Chip Away: How Fritz Nugent Became an Author

22-10-2024 • 49 mins

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Summary

Fritz Nugent, a former track and field athlete and coach, discusses his journey in the sport and the multidisciplinary approach he takes in coaching his athletes. He shares how he got involved with track and field, his experiences in various events, and his training for the decathlon. Fritz also talks about the importance of recovery and down-regulating the nervous system, including the use of yoga nidra and meditation. He explores different mental preparation techniques and the incorporation of practices like Wim Hof breathing in his coaching. Fritz also discusses his background in studio arts and his decision to become a coach. Fritz’s clients include smokejumpers, athletes, and even Navy SEALs, and he recently wrote a book about his experience training smokejumpers.

Chapters

02:30 Fritz's Journey in Track and Field

06:04 The Decathlon and Training Approach

10:06 Peak Moments and Mental Preparation

13:44 Recovery and Down-Regulation

18:15 Multidisciplinary Approach to Coaching

22:34 Incorporating Wim Hof Breathing

26:02 Balancing Athletics and Studio Arts

29:20 From Athlete to Coach

35:00 Training Smokejumpers

44:23 Writing a Book

49:02 Believing in Yourself and Others

Relevant Links & Contact

Instagram (@fritz.program) https://www.instagram.com/fritz.program/
Website https://www.fritznugent.com
Book https://www.fritznugent.com/embers
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210279176-embers-of-confidence
Ally Boothroyd, Yoga Nidra (Fritz’s favorite practitioner) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL19-3B-OVYod0y2sz15F1je5efYEgmv7A
Nadia Geagea Pupa, Fritz’s editor - https://www.piquepublishing.com
"Relax and Win" by Bud Winter
“Mindset” by Carol Dweck
Wim Hof Breathing - https://www.wimhofmethod.com/breathing-exercises