Podcasts about Cape Epic

One of the best Ironman triathletes in the world spends his time outside of triathlon training to become a surgeon. Matthew Marquardt caught the attention of Chasing the Burn this spring when he traveled from Ohio to South Africa and back... twice! within a few weeks to participate in the iconic Cape Epic mountain bike stage race and eventually become the champion of Ironman South Africa. He generously gives a rare free hour of his day to chat time management, having a purpose and being a resource for sport related science in an age where we have more information than we could ever know how to process. 

Balancing demanding training with medical school and personal life is no small feat. Matthew Marquardt shares his strategies for managing time effectively, ensuring that neither his work, academic pursuits nor his athletic goals are compromised. He emphasizes the importance of mental resilience and a disciplined approach to training, focusing on the present and tuning out distractions. Insights into handling adversity are central to Matt's approach. His experiences with overcoming setbacks and maintaining confidence in competition provide a roadmap for aspiring triathletes. Plus, we hear about the importance for him of balancing athletic pursuits with philanthropy and personal fulfillment. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 – Balancing life as an elite triathlete 0:02:05 – Matt's background as a swimmer 0:03:04 – Managing the cognitive load of training, racing and working. 0:09:22 – Transitioning to triathlon 0:11:00 – Bike ride across America 0:13:24 – Transitioning from an age grouper to a pro triathlete 0:16:29 – The evolution of his biking abilities 0:20:04 – Staying "out of the noise" 0:22:30 – Those cramps! 0:25:23 – IRONMAN Cairns and cramping 0:29:29 – The cramping solution 0:33:43 – The changes that manage the cramps 0:36:29 – The evolution of his run 0:42:11 – Cape Epic 0:45:50 – The impact of long-distance travel 0:18:28 – South Africa record breaking performance 0:51:04 – Pelotonia Cancer Research 0:52:28 – Next race Lake Placid LINKS: Matthew Marquardt at https://www.instagram.com/matthewdmarquardt/ Pelotonia at https://www.pelotonia.org/ 

Quando criança, o futebol ocupava boa parte do seu tempo e era, de longe, sua maior paixão esportiva. O vôlei também fazia parte da rotina, até que a bicicleta apareceu e rapidamente deixou de ser apenas um momento de diversão com as irmãs e alguns amigos. Em pouco tempo, o mountain bike passou a direcionar seus objetivos e transformar sua vida. Os primeiros resultados vieram cedo. Em 2021, conquistou o título de campeã brasileira de XCO na categoria sub-17. No ano seguinte, recebeu o convite para participar de um estágio de cinco meses na sede da UCI, na Suíça. Ainda em 2022, conquistou a medalha de bronze no Campeonato Brasileiro de XCO. No ano seguinte, o ciclismo voltou a abrir portas. Conquistou uma bolsa de estudos e passou uma temporada competindo na liga universitária americana, conciliando os estudos com as competições. Em 2024, retornou ao Brasil para continuar a graduação, sem perder o foco nas duas rodas. Naquele mesmo ano, conquistou o bronze na Brasil Ride Espinhaço. Os resultados passaram a aparecer de forma cada vez mais consistente. Em 2025, estreou no Cape Epic competindo ao lado do pai, e juntos chegaram à quarta colocação. Na CIMTB de Carandaí, terminou em terceiro lugar, conquistou o título do Iron Biker e tornou-se vice-campeã brasileira sub-23. Já em 2026, viveu sua temporada mais expressiva até aqui. Foi vice-campeã do Cape Epic na categoria duplas mistas ao lado do treinador Hugo Prado Neto, vice-campeã pan-americana sub-23 de XCO e medalhista de bronze no XCC da mesma competição. Também conquistou a terceira colocação no XCC elite da Internacional MTB Series, em Lavras, venceu a maratona da CIMTB, em Conceição do Mato Dentro, e terminou o Campeonato Brasileiro de Maratona na terceira colocação da elite. Conosco aqui, a estudante de Publicidade e Propaganda, atleta de mountain bike e uma das jovens ciclistas brasileiras em ascensão no cenário internacional, que sonha alto, a belo-horizontina Gabriela Pereira Ferolla. Inspire-se! Race Smart - check your heart Este episódio é oferecido pela @z2perfomance  e pela @2peaksbikes A Z2 agora está com nova embalagem dos géis: abre fácil, com melhor fluxo de sucção e bordas arredondadas pra não te machucar durante o treino ou prova. E tem mais novidade: Barz, a nova barra de energia da Z2! Disponível em Berries & Limão Siciliano e Chocolate & Amendoim, feita com ingredientes naturais para um lanche prático e nutritivo a qualquer hora. Outra novidade é o gel de 75g de carboidratos, ideal pra estratégias de alto consumo. Siga @z2performance e fique por dentro do universo da Z2. A 2 Peaks Bikes é a importadora e distribuidora oficial no Brasil da Factor Bikes, Santa Cruz Bikes e de diversas outras marcas e conta com três lojas: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo e Los Angeles. Lá, ninguém vende o que não conhece: todo produto é testado por quem realmente pedala.  A 2 Peaks Bikes foi pensada e criada para resolver os desafios de quem leva o pedal a sério — seja no asfalto, na terra ou na trilha. Mas também acolhe o ciclista urbano, o iniciante e até a criança que está começando a brincar de pedalar. Para a 2 Peaks, todo ciclista é bem-vindo.  Conheça a 2 Peaks Bikes, distribuidora oficial da Factor, da Santa Cruz e da Yeti no Brasil. @2peaksbikesla SIGA e COMPARTILHE o Endörfina no Youtube ou através do seu app preferido de podcasts. Contribua também com este projeto através do Apoia.se.

summaryJoin us as we explore the epic journey of Mike and Ben Lewis through the Cape Epic in South Africa. Discover their training, challenges, and the profound lessons on gratitude, faith, and family bonding that made this race unforgettable. https://www.epic-series.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit joemorton88.substack.com

