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The Harsh Reality Of Being An Olympian (And How It Can Help You)
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The Harsh Reality Of Being An Olympian (And How It Can Help You)
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Being an Olympian might seem like a dream, but behind it all there's a dark side to being an elite athlete which people don't often talk about. TRC presenter Andy Baddeley talks through his experiences in professional sport and shares the tools and tactics he used to cope, which might also help you in your own racing.
Read Andy's full blog here: mind.org.uk/information-support/your-stories/depression-sharing-my-story
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What’s in this video?
00:00 Chasing the Dream & Hidden Struggles
01:00 Battling Self-Doubt and Pressure
02:00 Mindset, Notes, and Self-Talk
03:30 The Magic and Pain of Competition
04:30 Career Highs and Lows
06:30 Overtraining and Losing Control
07:30 Stripping Back and Building Resilience
09:00 Injury, Depression, and Mental Health
10:00 Rebuilding and Finding Fun Again
11:30 Retirement and New Perspectives
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