Ep 349- Obstacle Course Runner, Awesome Human Rachel Watters!
Ep 349- Obstacle Course Runner, Awesome Human Rachel Watters!  
Podcast: Ones Ready
Published On: Fri Aug 23 2024
Description: Send us a textWelcome back to the team room everyone! In this episode, Rachel Waters returns with even more insights than her first appearance, offering a powerful message for those looking to push their limits—especially hopeful Special Warfare candidates. As a professional obstacle course racer, Rachel breaks down how the sport blends physical endurance with mental grit, drawing from military-style challenges. She shares how a single Spartan race sparked her passion and led to a journey of growth through consistency, resilience, and facing discomfort head-on.Rachel dives deep into how mental toughness is often a matter of showing up and pushing through negative self-talk. She recommends practices like journaling to process emotions, clear the mind, and stay mission-focused. Whether it’s embracing the grind with a killer workout playlist or finding the mental clarity of running without distractions, Rachel emphasizes the power of habits and positive routines.Rachel also opens up about her personal battles, including overcoming bulimia, and how that struggle reshaped her mindset for success. Her story serves as a reminder that overcoming adversity is a choice, and those choices build the warrior’s mindset. She drops valuable advice on the importance of self-reflection, learning from setbacks, and being intentional with your goals—key traits for any SOF candidate. If you’re serious about growth, Rachel’s insights on accountability, staying motivated during tough moments, and tackling life’s obstacles will resonate with you. Tune in, get inspired, and continue striving to be everything you can be.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:25 Getting Into Obstacle Course Racing06:43 The Motivation to Keep Going17:07 Consistency and Mental Toughness22:14 The Power of Writing27:23 Running Without Distractions34:22 Overcoming Challenges and Making Positive Changes36:14 The Power of Self-Reflection and Learning from Mistakes40:07 Choosing a Strong Mindset and Making Intentional Choices46:48 Using Mantras and Strategies for Focus and Motivation57:36 The Importance of Accountability01:03:50 Joining the Military and Taking on Challenging EndeavorsSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY...