The Athletic Commute

Just listened to The Athletic Commute with John Ciampa and Olympic coach Bruce Gemmell and wow. Perfect podcast for carpooling to the field with my kid and his teammates. Bruce’s perspective on what makes athletes great really stuck with me: it’s not about being extraordinary, it’s about showing up every single day and doing the ordinary things at an extraordinary level. His insight on coaching, staying ahead, and helping athletes dominate their sport is so motivating. John does an amazing job guiding the conversation; asking the right questions and letting Bruce share lessons that athletes, parents, and coaches can all take something from. His interviewing style draws out stories that are both motivational and useful. Highly recommend this episode if you want a dose of inspiration on the way to practice or a game.

I listened today and found the information quite valuable. I learned that your athletic performance can depend on what you eat. As they say, You are what you eat. I heard important information about protein, carbohydrates, and fluid intake as part of a healthy way to eat and especially if you compete athletically. Student athletes have a lot to balance, so it is best to organize and plan when and what you will eat. Not only can you improve your performance, you avoid unnecessary damage to the body by not eating correctly. Very interesting information for busy, young athletes or older people who walk, run, or do aerobics to keep fit.