Professional Mountain Biker Haley Smith races for Norco. She discusses building confidence and racing at the top of the World Cup Cross-Country Mountain Bike Series.

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Anthony Costa is riding a century every day in July to benefit Cancer. We talk about what he has learned about prepping for a daily endurance ride, the challenges with mechanicals, saddle-sores, fueling and routes.

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Today we discuss what Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE, or feeling) can do to make you a better athlete. How training moderately can derail your training, make you slow (and make it less fun). We discuss the difference between RPE during a workout and after a workout (Session RPE) and how to use them.

Topics/links:

- Seiler Episode with 4 x 4, 4 x8, 4 x 16 study

- Post on RPE

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Sara Quakenbush joins us to discuss how she got into hiking, how she makes some of her own gear, and how you can start exploring the great outdoors too.

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Real-life Consummate Athlete Heather Dawe joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about her evolution as a Consummate Athlete. How different phases of life have brought different sports and pursuits such as art, career, and family.

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Amanda Nauman is a Gravel cyclist, Cyclocross racer and Podcaster on 'Groadio' a Wide Angle Podium Podcast. She is a two time winner of the DK 200 mile gravel race.

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- Today we discuss why and how to work with a coach - Larger concepts about training for long term success (with or without coach). - The reasons people get coaching, the types of coaches. The interview/getting started process - Common issues with communication, worry about 'breaking the rules' or forgetting to have fun.

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Sport Psychologist Alison Pope-Rhodius, Ph.D., discusses staying motivated when group rides and races are hard to find, the concept of athlete identity, and how to cope with Personal Bests you might not beat again. Important concepts around control.

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Professional Cyclist Katie Compton is a 15 time National Champion and has one numerous UCI Cyclocross races in Europe and North America. She joins us to talk about training, nutrition, dogs, and more!

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Sonya Loney tells us about becoming a parent and how this changed her view on work, training, and life. Check out her Podcast, The Sonya Looney Show. Support the show a) Tweet, Share, Gram or message an episode or post you like! b) Rate & review on your preferred app! b) PRE-Order Shred-Girls by Molly Hurford https://amzn.to/2RBDlJy c) Donate at www.wideanglepodium.com/donate