Jimmy Neesham on how to stay mentally fit || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
Episode Description
EP11 Runners Only! with Dom Harvey & Jimmy Neesham
Jimmy Neesham is a New Zealand cricket legend who started running at the beginning of the pandemic.
As you'd expect there is a fair bit of cricket chat in this conversation. But we cover a tonne of other stuff too. He's a fascinating guy and I really hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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Brief Summary
Jimmy Neesham discusses his cricket career, running, mental health, and experiences in the IPL.
Key points
- Cricket's Key Moments. Jimmy reflects on his pivotal role in New Zealand cricket history.
- The Challenge of Running. Jimmy shares his complicated relationship with running and fitness.
- The Ultimate Challenge. Cricket is as much a mental challenge as it is physical, especially in high-stakes matches.
- The Viral Moment. A clip of the team celebrating a win goes viral, but one player looks upset.
- The 2019 World Cup Final. A heartbreaking loss in the World Cup final leaves lasting scars and disbelief.
- Bonding Through Adversity. The shared experience of loss strengthens the bond between teammates.
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Episode highlights
- Cricket's Key MomentsJimmy reflects on his pivotal role in New Zealand cricket history.“You’re right there in the thick of it every time.”1:03Oct 16, 2022
- The Challenge of RunningJimmy shares his complicated relationship with running and fitness.“I wouldn’t say it’s a deep-seated love of running.”2:55Oct 16, 2022
- The Ultimate ChallengeCricket is as much a mental challenge as it is physical, especially in high-stakes matches.“It's almost just the mental aspect of getting through.”16:45Oct 16, 2022
- The Viral MomentA clip of the team celebrating a win goes viral, but one player looks upset.“You actually looked kind of pissed off.”17:49Oct 16, 2022
- The 2019 World Cup FinalA heartbreaking loss in the World Cup final leaves lasting scars and disbelief.“It was like a morgue.”26:06Oct 16, 2022
- Bonding Through AdversityThe shared experience of loss strengthens the bond between teammates.“That's got to create some sort of bond.”29:44Oct 16, 2022
- Navigating Mental Health in CricketThe pressures of cricket can lead to mental health challenges, but support is key.“You’re not alone if you’re going through these self-doubt moments.”40:59Oct 16, 2022
- Finding Balance Beyond CricketTaking time away from cricket can help alleviate the fear of failure.“I actually really enjoyed it; it removed the fear of cricket not working out.”41:51Oct 16, 2022
