Olympian Ben Flanagan LIVE from the Falmouth Road Race
Carissa is live from the Falmouth Road Race with guest Ben Flanagan, a professional runner and Canadian Olympian. Fresh from his first Olympics, Ben shares his experiences from the Olympic Village, including training camp in Spain, dealing with cardboard beds, and navigating the high-stakes atmosphere. He provides insights into his race strategy and the challenges faced during his 5,000-meter heat. Ben also discusses his journey to becoming an Olympian, the support from his family and community, and how he celebrated with an Olympic rings tattoo. The episode concludes with Ben's plans and mindset for the Falmouth Road Race, emphasizing his connection to the event and its personal significance, including meeting his wife through the race.
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Show Notes
In this special live episode of '321 Go The Podcast,' Carissa sits down with professional runner and Canadian Olympian, Ben Flanagan. Fresh off his first Olympic experience, Ben shares stories about life in the Olympic Village, the challenges faced on the cardboard beds, and his intense 5,000 meter race. He also discusses the immense support from his family and community, a new Olympic tattoo, and his deep connection to the Falmouth Road Race, where he has been crowned champion multiple times. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with personal anecdotes and insights from an elite athlete's journey.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:17 Live from Falmouth Road Race
01:34 Meet Ben Flanagan: Olympian and Champion
03:46 Ben's Olympic Journey
10:28 Race Day Insights
13:08 Reflecting on the Olympic Experience
21:12 Falmouth Road Race: A Special Connection
26:03 Motivation and Mindset
27:34 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Events
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