Olympian Ryan Crouser Prepares for Paris 2024

In this Performance Edition of The Thorne Podcast, Olympian and shot put world record holder Ryan Crouser talks about his career as an athlete and college coach, getting his travel routine down to a science, and how he’s preparing for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

1. This week’s guest: Ryan Crouser, two-time Olympian and current world record holder in both the indoor and outdoor shot put [0:35]
   • Crouser’s shot putting career and how Thorne gives him peace of mind [1:07]
   • What it means to be a self-coached athlete and the importance of data [6:10]
   • Crouser’s experience coaching college athletes [11:43]
   • What goal setting means for Crouser [16:59]
2. The impact of international travel on athletic performance
   • Crouser’s sleep and hydration strategies [22:34]
   • How Crouser’s past Olympic Games inform his preparation for Paris [26:48]
3. Questions from the community
   • Competing is so much of your job. How do you stay relaxed? [31:47]
   • Are there any sports that would help with throwing shot put or what advice would you give to younger athletes who are interested? [32:40]
   • Do you have a favorite “food city” that you've competed in or trained in? [36:39]
   • Do you have any superstitions or routines that you try to stick to? [38:22]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

• These Are the Ideal Supplements to Pack When Traveling
• The Top 5 Supplements for a Good Night’s Sleep
• Olympic Champion Lee Kiefer Pursues Longevity Beyond Her Golden Legacy
• Team USA Weightlifter Abby Raymond Talks Supplement Safety
• Olympic Fencer Gerek Meinhardt Puts Aging 'En Garde!'
• My Journey to Thorne, From Olympic Athlete to Safety Advocate, with Wes Barnett
• One Dream: Gold Medalist Gail Devers Shares Her Inspiring Health Journey
• Visit USA Track & Field
• Visit Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games
• Follow Crouser’s Olympic journey on Instagram
• From the podcast archives: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About the Olympics with Wes Barnett; Love and Fencing: From Olympics to Medical School

Products mentioned in this episode: Catalyte, EnteroMend, Vitamin C, Zinc

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