Episode 26: Kristian Thomas {Create A Lifestyle Around Being An Athlete}

In this episode I speak to Kristian Thomas, Great Britain Hall Of Fame Gymnast & Olympic Bronze Medalist.  I really enjoyed Kristian's outlook on the early portion of a gymnast's career. Instead of taking yourself too seriously too early focus on enjoying the sport over anything else.  More so even than that is to approach your career with patience. You won't make massive improvements and changes every day but if you understand where it is all leading it makes the tough parts of the day to day easier.

Another part of this interview that really stuck out to me was Kristian's approach later in his career of training smarter vs training harder.  Bringing his training hours down but focusing on continuing to achieve the physiological adaptations he was looking for without putting his body through as much impact.

Finally, what I really appreciate about Kristian's interview and I hope you all do too is why I chose this title.  To achieve success at the highest level of sport there is more to it than being skilled.  Hearing the lifestyle that Team Great Britain created for their athletes just shows why they were able to achieve the success that they were.  The more you are willing to do the further ahead of the pack you will be.

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