Olympian Natasha Wodak on Mental Preparation; Her Mantras; Running Playlists; & More (Ep.95)

Olympian Natasha Wodak on Mental Preparation; Her Mantras; Running Playlists; & More (Ep.95)
Natasha Wodak

Tasha Wodak is a Canadian runner who has competed in two Olympic games — including last month’s Olympic games — where she ran a race to be proud of.

But her recent Olympic performance was not the result of some very linear trajectory of a running career, and Tasha and I talk about the twists and turns of her particular path.

Along the way, we also talk about mental preparation and the specific mantras that inspire her; a critical insight to remember during life’s hardest moments; running playlists; and more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

  • Jonathan is bad at pronouncing things (1:34)
  • Tasha’s on-the-ground report on last month’s Olympics (3:16)
  • Expectations going into the games (9:52)
  • The mental game of running & Tasha’s mantras (13:59)
  • Sports psychology – underlying principles (19:11)
  • Super shoes (25:58)
  • What caused Tasha to quit running (35:41)
  • What caused Tasha to resume running (42:13)
  • Running with gratitude, joy, & love (51:37)
  • Tasha’s Running Playlist (55:35)

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