like to go? Greatest movie of all time? Train stronger, recover faster and improve your overall performance 1:03:41 - Interview concludes.     Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld   And follow Scott Tindal linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-tindal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getfuelin/ website: https://www.fuelin.com/

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett   Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show"   In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg is joined by an Australian Triathlon legend: Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist, 3x ITU World Championship Medallist, Multiple 70.3 Winner, Dual Olympian, and ITU Hall of fame inductee ... Brad Kahlefeldt.   After an incredible professional career spanning almost two decades, Brad started his coaching business, BKR coaching, and has helped Professionals win major titles, young athletes compete on the world stage, and amateurs smash through their goals. Brad is married to Ironman 70.3 legend and Olympian Radka Kahlefeldt, and together they own and operate their hometown swim school, Wagga swim hub.   We’ve been mates for 25 years. We have trained together and raced against each other all over the world.   Press play and listen to why Brad epitomises the saying "Success comes to those who endure One Moment Longer"   Timestamps 2:07 - Greg and Brad chat about how, after retiring, he still is running up to 2 marathons a year at a pretty decent pace. 7:21 - So who is Brad Kahlefeldt? Greg and Brad 'rewind the clock' and he describes his sporting upbringing and his running pathway through little athletics. I was swimming up to 80km a week 13:55 - Knowing that his swim wasn't going to come naturally to his skill set, he did what the coach told him and focussed hard and worked even harder to become better and stronger. 17:33 - Greg & Brad share training stories in the Australian summer back in the day. Hardcore! It would take you to breaking point 25:45 - Brad describes the moment where he believed he had the chance to make an Olympics and create a career from triathlon. 29:35 - Brad Kahlefeldt epitomises the theme of the show, giving it 'One Moment Longer'. His grit and determination and persistence proved to everyone he deserved the success he achieved. Brad tells the story of this young kid coming through the racing ranks named Javier Gómez Noya and how he raised the bar for everyone competing. I'd always look at his toenalis before a race 38:22 - Brad describes through his eyes, some of the great highs of his career.   The most mongrel and the most grit 48:33 - Transition from a professional sporting career can be tough for any athlete. Brad and Greg discuss his decision to retire and how he has found a new purpose in his current businesses. 55:04 - What would Brad Kahlefeldt tell his 18-year-old self? 56:10 - Who would you want to have dinner with (nonfamily, living or dead)? 57:35 - Where do you see yourself in 3 years? 1:00:10 - To finish up this epic chat, Greg and Brad run through some rapid fire questions. One book you would recommend? Two most-used apps on your phone? Toughest race? First job? Out of 10, how cool are you? Who would you want to play a movie of your life? Which decade of music is the best? Favorite race? Where is somewhere you haven’t been, you’d like to go? Greatest movie of all time? 1:07:33 - Interview concludes.   Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld   And follow Brad Kahlefeldt facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sticksy1 linkedin: linkedin.com/in/brad-kahlefeldt instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sticksy1 twitter: https://twitter.com/sticksy