All too often, athletes focus on their lower body strength for mountain biking, neglecting upper body strength altogether. This not only puts you at risk for injury, but it also reduces your power and ability to perform at the top of your potential. Listen to this episode to understand WHY upper body strength is needed in mountain biking (and really any cycling-specific sport). A few other episodes may interest you, so check these out: 29. 4 Ways to Optimize Your Indoor Bike Rides 20. Q+A How to...
Sep 27, 2021
Like last week's episode outlined, stress happens, but you can manage it as best as you are able to by setting your non-negotiables to handle stress. Non-negotiables don't have to be complex, and they should align with your overarching goals - helping you to always keep your goal the goal. A few other episodes may interest you, so check these out: 35. 10 Ways to Handle Stressful Weeks 10. Get More Done by Batching Your Time 13. Box breathing and Other Ways to manage Stress By setting your non-ne...
Sep 20, 2021•20 min
Stress happens, and unfortunately, your life cannot be completely stress-free. These ten tips on how to handle stress in your moments of overwhelm can be key in helping keep you on track for your goals. So, instead of wishing for no stress at all, try to find ways you can manage your stress as best as possible. A few other episodes may interest you, so check these out: 10. Get More Done by Batching Your Time 27: The One Recovery Tool You're Not Using But Should (I talk about breath work in this ...
Sep 13, 2021•26 min
Losing is a word that holds a fair amount of negativity. What if you can shift your mindset about losing? What if you can consider if you lost or if you got beat? There is a difference. A few other episodes may interest you, so check these out: Episode 7. Is Strength Training Important for Cyclists? (this is a sign for you to sign-up to learn more about the #ShredStrong program I'm launching in October!) 30: Race to Finish Mentality 25: Take a Damn Rest Day Here's to a new perspective and hopefu...
Sep 06, 2021•18 min
Let's talk about the importance of the often-neglected art of how to prep on race day: the warm-up. It's the phase of your training and racing that you almost always want to skip. Well, don't do that. Skipping a proper warm-up can leave you feeling much less ready and primed to GO on race day. So, try to make this a priority on your next race day or at your next training ride or session. Here's a link to my (somewhat awkward) YouTube video on how to prep on race day using my WARP warm-up method:...
Aug 30, 2021•27 min
In this episode, I talk about how balance impacts performance as well as the importance of balance training for your overall health. I also include ways that you can implement balance into your current training using some simple differences. These other episodes may interest you: Episode 7. Is Strength Training Important for Cyclists? (this will show you why you need to sign up for the #ShredStrong program I'm launching in October!) Episode 30: Race to Finish Mentality Since balance impacts perf...
Aug 23, 2021•20 min
In today's episode, I answer some questions I've received recently from you listeners about collagen protein. I just love you all for sending these questions into me, so keep sending them in! You can email me or DM me on Instagram. I talk about these studies in this episode: 24-week study on the use of collagen hydrolysate as a dietary supplement in athletes with activity-related joint pain Collagen hydrolysate for the treatment of osteoarthritis and other joint disorders: a review of the litera...
Aug 16, 2021•21 min
Race to finish mentality could be the missing link for you on race day. Stop cutting yourself short by not finishing a race, or stopping the race because of a challenge that you cannot control. Instead, embrace the race to finish mentality and approach and see what a difference it can make to the stress you place on yourself. Here are some other episodes that may interest you: Episode 29. Overcoming Fear On+Off the Bike with Joanna Yates Episode 7. Is Strength Training Important for Cyclists? (t...
Aug 09, 2021•14 min
Your indoor bike rides can be optimal no matter the season. In fact, indoor bike training does not have to be boring or monotonous. It's actually a great time to focus on your efficiency and power output by using the 4 tips I share in this episode. Here are some other episodes that may interest you: Episode 13. Box Breathing and Other Ways to Manage Your Stress (this is a great episode if you find you're stressed when you try breathing through your diaphragm using the one tip I share in this epi...
