Join fitness coach, barrel racer & founder of Barrel Racer Fit, Sarah Van Vuren, in the podcast dedicated to helping barrel racers become better athletes in the saddle & more competitive in the arena.
Your biggest summer breakdown won't be your trailer — it'll be your mindset. When the days are long, results feel inconsistent, and motivation disappears, it's your mental game that determines whether you stay on track or fall off completely. In this final episode of the series, we're diving deep into performance mindset and how to build the kind of mental toughness that keeps you competing — and winning — all summer long.What You'll Learn:Why discipline will take you further than motivation ever willHow to shift your identity to become the kind of athlete who winsMental strategies to bounce back after a bad run or rough weekendThe power of neutral thinking (and why positivity isn't always the answer)How your daily habits reflect what you actually believe about your performancePrivate Coaching options to help you survive the summer: The Short Round12-week Program6-month Program12-month Program
You don't need more grind — you need more recovery. In episode 4 of the Surviving the Summer Series, we go into your no-fluff guide to staying healthy and high-performing all summer by mastering the basics: sleep, hydration, and a few supplements that actually move the needle. Because if you're sore, sluggish, and on your third energy drink by noon… this one's for you.What You'll Learn:How poor sleep wrecks performance (and how to fix it on the road)The most common signs of dehydration (plus easy hydration hacks)My favorite supplements for joint health, recovery, and staminaSimple recovery routines you can stack into your day without losing timePrivate Coaching options to help you survive the summer: The Short Round12-week Program6-month Program12-month Program
Fueling your body on the road doesn't have to mean cold hot dogs and Red Bulls. In Episode 3 of the Surviving the Summer Series, we're breaking down how to eat like an athlete even when your fridge is a cooler and your schedule is chaos. You'll learn the top 3 nutrition rules for travel, my favorite protein go-to's, and how to build a high-performance day of eating no matter where you're headed.What You'll Learn:The biggest nutrition mistakes athletes make during the summer run3 simple fueling rules to follow no matter where you areGrab-and-go protein picks that don't require a kitchenGas station and fast food options that won't wreck your recoveryPrivate Coaching options to help you survive the summer: The Short Round12-week Program6-month Program12-month Program
On Episode 2 of the Surviving the Summer Series, we chat through what you should be doing different to train during the summer run and how to go about that while on the road. The right programming can go a long way to maintaining your progress in just a few short workouts a week scheduled around your busy schedule. Private Coaching options to help you survive the summer: The Short Round12-week Program6-month Program12-month Program
We're back!! And kicking off the Surviving the Summer podcast series by diving into some keys to maintaining and continuing to make progress through the chaos and inconsistency that is the summer. Private Coaching options to help you survive the summer: The Short Round12-week Program6-month Program12-month Program
There's so much that goes into the number on the scale, and the reality is - the athlete you want to be in the arena doesn't match that goal weight you have for yourself.
Consistency is the most common thing I see barrel racers struggle with, so let's dive into how to overcome that.
We go over the 3 most common problems I see athletes struggle with in the saddle and where you should be focusing your efforts to fix them! You can also get signed up for your Live Run Review for the first time ever while spots are available this week (April 8-14)! Signup link below. https://barrelracerfit.my.canva.site/live-run-review
I've made a lot of mistakes over the years, but these are a few of the biggest mistakes I've made in my 18-year fitness journey that 100% negatively impacted my riding.
One of the things that will leads you to the most frustration in your fitness journey is the result that comes from just mailing it in (aka just going through the motions). In this episode, I talk about the difference between just going through the motions & being intentional and my personal experience with both.
How many times are you going to tell yourself "this year is going to be my year" then not actually do anything to make that the reality? 2024 does get to be different - as long as you're willing to do the work to make it different. In this episode, I talk all things New Year mindset, the mindset around your story, and goal setting that actually works.
Some of my biggest pet peeves in the fitness industry (I think the kids call them "icks" these days) from someone that has been a fitness coach for barrel racers for the last 5 years and has been actively involved in fitness for 18 years.
Get to know me, my background, how I started Barrel Racer Fit, and more!