The Physical Performance Show: Nick Symmonds – Dual Olympian, 6x US Champion (800m)
In episode 142 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer shares a conversation with Nick Symmonds – Dual Olympian, 6x US Champion (800m) (Featured Performer)
Nick Symmonds is a remarkable athlete who has had an outstanding career. Nick’s resume boasts 5 outdoor World Championships, 2 Indoor World Championships representing the US, 6x US 800M National Titles, 2x Olympic Games and 1 Silver Medal at the 2013 World Athletics Championships in the 800m. Nick is also well known for his advocacy work in advocating for the rights of professional athletes and in one instance Nick boycotted his selection for the 2015 World Athletic Championships on the basis of his advocacy work. Nick also is the CEO and the Founder of Run Gum, an Energy Company whose mission is to fuel and inspire people to make the most out of their busy days.
During this episode Nick shares around how to channel a champion’s mindset, dealing with self-doubt, his perseverance and dedication, the psychology of performance along with the highs, lows and learnings.
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Listen in as we delve into the following:
- Introduction to Nick Symmonds
- What Nick is learning at the moment
- How Nick started in running
- Nick’s progression as a Junior
- Being a Runner at 15 years old
- Nick’s Great Team
- Doubling Down on his running career
- Perseverance and Dedication for Nick
- Highest and lowest moment of Nick’s career
- Biggest Learning after dealing with Injury
- Inspiration for Run Gum
- Run Gum story
- Advice on the psychology of performance
- Nick’s advocacy work
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Quotes:
“I trained so hard and made a lot of sacrifices to see how good I could be.”
“I think every great athlete is pushed by their competition.”
“You have got to get that team in place.”
“If I don’t see it through to the end, I always regret it.”
“I owed it to myself, to not quit, to see it through to the end, to see how good I could really be.”
“You prioritise the things that are important to you.”
“I dedicate my life to the priorities.”
“Do not limit what you are capable of.”
“Stop fighting your feelings of nervousness. That is adrenaline coursing through your veins.”
“You have to train your mind just as much as you have to train your body.”
“The human body is capable of so much.”
“There is money in the sports.”
“Don’t waste this opportunity.” – Mantra
“It’s a real Flow” – Being in the Zone
“Sleep” – Best Recovery Tip
“Identify what causes self-doubt and nip that in the bud” – Best Advice
“Run a km and do it every day for 7 days” – Physical Challenge
To follow Nick Symmonds
Instagram: @nicksymmonds
Twitter: @NickSymmonds
Facebook: @nick.symmonds
Youtube: Nick Symmonds
To Follow Run Gum
Instagram: @rungum
Twitter: @RunGum
Facebook: @GetRunGum
YouTube: Run Gum
Website: Run Gum
Timeline:
0:00 Start
2:00 Introduction to Nick Symmonds
3:10 What Nick is learning at the moment
5:10 How Nick started in running
6:55 Nick’s progression as a Junior
12:05 Being a Runner at 15 years old
13:48 Nick’s Great Team
14:53 Doubling Down on his running career
18:18 Perseverance and Dedication for Nick
23:05 Highest and lowest moment of Nick’s career
24:15 Biggest Learning after dealing with Injury
25:30 Inspiration for Run Gum
27:28 Run Gum story
33:40 Advice on the psychology of performance
36:54 What advice for First Time Marathoner
38:20 Nick’s advocacy work
42:28 Performance Round
50:59 Personality Question
58:58 Finish
People Mentioned
Ryan Southwell – Professional Videographer
Jeff Trotian – Physiotherapist
Marcin Lewandowski – Polish Runner
Daria Klishina – Russian Long Jumper
Steve Prefontaine – American Runner
Barack Obama – 44th President of USA
For questions and comments about this Episode
Send to the show host @Brad_Beer (Twitter)
