Podcast appearances and mentions of Kristin Armstrong

Co-hosts Rebecca Charlton and Dave Towle are back to explore the result of this year's Zwift Academy finals. Friend of Zwift, ex-pro and the ever-entertaining Matt Stephens drops in for a chat about his role in the process and his impressions of the finals for 2025. Emily Dixon discusses the moment she won as a 17-year-old and her gratitude for what's coming next. Noah Ramsay discusses his fascinating background, giving us the scoop on his journey into the peloton. And finally, Dave is off to Zwift Community Live to rub shoulders with Sir Chris Hoy, Kristin Armstrong and many members of the Zwift community to bring us all the best chats in two weeks' time.  Grab a brew and enjoy! // 01:22 Matt Stephens delves deep into the Zwift Academy finals 18:33 Dave chats to Zwift Academy female winner Emily Dixon 33:37 Dave chats to Zwift Academy male winner Noah Ramsey 46:07 Rebecca and Dave look forward to Zwift Community Live   

Kristin Armstrong is a legend of women's cycling in the USA. She is undoubtedly the greatest ever in the Time Trial, having earned Olympic Gold in Beijing, London and Rio before a (final) retirement launched her coaching career. Kristin was a neutral coach in Paris for USA Cycling and you'll quickly hear why her wisdom and experience holds such value. This conversation is filled with emotion and stories from the career of an all time great who has found her path channelling a relentless drive for competition into the pursuits of athletes she coaches. Register for the Mercuryman Triathlon at http://mercurymantri.com/ 

Sitting in for Gregory, for the final Sunday, is Jim Babcock from Coast 236 restaurant and Bar and Isabel's.  His guest co-host is Julie Ziemann from the Star of Saugatuck.  They talk about the goings on in the Saugatuck/Douglas area.  Show guests today include: Saugatuck City Council person Holly Anderson; Douglas City Manafer Lisa Nocerini; Dusting Tyler from the Singapore Room Restaurant; and Kristin Armstrong from the Saugatuck Center for the Arts.  Happy Sunday Funday!  Gregory will be back next week!  11-3-24See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Filling in Today is Jim Babcock from Coast 236 Restaurant and Bar and Isabel's Market & Eatery, and guest co-host Julie Ziemann from the Star of Saugatuck.  They talk about the goings on in the Saugatuck/Douglas area.  Show guests today include: Alice Bernal who is a candidate for Allegan County Circuit Judge; Ian Mills and Gemina Petruzzelli from West Shore Aware; and Kristin Armstrong from the Saugatuck Center for the Arts.  Happy Sunday Funday!  8-4-24See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

