Episode
In episode 138 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer shares a conversation with featured performer Nicola Spirig - Olympic Triathlon Champion (2012).
Nicola Spirig is a Swiss Powerhouse Triathlete, she is the 2012 London Olympic Games Champion and then 4 years later she won Silver in the Rio Olympic Games. What makes Nicola so unique and so interesting as an athlete is her longevity. She will be shooting for her fifth Olympic Games Campaign at Tokyo 2020. Nicola has also recently announced to the world that she is expecting her third child ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
During this episode Nicola shares her back story, being coached by Brett Sutton, a conversation that Nicola recalls she had with Gwen Jorgensen as she ran to the line in 2016 to try and win her Second Olympic Games title. Nicola’s favourite fuel before a race is chocolate and that even the Olympic Champion gets nervous on the start line. Subscribe below and tune in!
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“I can only do my best.” – Mantra
“If you have a good race, you don’t think much, it just flows.” – Being in the Zone
“Keep working consistently.” – Best Advice
“Ride my bike again after the race for another hour.” – Best Recovery Tip
“Triathlon combines three disciplines.”
“I just enjoyed myself.”
“I had to prepare my race with different tactics.”
“Education is always a priority.”
“It’s not easy to train an elite athlete.”
“I’m good at focusing and preparing for the important races.”
“I had to learn to be patient.”
"Don’t give up! Whatever happens."
“Only the ones who are determined and passion enough to try can explore their limits and win. Impossible is just a word invented by human kind the definition of it is in your hands.”
Instagram: @nicolaspirigofficial
Twitter: @NicolaSpirig
Facebook: @nicola.spirig
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0:00 Start
1:50 Introduction to Nicola Spirig
3:13 Announcing the birth of her third child soon
6:16 Husband Reto Hug (former Athlete)
7:25 Kids Cup Project to get kids active
8:33 Training while pregnant in the coming months
11:50 How Nicola got started in Triathlon
16:30 Nerves at the start of a race
18:25 Recalling conversation with Gwen Jorgensen
20:27 Training with a broken hand
22:00 How life changed after winning the Gold Medal
25:00 Education (Law Degree) and Olympic Racing
29:37 Darkest Day of her Career
30:38 Injuries during the early part of her career
32:43 Performance Round
40:54 Finish these Sentences Challenge
44:38 Physical Challenge for the Week: 15 second hill sprint repetitions
46:13 Excerpt from 2017 Article
51:19 Finish
Brett Sutton – Australian Coach
Gwen Jorgensen – 2016 Olympic Triathlon Champion Episode 105 of the Physical Performance Show
Loretta Harrop – Australian Triathlete
Reto Hug – former Switzerland Triathlete
Rodger Federer - Professional Tennis Player
Send to the show host @Brad_Beer (Twitter)
