Broken Neck to World Champion Cyclist, Jeffrey Ritter, Episode #74

Endurance cyclist Jeffrey Ritter had to take small steps and set big goals to reach full recovery from a broken neck. He talks with Kelly and Maria about finding inspiration within to conquer each moment and how to “embrace the day.”Contact Kelly and Maria at [email protected] ABOUT JEFFREY RITTERJeffrey Ritter is a world champion cyclist who made a full recovery from a broken neck and other injuries he sustained while training on his bicycle. At the 2019 Borrego Springs 12-hour world time trials, he was the champion -- completing 181 miles in 12 hours. He was a visiting lecturer at the University of Oxford, an author of multiple books (including two books of poetry) and is a world renowned expert on doing business in the digital age. Episode Topics and MentionsFrench AlpsRace Across America, endurance raceRecovery from a broken neckUniversity of OxfordLondonZwiftDurham, North CarolinaCol du GalibierRecumbent bikeCruzbikeGoal settingVisualizationReshaping goalsGardening/growing cucumbersSourdough breadBrain cancerAccountabilityMuhammed AliEndurance cyclingUsing rage/anger as motivationBicycle link tattooJim Parker“Embrace the day”TakeawaysKellyIt’s important to remember the power of passion for motivation in everything in life. Passion is contagious.Endurance athletes have a willingness to expose themselves to suffering. In that difficulty, champion moments are made. MariaSet small goals to reach larger ones, especially when it is hard to see the big goal off in the distance. Optimism is so important to thinking about future goals. Positivity can turn goals into reality.Quote of the Week: “Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.” -- Muhammad AliSubscribe 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] up with the show by visiting ChampionsMojo.com and visiting the Facebook page, Instagram page, and Twitter page.Email 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