On today’s show I sat down with two guests to talk about speed – one on ice and the other on the race track.
My first guest was Karen Hubbard, a Purdue-trained engineer, Westfield High School track coach, and rising rookie on Team USA bobsled.
Karen shares her unexpected journey from high school track standout to budding bobsled star, discussing the physical and mental challenges, as well as the training and selection processes involved in the sport.
Additionally, Karen reflects on overcoming personal health battles and how her diverse career path, including time as a McKinsey consultant and entrepreneur, prepared her for this new athletic pursuit.
My second guest features a special interview with Guenther Steiner, known from Netflix’s Drive to Survive, who offers insights into the world of F1 racing and previews his upcoming live show in Indianapolis.
You are going to learn about:
Karen’s Transition from the Corporate World to Athletic Pursuits
Karen’s Training Regimen for Team USA Bobsledding
Drive to Survive, F1 Racing and Guenther Steiner’s Live Show in Indy
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Check out these great clips from the show:
02:09 Guest Introduction: Karen Hubbard, Team USA Bobsled
04:57 Karen's Athletic Journey and Early Influences
09:20 Transition to Coaching and Professional Life
16:53 Discovering Bobsled and Pursuing Olympic Dreams
24:15 Bobsled Combine Experience
25:22 Morning of the Combine: A Moment of Gratitude
26:03 Unexpected Warmup Routine
26:26 First-Time Bobsledders: A Unique Experience
27:19 Performance and Feedback at the Combine
29:51 Invitation to Rookie Camp
30:48 Rookie Camp Experience
34:05 Push Championships and Team Selection
45:33 Challenges and Realities of Being an Olympic Athlete
49:17 Supporting an Olympic Dream
49:28 Fundraising and Sponsorship
50:05 Journey into Bobsledding
50:45 Shoutout to Jasmine Jones
51:09 Bobsled Training Insights
52:05 F1 on Ice
53:38 Indiana Pride and Community
54:37 Hidden Gems and Notable Hoosiers
57:29 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
58:54 Guest Introduction: Guenther Steiner, F1