คอลัมน์ “สดแต่เช้า”ปีที่4(51) คุณมีสำนึกแห่ง Gratitude บ้างหรือไม่? “เพราะการปรนนิบัติในงานรับใช้นี้ ไม่เพียงเป็นการจัดหาให้กับธรรมิกชนที่ขัดสนเท่านั้น แต่ยังทำให้มีการขอบพระคุณพระเจ้าอย่างมากมายเหลือล้นด้วย!” ~‭‭2 โครินธ์‬ ‭9‬:‭12‬ ‭THSV11‬‬ “For this service you perform not only meets the needs of God's people, but also produces an outpouring of gratitude to God.” ‭ ~2 Corinthians‬ ‭9‬:‭12‬ ‭GNT‬‬ เราควรเป็นคนที่มีสำนึกในบุญคุณทั้ง 1.ของพระเจ้า และ 2.ของคนอื่น อยู่ตลอดเวลา เหมือนคำกล่าวที่ว่า ”จงมีทัศนคติแห่งการสำนึกในบุญคุณอยู่เสมอ!“ (Always have an attitude of gratitude.) —STERLING K. BROWN ผมชอบทัศนคติของ WILL ARNETTที่ว่า “ ฉันมีความสุขเพราะว่าฉันรู้สึกขอบคุณ ฉันเลือกที่จะสำนึกในบุญคุณ เพราะความสำนึกเช่นนั้นทำให้ฉันมีความสุข! (I am happy because I'm grateful. I choose to be grateful. That gratitude allows me to be happy.) มีเรื่องราวในพระคัมภีร์ กล่าวถึง เรื่อง การสำนึกในบุญคุณ(gratitude)อยู่มากมาย แต่เรื่องหนึ่งที่จะนำมาเล่าสู่กันฟัง ดังนี้ “ตามทางไปกรุงเยรูซาเล็ม 1.พระเยซูเสด็จเลียบระหว่างแคว้นสะมาเรียและแคว้นกาลิลี และ ขณะที่พระองค์กำลังเสด็จเข้าไปในหมู่บ้านแห่งหนึ่ง 2.คนโรคเรื้อนสิบคนมาพบพระองค์ พวกเขายืนอยู่แต่ไกล และส่งเสียงร้องว่า “เยซูนายเจ้าข้า โปรดเมตตาเราเถิด” 3.พระเยซูทอดพระเนตรเห็นแล้วจึงตรัสกับเขาว่า “จงไปสำแดงตัวแก่พวกปุโรหิตเถิด” 4.เมื่อพวกเขากำลังเดินไปก็หายสะอาด 5. คนหนึ่งในพวกนั้นเมื่อเห็นว่าตัวเองหายโรคแล้ว จึง 1).กลับมาสรรเสริญพระเจ้าด้วยเสียงดัง และ 2).กราบลงที่พระบาทของพระเยซู 3).ขอบพระคุณพระองค์ คนนั้นเป็นชาวสะมาเรีย 6.พระเยซูจึงตรัสว่า “มีสิบคนหายสะอาดไม่ใช่หรือ? แต่เก้าคนนั้นอยู่ที่ไหน? ไม่มีใครกลับมาสรรเสริญพระเจ้านอกจากคนต่างชาติคนนี้หรือ?” 7.แล้วพระเยซูตรัสกับคนนั้นว่า “จงลุกขึ้นและไปเถิด ความเชื่อของท่านทำให้ตัวท่านหายปกติแล้ว”” ‭‭ ~ลูกา‬ ‭17‬:‭11‬-‭19‬ ‭THSV11‬‬ ในท่ามกลางคนโรคเรื้อน10คนที่หายโรค ปรากฏว่า มีอยู่เพียงคนเดียวเท่านั้นซึ่งเป็นชาวสะมาเรียที่ปกติคนยิวดูถูกดูหมิ่น ที่รู้สึก“Grateful” คือ “สำนึกในบุญคุณ“ที่พระเยซูทรงรักษาเขา ความรู้สึก Grateful เช่นนี้ จะมีผสมผสาน ทั้งรู้สึกขอบคุณ ปลื้มปีติ ชื่นชมยินดี และซาบซึ้ง ในความเมตตากรุณาที่ได้รับมา(feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful.) เราเรียก “ความรู้สึกขอบคุณ”,“ความรู้สึกซาบซึ้งใจ,” “ความรู้สึกสำนึกในบุญคุณ”, หรือ “ความกตัญญู“นี้ว่า ”Gratitude“ ซึ่งถ้าผู้ใดมี ความรู้สึกเช่นนี้ เขาก็พร้อมที่ 1).จะแสดงความรู้สึกนั้นออกมาเป็นคำพูด 2).จะตอบสนองพระคุณต่อความเมตตาที่ได้รับมานั้นกลับคืนมาด้วยการกระทำ อย่างมีคุณค่าและมีคุณภาพ (the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.) ดังนั้น เราจะรู้ว่าเราเป็นคนที่มีใจกตัญญู(Gratitude ) ในนาทีที่เรารู้สึกขอบคุณสำหรับสิ่งดีๆในชีวิตที่เราได้รับมา ไม่ว่าจะเป็นทางตรงหรือทางอ้อม อาทิ เช่นสำหรับ 1.คนบางคนที่เรามองข้ามพวกเขาไป(ทั้งๆที่เขาทำดีต่อเรา) 2.สถานที่ ที่เราอยู่อาศัย รวมทั้งโบสถ์ที่เราไปนมัสการพระเจ้า 3.อาหารที่เรามีรับประทาน และน้ำสะอาดที่เราดื่ม 4.เสื้อผ้าที่เรามีนุ่งห่ม 5.เงินทองที่เราพอมีใช้ 6.มิตรสหาย และ 7.ครอบครัว และพี่น้องที่เรามีทั้ง 1).ในบ้าน 2).ในคริสตจักร ย้ำอีกครั้งว่า 1.