{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"43 | Jet Ski Racer Mouad Salhi: Channeling Your Fear","description":"\u201cIt's all about respect ... I'm not going there looking to hurt someone, that's not my mindset. My mindset is to show them that I'm not afraid of anybody. In a race, if you come close to me, I'll do whatever it takes for me to win. I'm not going to just let you pass just because I'm afraid of you.\u201d   Jet ski racing has been Mouad Salhi\u2019s passion from a young age. He\u2019s stuck with the sport for years despite the costs, both financially and in the form of injury.   When you\u2019re maneuvering large, heavy vehicles across the water at high speed, you\u2019re bound to get hurt, Mo says\u2014and he\u2019s experienced some serious crashes. But to him, it\u2019s all part of the sport he loves, and has excelled at (he\u2019s claimed world, U.S., and 3 European championships, among other accolades).   In this week\u2019s show, he describes how he redirects emotions like fear and anger into a bold racing style\u2014which, while it seems risky, is actually part of a strategy for staying safer. He also shares some of the other struggles and setbacks of a solo rider in an expensive sport, and how much support means to him along the way.   Note: Because of an equipment problem, Mo didn\u2019t race April 17 after all, as discussed in this episode. His first competition back for the season is May 1, in Kissimmee, Florida\u2014check his Instagram and YouTube channel for updates!   A huge thank you to our sponsors for this episode: Fluid Running and 2Toms. Fluid Running makes it possible to maintain your peak physical fitness even when you're injured through the power of deep water running. And 2Toms provides advanced sweat proof, waterproof blister and chafing protection products that keep you moving. Listen for special discount codes in the episode!   In this episode, we discuss: Some of the basics of jet ski racing (5:34) How injury is viewed in the sport (7:35) His experiences with injuries\u2014including serious crashes (8:48) How he\u2019s learned to manage his fear to dominate on the water (13:17) The knee injury he\u2019s currently rehabbing, and how jet ski racing involves strength and endurance through his whole body (18:27) Financial issues, and how they play a role in succeeding in the sport and recovering from injury (23:17) How representing an entire country adds to the pressure (30:17) What it was like to come back after his most serious crash (34:45) How it feels to now race for a new country, the United States (38:25) What it took to come back to the sport after an 11-year break (39:01) His best advice for other injured athletes (42:15)   You can subscribe to The Injured Athletes Club on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, and if you like what you hear, please leave us a rating or a review in Apple podcasts. That helps other injured athletes find the show.   Resources\/links: Mo\u2019s Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube His fundraising page P1 AquaX, the jet ski racing series   To access more resources for injured athletes: Join The Injured Athletes Club mailing list, for news and updates Join The Injured Athletes Club Facebook group, for support and camaraderie Like The Injured Athletes Club Podcast Facebook page, for the latest episodes Email us at hello@injuredathletesclub.com with questions, guest suggestions, or other feedback   DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational & informational use only and & does not constitute medical advice. Do not disregard, avoid or delay obtaining medical or health related advice from your health-care professional because of something you may have heard in an episode of this podcast. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with a qualified medical professional for proper evaluation & treatment. Guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experiences, and conclusions, and The Injured Athletes Club podcast hosts nor any company providing financial support endorses or opposes any particular treatment option discussed in the episodes of this podcast and are not responsible for any actions or inactions of listeners based on the information presented. The use of any information provided is solely at your own risk. ","author_name":"The Injured Athletes Club","author_url":"http:\/\/www.injuredathletesclub.com","html":"