Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2350558/open_sms) Shayne McGowan, a sports performance expert specializing in the mental aspect of athletic success, is known for his work under Mental Edge Performance, a service he founded to help athletes enhance their mental game in sports, particularly in motorsport. McGowan’s perspective on women in motorsport…
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