EricMurray (Part 2) || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
Episode Description
EP16 Runners Only! with Dom Harvey & Eric Murray (Part 2)
Eric Murray is currently on Dancing With the Stars in NZ. Prior to this, he was one of New Zealand's greatest-ever athletes (Rowing)
This was the second half of our 2-hour 20-minute conversation.
In this chat, we discuss how an Olympian celebrates after winning a gold medal, the time he smashed a world record by six seconds, some of the dodgy stuff he got up to overseas before he was famous, the tweet that almost got him canceled, his obsession with golf and his current Dancing With the Stars journey.
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Video produced by: Dougie Mackie https://www.dougiemackie.com
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Brief Summary
Eric Murray discusses Olympic experiences, nerves, and his journey on Dancing With the Stars.
Key points
- The Pressure of the Final. Eric shares the nerves and expectations leading up to an Olympic final.
- Olympic Village Myths. Eric debunks the wild stories about the Olympic Village, revealing a different reality.
- World Record Smash. The team breaks the world record by six seconds, shocking everyone.
- The Importance of Relaxation. The athlete reflects on how staying relaxed contributed to their success.
- Encouragement for Young Athletes. The athlete shares advice for young competitors to pursue their dreams.
- Traveling the World as an Athlete. Reflecting on the unique travel experiences gained through competitive sports.
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Episode highlights
- The Pressure of the FinalEric shares the nerves and expectations leading up to an Olympic final.“If you’re not nervous, it doesn’t mean enough.”3:19Oct 18, 2022
- Olympic Village MythsEric debunks the wild stories about the Olympic Village, revealing a different reality.“If there were massive orgies, I never got the invite.”8:34Oct 18, 2022
- World Record SmashThe team breaks the world record by six seconds, shocking everyone.“We smashed the world record!”18:13Oct 18, 2022
- The Importance of RelaxationThe athlete reflects on how staying relaxed contributed to their success.“We were just so relaxed and rowing with the boat.”19:30Oct 18, 2022
- Encouragement for Young AthletesThe athlete shares advice for young competitors to pursue their dreams.“Just go for it!”29:06Oct 18, 2022
- Traveling the World as an AthleteReflecting on the unique travel experiences gained through competitive sports.“We’ve been to some amazing places in Europe!”29:21Oct 18, 2022
- Riding Bikes Without HelmetsA late-night bike ride without helmets led to a close call with the cops.“We had to walk them down the rest of the way.”36:11Oct 18, 2022
- Training for DancingTraining for a dance competition feels like a full-time job with intense hours.“We are training full-time, about 25 to 30 hours last week.”42:40Oct 18, 2022
