OM DENNE EPISODE
In this episode, I was lucky enough to sit down with 4-time Australian trail running champion, Simone Brick. Simone shares her journey of mental health, physical challenges, and the power of vulnerability. Her incredible insights on sustainable training, learning to listen to your body, and the long-term mindset in running will inspire and motivate you to look to the future withconfidence.
Key Topics:
- The response to Simone's recent deep dive into her mental health journey.
- An update of Simone's physical health journey: from battling the flu and gastritis to a diagnosis of POTS, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and other autoimmune conditions.
- How Simone navigates her unique physical limitations, emphasising strength training and adaptability in training.
- The importance of capacity building over goal-based obsession in running to sustain long-term performance.
- Rethinking the glorification of suffering and promoting sustainable, enjoyable training practices.
- The role of trust - listening to your body and trusting your intuition during racing and training.
- The significance of patience, consistency, and the long game in athletic development.
- Practical approaches for beginners to build a healthy, sustainable running routine.
Timestamps:
(0:00) - Opening and episode overview
(1:30) - Vulnerability and mental health
(6:16) - Therapy and ongoing mental health performance
(10:54) - Physical health challenges and management
(20:02) - Capacity building and training strategies
(28:31) - Sustainable training practices
(35:20) - Trusting your body and intuition
(45:21) - Long term vision in training
(57:21) - Final thoughts and how to get in contact with Simone
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