#59 - Brad Stulberg Co-Author of "Peak Performance"

Please support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon and help us grow! Brad Stulberg co-wrote "Peak Performance" with Steve Magness, and Coach Robbie and Mike both give it 100% endorsements. We would describe "Peak Performance" as a reference manual for getting the most out of your life.  On today's podcast, Brad takes us on a deep dive, explaining how stress, when combined with rest, is the best formula for growth. He gives examples of how endurance athletes can push themselves to the edge and conquer those elusive breakthroughs. We also talk about multi-tasking, performance enhancing drugs, and why mindfulness may be the missing link in your training.  Today, the science of performance collides with eloquent storytelling. Pre-order "Peak Performance" today to help Brad and Steve get off to a good start on the charts. If you buy one book to help your racing and/or life this year, make it this one.  Brad's life change from a power business consultant to endurance author How Brad connected with University of Houston X-Country Coach Steve Magness Defining stress as it relates to our lives and why it is the fuel for growth Multi-tasking vs. the power of single-tasking Why for 99% of people Effective Multi-Tasking Is Effective Delusional Thinking The push/pull between stress and rest Creating "blocks of stress" Why skill comes from struggle Defining "Just Manageable Challenges" and why they are the key to reaching "Flow State" How mindfulness helps you deal with race pain The importance of rest, and what qualifies as solid recovery "Social Recovery" Transcending your "self" by finding your purpose Follow Brad Stulberg @bstulberg and @stevemagness on Twitter and tell them Crushing Iron sent you. Both great guys! Here's the link to Crushing Iron Episode #40 interview with Steve Magness. Please subscribe to Crushing Iron on iTunes Email us: [email protected] www.crushingiron.com 

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