Nos sentamos con Aleix, Project Manager de las Epic Series y Race Director de la Andorra Epic, y también una de las caras revelación de esta Cape Epic: fue el moderador del podcast Sin Filtros, en el que junto a Ibon Zugasti y Pau Zamora analizaban cada etapa en tiempo real con un éxito arrollador.Con Aleix hablamos como a él le gusta: sin cortapisas. Entramos de lleno en los temas más polémicos de la Cape Epic. ¿Es demasiado cara para lo que ofrece? ¿Por qué los problemas gastrointestinales llevan años castigando a los corredores en Sudáfrica? Y, sobre todo, el tema más caliente de esta edición: la modificación del recorrido para las participantes élite femeninas. Nos lo ha contado todo, sin esquivar ninguna pregunta.También analizamos lo que pasó este fin de semana en el Tour de Flandes. Las exhibiciones de Pogacar empiezan a rozar lo nunca visto en este deporte, y la pregunta ya no es si va a ganar, sino hasta dónde puede llegar. No sabemos dónde está el techo del esloveno, y sinceramente, ni siquiera tenemos claro si lo que estamos viviendo es bueno para el ciclismo. Lo debatimos, y adelantamos lo que esperamos de la París-Roubaix.Y cerramos con uno de los temas que más nos preguntáis: ¿cómo viajamos en avión con la bici? Caja de cartón, bolsa textil o maletín rígido. Ventajas e inconvenientes de cada sistema.

Deze week komen de Aluplex Belgian Panda's langs oftewel Frans Claes en Kevin Panhuyzen. Samen reden ze de Cape Epic en finishte ze 12e in het algemeen klassement. We hebben het over hun materiaal, wat een goed team nodig heeft en alles wat ze meemaakte onderweg. Verder nog even vooruitblikken naar de rest van hun seizoen.

In Episode 512 seht ihr den Test eines Creon Street d.5 E-Cityflitzers mit Bosch SX-Antrieb. Außerdem gibt es einen Bericht vom Cape Epic 2026 und das gewohnte Gewinnspiel wartet ebenfalls auf euch.

En este episodio tocamos muchos palos, empezamos analizando los aciertos y errores de Far West Race 2026, y nos dan dos exclusivas: nueva fecha y nuevo evento en la zona de Calatayud.Luego os contamos todo acerca del Training Camp de Pirineos al que podéis asistir, y acabamos analizando los lubricantes que hemos usado en la Cape Epic cada uno y qué nos ha venido bien o mal.TRAINING CAMP LUZ SAINT SAUVEUR: https://bicilab.es/producto/2026_tc_luz/

La Absa Cape Epic no es una carrera cualquiera… y en este episodio monográfico te lo demostramos. Analizamos todo lo que ha ocurrido en esta edición 2026, desde la competición profesional hasta lo más importante: cómo hemos vivido nosotros la carrera desde dentro como BiciLAB.Arrancamos con un repaso claro y directo a la carrera PRO: cinco equipos protagonistas (Specialized, Wilier, Canyon, Buff BH y Klimatiza), cinco victorias diferentes que reflejan el nivel brutal de esta edición, y una general que ha ido cambiando de manos en un auténtico pulso entre gigantes.Pero más allá de los resultados, nos metemos en lo que hace única a la Cape Epic. Hablamos de su recorrido, de la dureza física y técnica, y de ese “aura” que solo entiendes cuando estás allí. No hay otra carrera igual. Y te explicamos por qué.Después entramos en lo que de verdad te interesa: nuestra Cape Epic. Cómo hemos vivido la experiencia desde dentro, la convivencia con equipos PRO, el día a día con otros creadores de contenido, los vídeos que hemos grabado, y todo el contenido paralelo (Zugasti, ANE, podcast sin filtros…). Sensaciones reales, sin postureo.Jota se marca uno de los análisis más potentes del episodio hablando de material: frenos y combinaciones XTR, elección de neumáticos, el debate del plato 34 vs 36, comportamiento de las bicis, transmisión inalámbrica, mandos de suspensión, cámaras, micros… todo lo que marca la diferencia cuando estás al límite.También hablamos de lo que no suele contarse: aciertos y errores. Desde el servicio mecánico hasta la gestión de carrera o los masajes. Lo que repetiríamos… y lo que no.Y por supuesto, no evitamos las polémicas: la sanción comparada con 2023, la victoria por 32 segundos y el tema de la competición femenina.Cerramos con una de las preguntas clave: ¿cuánto cuesta correr la Cape Epic? Desglosamos números reales (inscripción, vuelos, alojamiento, vehículos, extras…) y te contamos cómo ha sido nuestra expedición. Aquí toca agradecer, sin rodeos, a quienes lo han hecho posible: BH, Nutrinovex, Shimano y Soljet.Y terminamos con la gran pregunta:¿merece la pena la Cape Epic?Dale al play. Este episodio es probablemente el más completo que hemos hecho sobre la Epic.

Become a member, keep us ad free! Plus, you get access to our world-class community chat, and live sport chat groups. Become a supporter for a small monthly pledge at Patreon.Show notesToday the Spotlight falls on Therapeutic Use Exemptions, or TUEs, that are given to athletes when they have a medical condition that requires the use of an otherwise banned substance. Last week, the International Testing Agency published the record of TUE applications for 56 sports, going back six years, and we cast our eye on some of the notable drugs, sports and cases. We explore why Growth Hormone TUEs are prevalent in gymnastics, why stimulants top the list of substances, and open up some philosophical conversations about whether TUEs should be allowed at all?Also in the show, a 'triathlon' of sports news, starting with cycling recaps of Milan San Remo where Pogacar produced an extraordinary display of dominance to win one of the two monuments missing from his resume, and from the Cape Epic, where women raced shorter distances than men this year, and we explore how the rationale for this is a little shaky. From the track, we look back at the World Indoor Championships from Poland, and in the pool, a World Record in the 50m warrants some musing on how records are fallen despite tech bans.And finally, Gareth notes with some pleasure that NFL superstars where humbled by flag football specialists, reminding us that getting to the top of any sport is not an automatic right!LinksThoughts on cycling and the need to question as read out by GarethCameron McEvoy's 50m freestyle world recordThe original ITA TUE DashboardPaper from the Olympics showing prevalence < 1% in the GamesThe study on methylphenidate's performance enhancing effectsDoes gymnastics training inhibit growth in young girls?Intensive training and growth in female gymnastsJon Pike's philosophy article on TUEs in sportWorld Boxing's statement on Lin Yu-Ting's eligibilityWatch some NFL starts get bamboozled in flag football Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you want more (everything) ➡️ skool.com/skool4cyclistsbooks ➡️ howtobecomeaprocyclist.comMatt Beers is one of the best gravel & MTB Marathon cyclists in the world and has won Cape Epic 4 times. This episode has everything from his path to getting there, crazy stories and the deep dives into his training.

