Elise Cranny (2x Olympian) on Evolving, Excellence, and Enjoyment in and out of Sport

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I’m honored to share this conversation with Elise Cranny. Elise reflects on her journey in and out of sport, from long stretches of injury and overtraining to becoming a two-time Olympian and American record holder. We talk about:

• athletic identity and life outside of sport
• reflecting on races and her mental training process
• some of the warning signs of underfueling and overtraining

As well as why line dancing might just be the best kept performance secret of the pros, or at least why it should be included as an official activity at Brevard Distance Runner’s Camp! 

This episode is absolutely filled with tangible takeaways that any runner or athlete can use to help themselves better navigate the mental side of their sport and how one of the worlds best actually implements them in her training and life. 

I’m excited to hear what resonates with you. If you get something out of the episode, share it with a coach, training partner, or even over on your social media to help us help more people!

Follow Elise’s Journey:

Elise’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elise.cranny/

Coach Griffin and Forging Iron Training:

I’d love to learn more about you and your goals! But in the mean time, here’s how you can learn more and connect with me:

Mental Performance Coaching: https://forgingirontraining.fit/mpc

Forging Iron Training Principles Substack: https://griffinjaworski.substack.com/

Instagram:  https://instagram.com/coach_grifjaws

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/griffin-jaworski

From the episode:

Brevard Distance Runner’s Camp: https://www.brevarddistancerunnerscamp.com