Life Time Talks

S13 E18: Visualize, Compete, Repeat: A Conversation With Olympian Carrie Tollefson

October 20, 2026·47 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

What does it take to think like an Olympian, even if you never toe a starting line? In this episode, Olympic middle-distance runner Carrie Tollefson talks about building an athlete mindset and why self-belief isn't reserved for the elite or professionals. She also shares her take on why it's important to reinvent yourself — day after day, year after year, chapter after chapter — and the importance of saying "yes" to opportunities that push your limits.    Plus, Tollefson discusses how women's voices, presence, and allyship in sport strengthen the game for everyone.   Find the episode highlights, get related resources and view the transcript for this episode at https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/podcast/visualize-compete-repeat-a-conversation-with-olympian-carrie-tollefson   Have thoughts you'd like to share or topic ideas for future episodes? Email us at lttalks@lt.life — we'd love to hear from you!   Follow us on Instagram: @lifetime.life   The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program.

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