• #9 From Accidental Athlete to World Champion: The Chrissie Wellington Story

  • Mar 24 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 35 mins
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#9 From Accidental Athlete to World Champion: The Chrissie Wellington Story

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  • Have you ever wondered how mental resilience can redefine the limits of human performance? Join sport psychology experts Dr. Duncan Simpson and Dr. Greg Young as they delve into Chrissie Wellington's autobiography 'A Life Without Limits,' chronicling her remarkable journey as a former professional triathlete who dominated the Ironman distance. In this episode, Dr. Simpson and Dr. Young explore Wellington's unexpected rise in the sport, her relentless drive for perfection and control, and the challenges that come with high-level competition, including addiction and pressure. They discuss the themes of striving for excellence, self-validation, and the continuous quest to unleash potential. Wellington’s story is a vivid illustration of overcoming personal battles and finding strength in vulnerability, which collectively contribute to her lasting legacy. In this episode of Performers, you will: Learn how to prepare for and overcome unexpected setbacks while pushing through pain and doubt.Gain insights into the importance of balancing talent and hard work, and how to embrace a multifaceted identity for greater success.Discover the significance of mental strength in overcoming personal battles and harnessing the power of the mind to leave a lasting legacy. Tune in to this episode of "Performers" for an inspiring exploration into Chrissie Wellington's life and career, and learn how her journey can inspire your own path to embracing challenges and exceeding your limits. Support the show A Life Without Limits by Chrissie Wellington ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4amiEtB Socials ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X -⁠@sportpsychdunc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ - @performerspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin- Duncan⁠ Simpson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin - Greg Young⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ironman and Chrissie Wellington 02:50 Chrissie Wellington's Accidental Athlete Journey 07:58 The Drive for Perfection and Control 13:04 The Dark Side of Addiction and Pressure 15:59 Striving for Excellence and Self-Validation 26:52 Talent, Hard Work, and Flourishing 30:01 Dominating the Field and Smashing Expectations 31:17 Discovering Her Potential 33:14 Meeting Coach Brett Sutton 36:01 Becoming a Professional Triathlete 41:13 First Ironman Experience 46:02 From Anonymity to World Champion 50:14 Training the Mind 55:27 Pushing Beyond Limits 59:11 Enduring Pain and Discomfort 01:01:05 Overcoming Adversity in Kona 01:02:53 Preparing for Challenges 01:03:53 Overcoming Setbacks 01:04:48 Fear of Failure 01:06:15 Pushing Through Pain 01:08:11 Finding Confidence 01:09:11 The Perfect Race 01:10:09 Dealing with Injuries 01:11:05 Flow State 01:13:02 Mental Resilience 01:15:18 Overcoming Doubt 01:18:04 Inner Critic vs Inner Cheerleader 01:19:00 The Iron War 01:20:54 The Power of Mind over Matter 01:23:41 Legacy of Inspiration and Determination
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