EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 57 MIN
Training Secrets of Winter Olympians | MindSets Podcast | Episode 78
from The MindSets Podcast · host Angus Cook
Episode 78 of The MindSets Podcast is packed with Winter Olympic controversy, elite performance breakdowns, and another competitive game to finish.Charles and Angus kick things off with the latest in sports news, including major talking points from the Winter Olympics Milano Cortina.This week we have:🗞️ Sporting NewsWe cover: • Lindsey Vonn and her latest injury setback • The developing Canadian Olympic cheating scandal • The latest storylines from the Six Nations ChampionshipPlenty to unpack across skiing, rugby, and Olympic controversy.😤 Grind My GearsWe then get into some cracking listener-submitted Grind My Gears — and as always, nothing is off limits.🛷 Main Topic: How a Skeleton Athlete TrainsThe core of today’s episode looks at what it actually takes to become an Olympic-level skeleton athlete.With Matt Weston winning Olympic gold last week, we break down: • How athletes transition into skeleton from other sports • The power and sprint profile required • Strength & gym programming structure • Speed development and track work • How training changes across phases of the yearWe explore why skeleton often attracts athletes from explosive sports backgrounds — and what makes them successful on ice.🧊 Contrasting Comparison: Elite Curling TrainingWe then compare skeleton training to what elite Winter Olympics Milano Cortina curling athletes might prioritise: • Strength vs skill emphasis • Conditioning demands • Training Volume and Intensity • Periodisation differencesTwo very different winter sports — two very different performance models.🎯 Game Time: Guess the SportWe finish with a twist on recent weeks’ game.This time it’s Guess the Sport (not the athlete).Angus gives a number of clues, and Charles/ you have to figure out which sport is being described.Play along and see if you can beat Charles 👀🎧 Listen EverywhereFull episode available on:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Amazon Music🔗 All links in one place:👉 https://linktr.ee/MindSetsPodcast📲 Follow The MindSets Podcast📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MindSets_Podcast🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@MindSets_Podcast⸻⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Intro02:15 – 2 Min News (ish)10:25 – Grind My Gears18:50 – How a Skeleton Athlete Trains28:45 – Curling vs Skeleton Training Comparison30:00 - Sponsors33:40 – Guess the Sport Game
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Episode 78 of The MindSets Podcast is packed with Winter Olympic controversy, elite performance breakdowns, and another competitive game to finish.Charles and Angus kick things off with the latest in sports news, including major talking points from the Winter Olympics Milano Cortina.This week we have:🗞️ Sporting NewsWe cover: • Lindsey Vonn and her latest injury setback • The developing Canadian Olympic cheating scandal • The latest storylines from the Six Nations ChampionshipPlenty to unpack across skiing, rugby, and Olympic controversy.😤 Grind My GearsWe then get into some cracking listener-submitted Grind My Gears — and as always, nothing is off limits.🛷 Main Topic: How a Skeleton Athlete TrainsThe core of today’s episode looks at what it actually takes to become an Olympic-level skeleton athlete.With Matt Weston winning Olympic gold last week, we break down: • How athletes transition into skeleton from other sports • The power and sprint profile required • Strength & gym programming structure • Speed development and track work • How training changes across phases of the yearWe explore why skeleton often attracts athletes from explosive sports backgrounds — and what makes them successful on ice.🧊 Contrasting Comparison: Elite Curling TrainingWe then compare skeleton training to what elite Winter Olympics Milano Cortina curling athletes might prioritise: • Strength vs skill emphasis • Conditioning demands • Training Volume and Intensity • Periodisation differencesTwo very different winter sports — two very different performance models.🎯 Game Time: Guess the SportWe finish with a twist on recent weeks’ game.This time it’s Guess the Sport (not the athlete).Angus gives a number of clues, and Charles/ you have to figure out which sport is being described.Play along and see if you can beat Charles 👀🎧 Listen EverywhereFull episode available on:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Amazon Music🔗 All links in one place:👉 https://linktr.ee/MindSetsPodcast📲 Follow The MindSets Podcast📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MindSets_Podcast🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@MindSets_Podcast⸻⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Intro02:15 – 2 Min News (ish)10:25 – Grind My Gears18:50 – How a Skeleton Athlete Trains28:45 – Curling vs Skeleton Training Comparison30:00 - Sponsors33:40 – Guess the Sport Game
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