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The Athletes PodcastAuthor: David Stark
The Athletes Podcast is a leading source of information, inspiration, and education for anyone interested in optimizing physical performance, maintaining good health, and living an active lifestyle. Join David Stark as he interviews some of the world's biggest athletes and fitness professionals, The Athletes Podcast provides practical advice, expert insights, and real-world strategies to help listeners achieve their health and fitness goals.The goal is to entertain, educate & inspire the next generation of athletes! Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Rei Halloran Explains How She Turned A Distant Dream Into Olympic Reality
Episode 281
Saturday, 4 April, 2026
We sit down with Olympic goalie Rei Halloran right after she represents Team Japan and talk through what the Games actually feel like from inside the village. We dig into the work, mindset shifts, and support system that carry her from being overlooked in Division III to believing she belongs on the biggest stage. • Olympic Village reality, beds, food, and meeting athletes across sports • Handling goalie pressure, going in cold, and choosing fun over fear • The bullet train phone call that confirms her Olympic roster spot • Building confidence through strength work, extra skates, and “little things” • Training camp as a tryout mindset versus clinics as a test lab • Recovery routines, warm-ups, and why readiness changes performance • Nutrition with gluten and dairy allergies and finding clean protein • Favorite goalies, film study habits, and learning from InGoal resources • Family support, advocacy, and finding an agent as a D3 player • Playing pro overseas in Norway and Sweden and adapting to European style • Growing on TikTok, mentoring young women, and making women’s hockey bigger • Biggest advice for athletes, set a goal and refuse limits Support the show Check out our Website | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Tiktok | Spotify | Apple | Google | Youtube l Save 15% on Perfect Sports Supplements
