Episode description
Georgina von Marburg thrives on competition. From a youth spent on the tennis court, to criterium and track racing in university, to XC and now elite enduro racing, she’s always moving forwards towards her next goal. Her experience surmounting injuries, finding a positive mental outlook on two wheels, and perfecting her training with TrainerRoad offers a perfect example for any athlete striving to get faster. Learn more in this episode of the Successful Athletes Podcast!
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 Intro
0:40 Georgina’s background in sport and cycling
10:10 How Georgina managed to get competitive so quickly
13:12 How a background in tennis affected her cycling
14:32 Descending skills
17:06 The advantages of moving from XC to Enduro
20:45 Getting Injured and recovery mistakes
31:30 Starting with TrainerRoad
34:45 Adjusting to a year without racing
35:20 Process goals and shifting focus
36:35 What TrainerRoad plans she follows
38:30 The most challenging parts of structured training
41:05 Lessons learned from Outside Workouts
43:45 Getting enough sleep and fueling herself
49:13 Why she loves Sweet Spot training
51:08 Goals for 2021
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