In this inspiring episode of the Tri This podcast, Dr. Kristin Lauritzen sits down with professional mountain biker Nikki Peterson, a powerhouse athlete, coach, and advocate in the endurance sports community. Nikki shares her unique journey into pro mountain biking, the mental resilience required to compete at an elite level, and how she balances performance, purpose-driven advocacy, and long-term athlete development. Dr. Lauritzen dives into key topics including training strategies for mountain bikers, building confidence on technical terrain, navigating setbacks, supporting female athletes, and cultivating a healthy mindset across all stages of an athletic career. Whether you're a triathlete, cyclist, or endurance athlete looking to level up your performance, this episode offers actionable insights and uplifting motivation. Tune in for a powerful conversation about passion, perseverance, and what it truly means to show up for yourself in sport and in life. 

Pro Mountain Biker, Nikki Peterson is Kirstin’s guest this week. Nikki began mountain biking just after college, although she didn't start her journey as a professional until she was 28. She takes us through how she developed her passion for the sport, what her training looks like and a typical day’s routine. We also learn how important nutrition is for Nikki as a Dietician and how selective she is in choosing her food combinations. We also hear how she juggles four jobs with managing her pro athlete career. This episode is packed with advice not just for bikers but for active women across the sport’s spectrum. 

Tri This, hosted by Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen, is part of the Women Unscripted podcast network (formerly WiSP Sports) founded in 2012 by Chris Stafford, which has more than 1750 episodes from around the world of women’s sport and the arts. We have covered every sport and all the issues around women in sport. We have interviewed hundreds of athletes and several of them have hosted our shows over the years. Subscribe and download Women Unscripted for free access to our extensive archive library. 
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Keywords: Nikki Peterson, pro mountain biker, mountain biking training, endurance sports, women in cycling, athlete mindset, performance tips, Dr. Kristin Lauritzen, Tri This podcast, cycling technique, elite athletes, athlete development, sports psychology, training strategies for cyclists, MTB racing.
Recorded: January 24, 2022