Comenzamos disertando sobre nuestras sensaciones sobre la bici en la última época a raíz de la Transgalicas! Precismanete os hacemos una crónica de lo que ha sido la Transgalaica de Silleda, dureza y velocidad a partes iguales! Un día en el que Ángel Maneiro aha tenido que apretar seriamente para descolgar a un gran Alejandro García y en el que Tamara Seijas se ha puesto en modo locomotora para llevarse la Victoria frente a una muy buena actuación de Raquel Román. Eso sí, la prueba se ha cobrado grandes víctimas: Caídas en días previos, problemas estomacales, calambres... son sólo algunos de los problemas que han sufrido muchos de los corredores importantes de esta jornada. Los vencedores de las categorías absolutas se llevan sus monos de Cycling Monkey y nos dejan sus impresiones sobre la carrera. También nos acercamos a la Catedral de la Ilustrísima! Javier Sánchez nos lleva de la mano a Cotobade para ver cóma va a ser y como está el templo de la Transgalaica que tomará salida el día 29 de marzo. No os perdais detalle de esta previa de la Trangalaica #3 Cerdedo-Cotobade en la que las predicciones avanzan muy buen tiempo para disfrutar de un gran día de MTB!☀️ [56'46''] BTT-MTB: Cape Epic, XCO Nacional e inicio de la Copa de Galica de XCO... [1h 14' 02''] Ciclismo de carretera y profesional: Alejandra Neira Reina de la montaña, Tirreno-Adriático, Paris Niza, Milano-Torino, Nokere Coerse y previas de Milán-Sanremo y Volta a Catalunya [1h 28' 36''] Calendario: Todas las novedades de un calendario a la que le nacen pruebas y marchas como setas! estamos en pleno florecimiento y os damos las claves para elegir. ☕️ Si te ha gustado este podcast recuerda que puedes invitarnos a un café en https:// ko-fi.com/larondepodcast Todo el calendario y mucho más contenido en https://www.larondemagazine.com

Join our Science of Sport Supporters Club, and get all the perks mentioned on the show, including access to our listener community and their great questions and insights, and also our Live Sport chat, which resume this weekend with the Milan San Remo races. Make a monthly pledge to become a member!In this Spotlight, we run our eye and offer our insights on the world of sport, covering a range of sporting events. We start with the Six Nations, which went beyond the wire in a spectacular tournament that shows the health of "the product". We discuss the ongoing Cape Epic, where the pairs format throws up some pacing and tactical challenges for unbalanced teams. And we preview the year's first Monument, where Tadej Pogacar will have to test and challenge Mathieu van der Poel's durability and 5-min power to win the elusive title. We discuss the requirement for Pogacar and UAE to extend the efforts above FTP and even VO2max to climbs even before the Cipressa, in order to make van der Poel vulnerable to a five minute effort on the decisive Poggio climb.Switching to running, we briefly discuss the remarkable 2:10 performance by Fotyen Tesfay in Barcelona, and why it's the de factor WR, but may be as questioned as the incumbent WR by Ruth Chep'ngetich. Another dramatic finish in Los Angeles, a marathon decided by 0.01s where the 'loser' went the wrong way, and didn't, apparently, take in a single gram of carbohydrates in the race.While on the subject of dramatic finishes, recent research shows that the odds of a cardiac arrest are significantly higher in the final kilometer of running races (20km and half marathon). We compare that to triathlons, where the odds of cardiac arrests are way higher in the first part of the race, in the swim. We discuss the physiology and emotional reasons for these risk increases.We then move into the resistance training space, to talk briefly about the American College of Sports Medicine's position stand on resistance training. It says what many people know, but challenges what a lot of people think, and the reaction has been enlightening!And finally, a few short results and discussion points from around the world of sport, including an unprecedented reversal of an entire tournament result, and a rare "defeat" (on a technicality) for Johannes Klaebo in cross-country skiingLinksRelevant to the discussion on recovery after high intensity efforts, here's an article on how our 'battery' is recharged, or reconstitutedArticle on Fotyen's 2:10:51 marathonGood insights on Fotyen from Letsrun.comThe research out of Paris showing the higher risk of cardiac events in the final kilometer of racesA similar study on cardiac arrests in triathlonThe LA Marathon finish and race are discussed in this articleThe ACSM Position Stand on Resistance TrainingStuart Phillips' posts on the ACSM Position Stand on Resistance Training Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

La pregunta que todo el mundo se está haciendo ya tiene respuesta. ¿Con quién va a correr David Valero la próxima Cape Epic?En este episodio hemos llamado directamente a Raúl Medina, propietario del equipo Klimatiza Orbea, para que nos lo cuente sin rodeos. Le hemos apretado bien para que nos desvele cuáles son las dos parejas que representarán al equipo en Sudáfrica y bajo qué criterios se han formado. Una conversación muy interesante en la que también hablamos de cómo llegó David Valero a la estructura, cómo están siendo estos primeros meses con uno de los grandes nombres del XCM mundial y qué expectativas reales tienen de cara a la Cape.Raúl nos explica cómo se construye un proyecto competitivo de primer nivel, cómo se toman decisiones estratégicas en una carrera por parejas como la Cape Epic y qué esperan que ocurra cuando empiece la batalla en territorio sudafricano.Después de la entrevista, Jota nos cuenta en primera persona cómo ha sido su Andalucía Bike Race. Dos victorias de etapa y segundo puesto en la general Master 30. Analizamos sensaciones, estrategia y qué ha marcado la diferencia en una prueba tan exigente.Y cerramos con un nuevo Destino Cape, donde hacemos un checklist imprescindible para todos los que vais a correr (o soñáis con correr) la Cape Epic. Ropa de competición, material mecánico y, sobre todo, esas pequeñas cosas que siempre se olvidan y que luego se pagan caras.Un episodio cargado de información, estrategia y realidad competitiva. Dale al play.

