Ryan Medrano, medalist in Paralympic Track & Field, talks about preparation and giving 110%

Ryan Medrano discusses his athletic journey, mental preparation, and the rigorous training required for international competition.

In this episode, Erik Kynard and Wallace Spearman interview Ryan Medrano. He shares about being on the cast of the TV show, Survivor, and how meeting Noelle Lambert on the show led to Ryan becoming a Paralympic athlete. He discusses the life-lessons learned from his father and the rigorous training and mental preparation required to compete at an international level. Ryan emphasizes the importance of motivation, community impact, and optimistic realism in achieving personal goals. He also highlights the joy of competition and his aspirations to advocate for other athletes with disabilities. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:56 Lessons from Childhood and Personal Growth 06:11 Transition to Track and Field 09:05 Training Journey and Challenges 11:59 Competing on the International Stage 14:48 Motivation and Overcoming Adversity 18:09 Community Impact and Personal Purpose 20:55 Optimistic Realism in Training 24:12 Finding Joy in Competition 27:07 Future Aspirations and Advocacy 29:53 Conclusion and Call to Action Subscribe to get all the latest USATF content: youtube.com/channel/UCR69bettlgCtKUWIDh2PUJA?sub_confirmatio… Watch Live and On-Demand Coverage, visit USATF.TV usatf.tv Shop official USATF Gear, visit team-usatf-store.myshopify.com Become a USATF Member, visit usatf.org/home/top-utility-nav-content/membership