{"id":90727,"date":"2025-03-11T17:17:50","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T16:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runlovers.it\/?p=90727"},"modified":"2025-03-11T18:17:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T17:17:28","slug":"pushing-limits-mind-over-muscle-in-elite-sports-with-ayomide-folorunso-and-sofiia-yaremchuk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runlovers.it\/en\/2025\/pushing-limits-mind-over-muscle-in-elite-sports-with-ayomide-folorunso-and-sofiia-yaremchuk\/","title":{"rendered":"Pushing limits: mind over muscle in elite sports, with Ayomide Folorunso and Sofiia Yaremchuk"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<ul class=\"td-arrow-list\">\n<li><strong>There is physical preparation and there is mental preparation, and when you are a pro athlete, you cannot neglect either one. We talked about this with Ayomide Folorunso and Sofiia Yaremchuk. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mental preparation is crucial in high-level sports, and it complements physical preparation with techniques such as visualization, positive thinking, and personal determination.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sacrifice in sports also leads to great satisfaction, with different experiences: Ayomide sees giving up as a life lesson, while Sofiia sees sports as a source of wealth.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"\" data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"247\"><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"438\"><span class=\"dropcap dropcap3\">In<\/span> high-level sports, pushing beyond one\u2019s limits isn\u2019t just about muscle and training. Physical preparation is crucial, but at a certain level, mental strength becomes just as essential.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"620\">Thanks to Nike, at the launch of the <a href=\"https:\/\/runlovers.it\/en\/2025\/nike-vomero-18-maximum-comfort-is-even-more-maximum\/\">new Vomero 18<\/a> in Milan, we had the chance to discuss this with two incredible young athletes: <strong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"592\">Ayomide Folorunso<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"617\">Sofiia Yaremchuk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"787\">Ayomide, a 400-meter hurdles specialist, follows me to the interview room at an unhurried pace, smiling:<em data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"785\">&#8220;We athletes are so slow when we&#8217;re not on the track.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"950\">Born in Nigeria and raised in Parma, she combines raw power with technical finesse. On the track, she breaks national records and claims European youth titles.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1206\">Sofiia, of Ukrainian descent, is a marathon and middle-distance runner known for her elegant style and consistent training. Unlike many athletes, she has chosen to forgo a mental coach, relying solely on her own discipline\u2014but more on that in a moment.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"breaking-limits-one-day-at-a-time\" data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1253\">Breaking limits, one day at a time<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1508\">At the highest level, every training session is a personal test. Passing it means growth\u2014physically and mentally. Ayomide sums it up:<br data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1391\" \/><em data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1506\">&#8220;Athletics is a series of small daily challenges. When I push through a tough workout, I know I can do it again.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1751\">Sofiia agrees and highlights the importance of precision:<em data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1749\">&#8220;The stronger you get, the more precise you have to be\u2014in everything. From gym work to nutrition, from recovery to rest. Every second gained is the result of tremendous effort.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1813\">Success isn\u2019t just talent; it\u2019s dedication and discipline.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"the-mind-is-the-game-changer\" data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1854\">The mind is the game-changer<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"2004\">If the body runs, the mind pushes it further. Mental preparation isn\u2019t just about focus\u2014it\u2019s about tools like visualization and positive thinking.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2175\"><em data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2062\">&#8220;Smiling helps so much, and it\u2019s actually scientific,&#8221;<\/em> Ayomide explains. <em data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2173\">&#8220;When you smile, your brain believes everything is fine, so you handle challenges better.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2402\">Faith and meditation also play a role in her mindset. As for visualization? <em data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2400\">&#8220;I\u2019ve been doing it all along without realizing it. When my mental coach explained it, it was just about refining something I was already using.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2610\">Sofiia, on the other hand, trusts entirely in her own autonomy: <em data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2608\">&#8220;I have no psychologist or mental coach. But I know exactly what my goal is. That clarity keeps me focused on every step of my journey.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"sacrifices-and-rewards\" data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2645\">Sacrifices and rewards<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2723\">An athlete\u2019s life is full of sacrifices\u2014but also immense personal rewards. <em data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2777\">&#8220;Sports have taken time away from my social life,&#8221;<\/em> Ayomide admits. <em data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2846\">&#8220;But it taught me to focus on what truly matters.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"3025\">Sofiia, however, sees no sacrifice at all: <em data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"3023\">&#8220;Sport didn\u2019t take anything from me. It gave me everything\u2014experiences, travel, friendships. It helped me discover the world.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3118\">Different perspectives, same conclusion: sport is an incredible training ground for life.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"handling-the-pressure\" data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3152\">Handling the pressure<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3295\">I&#8217;ve always wondered\u2014what does it feel like to compete with an audience watching, cheering, or even criticizing? Is it a boost or a burden? For Ayomide, pressure is entirely self-made: <em data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3395\">&#8220;No one can be harder on me than I am on myself.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3626\">\u00ec Sofiia, however, thrives on external energy: <em data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3624\">&#8220;I respond well to pressure\u2014it actually helps me. At the London Marathon, the crowd pumped me up so much I was afraid I\u2019d start too fast! Their support is an incredible boost.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"the-state-of-sports-facilities\" data-start=\"3633\" data-end=\"3669\">The state of sports facilities<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3818\">Top athletes all start on the same athletic fields\u2014but have those facilities evolved? Are young athletes today benefiting from better conditions?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"3956\">The answer is mixed. Ayomide shares her frustration: <em data-start=\"3875\" data-end=\"3954\">&#8220;I waited five years for a decent track, and they still didn\u2019t get it right.&#8221; <\/em>Sofiia acknowledges room for improvement but remains grateful for what\u2019s available.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4045\" data-end=\"4161\">One thing is clear: for the next generation to thrive, investment in sports infrastructure needs to be a priority.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"if-shoes-had-superpowers\" data-start=\"4168\" data-end=\"4201\">If shoes had superpowers&#8230;<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4203\" data-end=\"4312\">To end on a lighter note, I ask both athletes: <em data-start=\"4250\" data-end=\"4310\">If your shoes could have any superpower, what would it be? <\/em>Ayomide laughs: <em data-start=\"4330\" data-end=\"4367\">&#8220;To make me fly away from fatigue!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4371\" data-end=\"4555\">Sofiia, a fan of the<a href=\"https:\/\/runlovers.it\/en\/2025\/nike-vomero-18-maximum-comfort-is-even-more-maximum\/\"> Vomero 18s<\/a> she\u2019s been training in, takes a more grounded approach:<br data-start=\"4458\" data-end=\"4461\" \/><em data-start=\"4461\" data-end=\"4553\">&#8220;The right shoes make all the difference in preventing injuries and running at your best.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4557\" data-end=\"4612\">Sounds like she already has a superpower on her feet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ayomide Folorunso and Sofiia Yaremchuk: the power of the mind in elite sports, told by two strong female athletes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":90711,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[15718],"tags":[22249],"powerkit_post_featured":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-90727","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-interviews","8":"tag-ayomide-folorunso-e-sofiia-yaremchuk-en"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - 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