Episode 334 is a Featured Performer Edition featuring Jeff Riseley (OLY), 4x AUS Olympian, 6x National Champion.
Jeff competed across 4 Olympic cycles Beijing, London, Rio and Tokyo. He has been a 6 x National Champion across 800m and 1500m and holds the 1000m Oceanic National Record of 2:16:09.
Jeff's PBS include:
When Jeff went to his 4th Olympic Games, he joined a select group of only 9 other track and field athletes to have been selected in four Olympic Games. At 34 years of age, Jeff had a career best season, including being a semi-finalist at the Tokyo Olympics and running four of his top 10 fastest 800m performances.
In this episode, Jeff shares his top tips for longevity in the sport, his career highlights and the mental health challenges faced during his darkest moments.
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“8x600m hills” - Training session most disliked
“4x400” - Training session most loved
“Food and Running” – Best Recovery Tip
“Being in the moment, not overthinking” – Being in the zone
“Having the view of longevity” - Best Advice
“100 Standing Tricep extensions” – Physical Challenge
Instagram: @jeff_riseley
Twitter: @jeff_riseley
00:00 Start
03:52 Welcome Jeff
04:46 How Jeff is going transitioning out of elite sport
10:15 Jeffs career highlights
16:00 The counsel he received during his lead up to retirement
18:50 The mental health challenges Jeff faced during his career
32:30 Top 3 tips for longevity
41:35 Performance Round
49:30 Best Advice
54:07 Physical Challenge
59:34 Finish
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