Madigan Munro, a professional cyclist, discusses her background, training methods, and goals. She balances multiple disciplines, including mountain biking, cyclocross, and road racing. She emphasizes the importance of managing breaks and fatigue to maintain performance. Madigan also shares her experience of dealing with FOMO (fear of missing out) on social media and the importance of focusing on long-term goals.
Madigan highlights the value of learning from experienced riders on Trek Factory Racing and the benefits of training variety and consistency. Madigan's goals include podium finishes at World Championships and top-five rankings in the overall World Cup season. In this conversation, Madigan Munro discusses her training and preparation for races, including the importance of consistency and mental strength. She shares insights into tapering and managing travel and jet lag before major events. Madigan also talks about building confidence and overcoming self-doubt, as well as seeking support from her family and a sports psychologist. She emphasizes the significance of belief in oneself and finding balance between school and cycling. Additionally, Madigan discusses her nutritional choices and on-the-bike fueling strategies. She concludes with words of encouragement for young riders. Huger thanks Madigan!!
Chapters
00:00 Welcome
01:20 Introduction to Madigan Munro
04:06 Managing Breaks and Fatigue
05:10 Dealing with FOMO and Social Media
06:10 Working with Coach Kristen Armstrong
07:32 Long-Term Goals: U23 and Olympics
08:50 Planning for the Future
10:07 Racing with Elite Women
12:56 Learning from Experienced Riders
14:26 Improving Skills and Power
18:31 Effective Training Sessions
21:50 Maintaining Mental Freshness
22:51 Learning from Mistakes
25:52 Training Variety and Consistency
28:25 Strength Training and Activation
30:57 Goals for 2024
31:36 Training for Long Series Races
32:06 Training for Consistency and Mental Strength
32:41 Tapering and Preparing for World Championships
34:27 Managing Travel and Jet Lag
36:42 Building Confidence and Overcoming Self-Doubt
39:41 The Importance of Belief in Yourself
42:01 Seeking Support from Family and a Sports Psychologist
45:54 Finding Balance Between School and Cycling
46:23 Nutritional Choices and Fueling During Races
50:50 The Challenges of Racing and Choosing the Right Lines
56:47 The Unknowns of Upcoming Races
57:57 Final Words of Encouragement
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