The off-season is a great time to work on your strength and power (but I also argue that ALL year is the best time to work on it!). In this episode, I share a couple of mountain bike workouts that you can do in the off-season if the trails aren’t accessible to you because of weather or whatever reason.

Check out my blog and the two workouts I share with Women’s MTB Network here: https://womensmtbnetwork.com/offseason-mtb-workouts/. That link also included demo videos so you can see how to do the exercises, so check it out! A million thanks to the Women’s MTB Network for letting me be a part of their magical community. Be sure to join the Women’s MTB Network for their monthly newsletter and all of the amazing work they do to expand opportunities for women in mountain biking.

Here are some other episodes about strength training and off-season training to check out:

• 162. What to do if You Struggle to Maintain Strength While Biking
• 143. Fact or Fiction: Interference Effect Between Strength and Endurance Workouts
• 7. Is Strength Training Important for Cyclists?

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It’s Election Day in the United States, which will inevitably turn into election WEEK until the results are tallied. How are you caring for yourself? De-stressor tips and methods can help you manage acute stress with greater ease.

Listen in to learn about a grounding method and a breathwork technique that can help you manage your stress this week, or any week. These methods can act as de-stressors for you any time you need to lean on them.

Here are some other episodes about stress management to check out:

• 77. How to Modify Training When Highly Stressed
• 36. What are Your Non-Negotiables to Handle Stress?
• 35. 10 Ways to Handle Stressful Weeks

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Motivation can feel fleeting this time of year. The darker mornings, the colder temps, and the shorter days with sunlight. Who the hell wants to workout when it is o’dark thirty? (Former military folks, you know what is up!

October is breast cancer awareness month, and Stephanie Villavicencio joins me for this episode. Steph is the Founder and Executive Director of Tits Deep for Breast Cancer, a Colorado-based non-profit organization supporting young women seeking breast cancer treatment.

Tits Deep For Breast Cancer is on a mission to spread breast cancer awareness, advocate, educate, and provide outreach to young women on the importance of breast health. They fundraise for women without access to early detection treatment as well as support young women currently in breast cancer treatment.

Accessibility to healthcare is needed. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime – this is a sobering fact that many of you face, so let’s talk about it!

Please be sure to follow Tits Deep for Breast Cancer so you can stay informed about there events and fundraising efforts. Here’s how:

• Learn more about Tits Deep for Breast Cancer, donate to their efforts, or support them any way you are able to here (check out their amazing apparel!): https://www.titsdeepforbreastcancer.com/
• Follow them on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/titsdeepforbreastcancer
• Follow Chest High (the sisterbrand of Tits Deep for surfers) on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/chesthighco

Here are some other episodes to check out:

• 111. 3 Ways to Prevent Death + Disease
• 154. 5 Ways to Start Your New Workout Routine

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Roam Fest is the world’s first and largest bike festival for women and femmes. It’s called a festival but it feels more like a party, where you can arrive solo but you end up making friends. The vibes are high, the inclusiveness is stellar, and the atmosphere is so welcoming and full of love. Plus, there are BIKES!

Lastly, it’s held in Fruita, Colorado, which is a beautiful desert. There are a variety of trails to choose from, all catering to any skill level.

There are not only the event vendors, but there is a chance to demo mountain bikes (including e-bikes), and you get a dinner included every night.

I cannot recommend Roam Fest enough. In this episode, I talk alllll about why you should go to the next one in 2025 (it’s slated for September 19-21). I hope to see you there!

Learn more about Roam Fest and get on their email list here: https://www.roamfest.com/. You can also apply to volunteer or be a Ride Guide if you want to give back.

Here are some other episodes about attending an event to check out:

• 178. How to Manage Race or Event Stress
• 171. Should You Race or Join a Bike Event?

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Hurricane Helene has left many of my friends in western North Carolina experiencing extreme physical and emotional loss that’s on an unimaginable scale. It still feels like many of them are living a real life nightmare as they dig themselves out from this mess. Listen to this episode to learn how you can help, as well as what’s REALLY going on there and with the government response to this disaster. Stop listening to the lies, and let’s start being there for our fellow humans, neighbors, and Americans.

Please, fam, if you’re able to donate any of your time, money, or energy to help the people of western North Carolina, I’d be forever grateful.

Race or event reflections are key in growing and learning from the experience, which can only make the next event or race even better! By following these simple steps (and using my bonus tip at the end of the episode), you will walk away from your race or event empowered for the next one.

Here are some other episodes to check out:

• 64. How to Have a Growth vs Fixed Mindset
• 178. How to Manage Race or Event Stress
• 171. Should You Race or Join a Bike Event?

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While my race season didn’t end the way that I anticipated or even expected, it was still such an incredible race season and experience overall! In this episode, I dive in about my race experience at the Silver Rush 50 and Leadville Trail 100 MTB races, and my love affair with Leadville.

Give this episode a listen to learn how you can show up for your races with that fire that can feel so incredible.

A million thanks to my friends and partner who kept showing up for me with every glimmer of hope and support for my dream – you all are the absolute BEST.

If you want to learn more about the Leadville race series, check this out (2025 dates and information will soon be released!): https://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/mtb/

Here are some other episodes to check out:

• 178. How to Manage Race or Event Stress
• 171. Should You Race or Join a Bike Event?

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