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With a mix of interviews and commentary, Endurance Minded looks at the psychological and emotional aspects of endurance sports and how they impact performance. Casual, real, and vulnerable conversations that seek to uncover what it means to be an athlete, and how to navigate the inevitable highs and lows that come when we strive to reach our full potential.
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Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
This is it! The deep dive into the science of what makes us tick that you've all been waiting for. Matt Symonds, a physician and ultra-distance cyclist, walks us through the "Primitive Emotional Brain" and what that means for the decisions we make related to endurance sports. By unpacking the brain chemistry associated with negative experiences Matt helps shed light on how we can develop the tools necessary to turn negativity into positive outcomes. To access the resources we reference during our conversation visit the TEC blog. https://www.thomasendurancecoaching.com/the-primitive-emotional-brain/