Two-time Olympian and national champion Bob Mionske offers his insights on sport psychology and the "devastatingly difficult sport" of bicycle racing. Just four years after starting the sport, Mionske soared through the ranks of cycling to achieve an impressive 4th place in the 1988 Olympic Road Race.

VIDEO VERSION OF THIS PODCAST:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztNfn1mWnGk

HIGHLIGHTS:
Bob talks about how to persevere through a slump: [8:00]

Mike explains the psychological mechanism called the thermostat effect: [15:05]

Bob talks about his early life and its influence on his psychology: [19:00]

The topic of nature vs. nurture in making champion athletes: [21:30]

How to get comfortable with suffering: [28:40]

How to get negative self-talk out of your head instantly: [33:10]

Bob’s advice to aspiring pro cyclists: [39:20]

QUOTES: 
“I never let myself be satisfied after a victory.”
“In our sport it comes down to a fight.”
“It’s a devastatingly difficult sport.”

ABOUT BOB MIONSKE:
https://www.bicyclelaw.com/about-bicycle-law/about-bob-mionske/

ABOUT BIKE LAW:
https://www.bikelaw.com/state/oregon-bicycle-accident-lawyers/

PUBLICATIONS BY BOB MIONSKE:
https://www.bicyclelaw.com/publications/bicycling-and-the-law/
https://www.velonews.com/tag/legally-speaking-with-bob-mionske

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How to Get Comfortable with Suffering | Olympic Cyclist Bob Mionske

Mental Performance Consultant Zoran Stojković of Kizo Performance discusses self-talk, the importance of scheduling recovery, and the “athlete’s speedometer.”

VIDEO VERSION OF THIS PODCAST:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vw32pWLaFk

HIGHLIGHTS:
Zoran discusses self-talk: [2:22]

Zoran talks about the inner critic and the bird metaphor: [8:52]

How to install “power thoughts:” [10:05]

Zoran shares a personal challenge he experienced in tennis: [21:40]

The concept of the athlete’s speedometer and how to regulate it: [25:40]

A routine that can help athletes manage pre-competition anxiety: [31:20]

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https://kizoperformance.com/about

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Self-Talk and Recovery | Zoran Stojkovic of Kizo Performance

World Champion cyclist Kevin Metcalfe only gets faster with age. Last year Kevin broke the World Hour Record. At age 55, he rode just over 49 kilometers in one hour (that’s 30.5 miles an hour), shattering the previous record for his age category by almost a mile! Listen to his perspective on mindset, consistency and focus.

Ageless Mindset | Cyclist Kevin Metcalfe's World Hour Record

Former 7-Eleven pro racer Tommy Matush talks about his cycling career, his mindset, and the joy of his gran fondo, the GGGF.
www.gitchegumeegranfondo.com

VIDEO VERSION OF THIS PODCAST: https://youtu.be/Aa1_wAyHPrY

HIGHLIGHTS: 
[3:00] Tommy goes all-in.
[4:50] Tommy talks about visualization and creating your outcome.
[6:53] Tommy’s favorite memory from his racing career.
[10:40] Michael talks about “imposter syndrome” as a barrier to success.
[11:35] Tommy’s advice for aspiring young road cyclists.
[17:35] The pitfall of putting too much pressure on yourself.
[19:15] Cycling as a career and how to successfully transition out.
[21:51] Cycling and academics.
[24:16] The inspiration for Tommy’s gran fondo.

ABOUT GGGF: 
https://www.gitchegumeegranfondo.com
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