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 Endurance
02:15 - Brain Fatigue
08:10 - How Brain Fatigue Impacts Performance
13:50 - How To Resist Brain Fatigue
18:00 - How To Reduce Cognitive Fatigue
23:45 - Tapering The Brain
28:20 - Removing Barriers to Decision Making
30:00 - Why Having A Coach is Vital
31:00 - Training: Morning vs Evening
34:30 - Mental Fatigue and Performance
36:30 - Cognitive Training Sessions
43:30 - Pairing Cognitive and Physical Training
53:00 - Brain's Role in Endurance Sports
55:00 - Brain Adaptation and Rehabilitation
59:30 - Cognitive Training Practice
1:01:00 - Dr. Frey's Next Project

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