Endurance Neuroscientist: The Shocking Link Between the Brain & Performance

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly. Mental fatigue is real, but how badly does brain fatigue really affect us? We sit down with Dr. Scott Frey from Cerebral Performance to explore the neuroscience behind brain endurance training, mental toughness, and recovery. From social media fatigue to the science of anticipation, we find out just how important this topic is for endurance athletes. Timestamp:00:00 - Dr. Frey and Cerebral Endurance02:15 - Brain Fatigue08:10 - How Brain Fatigue Impacts Performance13:50 - How To Resist Brain Fatigue18:00 - How To Reduce Cognitive Fatigue23:45 - Tapering The Brain28:20 - Removing Barriers to Decision Making30:00 - Why Having A Coach is Vital31:00 - Training: Morning vs Evening34:30 - Mental Fatigue and Performance36:30 - Cognitive Training Sessions43:30 - Pairing Cognitive and Physical Training53:00 - Brain's Role in Endurance Sports55:00 - Brain Adaptation and Rehabilitation59:30 - Cognitive Training Practice1:01:00 - Dr. Frey's Next Project If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/ Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.