In this episode of Femme Cyclist I sit down with Joanna Zeiger.  Joanna is a former Olympian, Ironman world champion, author, coach, and researcher.  Yup, there's pretty much nothing this woman can't do.

I first became familiar with Joanna after reading her fantastic book,  The Champions Mindset - An Athlete's Guide to Mental Toughness.  

Seeing as how we can all use more mental toughness in our lives, I sat down with Joanna to discuss how we as women, can work on developing it.  We also talk about racing, overcoming life's obstacles, and cannabis use in athletes.

Read the full show notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/mental-toughness

View Joanna's Book On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Champion-Mindset-Athletes-Mental-Toughness/dp/1250096715

Connect with Joanna:

• JoannaZeiger.com: http://joanna-zeiger.com/jzeiger/
• Cannabis Research Group: http://cannaresearchgroup.net/
• Race Ready Coaching: https://racereadycoaching.com/

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Did you know that you should be comfortable on your bike? That's right--your saddle shouldnt hurt, your back shouldn't throb, your hands shouldn't be numb.

So many of us have these issues, and we just put up with them. But we shouldn't!

Investing in a good bike fit is one of the best things you can do for yourself. In this episode, I interview Natalie Collins, a professional bike fitter, doctor of physical therapy, and owner of Pedal Fit in Denver and Golden, CO.

Full Show Notes: https://femmecyclist.com/bike-fit/

Connect With Natalie & Pedal Fit

• Website: pedalfitpt.com
• Instagram: @pedalfitpt
• Email: [email protected]

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We are re-release our most popular interview of all time!  

Meet Lindsey Richter, mountain bike skills coach extraordinaire.  Lindsey is the founder of Ladies AllRide, a wildly popular series of mountain bike skills camps for women.  These camps are recommended time and time again by the women in our community.

In this interview, Lindsey and I chat about the big things (like how to overcome a fear based mindset, and how the mountain bike community helped her during the darkest time of her life), as well as the little things (like which bike pedals are her fave).

Full Show Notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/lindsey-richter-ladies-allride

Connect With Lindsey:

• Ladies AllRide Website: https://www.ladiesallride.com/
• GRIT Clinics Website: https://www.gritclinics.com/
• Ladies AllRide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladiesallride/
• Ladies AllRide Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LadiesAllRide/

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We're doing something a little different: answering YOUR questions.  In this episode, Kristen answers:

- Bibs! are they potty friendly styles? How do they work?
- Best way to find a saddle that fits you?
- Best brands for size inclusivity?
- Vitamins and supplements for 35+ to sustain cycling? 
- What are the differences between riding a fat bike vs a regular mountain bike with studded tires. Is one better than the other for winter riding? Which terrain is best for each type? If the ground is hard but there is no snow can studded tires be ridden?
- I’m wondering about the differences between riding a fat bike vs a regular mountain bike with studded tires. Is one better than the other for winter riding? Which terrain is best for each type? If the ground is hard but there is no snow can studded tires be ridden?

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Recently I asked the Femme Cyclist community what your number one challenge is as it relates to bicycling.  Can you guess what it was?

Finding time to ride!  Yup, it didn't have anything to do with bike fit, or winter weather, or even flat tires.  Women are just struggling to even find the time to get on their bicycle.

In this episode, I share a few ways that I've figured out how to fit in more hours and miles in the saddle.  It's not always easy, but with a few tricks, it is doable.

Links Mentioned In This Episode:

• Rascal Rides, our community for biking with kids: https://rascalrides.com
• Guide To Biking In The Dark: https://www.femmecyclist.com/biking-at-night/
• Guide To Bike Commuting: https://www.femmecyclist.com/guide-to-bike-commuting/

Read the full show notes: https://www.femmecyclist.com/time-to-ride-your-bike

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Ah, winter. It sure does throw a wrench in our training, doesn't it? Inclement weather, shorter days, and holiday travel all make it hard to stay sane and fit.

In this podcast interview, I chat with Jen Kates, a health and performance coach and owner of Shift Human Performance, about how to make the most of the winter months. She shares tips on strength training, riding indoors, staying active while traveling, and avoiding an "all-or-nothing" mentality.

Even if you live in a warm, sunny winter climate, there are plenty of nuggets of wisdom in here.

Full Show Notes: https://femmecyclist.com/winter-training-with-jen-kates/

Connect With Jen

• Website: https://shifthumanperformance.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shifthumanperformance/?hl=en
• Making Shift Happen Podcast: https://shifthumanperformance.com/making-shift-happen-podcast/
• Learn more about #ShredStrong here: https://shredstrong.lpages.co/shredstrong/

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Is it easy to motivate yourself to go for a ride, but difficult to get yourself in the gym for strength training? I think this is the case for many of us, which is why I asked Dara Richman--a physical therapist and owner of the workout app The Leadpack--to come on the podcast to talk about strength training.

We discuss why it's so important for us to be strength training, how much we need to be doing, how to fit it in with our bike training, and much more. If you're looking for a little inspiration to start or step up your strength training routine this winter, this episode is for you.

Full Show Notes: https://femmecyclist.com/dara-richman-interview/

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The days are getting shorter, and the temperature is dropping. Even if your indoor set up is dialed, sometimes you just have to get outside.   In this podcast episode, I share some of my top tips to help keep you comfortable and safe biking outdoors all winter long. 

More Info Including Clothing/Gear Recommendations: https://www.femmecyclist.com/cold-weather-cycling/

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I’ve long been the introverted, do-it-myself type. I like riding long miles alone, contemplating in silence. One might think these are ideal traits for a bikepacking racer.

And they probably are. But my recent finish of my first ever bikepacking race, the Smoke N Fire 400, had almost nothing to do with being alone, and everything to do with a community.

A community of women to be exact: Idaho Women’s Bikepacking. Founded by Laura Heiner, a long-time racer and multi-time finisher of the SNF 400, who was frustrated with the lack of women racing these events, the group taught me (and a lot of other women) how to bikepack.

Full Story: https://www.femmecyclist.com/smoke-n-fire-400/

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