Episode 2 - Transitions and Perseverance with Alpine World Cup Skier Patrick Kenney
05/02/24 • 49 min
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 past February.
If you'd like to hear more about Patrick's story or support his upcoming World Cup season visit his website https://www.patrickkenney97.com
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 [email protected] or leave a comment on instagram @best_not_better_podcast.
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 past February.
If you'd like to hear more about Patrick's story or support his upcoming World Cup season visit his website https://www.patrickkenney97.com
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 [email protected] or leave a comment on instagram @best_not_better_podcast.
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Episode 1 - Importance of a Healthy and Fun Team Environment with Alpine World Cup Skier AJ Ginnis
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 things all start clicking.
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 [email protected] or leave a comment on instagram @best_not_better_podcast.
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If you'd like more insight from Gus, be sure to check out his blog at https://www.gusschumacher.com/
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 [email protected] or leave a comment on instagram @best_not_better_podcast.
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