Frodeno Going Mental Holding Other People’s Dreams Without Losing Yourself - Dan Lorang
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Feb 16, 2026 Dan Lorang, performance coach and head of endurance at Red Bull with two decades shaping elite athletes. He discusses trust and data in remote coaching. He talks about carrying others' careers, emotional boundaries, staying curious about methods, and balancing pressure with family and recovery. Short, candid reflections on what high-level coaching really requires.
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Training Is Physical, Mental And Relational
- Dan Lorang sees coaching as inseparable physical and mental work; training decisions change athlete confidence for weeks.
- He treats data as objective input but knows trust makes data useful and safeguards athlete belief in the program.
The 20-Minute Test That Backfired
- Dan recalls ordering a 20-minute test after a recovery day that ruined his athlete's week and trust.
- He calls it a clear coaching mistake that taught him how sessions impact mental state.
Own Failures Before Blaming Others
- After poor results, first audit your own choices before blaming others and keep asking how to improve.
- Maintain self-scrutiny to avoid stagnation and to stay among the best.