Ashley Twichell: Two-Sport Olympic Hopeful, Episode #109, 03-30-21

Discipline is in the details for two-sport elite athlete Ashley Twichell who has already qualified for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics in open-water swimming and will compete in June 2021 for a spot as a 1500-meter pool swimmer on Team USA. She joins the show to share her tips for discipline in the little things, leadership by example and the importance of sleep.  Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching.Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com.MORE ABOUT ASHLEY TWICHELLAshley Twichell is a two-sport elite athlete in swimming and open water swimming. Ashley has already qualified for the 2021 US Olympic Team in the open water 10-kilometer race and is currently a real contender to make the 1500-meter freestyle event as well, ranking as the current 2nd fastest American woman behind Katie Ledecky, as of March 2021. If Ashley were to make the Olympic Team in the 1500-meter freestyle, she would be the first American to qualify for these two separate swimming sports in the same Olympic Games. Ashley, who is sponsored by TYR, is a two-time world champion in open water. She was a multiple NCAA All-American at Duke University, while posting top academics. While at Duke she rewrote Duke’s record book in the 200 free and up. She is also the 4th-fastest American woman ever in the 1500-meter event behind greats like Katie Ledecky, Kate Ziegler and Janet Evans. Episode Topics and MentionsOpen water swimmingOlympic Swimming2021 Tokyo OlympicsDuke UniversityTYRKatie LedeckyKate Ziegler Janet Evans2011 US Nationals for open water swimming in Fort LauderdaleAlex Meyer -- open water swimmerUniversity of North CarolinaMission ViejoGolden Goggle AwardsHaley AndersonJordan WilimovskyDavid HeronSan Antonio, TexasImportance of sleepShoulder surgeryLong Beach, CaliforniaPortugalRCP Tiburon MileShanghai, ChinaWoebotRISE Athlete Mentoring TakeawaysMaria If you have a big goal, and don’t quite make it, you should feel good about what you accomplished.Verbalize your negative thoughts and identify them. Do not internalize them.Kelly Don’t compare yourself to others. By doing that, you take your eye off your own goal.Having discipline for the little things is just as important as having discipline for the big things.Quote of the Week“Don’t compare yourself to others. Realize that everyone’s path is different.” -- Ashley TwichellSubscribe to the Champion's Mojo podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Play.Have something you want to share with us? Email it to [email protected] us at [email protected]. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns.You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com