Stage 2 of Sahara Gravel comprised 105km and 1800 meters of climbing. To recap the day, Payson is joined by former WorldTour pro Nicolas Roche and mountain biker Marta Torà, who are taking on the race together in the pairs category. They talk about how they've worked out their pacing strategy, what they each bring to the table with their vastly different racing backgrounds, and the tight battle they had today with a pair of men. They also talk about how they're using Sahara Gravel as training for the Cape Epic next month. Instagram: @withpacepodcastYouTube: Payson McElveen Email: howdy@withpace.cc

Esta semana nos sentamos a hablar largo y tendido con uno de los nombres propios del bike maratón en España: Pau Zamora. Probablemente el Team Manager más conocido del panorama actual y el hombre que está al frente del proyecto Buff BH.Pero más allá de los resultados y los podios, queríamos entender qué significa realmente ser Team Manager. ¿En qué consiste su trabajo? ¿Cuáles son las claves para liderar una estructura de alto rendimiento? ¿Cómo se gestionan egos, expectativas y presión cuando compites al máximo nivel?Pau nos cuenta cuánto tiempo lleva vinculado al proyecto, cómo vivió la transición de Megamo a BH y qué dificultades reales hubo en ese cambio. Hablamos de la adaptación del equipo, de la Hero UCI Marathon, de si esperaba este rendimiento tan inmediato y de cómo se construye una identidad sólida cuando cambias de marca.También entramos en temas que pocas veces se abordan con tanta honestidad: la rivalidad entre creadores de contenido, influencers y equipos profesionales, la importancia de tener principios claros cuando trabajas en este entorno y la responsabilidad que supone representar algo más que una marca.Charlamos sobre la Cape Epic, las parejas, las expectativas reales dentro de la carrera más dura del mundo, el material que están utilizando sus corredores, el feedback técnico que reciben y hasta la posibilidad, alguna vez soñada por muchos, de ver a ciertos nombres ilustres dentro de la estructura.Y sí, le preguntamos por su sueño pendiente. Ese que todavía no ha cumplido y que espera poder conseguir pronto.Una conversación que demuestra que detrás de un equipo ganador hay personas con visión, criterio y un corazón enorme.Gracias, Pau, por mantener vivo el espíritu del bike maratón.Dale al play.

In this episode, Stuart and Chip catch up with professional gravel and mountain bike racer Melissa “Mel” Rollins as she reflects on a transformative few years. Mel shares how she went from working as a chemist in a kidney stone lab to betting on herself, quitting her full-time job, and ultimately winning Leadville in 2024. She talks candidly about the mental side of that leap—dealing with pressure, redefining her goals after a dream result, and learning to see herself as more than “just” a Leadville specialist. Mel walks through her 2025 season goals (from winning a sprint finish to conquering singletrack), the crash that left her with two broken wrists, and how she came back stronger. The conversation then looks ahead to Cape Epic 2026, where Mel will team up with world champion Kate Courtney. She explains how the pairs format works, what it takes to race eight brutal days in South Africa, what she's learning from training with Kate, and how she uses process goals, preparation, and adaptability as her “superpowers” on race day. Along the way, you'll hear stories of long-distance love across time zones, tent camping in South Africa, mid‑valley community roots, and what it really feels like to chase big, scary dreams with your whole heart.

On this episode, Kathryn and Kristi catch up with Melisa Rollins and Kate Courtney from Kate's house in California where they were based for a training camp. This cycling power duo has teamed up to race Cape Epic this year, an eight-day stage race in South Africa. Kate and Melisa battled it out last year in Leadville at both the three day stage race, which Melisa won by less than 30 seconds over Kate, and the Leadville Trail 100 where Kate took the win and Melisa was second, both finishing in record-breaking time. They discuss how the respect they gained for each other as competitors helped bring them together to create a team for Cape Epic. The team will race under the banner of the She Sends Foundation, Kate's not-for-profit organization that works to get more girls on bikes. They discuss why it is important as women to be visible on bikes to help inspire the next generation, and how the changes to the women's race this year may help bring better visibility to the elite women's field.Learn more about the She Sends Foundation at shesendsfoundation.orgFollow Kate on Instagram @kateplusfateFollow Melisa on Instagram @melisa_rollinsFeisty Strength Retreat - Atlanta, April 17-19, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-strong-retreat-atlanta/Follow us on Instagram:@feistycycling@feisty_mediaGirls Gone Gravel Website:https://www.girlsgonegravel.com/Support our Partners:Get $25 off registration on Desert Gravel with the code GGGDESERT25 at www.desertgravel.com and $50 off registration on Rough Rider Gravel with the code GGGROUGH50 at www.roughridergravel.comMomentous: Use code GIRLSGONEGRAVEL for up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.comWahoo: Get the KICKR CORE for $399.99 until March 1st at https://bit.ly/45PZgp4

In this episode of Find Your Finish Line, I sat down with two incredible guys, eight-time IRONMAN champion Ben Hoffman and Dr. Tommy Martin, a physician at Boston's Chosin Hospital, who are teaming up to take on one of the toughest mountain bike races on the planet: the Cape Epic in South Africa. This eight-day, 400-mile race through some of the most unforgiving terrain in the world is no joke, and what makes their story even more compelling is that Tommy had never ridden a mountain bike until eight months ago. Together, they're racing with the IRONMAN Foundation to raise money to put kids on bikes in South Africa and fund swim lessons, proving that the best finish lines are the ones we chase for something bigger than ourselves. We got into everything from the raw reality of preparing for a race this demanding, to the power of teamwork, to Tommy's deeply moving perspective as a father of a son with a rare genetic disorder called Lamb-Shaffer syndrome. His message that "a diagnosis doesn't define a child's potential" is one that will stick with you long after this episode ends. This one's packed with heart, grit, and a whole lot of inspiration. Follow the Guests: Dr. Tommy Martin: @DrTommyMartin on all social media platforms Ben Hoffman: @BHoffmanRacing on Instagram and Facebook Donate: IRONMANFoundation.org

Josh answers listener questions about essential race-day gear, from what to pack for Cape Epic to whether digital torque wrenches are worth the beeping. We into Lifetime's controversial drop bar ban at Leadville, exploring whether safety concerns justify the change and what aero options remain for marginal gainers. 

