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Best not BetterEpisode 7 - Growing Expectations and Taking Ownership with USA Track Cyclist David DomonoskeSend us a Text Message.This week I got to catch up with one of my former teammates, USA Track Cyclist David Domonoske. Fresh off a gold medal at the Pan American Championship, Dave talks with me about what it's like competing in a new sport at an older age, his transition from cycling for fun to racing on the world stage, how he has dealt with growing expectations and his teams steep learning curve, and he walks us through his race day routine and the different factors that have gone into building that out. I...
2024-06-2848 min
Best not BetterEpisode 6 - Sport Life Balance with Cross-Country Skier Julia KernSend us a Text Message.This week I had the pleasure of catching up with US Cross-Country Skier, Olympian, and World Championship medalist, Julia Kern. During the episode we reflect on her battle with illness this past winter, her prioritization of a healthy sport - life balance and why it's so important to her. We also talk about her approach to a sprint race, what she focuses on throughout the competition day, and she dissects her World Championship Bronze where ski skied the anchor leg in the team sprint. If you’d like to try to...
2024-06-0744 min
Best not BetterEpisode 5 - Adjusting on the Fly and Dealing with Injury with Alpine World Cup Skier Stefanie FleckensteinSend us a Text Message.On this weeks episode we are joined by Canadian World Cup speed skier Stefanie Fleckenstein. During the episode we talk about her unorthodox transition from college racing to the speed World Cup tour, and how she dealt with her expedited learning curve on speed tracks in Europe. We also talk about how she started to find her footing, her stellar end to last season, the positives and negatives of having to function outside of the national team system, and how she’s been coping with her season ending leg injury.If...
2024-05-2355 min
Best not BetterEpisode 4 - Enjoying the Day-to-Day with Alpine World Cup Skier Ali NullmeyerSend us a Text Message.In this episode we are joined by Canadian Olympic Alpine skier Ali Nullmeyer. During the episode we have a great conversation about how her approach to this season differed from those prior, why she is trying to shift her focus, how she’s been dealing with increasing pressure, and how her and her teammates are putting an emphasis on enjoying the day to day, no matter what the season throws at them. If you have any comments about the podcast, topics you'd like to hear about, or athletes you'd like to h...
2024-05-1646 min
Best not BetterEpisode 3 - Trusting Your Process with Cross-Country World Cup Skier Gus SchumacherSend us a Text Message.In this episode we are join by US Ski Team member and cross-country World Cup winner, Gus Schumacher. During the episode we talk about his introduction to world cup racing, how his teammates have, and continue to help him bring out his best, what it’s like when things aren’t going well, and how seeing the bigger picture and trusting in himself and his own process has helped him take that next step in his career. If you'd like more insight from Gus, be sure to check out his blog...
2024-05-0954 min
Best not BetterEpisode 2 - Transitions and Perseverance with Alpine World Cup Skier Patrick KenneySend us a Text Message.In this episode we are joined by independent alpine World Cup skier, Patrick Kenney. During the episode we talk about his current team, Global Racing, and he tells us what he believes is the key to their continued success at the highest level. We also touch on Patrick's transition from collegiate to professional athlete, his specialization in the GS event, how he overcame some early season struggles, and how with some changes to his mental approach and a bit of luck he scored his first World Cup points in Palisades Tahoe this p...
2024-05-0249 min
Best not BetterEpisode 1 - Importance of a Healthy and Fun Team Environment with Alpine World Cup Skier AJ GinnisSend us a Text Message.For the debut episode we are joined by alpine World Cup skier and vice world champion in slalom, AJ Ginnis. During the episode we talk about the process by which AJ built his team and how he feels that their unique structure and support has been a big factor in his breakthrough on the World Cup these past two season. We also talk about how he is trying to find better ways to consistently bring his training pace into races, how he deals with cold streaks, and what it’s like when th...
2024-04-2642 min
Best not BetterEpisode 0 - Welcome to Best not Better podcastSend us a Text Message.Welcome to the Best not Better project. Quick introduction to the inspiration and idea behind the project. Episode 1 coming soon. Thanks for listening!If you have any comments about the podcast, topics you'd like to hear about, or athletes you'd like to hear from you can email BestnotBetterpod@gmail.com or leave a comment on instagram @best_not_better_podcast.
2024-04-2404 min
This Week's StokeThis Week's Stoke with World Pro Ski Tour Headlining the World Pro Ski Tour, SYNC Athlete Thomas Woolson has had a busy 2020/21 season. We caught up with Thomas and chatted about how the Pro Tour has developed this year and what his ski career has looked like since graduating from Dartmouth.
2021-10-1309 min
Dancing With ElephantsDWE Episode 033: Live at The Magnificent Mile 2006 Lights FestivalOn this week's episode of Dancing With Elephants, we start the Holiday Season Live from The Magnificent Mile 2006 Lights Festival.
Items featured on this week's show:
The Magnificent Mile
Walt Disney World
Red Frosting Baking 911
Jonathan Woolson's website: t h i n k p l a y d e s i g n
Hitachi 12" Sliding Compound Miter Saw with LCD Display and Laser Marker
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers
Podcasts featured or mentioned on this week's show:
123 Listen 2 Me
JamesB of Face the Music and The NavelCast
Dennis Gray...
2006-11-1943 min