คนที่มี Gratitude (ใจสำนึกในบุญคุณ หรือ ในพระคุณ) อย่างแท้จริง จะรีบฉวยโอกาสสะท้อนความรู้สึกถึงความโชคดี ที่ตัวเองมีเมื่อบางสิ่งที่ดีเกิดขึ้นไม่ว่าสิ่งนั้นจะเล็กหรือใหญ่อย่างจริงใจ และ 2.คนที่มีทัศนคติ Gratitude เช่นนี้ จะสามารถรับมือได้กับทุกขภาวะต่างๆได้ดี ไม่ว่า จะเป็นความผิดหวัง ความเจ็บปวด ความเสียใจ หรือ ความล้มเหลวใดๆ เหมือนคำกล่าวที่ว่า “เมื่อเราจดจ่ออยู่ที่ใจสำนึกในพระคุณของเรา กระแสแห่งความผิดหวังจะไหลออกไป และ กระแสแห่งความรัก จะทะลักเข้ามาแทนที่” (When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in.) -KRISTIN ARMSTRONG พี่น้องที่รัก นับจากวันนี้ เป็นต้นไป ขอให้เราเป็นที่รู้ซึ้ง 1).ในพระคุณของพระเจ้า และ 2).ในบุญคุณของคน ขอให้ทุกสิ่งที่เราจะพูด จะเขียน จะโพสต์ หรือจะทำจากนี้ไป ล้วนออกมาจากใจที่ขอบพระคุณอยู่เสมอ เหมือนอย่างที่ LAURYN HILL กล่าวไว้ว่า “ ทุกๆสิ่งที่เราทำ ควรจะเป็นมาจากใจที่ขอบพระคุณ สำหรับสิ่งที่พระเจ้าได้ทรงกระทำเพื่อเราเสมอมา“ (Everything we do should be a result of our gratitude for what God has done for us.) อย่าให้เราเป็นเหมือนคนที่หายจากโรคเรื้อน 9คนนั้น ที่ไร้ซึ่งความกตัญญู หรือ Gratitude สำหรับสิ่งที่พระเยซูทำเพื่อเขา แต่จงเป็นเหมือนคนหายโรคคนนั้น ที่เขากลับมาสรรเสริญพระเจ้า ด้วยความขอบพระคุณจากสุดขั้วหัวใจ …จะดีไหมครับ? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ธงชัย ประดับชนานุรัตน์ 21พฤษภาคม 2024 #YoutubeCJCONNECT #thongchaibsc #คริสตจักรแห่งความรัก #churchoflove #ShareTheLoveForward #ChurchOfJoy #คริสตจักรแห่งความสุข #NimitmaiChristianChurch #คริสตจักรนิมิตใหม่ #ฮักกัยประเทศไทย #อัลฟ่า #หนึ่งล้านความดี --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soulfood-podcast/message

Kristin Armstrong talks coaching strategies in a data-driven world filled with wearables and social platforms. With the advancement of technology and platforms, there is a growing tension between positives and negatives when it comes to data, wearable devices and social media. The challenges of managing this tension have become heightened for younger athletes who may feel pressure to maintain an online persona of success and accomplishment through sharing data and results. How can a coach find the balance between using data to improve performance while minimizing the risks of an overly connected athlete? Kristin explains her approaches, including how she tries out any new wearable an athlete brings up with her to understand how it works, what it tracks and the experience as a user. Kristin, the most decorated U.S. female cyclist and the best female time trialist in history, lives in Idaho. She owns the Pivot by KA chain of health clubs while still managing a cycling coaching business. She is a three-time Olympic gold medalist, a two-time World Champion, and has won six U.S. National Championships. She is the only female U.S. athlete to have won the same event in three consecutive Olympic Games and the oldest female cyclist in history to win an Olympic gold medal. To watch the interview, head over to the TrainingPeaks YouTube Channel.