En este episodio tenemos el auténtico privilegio de sentarnos a charlar con David Valero, uno de los grandes nombres de la historia del mountain bike español.Tras anunciar su retirada del XCO, David ha dado un paso valiente y muy meditado hacia el maratón. Este 2026 compite con un objetivo claro: estar delante y luchar por ser uno de los referentes del XCM mundial. En la entrevista nos cuenta con total sinceridad cuándo aparece la idea de dejar el XCO, cómo se madura una decisión así y por qué tiene sentido en este momento de su carrera.Hablamos largo y tendido de su fichaje por el Klimatiza Orbea, de las primeras sensaciones dentro del equipo y de cómo afronta este nuevo proyecto deportivo. Entramos a fondo en el material, su nueva Orbea OIZ, los componentes elegidos, qué opina del sistema Flight Attendant y qué cambios ha introducido en su entrenamiento para adaptarse a las exigencias del maratón.Por supuesto, también miramos al calendario. Analizamos la Cape Epic, su importancia dentro de la temporada y cuáles serán los grandes objetivos del año, con el Mundial de XCM marcado en rojo.Además, en la parte final del podcast os contamos cómo va nuestra propia Cape Epic: cuánto nos ha costado la inscripción, cómo hemos planteado el presupuesto y qué bicicletas vamos a llevar a Sudáfrica.Una entrevista espectacular, honesta y muy técnica, con un corredor que ha marcado una época y que ahora vuelve a empezar desde otro lugar, con la ambición intacta. Si te gusta el mountain bike de verdad, este episodio es imprescindible.

When Kevin Vermaak left his job in IT to found a brand-new type of bike race, he had no idea how much money he'd lose up front or how successful the resulting event would become. 20 years in, and the Cape Epic is one of the most famous bike races in the world. After leaving it behind in 2016, Kevin began mulling over a new idea — a gravel stage race that explored a completely different part of South Africa. This year, he launched Gravel Burn, a seven-day event in the Great Karoo. It took years for Cape Epic to grow into what it is today, but Gravel Burn attracted some pretty fierce competition from year one, including Tom Pidcock, Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio, Matt Beers, and Lauren Stephens. In this episode, Kevin tells Payson about how a series of globe-trotting adventures in the early 2000s inspired him to start the Cape Epic, why he thinks Gravel Burn has the potential to be even bigger, and the logistics of planning such a remote, multi-day event. He talks about the things he hopes to do better next year, why he's actually glad that the infamous stage six of the race had to be neutralized, and why he needed nearly twice as many staff members as there were race participants in order to pull the whole thing off.This episode was brought to you by TrainingPeaks and Osprey. Instagram: @withpacepodcastYouTube: Payson McElveen Email: howdy@withpace.cc

Hoy arrancamos el episodio con algo muy especial. Un pequeño homenaje, sentido y sincero, a Robe Iniesta, que esta mañana nos ha dejado para siempre. Allá donde estés… sigue dando conciertos.Después de este arranque tan personal, entramos en una de las entrevistas más esperadas de la temporada. Por sorpresa total, se pasa por aquí Josemari Sánchez, y por fin nos quitamos la espinita clavada desde aquel día en el que se proclamó campeón de España de MTB y, por culpa del mayor error garrafal histórico de Antun, no grabamos el podcast.Con Josemari hablamos absolutamente de todo. Del presente y futuro del Scott CalaBandida, de materiales, de bicicletas, de rendimiento, de cómo ve la industria del ciclismo en este 2025 tan extraño y qué cree que nos espera en 2026. Se marca incluso alguna casi-exclusiva, anunciando que habrá un tercer corredor en la estructura, y confirma que el Scott CalaBandida estará en la Cape Epic 2026. Una charla cercana, divertida y con uno de los ciclistas más polivalientes del mundo. De esos episodios que se escuchan de un tirón.También repasamos el calendario que tenemos por delante hasta junio, para que sepáis en qué carreras vamos a estar y dónde podremos encontrarnos.Y, por supuesto, vuestra sección. Pablo Pérez Camacho, Jesús Hernández, Ismael ZM, Madmabikes, Eduardo González Rojas y una bicilavera de incógnito que nos pide consejo sobre el material que debería incluir en su carta a los Reyes Magos. Como siempre, un placer teneros dentro del podcast.Si tenéis dudas, sugerencias o queréis participar, ya sabéis que podéis seguirnos y escucharnos en El Podcast de BiciLAB.

Season 5, episodio 12. Hoy tocaba capítulo exclusivo para mecenas, pero cuando llega una entrevista así… se mueve todo.Tras las charlas con Daniel Escaño y Rubén Espinosa seguimos en la misma línea: nutrición, fuerza, entrenamiento físico y, esta semana, el elemento que casi todos olvidan. La cabeza.Hoy nos visita uno de los grandes pioneros del mountain bike europeo. Un corredor que marcó una época en el XC internacional. Ganador de la Copa de Europa en 2001, diez años en la Selección Italiana Elite, siete podios en los Campeonatos de Italia y uno de los responsables de introducir la rueda 29 pulgadas en el mundo del racing europeo en 2011. También fue quien desarrolló el primer aro de 30 milímetros de canal para XC, un estándar que hoy usa toda la industria.Tras su etapa como atleta se convirtió en responsable técnico y desarrollador de producto en FRM y más tarde consultor para marcas que buscaban innovación real. Y ahora dirige Piraz Coaching Academy, la primera academia online dedicada en exclusiva a MTB y e-MTB, donde une metodología deportiva, técnica de pilotaje y entrenamiento mental con un objetivo: sacar la mejor versión del ciclista.En esta entrevista repasamos su trayectoria, su visión del material, el proceso de pasar de atleta a coach y entramos a fondo en lo que más nos interesa. El trabajo mental aplicado al ciclismo.Cómo gestionar la presión previa a una carrera. Cómo reconstruir la confianza tras una caída o una mala racha. Qué errores mentales cometen la mayoría de ciclistas amateur. Cómo entrenar la cabeza cuando no se tiene mucho tiempo. Y por qué la técnica también es un entrenamiento mental.Una conversación honesta, práctica y muy útil para cualquier ciclista que quiera competir mejor, entrenar mejor o simplemente disfrutar más de la bici.Además del invitado, repasamos nuestras movidas habituales:Las Hoka nuevas de Charly, el camión de Shimano que nos ha llegado al estudio con material tope de gama, todo lo que viene en el calendario de carreras, la FarWest con sus novedades UCI, y las historias de la comunidad en Vuestras Mierdas.Cerramos con DestinoCape: ya tenemos vuelos a Sudáfrica para la Cape Epic gracias a SolJet Viajes. Doce horas de viaje, trece personas y Emirates de por medio. Se viene aventura.Si te interesa el trabajo mental, la evolución del MTB o simplemente te apetece aprender de alguien que ha estado arriba del todo y que ahora ayuda a otros a llegar, este episodio te va a gustar.Puedes seguir al invitado aquí:Instagram de Mirko Pirazzoli: https://www.instagram.com/mirkopirazzoli/Nos escuchamos dentro.

