In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we discuss whagt really a champion’s mindset is. We have the pleasure of hosting Joanna Zeiger, an accomplished athlete and now researcher to discuss all about mental toughness with our host, Vikas Singh.

Joanna Sue Zeiger, born on May 4, 1970, is an esteemed American triathlete and a prominent figure in the world of sports and research. As the 2008 Ironman 70.3 World Champion and a representative of the United States at the 2000 Summer Olympics, Joanna’s athletic achievements are remarkable. She began her athletic journey as a swimmer, competing alongside her sister Laurie at the 1989 Maccabiah Games, where she won multiple medals. Transitioning to triathlons, Joanna’s dedication and mental toughness led her to numerous victories, including Ironman Brasil 2005 and Ironman Coeur d’Alene 2006. She is also the author of “The Champion Mindset: An Athlete’s Guide to Mental Toughness,” offering valuable insights into developing resilience and peak performance. Purchase the book here: https://amzn.in/d/0gqE3ANT

Here is the link to the Sisu Survey which measures domains of mental toughness: https://sisu.racereadycoaching.com/

Beyond her athletic accomplishments, Joanna Zeiger is a highly respected researcher and epidemiologist. She earned her PhD from Johns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg School of Public Health and has conducted significant studies on drug use and mental toughness in athletes. As the founder and CEO of a research institute, Joanna has focused on the benefits of cannabis, particularly CBD, for pain management and improving quality of life. Her pioneering work in The Sisu Study and The Athlete PEACE Survey has shed light on the medicinal possibilities of CBD for athletes. Joanna’s dual expertise in sports and research makes her a unique and inspiring figure, contributing valuable knowledge to both fields.

Connect with Joanna: joannazeiger@comcast.net

About Vikas Singh:
Vikas Singh, an MBA from Chicago Booth, worked at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, APGlobale, and Reliance before coming up with the idea of democratizing fitness knowledge and helping beginners get on a fitness journey. Vikas is an avid long-distance runner, building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.
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