The Physical Performance Show: Sara Carrigan – Olympic Champion Cyclist

In episode 135 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer has a conversation with Sara Carrigan – Olympic Champion Cyclist.

Sara Carrigan, OAM Recipient and 2004 Female Road Race Olympic Games Champion really opens up on some fantastic stories and recollections from an absolutely wonderful cycling career.  During this episode there is some humour, some sadness and everything in between along with the performance round and Sara’s physical challenge for the week.

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• Introduction to Sara Carrigan
• What Sara is learning in life at the moment
• How Sara first found herself on a bike
• Family support
• Raising kids outdoors
• Road safety for Cyclists and Motorists
• Belief of having talent in cycling
• Doubts throughout Olympic Journey
• Final Stages during the Athens Olympic Games
• Training leading into the Athens Olympic Games
• Personal Low in career and taking some time off

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Quotes:

“Be brave and be prepared to challenge” – Mantra
“Feel at ease and relaxed” – Being in the Zone
“Check in with yourself about what you are passionate about” – Best Advice
“Go with the instinct, feel what is right from your own gut and be happy about that.”
“I loved the freedom, the adventure, the exploration.”
“Tolerance and Respect.”
“Enjoy the happy dance out on the road.”
“It’s that mental side that makes the difference to have that edge.”
“Performing at your best, being your best.”
“We have to be flexible and adaptable.”
“Take the best of myself to be better than the rest.”
“Really get those legs going.”
“Do what you enjoy.”

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