Coach Mike Ricci interviews 2 time Ironman triathlon finisher, Michelle Franks. Michelle discusses learning to swim, overcoming panic attacks and is on the verge of qualifying for the Boston Marathon. Please reach out if you have questions: Info@d3multisport.com Give this episode a share with your friends.
Summary
Michelle Franks shares her journey in triathlon, starting from her early sports experiences and competitive spirit. She discusses her challenges with swimming and how she overcame them. Michelle emphasizes the importance of a positive mindset and surrounding oneself with supportive people. She also highlights the impact of her coach, Brad Sang, and his personalized coaching approach. Michelle shares her future goals, including qualifying for the Boston Marathon and competing in world championships. She concludes by reflecting on how triathlon has taught her valuable life lessons.
Takeaways
- Developing a competitive spirit and participating in various sports as a child can lay the foundation for success in endurance sports.
- Overcoming challenges in swimming requires breaking down the distance into smaller, manageable segments and finding a calm mindset.
- A positive mindset and surrounding oneself with supportive people can contribute to success in triathlon and other areas of life.
- Personalized coaching that meets the athlete where they are and analyzes data can help athletes improve and stay on track.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:34 Early Sports and Competitive Spirit
01:27 Involvement in Performing Arts
04:23 Overcoming Swimming Challenges
06:16 Gaining Confidence in Open Water
07:11 Dealing with Swim Anxiety
08:39 Positive Mindset and Competitive Spirit
13:45 Brad Sang's Coaching Approach
20:17 Triathlon as a Life Journey
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