Fritz Nugent, a former track and field athlete and coach, discusses his journey in the sport and the multidisciplinary approach he takes in coaching his athletes. He shares how he got involved with track and field, his experiences in various events, and his training for the decathlon. Fritz also talks about the importance of recovery and down-regulating the nervous system, including the use of yoga nidra and meditation. He explores different mental preparation techniques and the incorporation of practices like Wim Hof breathing in his coaching. Fritz also discusses his background in studio arts and his decision to become a coach. Fritz’s clients include smokejumpers, athletes, and even Navy SEALs, and he recently wrote a book about his experience training smokejumpers.

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