Overcoming Hurdles to Olympic Glory

Lucy Hatton’s story is one of resilience, grit, and breaking through barriers

3rd Fastest Sprint Hurdler in British History, Lucy didn’t have an easy ride to the top

As a young girl, she was faced with the challenge of severe dyslexia, a hurdle that made learning in school feel like an uphill battle

Despite working harder than her peers, the results were often minimal but that never stopped her

At just 9 years old, Lucy found her escape, a place where her relentless effort could truly shine: the track

It was here, in the world of hurdles, that Lucy finally saw a return on the hard work she’d poured into every step of her life

It wasn’t just about crossing the finish line, it was about breaking through the walls that had been built around her

But her journey wasn’t all smooth sailing

Like so many athletes, Lucy faced toxic environments, mental health struggles, and physical setbacks that would have stopped most people in their tracks

Injuries threatened to derail her dreams, but her passion for hurdling and her unwavering belief in herself kept her pushing forward

On today’s episode of Always Another Game, we dive deep into Lucy’s inspiring journey

We explore powerful topics like:

• Overcoming the obstacles of dyslexia in a world that doesn’t always accommodate
• The mental and emotional toll of toxic environments in sport
• Dealing with the pain of injuries and the mental resilience required to come back stronger
• Navigating the loss of your sporting superpowers and finding a new identity beyond the track

Lucy’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance, the importance of mental health, and the ability to find your way back even when it feels like all is lost

This episode is more than just a sports story

it’s a journey of transformation, overcoming adversity, and learning how to rise above the challenges life throws at you

This is an episode you won’t want to miss

Hit play now, and let Lucy’s journey inspire you to tackle your own hurdles

Tune in now and get your special podcast time started

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North Star Thinking

Let me ask you something:

Have you ever thought about how the Three Wise Men found their way?

They followed the North Star

But here’s the thing…

The North Star wasn’t the destination

It was the guide to get there…

And that’s exactly what today’s guest is all about Will Polston is an absolute powerhouse not only coaching others to greatness but with one of the most audacious goals you’ve ever heard:

to go to space by the end of the decade!

Will and I go way back

He used to play Ice Hockey with my brother, and my mum even managed his team when they were younger

And in this episode? We drop golden nugget after golden nugget on how you should:

⭐️ Aim WAY bigger than your wildest dreams ⭐️ Set your goals and work backwards ⭐️ Choose lightning moments over lightbulb ideas

But here’s the kicker — this isn’t just theory

It’s action that gets results

So, what are you going to do with this knowledge working backwards?

👉🏼 Take over the world 👉🏼 Listen to the podcast 👉🏼 Download the podcast 👉🏼 Open Spotify/Apple/YouTube 👉🏼 Finish reading this post

You’re this close to igniting a shift in your life but only if you act NOW

Come join us for some out of this world thinking

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Why Performance Optimisation is more than just skills... Most people think success comes down to; 👉🏼 Focus your skills in one area 👉🏼 Work harder 👉🏼 Work More game over, right? ❌ Wrong High performers don’t just rely on skill They optimise their body, mind, and energy like a Formula 1 car Because at the highest level, skill gets you in the game but performance keeps you winning (and who doesn't love to keep winning) 🔥 If your nervous system is fried, your decision-making tanks 🔥 If your recovery sucks, your execution slows down 🔥 If your energy is drained, you’re leaving opportunities on the table That’s why in the Always Another Game Podcast Episode today, I break down what separates those who burn out from those who dominate long-term We go beyond tactics and I share the key reasons why I never reached my peak in Ice Hockey And how I use those losses to fuel my success today Peak performance isn’t just about knowing what to do It’s about having the energy, resilience, and clarity to do it at the highest level, every single time If you want to stop playing the game and start owning it, this is the episode for you

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Sport like Life is Unpredictable...

Even the best preparation can unfold at a blink of an eye

And in today’s Shaun Short episode I share real life sporting stories about how this is just the case

You have no idea what is around the corner

But you can put yourself in the right position to handle it

Because with the right:

👉🏼 Skills

👉🏼 Mindset

👉🏼 Second tier preparation

You will be able to adapt and overcome anything Life, Sport and Business throws at you

Are you ready to take prepare for the unexpected

what are you waiting for?

I’ll meet you over on the episode

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Rugby: “I didn’t want to die” - A battle with Cocaine

Today’s guest has seen success in many areas of his life

From representing Harlequins in Rugby

To landing a successful role in London in life after he finished playing

But that pursuit took Kent Bray down a road that he wasn’t expecting

He always wondered “what’s next?”

Until the day that question took him towards a coping mechanism that he had never tried before

Which led him down the path of Cocaine addiction spending 80k a year on this drug

Even though he knew what was happening he wasn’t able to stop it as he had ran out of steam

And through the community in his sport he is able to share his story today

Where he now helps young men with counselling and mentoring to ensure they don’t make the same early mistakes he did

Let’s ruck up together and check out this incredible episode

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A Midlife Crisis at 11 years old with Mo Farrah’s training partner

Safe to say today’s guest kept me on my toes with this interview

Because if a challenging childhood wasn’t enough of going through Alopecia and succumbing to bullying

Adam Strong went through what he described a Mid Life crisis at 11 years old

Growing up in a council estate with not much money

Adam found his entrepreneurial feet by selling golf balls he found In the stream

Not only that this below average athlete decided to take up long distance running

Which took him to a place that he never knew he needed

And he became not only Mo Farrah’s training partner but a friend of the Mo Bot too

There is no time to waste

Lace up those spikes and run on over to check this awesome episode out

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Tackling life after sport head on…

On today’s episode I have the pleasure of sitting down with a guest who shares the same values of the Always Another Game Podcast

Spanning over a 15 year career in Rugby this guests knows the importance of planning for life after the game has finished

And through his business Front Row Support he is helping athletes prepare for arguably one of the biggest changes in their life

Ladies and Gentleman I want to introduce you to Charlie Beech

On this episode we talk about how sport can do so much for us that it becomes our whole identity

And how Charlie has coped with the idea of stepping away from a sport he loves so much

Oh and I asked him maybe one of the most important sporting questions he has ever been asked

Do beards give you more strength in a game?

Come and ruck on over this one is going to be a ball

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Teaching Athletes to Fill Their Mental Filing Cabinets

AAG is back with it’s first interview episode of 2025

And what better way to start than going inside the mind of someone who goes inside the athletes mind

Colin Booth and I have crossed paths recently in our Ice Hockey World

And he love and passion for his Athlete Neuro Performance is clear for everyone to see

Colin realised that X’s and O’s weren’t for him in the coaching space

And he wanted to figure out how one athlete could perform one task with ease yet another found it incredibly difficult

This work has led him to forming his own business MG1 Elite Performance

And now he gets to assists athletes improve their in game performance working on the finer details of their brain which returns an increase not only in their in play game but:

Resilience

Decision Making

Smarter Actions

Curiosity

And arguably the most valuable

It keeps them away from society pressures of the online social and gaming world which is having a profound negative affect on young people’s brains

I know you’ve missed these

So, what are you waiting for?

Download the episode right now and catch up with our chat on your next break

Shaun

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