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Part 1 -Interview with Olympic Bobsled Athlete - Anthony Ryan
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Part 1 -Interview with Olympic Bobsled Athlete - Anthony Ryan

E27 - In this conversation, Rod and Anthony discuss Anthony's background in rugby and athletics, his transition to track and field, and his journey to becoming a bobsledder. They also touch on the technical aspects of the bobsled, as well as Anthony's preparations for the Olympics and the bobsled track conditions. 

Overall, the conversation highlights Anthony's athletic career and the challenges he faced in different sports. In this conversation, Anthony and Rod discuss Anthony's experiences with crashes and the physical and mental toll of getting back on track after a crash. Anthony shares his journey of dealing with injuries, including a ruptured disc, and the importance of rehabilitation over surgery. They discuss the complexities of disc injuries and the misconceptions surrounding them. Finally, they explore Anthony's post-Olympics life and his interest in exploring new training opportunities, such as the Hyrox event.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:51 Getting into Rugby and Athletics

05:11 Transition from Rugby to Track and Field

08:09 Injuries and Avoiding Surgery

11:28 Transition to Bobsled

19:00 Training and Qualifying for the Olympics

22:23 Point System and Weight Optimization in Bobsled

31:34 Preparations for the Olympics and Track Conditions

34:08 Crashes and Corner Challenges

35:11 Getting Back on the Track After a Crash

36:32 Dealing with Injuries and Crashes

39:33 Life After the Olympics

40:01 Dealing with a Ruptured Disc

43:39 Surgery vs. Rehabilitation for Disc Injuries

45:12 Understanding Disc Injuries

49:43 Exploring New Training Opportunities

50:43 Considering High Rocks Event

53:09 The Challenges of High Rocks

54:13 Reflections on Bobsledding

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Chris and Rod, with their extensive experience as athletes and coaches spanning several decades, engage in a lively discussion exploring their perspectives on various aspects of running and training for events.