Stage 4 of Gravel was 111 kilometres of near-constant headwind. Payson is joined by Speed Company duo Lukas Baum and Georg Eggers to get the lowdown on their moves that shook up the race early and how Lukas's flat impacted his third-place GC position. Lukas and Georg have been friends since they raced as juniors. After becoming XC Junior World Champion in 2013, however, Lucas fell out of love with the sport and quit altogether. It was Georg who convinced him to start again in 2022, this time on a two-person team and focusing on stage races. In their first attempt at the Cape Epic, they won, and it set them and their brand new, barely funded team on a new path. They tell Payson about how grassroots it all was in the beginning and why they chose to focus on marathon and stage racing. Plus, Lukas has an axe to grind with American gravel.This episode is sponsored by TrainingPeaks.Instagram: @withpacepodcastYouTube: Payson McElveen Email: howdy@withpace.cc

At 46, professional off-road cyclist and coach Serena Bishop Gordon has redefined what she thought was possible—physically, mentally, and emotionally. From second place at this year's Unbound XL (360 miles in 22:19:56 hours) to multiple podiums at Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder, Serena shares how she's learned to let go of limits, release outcomes, and lean into curiosity. We dive into the mental shift that unlocked her best performances, how underfueling can mimic perimenopause, and all the ways midlife women can get faster and go longer than they ever thought possible. She also breaks down what women can expect during Feisty's Winter Training for Cyclists 16-week program she's coaching starting this December. Serena Bishop Gordon is a professional off-road cyclist, coach, and community builder with more than a decade of racing at the elite level. She's delivered standout results at Unbound XL, Oregon Trail Gravel, Cape Epic, Breck Epic, and international UCI cyclocross. Her strengths lie in technical terrain, strategic pacing, and mental toughness—skills honed over thousands of miles and many seasons. Serena founded Special Blend Gravel, a coaching and community-building organization that uplifts women through camps, coaching, and inclusive community, guided by a “person first, athlete second” philosophy that centers joy, balance, and connection. She lives in Bend, Oregon, with her husband, Ben, and their dog, Piper—and believes that with strong coffee and a strong community, she can navigate just about any challenge. You can learn more about her and her coaching at www.serenabishopgordon.comResources:Sign up for Winter Training for Cyclists hereSign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feistymedia.ac-page.com/feisty-40-sign-up-pageLearn More and Register for our Feisty 40+ Strong Retreat: https://www.womensperformance.com/strongretreat Learn More and Register for our 2026 Tucson Bike Camp: https://www.girlsgonegravel.com/camp Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Support our Partners:Phosis: Use the code FEISTY15 for 15% off at https://www.phosis.com/ Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Nutrisense: Go to nutrisense.io/hitplay and use code: HITPLAY to get 30% offWahoo KICKR RUN: Use the code FEISTY to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/maTzL This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyPodscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

Semana intensa y llena de emociones en el mundo del ciclismo. Arrancamos con una de esas noticias que marcan época: la despedida de David Valero, nuestro referente, nuestro capitán, el ciclista que ha llevado el mountain bike español a lo más alto. Analizamos lo que ha significado su carrera, repasamos sus momentos más icónicos y hablamos de lo que deja detrás, tanto en el plano deportivo como humano.Pero el episodio no se queda ahí. Hoy tenemos una invitada de lujo: nuestra subcampeona de España de Ultramaratón, miembro del BCLB, que nos cuenta en primera persona cómo se vive una prueba de más de 200 km, cómo se entrena para algo así y qué papel juega la cabeza cuando las piernas ya no pueden más. Una charla que inspira, emociona y nos recuerda por qué amamos este deporte.En la parte central del programa nos metemos de lleno en la Cape Epic 2026, una edición que viviremos desde dentro. Analizamos el recorrido etapa por etapa, las zonas clave, los desafíos técnicos y qué se espera de una de las carreras más duras y espectaculares del planeta. Os contamos cómo nos estamos preparando, qué cambios habrá respecto a ediciones anteriores y cómo será la experiencia de compartir cada kilómetro con tu compañero.Ortiz nos cuenta su periplo por Panamá y nos habla de las delicias de la Ruta de los Pistoleros: https://www.pistolerosgravel.comY para rematar, abrimos debate sobre las e-bikes: cómo están cambiando el panorama, qué papel juegan en el entrenamiento y si realmente están modificando la esencia del MTB o simplemente ampliando sus horizontes.Noticias, análisis, emoción y mucho MTB real del que se vive desde dentro del barro.Dale al play, que este episodio viene cargado de historia, sudor y pasión ciclista.ENLACES DE INTERÉS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bici_labYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BiciLABClub BiciLAB: https://www.bicilab.es

Send us a textIn episode #150 we chat with Unbound XL 2025 champion, Rob Britton, about:His epic win - and new course record - at Unbound XL 2025Fueling and hydration strategies he used for 350 milesHeat adaptation and how it's helped in the longtermRobert Britton is a Canadian professional cyclist, who currently competes in gravel racing, including an incredible win at the Unbound XL 2025, where he also set a new course record. Rob competed on the road for more than 10 years before hitting the gravel, and there he earned major results, including two overall wins at the Tour of the Gila in 2015 and 2018, and victory at Tour of Utah in 2017. He also won the Canadian National Time Trial Championship in 2019. After retiring from the road in 2021, he began focusing on gravel and ultra-endurance riding, where he's continued to podium and set records. He took the top spot and set the course record at the self-supported Badlands 780km gravel race in Spain, and he rode and set the BC Epic 1000 FKT in 2022, beating the previous time by 7 hours. This year, he also tackled the 8-day 2025 Cape Epic stage race in South Africa, with teammate Andrew L'Esperance. He's known for embracing the grit and adventure of multi-day, self-supported gravel expeditions, and has a pure joy for the sport. Rob lives in Victoria, British Columbia.Connect with Rob:IG: www.instagram.com/rob_brittonMentioned:Trifecta Nutrition (save 50% your 1st order with code NR50): https://trifectanutrition.llbyf9.net/qnNk05Science in Sport Gels: https://amzn.to/47Ps6rhFirst Endurance Gels: https://amzn.to/45TduVcCarbs Fuel Caffeinated Gels: https://amzn.to/4fVlfhVCarbs Fuel Gels: https://amzn.to/4oPEU7jSwissRx Nitric Oxide: Available on The FeedBeetIt Sport Nitrates: https://amzn.to/3JPxIYuMaurten BiCarb: Available on The FeedSodium Bicarb Capsules: https://amzn.to/3UMIFwoMORE NR New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10 If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/ Save 50% off your 1st Trifecta Nutrition order with code NR50: https://trifectanutrition.llbyf9.net/qnNk05 Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at nutritionalrev@gmail.com.

