How can you shift your mindset from a 'grinding the pavement' mentality to loving your hard work, discipline, and focus...enjoying the ride while achieving big dreams and goals? You don't become a pro triathlete without a lot of hard work, sweat, perhaps tears, and resilience. But if you can't smile along the way, then what is the point?
Pro-Triathlete Amy "VT" VanTassel teaches us these lessons in Episode 15: Love Your Discipline. She reminds us that yes, working hard to be at the top is rewarding, but if it is not fun along the way, it won't stick. This is her secret to her staying power and elite athletic status: she loves what she is doing and adapts her training when needed to ensure it remains fun.
Amy VanTassel personifies what positive energy looks like, enjoying life with an adventurous spirit, and the hard hours she puts in training with her coach, Jesses Vrondacek of Top Step Training, as he pushes her to higher limits yet adapts to her free spirit nature. Together, they achieve worldwide recognition with Amy as a "one of a kind" champion, crossing finish lines with gratitude, humbleness, and lots of smiles!
With over twelve major international half and full Ironman distance podium finishes and over a dozen course records in road and trail running races, VT shares with us what discipline looks like, pushing herself to do things physically that most people can never do. She takes her champion mentality along with her bright light, evident through her smile and enthusiasm for life, and recognizes the importance of giving back to communities wherever her races take her. Amy alsocapitalizes on her Master's degree in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University to counsel high school students navigating the college application process. She also proudly sponsors Optic Nerve Eyewear, Rolf PrimaWheel Systems, Evolution Healthcare and Fitness, rnnr accessories, Ku Cycle, and The Feed.
Amy shares her wisdom on how the triathlon community and racing events in general can give back to underserved populations with much less socioeconomic means. As she speaks, you can feel her passion for helping those who have much less in this world. She has raced and traveled to all parts of the world, and she embraces those cultures, making her perspective on life one filled with cultural awareness andcompassion for those with fewer resources. As you hear VT talk about the importance of helping each other, it is clear that her "Love of Discipline" goes beyond her personal journey and athletic goals, as she makes her mark in changing the world, one race at a time.
Disclaimer: All information in this episode is for informational purposes only and should not be used or deemed as professional advice.