This November, we're celebrating gratitude and its powerful impact on the workplace. Join us in our latest episode as we explore '5 Ways Leaders Can Develop a Culture of Gratitude in the Workplace.' Discover the remarkable benefits of gratitude for employees, including improved well-being, increased engagement, and strengthened team dynamics. Learn from real-world examples of gratitude in action, including employee recognition programs, personalized thank-you notes, and celebrating successes together. We'll show you how fostering a culture of appreciation can transform your workplace. Tune in for practical tips and inspiration to create a more positive and productive work environment! Don't miss out on these valuable insights. Share with your colleagues and friends to inspire a workplace culture of gratitude! “When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out, and the tide of love rushes in.” —Kristin Armstrong

A podcast where we share sixty seconds of inspiration to help you create a kinder, gentler world faster than the speed of heartbreak. We believe that kindness needs to be the number one cherished idea in the world today. So, we created a show that adds one sweet droplet of goodness into the ocean of your life - every day.  #onekindmoment #kindness #kindnessquotes #kind Yesterday by John Hobart - Music Design by Jason Inc. https://brucewaynemclellan.com/    

#lakeforestillinois #lakeforestpodcast #transparancy Skoo Walker and Pete Jansons discuss the latest issues happening in Lake forest Illinois on the Lake Forest Podcast Key Moments: 0:002:05 Show Start 3:50 Bad Actors during the Lake Forest Illinois Mayoral Race 4:47 David Hunt's superior Leadership of The Lake Forest Caucus 5:47 Skoo Lightbulb idea "Be More Transparent" 6:52 Mt Transparency John Trkla 9:06 People from the Island Of Misfit Toys 11:11 Shout Out To Grace! 11:34 Duffer Story 13:47 Monica on questionable Library Books 14:31 Catherine Lemmer last Library Director talking about questionable books 14:50 Kaye Grabbe New Director of Lake Forest Library 15:25 Sky The Bunny Guy at Lantern 16:20 Knollwood Brunch Easter 18:08 Why is there no place to put carts away at The Jewel's 24:11 Jim Swarthout 32:16 Looking for an editor or publisher for our Lake Forest Newspaper 33:00 Skoo's favorite drink Bud Light? 37:40 Lake Forest Beach about to open treat the employees nice! 39:10 Afix your City Sticker to your windshield 41:30 We need food trucks at Lake Forest Beach 42:49 Mayor Elect Tack got alcohol at the beach now we need the bar open! 52:00 Vendors will subsidize cost at beach? 54:34 Randy Tack Stairs 56:44 Congrats Joe Oriti 57:29 Congrats to Coach Cat Lacrosse Team Coach of Year! 58:36 Highland Park Bike Lane? Lake Forest for Transparency https://lf4transparency.com/about-us Thank You to the following people that have shed so much light and transparancy to Lake Forest Illinois Laura and Bud Angelus, Kristin Armstrong, Morag and Kevin Bishop, Dick Bories, Maggie and Tim Coleman, Lisa and Kevin Connelly, Maura and Reed Dailey, Susan and Richard J. Daly, Sally and Tim Downey, Robert Franksen, John D Fitzpatrick, Mary Jane Friedrich, Hon. Susan and Scott Garrett, Jennifer and Michael Karras, Eric and Valerie Kuby, Susie and Kevin Kullby, Beth Laufenberg, Lesley and Mike Lardino, Rommy Lopat, Laura Luce, Jamie Moorehead, Carmen Pasquesi, Melanie Rummel, Suzanne Sands, James Shearron, Katie Skinner, Kelley and Tom Sweeney, Laura and Jeff Torosian, Lori Fewster-Thuente, John Trkla, Jennifer Turner --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakeforestpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakeforestpodcast/support

This week we have Pro/Master's Cyclocross racer Kirstin Weber joining us. She won two Master's National Titles and three podiums at Master's Cyclocross World Championships. Kristin has been bike touring all over the world, including Costa Rica, all over Europe, New Zealand, and the United States.   Show Sponsor: UCAN Generation UCAN has a full line of nutrition products powered by LIVESTEADY to fuel your sport.   LIVSTEADY (formerly SuperStarch) was purposefully designed to work with your body, not against it, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. LIVSTEADY is different. Its unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to stay focused and calm while providing the fuel you need to meet your daily challenges.   Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co   Your best discount 12/29/22 - FUEL25 for 25% off anything in your cart.   