The podcast for normal people who want to do abnormal things.
Hey, I am Pete Laverick, an Ex-professional athlete living a pretty normal life in Hong Kong. I talk to people who many of us view as 'abnormal', or having achieved abnormal things.
I want to know if these 'abnormal' people are that much different from the rest of us, what was it that made them go from being normal people, living normal lives, to wanting to do something completely different and make that first step outside of their comfort zone.
The podcast for normal people who want to do abnormal things.
Hey, I am Pete Laverick, an Ex-professional athlete living a pretty normal life in Hong Kong. I talk to people who many of us view as 'abnormal', or having achieved abnormal things.
I want to know if these 'abnormal' people are that much different from the rest of us, what was it that made them go from being normal people, living normal lives, to wanting to do something completely different and make that first step outside of their comfort zone.
In this episode, I interview Brett Hawke, the Head Swimming Coach for the Enhanced Performance Team, discussing the revolutionary concept of the Enhanced Games. This multi-sport event allows athletes to use performance enhancing drugs legally, aiming to provide financial rewards and disrupt traditional sports models. The conversation explores the motivations behind the games, the health and safety protocols in place, the individualized programs for athletes, and the potential societal impact of this new approach to competitive sports.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Enhanced Games
03:00 The Motivation Behind the Enhanced Games
05:54 Performance Enhancements and Athlete Health
08:51 The Role of Doctors and Safety Protocols
11:50 Individualized Programs and Athlete Experiences
14:52 The Impact of Performance Enhancements on Training
18:00 Long-term Health Considerations
20:58 The Future of the Enhanced Games
24:04 Transparency and Public Perception
27:06 Influence on Society and Future Athletes
34:45 Aging and Longevity: Breaking Stereotypes
36:04 Performance Enhancing Drugs: A Controversial Discussion
39:11 The Future of Clean vs Enhanced Sports
44:38 Coaching in the Enhanced Games: A New Frontier
48:17 Vision for the Future: Pushing Human Potential
51:28 Recruitment and Growth of the Enhanced Games
53:22 Navigating the Olympic Landscape: Challenges Ahead
55:34 Personal Reflections: The Impact of Performance Enhancers
01:01:15 Facing Fears: Embracing the Abnormal
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The Enhanced Games Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxCZPK_a10Y
Website: https://www.enhanced.com/
