RIDEOUT: The Other Side of Hard24 Dec 2025

From Failing on the World Stage to Winning on It | Trey Hardee

This week’s episode is with Trey Hardee, a two-time World Champion in the decathlon and Olympic silver medalist. Trey opens up about one of the most defining moments of his career: failing publicly on the Olympic stage, the shame that followed, and the surgery and rehab that forced him to confront whether he was really finished. We talk about what it takes to sit with failure instead of running from it — and how that process ultimately led him back to the podium. This is a conversation about discipline, patience, and doing the work when no one’s watching — and what’s possible on the other side of hard. Subscribe to the podcast on other platforms: http://lnk.to/the-other-side-of-hard Trey Hardee Instagram: @treyhardee X: @treyhardee Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ: ⁠ https://ketone.com/rideout Athletic Brewing: https://athleticbrewing.com⁠ Code "Rideout" V14: ⁠http://v14.com/kenrideout Code "KENRIDEOUT" Chapters (00:00) Introduction and Guest Welcome (00:02) The Best Athlete in the World (00:37) Catching Up and Personal Reflections (02:16) The High School Basketball Cut (06:20) Transition to Pole Vaulting (07:09) College Journey and Challenges (14:37) Decathlon Beginnings (23:38) The Grind and Consistency (26:58) Overcoming Personal Challenges (29:00) Mississippi State to Olympic Trials (33:22) The Struggles of Early Athletic Career (33:42) Transitioning to a New Coach and College (34:18) Choosing Texas and Meeting Future Wife (37:37) Parental Guidance and Personal Growth (40:55) Training and Competing at Texas (45:44) Injuries and Setbacks (58:29) Turning Professional and Facing Challenges (01:05:35) Embracing the Pressure and Enjoying the Journey (01:05:51) Building Relationships and Offering Guidance (01:06:36) The Role of Coaches in Major Competitions (01:07:19) Facing Defeat and Overcoming Embarrassment (01:08:37) Learning from Failure and Growing Stronger (01:13:02) The Path to Becoming a World Champion (01:17:02) Applying the Champion Mindset to Everyday Life (01:20:44) The Road to the Olympics and Overcoming Injury (01:30:14) Life After Competition and New Challenges (01:35:40) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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