The day after placing top 10 at the Leadville 100, Zach Calton joined Payson on a ride to talk about returning to form after the toughest season of his career. They discuss how it all started a year ago at the Breck Epic, his disastrous experience at the Cape Epic, and how he's slowly found his footing again this season. Use code PACE20 for 20% your first order of LTH supplements and take the quiz to get a plan tailored to your needs.Watch: Ride With Pace - Ep 4 LeadvilleWatch this episode on YouTube here: Zach Calton the morning after the Leadville 100Instagram: @withpacepodYouTube: Payson McElveen Email: howdy@withpace.cc

An age group mountain biker and mum of 3 in her 40s, Kate was scrolling through Instagram while breastfeeding her youngest daughter in 2017 when she saw a competition by Liv Cycling (an incredible women's cycling brand) for a spot in their Trail Squad; the prize included a new bike and entry to a mountain bike stage race somewhere around the world.Needing a goal or something for herself, she decided to enter the competition.Then one Sunday, months later she opened her email to find out she had won and that she was off to the Cape Epic — one of the hardest mountain bikes races in the world.Held in South Africa, the Cape Epic is considered the Tour de France of the mountain bike world.It's an 8 day stage race with 100km+ days in the saddle, in the heat, dust and dirt of South Africa with around 15,000m of climbing (that's nearly 2x the height of Everest).Kate's first reaction was ‘I was honestly petrified. My first thought was: “there is no way I can do that”.'Then she took a deep breath and said ‘yes'.

Riding in the summer heat can turn a dream ride into a survival mission if you don't fuel and hydrate correctly. In this episode, we're joined by returning guest and sports performance nutritionist, Dani Hofstetter, to break down how to fuel and hydrate smarter for hot weather training and racing.From carb absorption to sodium losses, cramping, gut tolerance, sweat testing, and post-ride recovery, Dani shares practical strategies to keep you fast, fueled, and functional when temperatures soar past 30°C. You'll also hear listener questions answered on topics like whether to switch to plain water mid-ride, how to balance solids and liquids, and how to adapt fueling for long, unsupported gravel rides. Packed with pro tips and real-world examples from long distance races like an Ironman, Badlands, Ötztaler, to the Cape Epic, this is your ultimate hot-weather fueling guide.CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro04:21 – Quickfire round08:32 – Listener Q: Should you switch to water in the heat?10:38 – Carb concentration adjustments based on temperature11:10 – How under-hydrating backfires: gut distress & thicker blood12:46 – Subtle signs of dehydration14:29 – Listener Q: Does craving water mean you've overdone the mix?15:54 – How to calculate your sweat rate17:35 – Setting up hydration for long unsupported ultras18:53 – Balancing carbs, fluid, and electrolytes19:16 – Listener Q: How many carbs/hour for amateurs vs pros?20:28 – Adjusting fueling plan in the heat21:15 – Listener Q: Nutrition for cramp-prone riders22:14 – Why dehydration is a bigger cause of cramps than magnesium23:46 – Listener Q: Solids vs liquids in hot weather24:44 – Is gel + water better than drink mix?25:33 – What to pick at a hot feed zone: Coke, fruit or salt?27:21 – Palate fatigue and why taste matters29:33 – Listener Q: Are sweat/sodium tests really helpful?32:13 – Sodium vs salt: key numbers explained34:06 – Replacing sodium: what really matters35:14 – Should you add salt to your bottles?36:51 – Two key hydration rules every rider should know37:22 – Listener Q: Post-ride recovery nutrition in the heat38:24 – What to drink and eat after hot rides39:35 – Why recovery is the "work after the work"41:06 – Listener Q: Caffeine and spicy foods in hot weather42:15 – Listener Q: Carrying extra hydration for long gravel rides43:22 – Preloading sodium: how and when44:56 – Listener Q: Training differently in a heat wave45:56 – Final take: consistency, fatigue, and training timingLINKSDani Hofstetter⁠Website⁠⁠Instagram⁠Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soren Jensen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Castelli⁠Castelli's Hot Weather Collection ⁠SEND US YOUR QUESTIONSIf you want your questions to be answered on air, be sure to submit your questions by sending us a message on social media or by email to⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@castelli-cycling.com⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textIn this episode we talk with off-road cyclist Sabrina Bishop Gordon about:Crushing the Unbound XL into the second podium spotThe importance of her plan, and sticking with itThe road to recovery, and its challengesEncouraging women to get on two wheelsSerena Bishop Gordon, founder of Special Blend Gravel, is a pro off-road cyclist, coach, and community builder with over a decade of experience racing at the elite level. With standout performances at events including the Unbound XL, Oregon Trail Gravel Stage Race, Cape Epic, Breck Epic, and international UCI cyclocross races, Serena has proven herself as one of the sport's most enduring and versatile athletes. Her strengths lie in technical terrain, strategic pacing, and mental toughness—skills honed over thousands of miles and many seasons.She is dedicated to uplifting women through camps and coaching, and creating an inclusive community and transformative experiences on two wheels. Her coaching philosophy is grounded in a “person first, athlete second” mindset, recognizing that joy, balance, and connection are essential ingredients in performance and life. Serena's leadership has helped create a space where riders of all backgrounds and experience levels feel seen, supported, and inspired.She lives in Bend, Oregon, with her husband, Ben, and their dog, Piper, and believes that with good coffee and the support of her community, she can navigate just about any challenge.Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.Connect w/ Sabrina:IG: www.instagram.com/serenabg/Special Blend IG: www.instagram.com/specialblendgravelSpecial Blend Gravel's new BIPOC Scholarship: www.specialblendgravelcamp.com/scholarshipMentioned:Unbound XL: www.unboundgravel.com/results/GU Energy Labs: https://amzn.to/455fcCDNalgene Bottle: https://amzn.to/4m0fmSwCoach Chris McGovern: www.mcgoverncoaching.com/BCAAs (certified safe for sport): https://amzn.to/3GZEERTHyperice Normatech boots: https://amzn.to/4lCrpphTheragun: https://amzn.to/4lGCExdMORE NR New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10 If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/ Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at nutritionalrev@gmail.com.