In Today's Show Feature Interview with Kirstin Weber Endurance News Gwen Jorgensen return to triathlon Cyclocross Nationals and reactions to trans competitors What's new in the 303 A Tireside Chat with Jens Voigt All I want for Christmas Video of the Week Kirstin post finish at 2018 Nationals   News Sponsor Buddy Insurance: Buddy Isurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.    Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Feature Interview: Kirstin Weber Kristin got into cycling when she took a job as a Graphic Designer at Schwinn Cycling & Fitness. She had just done a 10-week cycling tour of New Zealand, and she rode that passion all the way into a career as a Pro/Master's Cyclocross racer. She won two Master's National Titles and three podiums at Master's Cyclocross World Championships. Kristin has been bike touring all over the world, including Costa Rica, all over Europe, New Zealand, and the United States. In the late 90s, Kristin was a wrangler at a guest ranch in the beautiful rustic mountains of Wyoming where she honed her fly fishing skills and wrangled a herd of 75 horses and 50 cows. Mostly recently, Kristin has become passionate about ski touring and earned her Avalanche I training certification this past winter. She loves people, she loves to travel, and she loves sharing her passion for spending days outside getting to know a place. Kristin has 3 teenage kids, so her ability to do 10 things at once is well-formed. She can't wait to share the road with you.   Endurance News:   U.S. Olympic gold medalist Gwen Jorgensen is returning to elite short-course triathlon competition.   COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — U.S. Olympic gold medalist Gwen Jorgensen today announced her plans to return to elite short-course triathlon competition. Jorgensen in 2016 won the United States' first-ever Olympic gold medal in the sport of triathlon, and in 2017 transitioned to a professional running career following the birth of her first son, Stanley. This October, Jorgensen gave birth to her second child, George.   Together with her husband and chef (and former pro cyclist) Patrick Lemieux by her side, the family works seamlessly as a team. A relatable and accessible working mom, Jorgensen continues to inspire throughout her athletic journey, with her family's support every step of the way.    “I am thrilled to announce my return to the blue carpet. I'm collaborating with my team to return to form and look forward to the work ahead as I invest in myself and USA Triathlon. I am inspired by the U.S. Mixed Relay team's silver medal in Tokyo and aspire to contribute to that team in 2024. I believe Team USA can be one step higher in Paris!” Jorgensen said. “But this return is about more than just me. As a mom of two and long-time supporter of USA Triathlon, I strive to set an example that motivates and inspires my family and Team USA.”   “Gwen's Olympic gold medal and incredible sustained success at the highest level of the sport lifted triathlon's profile to unprecedented heights throughout her remarkable career,” said Victoria Brumfield, USA Triathlon CEO. “We, along with many multisport fans, can't wait to follow her journey back to the sport.”    Jorgensen looks to rejoin a U.S. Women's Elite Triathlon National Team that has produced unprecedented results on the global stage. 2022 marked the eighth consecutive year two U.S. women have placed in the top four in World Triathlon overall rankings and in 2021 the U.S. became the first country to place five women in the top 12 in World Triathlon overall rankings. Six different U.S. women have placed in the top four in the World Triathlon overall rankings since 2014. U.S. women captured two medals in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and its four total Olympic medals across six Olympic Games are tied for the second-most of any country.    “Our Elite Women's Triathlon National Team has proven itself year-after-year to be among the strongest and deepest in the world,” said Scott Schnitzspahn, USA Triathlon High Performance General Manager. “As our team builds toward Paris 2024, we are excited to welcome Gwen back to the sport.”   An All-American track and cross-country runner for the University of Wisconsin and a member of the Badgers' swim team, Jorgensen was recruited into the sport of triathlon in 2010 by USA Triathlon through its newly developed Collegiate Recruitment Program (CRP). That year, she balanced work as a Certified Public Accountant at EY (formerly Ernst & Young) with training and learning the basics of the sport, eventually earning her elite license in her first competitive triathlon.     