ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this conversation, Ben and Nic discuss Megan's training for a marathon and her recent setback due to a chest infection. They explore the challenges of getting back into training and offer suggestions like breath work and sauna sessions. They also discuss the mental toughness required for endurance events and the importance of strength training for improving performance. Ben shares his recent deadlift PR and his plans to incorporate track work into his training. Nic mentions his interest in purchasing speed gates and a dynamometer for measuring strength. Nic Andriessen is excited about his new training routine and feels ready to perform at any moment. He has been focusing on movement jumps and track work, gradually building up intensity. He enjoys the contrast between training on different surfaces and the different requirements they impose. Ben shares his experience of hugging a tree in a Redwood forest and feeling calmer and more settled afterward. They discuss the existence of the soul and the possibility of aliens. Nic is skeptical about the soul and believes that aliens may be living among us. They also touch on the construction of the pyramids and the awe-inspiring feeling of being in a grand cathedral. The conversation covers the topics of regulating emotions, finding calmness in nature, practicing communication skills, and impressive powerlifting performances. In this final part of the conversation, Nic and Ben discuss the performances of Colton and Derek at the recent powerlifting meet. They compare their squats and speculate on how they would fare against each other in a head-to-head competition. They also discuss the importance of longevity and consistency in determining the greatest of all time (GOAT) in powerlifting. They highlight the potential of young lifters like Colton to push the boundaries of the sport and the excitement surrounding upcoming competitions like Big Dogs. They also touch on the impact of early training and skill development on future performance.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Megan's Training Setback
01:23 Breath Work and Sauna Sessions
15:10 The Role of Strength Training in Performance
28:54 Measuring and Monitoring Performance
29:11 Embracing a New Training Routine
36:06 Exploring Different Surfaces in Training
38:28 The Calming Effect of Tree Hugging
46:13 Contemplating the Existence of the Soul
51:06 Unraveling the Mystery of the Pyramids
56:43 Regulating Emotions and Finding Calmness in Nature
01:00:40 Practicing Communication Skills through Self-Talk
01:05:37 Impressive Powerlifting Performances
01:24:51 Comparing Performances: Colton vs. Derek
01:36:31 The Quest for the GOAT in Powerlifting
01:49:39 The Potential of Young Lifters and Exciting Competitions
01:53:46 The Impact of Early Training and Skill Development
