Episodes

Your race or event is coming up, and you may be wondering how the hell you should fuel for it. Knowing how to fuel effectively on race day doesn’t have to be complex. In this episode, I share the six steps you can take to get the baseline nutritional needs dialed for race day and put a plan together. (Next week, I’ll go over some more details a bit further, but start with this episode). So, how do YOU manage your race fueling strategy? Let us know!👇 Be sure to join my mailing list (see below) to...

When you’re new to mountain biking, it can feel overwhelming between what bike to ride, what gear to get, and figuring out how the hell to safely ride down a mountain on two wheels! 😬 I’m here to tell you that, no, you don’t need to wear the latest gear or ride the newest and most expensive bike.🙅‍♀️ In this episode, I offer up my top ten tips to help new mountain bikers to get into the sport more easily and successfully, without the noise. What tip is your favorite?🤔 Are there any tips you’d ad...

Motivation is fleeting. Action surpasses motivation every time, though. In this episode, I outline a few ways you can get moving closer towards your goals, with a little less mental effort when you’re not motivated to workout. Listen to this episode to see what you can do when motivation just isn’t there for you, and your sofa is calling you instead of the gym or the bike! Here are other related episodes you will want to check out: 145. Motivation, Goal Setting, and Thriving with Sabrena Jo, ...

Your morning is how you set your entire day, so setting up a solid morning routine will help you win the day with greater ease. Having a morning routine that work for you can allow you to set the tone for the rest of your day, and give you a sense of purpose and direction. Without some sort of routine, you are setting yourself up for the possibility of reduced focus and energy levels. Listen to this episode to learn my favorite tips for kicking off a morning routine and discovering what works w...

Sweating is necessary in order to cool the body, among other things, but it can also cause water, electrolyte, and vitamin loss. Knowing your sweat rate (the amount you sweat per hour) is a helpful tool to help you manage your hydration levels and performance, whether you are racing or not. In this episode, I explain how you can calculate your sweat rate, as well as what you do with the data. Check this link to see one of the ways I learned how to calculate sweat rate, from Asker Jeukendrup on ...

In this episode, I outline some of the pros and cons to whether you should race or join a bike event. I outline why you should ultimately push yourself to do something that makes you uncomfortable – and oftentimes, a race or event is how to best do this. Let’s find your edges! Here are other episodes you will want to check out: 166. Are You Underfueling? 122. You Don’t Need to Lose Weight for Your Race or Event 120. How the Sturdy Dirty Enduro Race Blazes New Trails for Women Do You Want a Co...

Soreness can happen and is a fact of life along with death and taxes. That’s the bad news. But, there is good news – you can do something about it! Use these seven tips to help reduce your soreness, especially when you’re biking and strength training at the same time. Here are other episodes you will want to check out: 168. Should I Bike or Strength Train First? 166. Are You Underfueling? 162. What to do if You Struggle to Maintain Strength While Biking Here’s the Mel Robbin’s podcast episode ...

Food cravings are a very real experience, but how do you manage them? Try this tip for navigating cravings simply and easily – with practice. Here are other episodes you will want to check out: 166. Are You Underfueling? 163. Focusing Only on Body Weight is Short-Sighted Do You Want a Coach to Help Make Training or Nutrition Easier and Simpler for You? Hi, it’s me. 🙋‍♀️ If you’re ready to finally make some lasting and sustainable changes in your nutrition and/or fitness, then apply to work wi...

Should you bike or strength train first? This is a common question I hear from bikers who want to incorporate strength training into their routine, mainly because I think they are concerned that the strength work may impact their ability to ride and vice versa. The goal here is to do what is best for you and your schedule and bandwidth. Give this episode a listen to learn what to look for and what to do in order to make BOTH happen.🎧 Here are other episodes you will want to check out: 166. Are ...

Protein is an essential building block for recovery, but all too often I see active individuals eating way less than they should. Listen to this episode to learn about the ways you can get more protein in, simply and easily, as well as some answers to common questions I get about protein. 🎧 Here’s the examine.com article on protein I reference in this episode: https://examine.com/guides/protein-intake/ Here are other episodes you will want to check out: 49. Four Ways to Eat More Protein 4. How ...

In this episode, I talk about the top signs and symptoms that you are under-fueling. Being aware of these red flags can help you recognize it and make sure you are adequately fueling in order to prevent it from becoming a chronic issue. Listen to this episode to make sure you are fueling effectively – and not under-fueling – for your goals and performance. 🎧 i refer to this abstract from Vardardottir et al in this episode: PubMed link here. Here are other episodes you will want to check out: ...

In this episode, I sit down with Mia DePaula, the founder of the Women’s MTB Network. We talk (and laugh a LOT) about what got her into mountain biking, and what inspires her every day to help other women pursue the sport of mountain biking with greater ease. Listen to this episode to learn how the Women’s MTB Network can help other women get into the sport of mountain biking, with access to gear reviews, rides, coaches, and more. 🎧 Be sure to follow Women’s MTB Network at the following links: ...

