#athlete-resilience

#athlete-resilience

In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, Steve Magness and Jon Marcus discuss the concept of 'fit but flat,' exploring the phenomenon where athletes excel in metabolic fitness but fail to perform competitively due to a lack of neuromuscular coordination. Using examples like middle-distance runner Ingram Brion, the hosts delve into how metabolic training alone can lead to race failures.

"I was finished after the Giro, I was on antibiotics and stuff because I also had some kind of bacteria. I was suffering, I was on my knees," Roglič said.

"I have nothing to lose, because I'm still doing this when most people have long-since retired," Carmouche noted.

"This game will beat the heck out of you sometimes. You could see that last year, but this year man, it's been awesome to see him get back to himself."