'We all deserve an opportunity' - riders react as two trans women finish in CX Nationals top 5 Ahead of the 2022 USA Cycling National Cyclocross Championships in Hartford, CT, this past week, organizers, racers and fans alike braced themselves for another showing of protests against trans athletes competing in women's categories.   During the 2021 championship event in Illinois, a group of “Save Women's Sport” demonstrators took to the cyclocross grounds holding signs and heckling trans athletes.   The group is “a coalition that fights to preserve sex-based eligibility standards for participation in female sports” and strongly opposes USA Cycling's admission of trans women athletes in its women's races.   The protests at that time were part of a nation-wide campaign that had sparked a social media outrage. Some condemned the protestors, but most condemned cycling's governing body, USA Cycling, for either not putting a stop to the protests or conversely, for allowing trans women to compete in the women's categories.   This led to USA Cycling amending its Fan Code of Conduct this year to include prohibiting “displaying signs, symbols, images, using language, or making gestures that are threatening, abusive, or discriminatory on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, ability, or sexual orientation.”   In the end, the pre-event worries never materialized. Instead, last year's hostilities led to a showing of love and support with images of kids in rainbow hats and signs bearing “We love our trans athletes” messages coming out of Hartford this year.   Online, however, the anti-transgender sentiment and protests continued across social media. Twitter in particular was a buzz after Austin Killips (Nice Bikes) —a target of last year's protests— made history when she rode herself into the bronze medal in the women's elite race behind three-time winner Clara Honsinger (EF Education-Tibco-SVB) and Raylyn Nuss (Steve Tilford Foundation Racing), thereby becoming the first transgender woman to podium at this event. Jenna Lingwood (Point S Nokian), another trans athlete, rounded out the top five.   “We braced for the worst but the only energy that filled Riverside Park was love and support for everyone racing their hearts out. Sometimes, thanks to careful planning and kind souls the best possible outcomes happen,” Killips commented in a post-race message.   “I just want to live in and help make a world marked by love, solidarity, and grace and the cyclocross community was able to realize that for an afternoon here. I'll hold days like this close to my heart when my faith in the goodness of others wavers.”   With two trans women in the top five of the cyclocross national championships, transgender athletes have rarely been so visible. And while the internet is easily incensed, the question of fairness in competition ought to be posed to the athletes currently competing with and alongside trans athletes.   And so, Cycling Weekly reached out to Anna Megale of Comp Edge Racing, who finished just outside the top-five in sixth place.   When asked if it matters to her just who the five racers in front of her are, Megale responded with a simple, “no it doesn't.”   “This is a super hard topic and there's a little part of me that feels conflicted on what women athletics should and shouldn't be but at the end of the day, I'm super supportive of all athletes out there,” the 32-year-old Oregon native said.   “I think we all deserve an opportunity. I'm so happy for all five athletes and I'm proud of them. I think they worked just as hard for it as anyone else did. This is what the game is right now so, what does the sixth person think? I think we all raced well."   Fifth at last year's event and sixth this year, Megale has been a consistent performer since breaking through the UCI ranks.   She grew up a swimmer and like so many cyclists out there, started cycling due to an injury. She was introduced to bike racing by her husband in 2014, and quickly started making her way through the local scene in Boise, Idaho.   In 2018 she began tackling national level UCI races, chasing that first UCI point. She garnered an impressive 57 UCI points that first year and by the end of the 2021/22 season, she was sporting a USA skinsuit and lining up at the UCI World Cyclocross Championships.   