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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Part 1 -Interview with Olympic Bobsled Athlete - Anthony Ryan