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279 | Riley Tejcek | How to Become an Olympic Hopeful
279 | Riley Tejcek | How to Become an Olympic Hopeful
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Length:
61 minutes
Released:
May 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Ever wondered what it takes to balance the adrenaline rush of hurtling down a bobsled track with the discipline of military service, all while aiming for Olympic gold?
Riley Tejcek, a support specialist at Expeditionary Warfare School at the Marine Corps University in Quantico, Virginia, exemplifies resilience, ambition, and unwavering dedication as she navigates the dual worlds of elite athletics and military service.
While striving to become the first female Marine to compete in the Olympics, Riley navigates the challenges of training, competition, and the relentless pursuit of excellence, all while breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes.
In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by Riley to talk about her journey as an athlete and a captain in the Marine Corps. This episode will also explore her path to becoming an Olympic hopeful, overcoming self-doubt, and achieving greatness in both sports and military service.
Topics include:
The importance of pushing boundaries, taking risks, and embracing challenges
The most common challenges for athletes pursuing niche sports
Riley provides a concise overview of bobsledding, the intense speeds, and danger
Riley looks back at the adrenaline-filled experience of her first time in a bobsled
The physical toll of bobsledding and the effects of G-Forces on the body
Riley talks about the rigorous selection process to secure a spot on the Olympic team
Riley discusses her unexpected path into the military
Riley reflects on her experience participating in the Miss Military 2023 pageant
The benefits of overcoming self-doubt by taking bold steps
And other topics…
Connect with Riley:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riley-tejcek-b264902b9
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riley.tejcek/
Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708
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Riley Tejcek, a support specialist at Expeditionary Warfare School at the Marine Corps University in Quantico, Virginia, exemplifies resilience, ambition, and unwavering dedication as she navigates the dual worlds of elite athletics and military service.
While striving to become the first female Marine to compete in the Olympics, Riley navigates the challenges of training, competition, and the relentless pursuit of excellence, all while breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes.
In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by Riley to talk about her journey as an athlete and a captain in the Marine Corps. This episode will also explore her path to becoming an Olympic hopeful, overcoming self-doubt, and achieving greatness in both sports and military service.
Topics include:
The importance of pushing boundaries, taking risks, and embracing challenges
The most common challenges for athletes pursuing niche sports
Riley provides a concise overview of bobsledding, the intense speeds, and danger
Riley looks back at the adrenaline-filled experience of her first time in a bobsled
The physical toll of bobsledding and the effects of G-Forces on the body
Riley talks about the rigorous selection process to secure a spot on the Olympic team
Riley discusses her unexpected path into the military
Riley reflects on her experience participating in the Miss Military 2023 pageant
The benefits of overcoming self-doubt by taking bold steps
And other topics…
Connect with Riley:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riley-tejcek-b264902b9
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riley.tejcek/
Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
May 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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