EP14 Overcoming Obstacles Like Pro Racer Nicole Mericle

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“The more things you can do that bring you joy and don't feel as much like training, I think the better.”—Nicole Mericle

Last year alone, Nicole placed 2nd in the 2019 Spartan US National Series, 1st in the 2019 15k North American OCR Championships, 2nd in the OCR North American Championships 3K, 2nd at the 2019 Spartan North American Championships, 1st at the 2019 Spartan World Championships, and 1st in the 2019 Spartan Trifecta World Championships.

Through it all, she has found her background in running and rock climbing has prepared her well for the OCR and Spartan events.  However, she has had to work hard to develop the strength and mindset needed for all elements of OCR. 

Keeping her “mental game” in check is a big factor of Nicole’s training.  If one thing is not working out for her, Nicole will approach her goals in another way. Being flexible, but keeping her overall ambitions in sight, has played a key part in her OCR career.  Although road running was causing more injuries than it was worth, she was able to channel her passion for competition and running into something that worked for her, becoming an inspiration to everyone and a world-class athlete in OCR. 

SHOW NOTES:

0:45 What races Nicole Mericle has coming up and her OCR wins for the past year

3:50 How she handled her nerves in the 2019 Spartan World Championship in Lake Tahoe

10:45 Her unique race weekend in Trifecta World Championship 2019 in Greece

13:15 What training she will be focussing on in 2020

15:35 What she has done to keep racing while dealing with past running and hip injuries

19:00 Nicole’s tips to find success in training

20:45 How Nicole unwinds and relaxes

23:45 Her inner dialogue and mindset for competitions

25:40 Handling race jitters at a start of a race

28:50 How she overcame major setbacks earlier on in her life

31:39 Accepting certain limitations and adapting goals

35:10 Recognizing there is power in rest and power in altering goals when needed

36:00 Her nutrition and health philosophy

 

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