Aug 02, 2021•29 min
In this episode, I sat down with professional mountain bike coach, Joanna Yates, to talk all about overcoming fear on and off the bike. Here are some other episodes that you may find relevant to mindset and training: Episode 20. Q+A: How to Fuel Yourself as a Mountain Biker Episode 7. Is Strength Training Important for Cyclists? You can learn more about Joanna and book a coaching session with her in Sedona, Arizona, by visiting her website here: https://www.joannajyates.com/ Follow her on Instag...
Jul 26, 2021•50 min
Using this simple recovery tool will be such a game changer for you and your training. I outline how you can simply and effectively tap into something that you already do after your training in order to de-regulate your nervous system from the stressors you experience. Here are other episodes that may help you when it comes to rest and recovery: Episode 26: How to Know When to Train or Take a Rest Day Episode 25: Take a Damn Rest Day Episode 7: Is Strength Training Important for Cyclists? Hell, ...
Jul 19, 2021•15 min
Do you know when to take a rest day or train? While rest days are important to your overall progress, you may not know when or how to determine if you should take a rest day. In this episode, I outline 5 simple tips to help guide you to decide if it's better for a rest day or to train. Here are other episodes you may find helpful, one of which I reference in the episode: Episode 25: Take a Damn Rest Day Episode 20: Q+A How to Manage Training and Fuel Yourself as a Mountain Biker Episode 7: Is St...
Jul 12, 2021•22 min
You should take a damn rest day. The mentality of “go hard or go home” and “constantly grinding” or “no pain, no gain” needs to die. Doing more does not mean that you are doing the best or doing what your body needs when it comes to training and fitness. All too often, I have athletes come to me who are working out 7 days a week. Yes, 7 days a week. They feel that they are not worthy of a day off. Today, I make the argument for taking a rest day and why you should. Here are some other episodes y...
Jul 05, 2021•17 min
It's getting hot in here! In today's episode, I talk about how to stay cool in hot weather, and offer some of my best tips on staying cool when the mercury rises. I mention the following items in this episode, so check them out here: Mission cooling buffs Polar water bottles (made in Colorado) Skratch Labs electrolyte mixes are my go-to Nuun Endurance is another decent hydration mix Stay cooler this summer with these tips, and let me know if you have any others to add to the list. And remember, ...
Jun 28, 2021•15 min
What do you HAVE to versus GET to do? Our words are powerful. Try replacing this one simple statement (have to versus get to) this week and see what an impact it makes. Sometimes, this simple word and mindset shift can help you make more space and time for your own needs. But, for times when it doesn't, check out this episode on what to do when you're not motivated to train or do anything. Tell me how this shift works for you this week. I'd love to hear. Be the first to learn about my #Moderatio...
Jun 21, 2021•9 min
In this episode, I follow-up on last week's episode, outlining an even simpler method to build the 'perfect' meal for your goals. This method uses your hand and not a food scale, making it even simpler and easier. Bringing awareness to what and how much you eat is crucial for you to get to your goals. (Plus, it's less of a headache.) The simplest way to bring awareness to what and how much you're eating is to build the perfect meal using this hand-eye method. If you want to read the blog I wrote...
Jun 14, 2021•32 min
In this episode, we're talking about how to build the 'perfect' meal for your goals and current situation. I see way too many folks not eating enough throughout the day to sustain their energy levels, and they wonder why they have an energy crash in the afternoon regardless if they've gotten ample sleep. The key here is to keep your meals fairly balanced with protein, carbs, and fats, especially until you get consistent with the process. The best way to do that is to build the perfect meal using...
Jun 07, 2021•28 min
Welcome to episode 20! This is monumental, so I'm trying something new in this episode by doing a Q+A format. Today, I'm answering questions sent in by my listeners about how to manage training and fuel yourself as a mountain biker and more. All too often, you can risk overtraining when you're training for a race or event, plus it can be tough to manage stomach issues on top of optimally fueling yourself during a race. So, this episode helps take out the guesswork so you know how to manage train...
May 31, 2021•38 min
Should You Have Restriction or Restraint with Food? In this episode, I talk about how restriction or restraint with food can have varying outcomes with your diet. Restricting too much can lead you down a turbulent road of indulgence and bingeing that can further lead you down the road of yo-yo dieting (which is never any fun). Restraint, on the other hand, could be exactly what you seek for progress (and a better relationship with food). I also talk about how cravings may indicate that your body...