With six mountain bike world championships, a Leadville win, six World Cups, and six Cape Epic victories under her belt, Annika Langvad is one of the most decorated off road cyclists of all time. But shortly after yet another career triumph in 2019 when she pivoted to road racing and placed second at the Strade Bianche, she decided it was time to retire from racing. She began working as a dentist, but after the birth of her daughter 10 months ago, she realised that she was ready to jump back into competitive cycling, this time to gravel. Payson sat down with Annika a few days before she competed in her first Unbound to talk about why she decided to quit racing, why her daughter's birth made her want to come back, and why she chose gravel. She also talks about the challenges of undergoing IVF treatment, saying that it was more difficult than anything she's ever endured on the bike. Check out the Osprey Escapist™ Velocity 3 hydration pack and early access to Crossings: New Zealand.Instagram: @withpacepodcastYouTube: Payson McElveen Email: howdy@withpace.cc

On this episode, Tobin Ortenblad puts on his co-host hat and joins Hannah in interviewing Keegan Swenson. Pre season, why Cape Epic is so hard, preparing for Unbound, and why Cyclocross should have a comeback. It's always a pleasure to sit down and talk with these two HTSQD athletes and get a look into the world of top tier gravel racing and beyond. If you have any nerdy gravel questions or questions in general, email  podcast@santacruzbicycles.com. We thank you for listening!

The Life Time Grand Prix is back, which means we've got a whole new season of recap episodes on the way. To kick things off, we've got South African rider Hayley Preen and Swiss rider Simon Pellaud here to take us inside their races. Hayley just won the South African Gravel Nationals shortly after grabbing third place at the Cape Epic and is on her second go-round of the Grand Prix. Last year, she had to drop out after a broken wrist, but she's started off this season strong with a fourth-place finish at round one last weekend. Simon is a Grand Prix newcomer but he's been pretty busy over the past few years. He gives us a quick rundown of his career so far, which includes racing in the WorldTour for Trek, racing for a US Conti team, and breaking his WorldTour contract in order to join the Swiss ProTeam Tudor Pro. Now, he's racing for the Chinese Conti team Li-Ning Star on the road while holding down a gravel career on the side. He talks about his days lining up for the Vuelta and the Giro, using his breakaway skills at Sea Otter, and how he's planning to balance his globetrotting schedule this year. Instagram: @withpacepodYouTube: Payson McElveen

This week on our More Women More Miles series, we welcome Olympian and 2022 Life Time Grand Prix Champion Haley Smith, fresh off an impressive performance at Cape Epic. ALong with all of her accomplishments on the bike, Haley recently completed her Masters of Science in Sport Psychology and has just started studying for her doctorate. This combination of experience and education makes Haley the perfect person to chat about mental performance when it comes to training and racing epic events. She covers everything from training mindset to tackling pre-race nerves, as well as setting meaningful goals and creating mantras to help you on race day. Haley reminds us that having a mindset that can help you succeed in any situation is the best way to unlock the skills and fitness that you already have! Follow Haley on Instagram @haleyhuntersmith Follow us on Instagram:@girlsgonegravel @feisty_media Girls Gone Gravel Website:https://www.girlsgonegravel.com/ Feisty Media Website:https://livefeisty.com/ Support our Partners:Feisty Girona Gravel Camp: Join us in Girona for an immersive week of exploring on bikes, reflecting, connecting, and setting intentions. Learn more at https://www.thomsonbiketours.com/trips/feisty-girona-gravel-camp/ buycycle: Head to https://buycycle.com/ggg to SAVE 30% when you sell a bike on the leading marketplace for pre-owned bikes and components. Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code GIRLSGONEGRAVEL at https://www.previnex.com/ Feisty's Lift Heavy Guide: Get your guide to lifting heavy plus a 4-week training plan at https://www.womensperformance.com/lift-heavy

For the second episode of Season 3, we're bringing back a Bounce Forward fan favorite, Haley Smith. If you haven't listened to Episode 1 of Season 3, with Haley, we'd highly encourage you to do so as it sets the table for this most recent conversation. In the days following her return from South Africa, Haley and I sat down to unpack her eight stages of racing on the Western Cape, for the legendary Absa Cape Epic. In this conversation we explore Haley's take on resilience, how she navigated the struggle bus early on, lessons she learned about herself and her racing parter and why the teammate component of the Cape Epic makes for a truly special and eye opening experience. Filled with Haley insights and wisdom, we dive beyond the watts, exploring how she overcomes self-doubt, mantras, mental cues, the power of believing in potential, and why it's easier to suffer in a pair. WNbL, Cover art photo by Trek BikesHaley's Website: https://www.haleyhuntersmith.com/Haley's IG: https://www.instagram.com/haleyhuntersmithWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠beaudacious.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@michaelleachba⁠⁠⁠⁠Show's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thebounceforward⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael's Mindset and Mental Endurance Coaching: ⁠https://beaudacious.com/coaching/⁠

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In this Spotlight, Gareth and Ross kick off by looking back at teen sprint phenom Gout Gout's latest performances, which continue to project a spectacular yet unknowable future. Across the Ocean, a young South African put down a teen-sprint marker of his own with a sub-10s performance, and we use those performances to discuss the nuanced, fluid and undefinable element of super-talents in sport. What matters, what doesn't, what is required for entry into the elites, and what makes a difference once there?We also discuss whether the addition of the Sydney Marathon (among others) to the prestigious World Marathon Majors dilutes their equity, which presents a chance to discuss heat and performance related to both marathons and the currently ongoing Cape Epic. Finally, we chat concussion in the community game, in the aftermath of some misinformed perspectives raised by politicians in the UK about the concussion risk with lower tackle height in the game.Show notesDiscourse is our VIP community, and if you'd like to be a part of that conversation, receive Gareth's Caught my Eye newsletter, and to interact with fellow listeners, the way to do it is to check out this link, and become a patron of the podcast for a small monthly donation. Thanks for all your support! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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