#12 Federica Brignone: The "Federer" on skis talks about her mindset and the new season

Summary

Federica Brignone discusses her pre-season training and preparations for the upcoming ski season. She talks about her five-week training camp in Argentina and the importance of ensuring her equipment is in good condition before the season starts. Federica also shares her approach to training and the balance between doing enough runs and knowing when to stop. She emphasizes the importance of physical and mental preparation and the need to feel ready for the season. Federica also discusses her skiing style, the importance of being smooth and elegant, and the role of fear in pushing her limits. She shares her strategies for dealing with fear and the challenges of maintaining focus and concentration during races. Federica reflects on her performance in the previous season and her goals for the upcoming season, including the World Championships in Saalbach.

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Takeaways

Pre-season training is crucial for ski athletes to prepare for the upcoming season.Physical and mental preparation are equally important for success in skiing.Finding the right balance between pushing oneself and knowing when to stop is key in training.Fear can be a challenge for athletes, but it can also be a motivator to push limits.Maintaining focus and concentration during races is essential for optimal performance.Setting goals and visualizing success can help athletes stay motivated and focused.The World Championships are a major goal for Federica Brignone in the upcoming season.

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Sound Bites

"That's great! I didn't know that you're a skater with a backpack, Fede! You're so fast! Through the gates!"

"But also I work physically with sports that they give adrenaline, like downhill mountain biking, surfing, kite surfing, or stuff that I'm a bit afraid of because when I'm skiing, I need to go out of the comfort zone if I want to be good."

"I just like visually think about that. I love it."

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Chapters

00:00 Preparing for the Ski Season: Training and Equipment

06:29 Finding the Balance: Pushing Limits and Knowing When to Stop

13:36 The Role of Fear in Skiing: Overcoming Challenges

18:36 Maintaining Focus and Concentration During Races

25:02 Setting Goals and Visualizing Success

29:13 The World Championships: A Major Goal for Federica Brignone