#8 - Noah Shlesinger: What Does it Take To Be A World-Class Athlete?

Today's guest is professional triathlete Noah Schlesinger. You can find Noah on Instagram @noah.shlesinger or his website noahshlesinger.com In our conversation Noah shares his journey into triathlons and the challenges he faces. He discusses the importance of regularity and discipline in his training routine and how he finds motivation to push through difficult workouts and races. Noah also talks about his experience of winning his first race and the satisfaction he feels from pushing himself to his limits. He reflects on a race where he didn't perform as well as he hoped and the lessons he learned from it. Noah also discusses his struggle with maintaining an optimal weight for his sport and his plans to improve in this area. 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:30 Getting Into Triathlons 04:05 Reflecting on Race Performances 10:10 Balancing Training in Different Disciplines 14:00 Day-to-Day Habits and Finding Willpower 24:28 Lessons Learned from a Challenging Race 30:08 The Impact of Full-Time Athletic Career 35:29 Finding Balance and Individuality 39:19 Misconceptions About Motivation 44:13 Struggling with Weight Management 49:52 Excitement for Future Races and Training 50:55 Where to Find More Information