May 24, 2021•15 min
In this episode, I talk about how you should focus on progress not expectations. All too often, you likely focus on your expectations of what you THINK your progress should be, which can be way off base from where progress should be for you. Or, you ignore the progress you've made altogether thus far. Does that sound like a good plan for you and your progress? No, not really. If you want to follow Sohee Lee, whom I mention in this episode, then follow her here - she's incredible. I also talk abo...
May 17, 2021•8 min
In this episode, I talk about why and how you should try to start each day with a blank slate. This is a fresh perspective on the old philosophy of tabula rasa, or having a "blank slate," when it comes to experiences and preconceived notions. It's the idea that we learn through our experiences and hold onto those preconceived notions from those experiences. This idea of starting the day with a blank slate (what's called "blank slating") will hopefully shed some light on the process of starting e...
May 10, 2021•17 min
We just wrapped up Stress Awareness Month in April. But, in this episode I'm talking about another potential stressor: the scale. F*ck the scale as the ONLY source of information regarding your progress. There are so many other things you can use to determine your progress. Give this episode a listen as I dive in and get quite heated (no apologies for the F-bombs) about how the scale should NOT be the only source of information regarding your weight loss, weight gain, or overall health journey. ...
May 03, 2021•31 min
April is Stress Awareness Month. And in this episode, I'm talking with Dr. Nicole Garneau, who earned her PhD in Genetics. The Soulful Scientist and I talk about transformation and mental health and ways to identify and find your own success. Sometimes, batching your time like I talked about in episode 10, isn't what will work for YOU, but Nicole and I talk about ways to identify what works for you to master your day. (Hint: it takes some experimenting.) We also talk about Nicole's latest creati...
Apr 26, 2021•41 min
April is Stress Awareness Month. So, in this episode, you'll learn easy ways to master your morning to manage your stress. I talked about managing stress through your breath in episode 13. But all too often, the morning time is the best time to manage your stress from the start. Listen for some tips on how to master your morning, and therefore your entire day, right here. In addition to batching your time like I talked about in episode 10, mastering your mornings is where you can feel like you h...
Apr 19, 2021•18 min
Stress is almost impossible to eliminate, but we can do something about it: we can manage it. We need to manage our stress before our stress manages us. Fortunately, we have a tool that we can use at any time to help relax ourselves, and it's free and available any time: our breath. We can do breath work at ANY time and ANY place. You can do it while walking, working, in a meeting, watching a movie, or while driving. Any time you feel a surge of stress or overwhelm, give this a try. Box Breathin...
Apr 12, 2021•9 min
In this episode, I introduce my 5 simple steps to mindful eating, using my 5-S Plan. I know the word "mindfulness" can feel so esoteric and like something you can't really identify, but I assure you it doesn't have to be. Mindfulness around your eating is something that you can include at every meal, if you wish. Or, it can simply be something that you are more aware of, should stress or other emotions come up for you during a meal. So, listen to this and learn how to stop scrolling and start be...
Apr 05, 2021•12 min
In this interview, pelvic floor PT Krystyna Holland talks about how pelvic floor health is for everybody, including you.
Mar 29, 2021•44 min
Welcome to episode 10! If you feel like you get to the end of the day without getting much done, or wondering where all of your time went, then this episode is for you. I can almost guarantee that you will get more done by batching your time. “Batching” means you complete a certain task or similar tasks at one time each day or on certain days of the week. By batching my tasks together, I avoid spreading my energy on multiple tasks at one time. Because, let's be real: multitasking really means th...
Mar 22, 2021•18 min
Do You Really Need to Walk 10k Steps Per Day?
Mar 15, 2021•17 min
Motivation is the least dependable thing you can rely on for getting ish done. So, the ideas about "how to get motivated" are often... overrated. It takes discipline to get things done, as well as some other things that can help, which I talk about in this episode. If you want to learn more about Mel Robbins, check her out here: https://melrobbins.com/. Her simple 5-second rule is a game changer, as I mention in this episode. It will help you learn how to get motivated quicker than you can blink...
Mar 08, 2021•16 min
