Left handed relief pitcher Tim Mayza with the Toronto Blue Jays is a daunting closer despite recent adversity. In 2018 he underwent Tommy John Surgery, more formally known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction. This procedure is used to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament inside the elbow. After 18 months of recovery Mayza is still throwing strikes in the MLB, dropping in his 90+ sinker. He chats with host Lindsay Berra about how he approaches the game today and what he's learned from his physical and emotional challenges. As one of our most popular episodes we wanted to share it again. Part 1 of a 2 part episode. 

Left handed relief pitcher Tim Mayza with the Toronto Blue Jays is a daunting closer despite recent adversity. In 2018 he underwent Tommy John Surgery, more formally known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction. This procedure is used to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament inside the elbow. After 18 months of recovery Mayza is still throwing strikes in the MLB, dropping in his 90+ sinker. He chats with host Lindsay Berra about how he approaches the game today and what he's learned from his physical and emotional challenges. As one of our most popular episodes we wanted to share it again. Part 1 of a 2 part episode.&nbsp;

In today’s society the elite athlete is revered, admired, even worshiped. And many of us would aspire to be more like our heroes. On Food of the Gods host Lindsay Berra speaks to athletes from leagues like the NFL, MLB, NBA, and Nascar, to professional surfing, the Olympics, and everywhere athletes strive for an edge. She explores a key question: What does it take? Could we eat like them, train like them and how exactly do our heroes drive themselves to peak performance? The takeaway will influence all of us to better understand what it takes to be a world class athlete, and what we can learn from them.

In today&rsquo;s society the elite athlete is revered, admired, even worshiped. And many of us would aspire to be more like our heroes. On Food of the Gods host Lindsay Berra speaks to athletes from leagues like the NFL, MLB, NBA, and Nascar, to professional surfing, the Olympics, and everywhere athletes strive for an edge. She explores a key question: What does it take? Could we eat like them, train like them and how exactly do our heroes drive themselves to peak performance? The takeaway will influence all of us to better understand what it takes to be a world class athlete, and what we can learn from them.

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In today’s society the elite athlete is revered, admired, even worshiped. And many of us would aspire to be more like our heroes. On Food of the Gods host Lindsay Berra asks a key question: What does it take? How did they get there – to the top of their field? How can we give our bodies the best chance at being more like theirs? Could we eat like them, train like them and how exactly do our heroes drive themselves to peak performance? We follow top athletes to find out. The takeaway will influence all of us to better understand what it takes to be a world class athlete, and what we can learn from them.

In today&rsquo;s society the elite athlete is revered, admired, even worshiped. And many of us would aspire to be more like our heroes. On Food of the Gods host Lindsay Berra asks a key question: What does it take? How did they get there &ndash; to the top of their field? How can we give our bodies the best chance at being more like theirs? Could we eat like them, train like them and how exactly do our heroes drive themselves to peak performance? We follow top athletes to find out. The takeaway will influence all of us to better understand what it takes to be a world class athlete, and what we can learn from them.