Rachel Māia is a para climber who, in 2019, decided to have her left leg amputated. In this episode she shares how- as an athlete and a person- is she overcoming all the challenges life throws her way, from continuing to compete to raising three children. All athletes must overcome obstacles, but when faced with something that seems insurmountable, what can we learn about how to push through?

You can find Rachel on Instagram @rachelmaianz

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Next, I chat with five-time Indian National Champion Naveen John about the process of growing the sport of cycling in India. Naveen and I discuss the challenges of growing a sport in a country where it hasn’t previously been popularized and why he decided to make this one of his life goals.

You can find Naveen on Instagram @naweenwithav

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For today's episode, I chat with professional Biathlete and olympian Clare Egan. Clare and I discuss technicality of sport, the ability of an athlete to become a specialist, and what that means, in particular, for biathlon, which is a sport that combines the two highly-specialized sports of shooting and skiing.

You can find Clare on Instagram @clareeganbiathlete

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Next, I sit down with pro-cycling soigneur Emma Caughlin to discuss the importance of massage during athletic training and racing. We talk about different types of massage, when they are best used, and how they can be beneficial. From race stories to athlete preferences, Emma shares how massage is both personal and pivotal for unlocking your best race results.

You can find Emma @emscaugh

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For this episode I am exploring how technology can have an impact in sport. Today, with my guest Ivan Ogorman we chat about the use of technology in bike fitting. We get into how bike fitting has evolved, where the industry is going, how technology has played a roll, and how some technologies in the wrong hands can be ineffective.

You can find Ivan on instagram @ivanogorman

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This week I chatted with the founder of the well-respected elite cycling team Gateway Devo- Chris Creed. We discuss how he finds undiscovered talent and then how he nurtures those riders to discover their best, personally and professionally.

You can find Chris on instagram @creedmonster

As well as his team @gatewaydevocycling

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This week I discuss fear with ultra-runner Allison Baca. All athletes face fear and adversity in their own way, and how we do that shapes who we become. Allison has competed in many sports on the professional level, and in each, she learned to overcome different obstacles in the pursuit of finding her limits.

You can find Allison on instagram @allisonlbaca 

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This week I had a great discussion with former pro cyclist Grant Koontz about how he reconciles “living the pro life” with breaking the mold of the stereotypical pro cyclist and how finding his own way allowed him to find happiness and success of a different kind.

You can find Grant on instagram @rakoooontz

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This week, I sat down with former professional road cyclist Allie Legg to discuss the different stages of an athlete's career and how your mindset, goals and training shift before, during, and after racing "pro." We explore personal expectations, goal setting, and more as we trace the challenges we all face as we set- and then eventually reach- our most ambitious goals.

You can find Allie on instagram @allieoop365 

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This Week on The Training Edge I sat down with professional mountain biker Erin Huck to hear what it takes to be an olympic track athlete. We talk through how she keeps herself mentally focused, the challenges she has faced along the way, the specifics of trying to qualify for the olympics, and some keys that have helped her find her edge in competition.

You can find Erin on instagram @eehuck

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