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Podcast: Habits and Hustle
Episode: Episode 502: Lance Armstrong on VO2 Max, Endurance Genetics, and Why Cycling Beat Running
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How does a kid who started as a swimmer become one of the greatest cyclists of all time? In this Fitness Friday episode, Lance Armstrong joins me to break down his journey from age-group swimming to professional triathlon to the Tour de France.Â
We also discuss Lance's current training philosophy, why he doesn't push himself like he used to, and the mental toughness required to come back from a 20% chance of survival to win championships. Plus, the surprising influence his single mot...