Adjusting your training around your menstrual cycle is a hot topic right now. But how valid is it? Does it truly make a difference? That’s what I want to explore in this episode! Hormones can impact how you feel, but how valid are those feelings and how much do they truly impact your performance?🧠 In this episode, I discuss the current body of research including the most recent research released in the past month, and what this means for YOU.🎧 Here are the specific research studies I mention in ...

This episode is geared mostly towards folks looking at body weight because they’re seeking fat loss, but it’s applicable to everyone! I see my athletes and even myself freak out a bit over scale weight fluctuations even though they’re feeling better and feeling a difference in themselves in some capacity. The scale plays tricks on the mind! In this episode, I talk about other progress metrics you can focus on besides the number on the scale, especially if the scale can be triggering for you.🎧 H...

How do you maintain strength while biking? I get it, I know the struggle can be real to balance strength training and biking this time of year and in the weeks to come. A common thing I hear often this time of year as biking miles start to ramp up is that “My legs are sore so I should just stop strength training now.” In this episode, I talk about training volume and how you can make adjustments to your training depending on how much you’re biking.🎧 Here are some other episodes about strength t...

Let’s unpack the facts about creatine: what it is, what it does, how to use it, and dosage. I also answer a couple of the most common questions about creatine to help keep things simple, fam. 🎧 Here are some other episodes about protein that you will want to check out: 49. Four Ways to Eat More Protein 4. How Much Protein Should I Eat and Why? Do You Want a Coach to Help Make Training or Nutrition Easier and Simpler for You? Hi, it’s me. 🙋‍♀️ If you’re ready to finally make some lasting and s...

This week, I’m talking about the ONE thing you can do to make chasing goals or pursuing something new easier and with greater success. What do you think it is? Listen to find out! I keep it super simple and short this week.🎧 Here are some other episodes about success and goals that you will want to check out: 150. Using Your Core Values to Set Goals 108. Two Things Wrong with Your Goals 5. Process Goals are the Answer to Your Big Goals Do You Want a Coach to Help Make Training or Nutrition Ea...

Eating when you’re not hungry is so relatable, so let’s talk about it! Listen to this episode to better understand why you may eat when you’re not hungry, and what you can do about it. 🎧 Here are some other resources that you will want to check out: 78. Part 1: How to Fuel Before Bike Rides 76. Can You Diet for Too Long? that image sure does look familiar… 😉 15. 5 Simple Steps to Mindful Eating Do You Want a Coach to Help Make Training or Nutrition Easier and Simpler for You? Hi, it’s me. 🙋...

Limiting thoughts are thoughts that hold you back – and they are also a very typical way of thinking for us humans since we often resort to scarcity or disbelief. Listen to this episode to learn how you combat limiting thoughts with awareness and shifts in mindset.🎧 Here are some other resources that you will want to check out: 64. How to Have a Growth Vs. Fixed Mindset 34. Shift Your Mindset About Losing Do You Want a Coach to Help Make Training or Nutrition Easier and Simpler for You? Hi, it...

With all of these fad diets and “lose weight quickly” schemes and detoxes, fiber has lost its sexiness and luster.😞 But I’m here to help make fiber sexy again!❤️‍🔥 Not only can fiber help you with your heart health and longevity, but it can help with so much more. Listen to this episode to see how you can add fiber into your diet without it tasting like cardboard.🎧 Here are some other resources that you will want to check out: Fiber is Your Friend blog 116. How to Lose Body Fat Without Sacrific...

Hydration is often one of the lowest hanging fruits when it comes to a habit or behavior that you can implement for improved health and wellness. But, for many of you, it can be difficult to implement. I’m here to tell you that you don’t need to drink a gallon of water a day – let’s start small, instead! Listen to this episode to learn some simple ways you can master hydration.🎧 Here are some other interviews that you will want to check out: 98. Optimize Your Hydration in Winter 24. How to Stay...

A bike fit can make an enormous difference in how you feel on your bike, including increasing your ability to generate more power to the pedals. Who can argue with that?! Bike fits are even more exceptional when performed by a Physical Therapist who understands your body’s anatomical needs and medical history. In this interview, I sit down with Natalie Collins, DPT, COMT, BikePT of Pedal Fit in Denver. Natalie shares her story about how she got into bike fitting and physical therapy, as well as ...

I get it. Starting a new workout routine can be daunting, especially when it comes to a new program or managing things after injury or illness. In today’s episode, I offer 5️⃣ steps to start your new workout routine so you can show up more consistently. So, listen to this episode to learn how to get into a new workout routine seamlessly, with less fuss and overwhelm.🎧 Here are some other episodes on training that you will want to check out: 143. Fact or Fiction: Interference Effect Between Stre...

I’m talking about Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and Heart Rate because you may be obsessed about these things. Instead, I want you to experience the joy of getting in touch with your body through RPE. Knowing your RPE and how it corresponds to your overall performance is so important when it comes to not being so dependent on devices or technology to tell you how you’re feeling. So, listen to this episode to get an idea of what to aim for and what to listen for during your workouts and train...