Episode 54 - An OLYMPIANS advice: CONTROL these things to mentally prepare for YOUR NEXT RACE W/ Sonia Samuels

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Olympic marathoner Sonia Samuels discusses mental preparation and racing psychology for athletes.

🎙️ Episode 54, New Levels Coaching Podcast W/ Sonia Samuels In this episode, Olympic marathoner Sonia Samuels joins guest host Matt Long to share her incredible journey — from her recent performances to standing on the start line at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Sonia opens up about the power of mental preparation, the psychology behind elite racing, and how athletes can stay in control when the pressure is on. She dives into lessons learned from racing at the highest level and offers practical advi...

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Host: Matt Long

Guest: Sonia Samuels

Topics covered

• mental preparation
• elite racing
• athlete psychology
• Olympic journey
• performance under pressure

Keywords

• mental preparation
• Olympic marathoner
• elite racing
• athlete psychology
• performance pressure

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