Megale said the controversy and protests surrounding nationals these past two years not only detract from the racing, she also fears for her fellow competitors' safety.   “I'm glad USAC put out a Code of Conduct for that because it's scary. I worry that it's not safe and I want it to be safe for everyone,” she commented   “I truly believe we all need a safe place to discuss this topic. I want all people, no matter who they are, to feel heard and loved. Like most things, there is no perfect answer and continuing to work towards fairness for all is most important. I am grateful for my cycling community and feel every athlete I have lined up with this year has raised the bar and pushed us all to be better. Most importantly, there is no room for hate, ever."   Ahead of the race, Pan American Champion, Raylyn Nuss, called the trans athlete debate "the big elephant in the room” and also championed further discourse on the matter.   "I almost wish we could just have a panel discussion with [the trans women] in a safe space. And we could all just ask a bunch of questions, and just clear the air more or less, and then just proceed on as normal,” she told Cyclingnews.   "The rules are what they are. So we cannot sit and just think about what advantages she might have."   These rules Nuss is referring to is the UCI's policy on eligibility and regulations for transgender athletes, which USA Cycling has adopted. Last revised in July 2022, these regulations state that those who transition from male to female (MTF) are eligible to compete in the female category as long as:   - the athlete has declared their gender identity as female,   - the athlete can demonstrate that their total testosterone level in serum has been below 2.5 nmol/L for a period of at least 24 months,   - and their total testosterone level in serum must remain below 2.5 nmol/L throughout the period of desired eligibility to compete in the female category.   Not all cycling nations have adopted this policy, which has led to conflict and confusion for elite trans athletes. British Cycling even went so far as to block trans riders from competing until it has reviewed and decided on a new licensing policy.   In the U.S. however, trans women are allowed to compete at all levels as long as qualifications are met, and for most cis women riders in the field, it's an accepted addition of competition.   "[Trans women] are just competitors that I want to beat every single time I go to the line, someone that's strong, and is really giving me a run for my money," Nuss commented.   With the national championships now behind them, a contingent of American racers, including Megale, Honsinger, Nuss and Killips, now head to Europe for a block of racing. The riders will contest celebrated events like Superprestige Diegem, X2O Trofee Koksijde and the UCI World Cup in Zonhoven.     What's New in the 303:   Shut up, Body! A Tireside Chat with Jens Voigt The Jensie, Jens Voigt talks about retirement, reflects on his professional career, professes his love for Colorado, and shares his enthusiasm for Napoleon Dynamite (2004) and Lindsey Vonn By Kate Agathon   Jens night in Denver at Campus Cycles November 21, 2022 Jens Voigt is surprisingly relatable. He gets starstruck. He listens to Metallica. He considers it a good morning when he wakes up and his back and knees don't hurt.   Now that he is no longer obliged to tell his legs to shut up, he tells his body to shut up instead. “I hate to admit it, but now I'm getting older. Now, instead of shut up legs, it's shut up body!” exclaimed Voigt.   Voigt recently made a whirlwind trip to Denver, where he visited Campus Cycles and Primal.   On the same trip, he also made a quick stop in Arizona to participate in the El Tour de Tucson 2022 Prologue and tour ride along with Bob Roll, Kristin Armstrong, Christian VandeVelde, Bobby Julich, and George Hincapie.   During the last leg of his visit, the King of Breakaways himself stopped by Campus Cycles for VIP Night and took some time for an impromptu Tireside Chat.   Voigt has a thing for Colorado. His favorite area to ride in is Durango, and he likes to watch American Flyers (1985). Most importantly, Colorado is where some of his most cherished pro cycling memories took place. “Colorado is a wonderful state! You guys are actually pretty blessed: great road biking, mountain biking, and hiking all in one place,” Voigt remarked.   Voigt's professional cycling career spanned nearly two decades and took him around the world. However, he chose Colorado and the 2014 USA Pro Challenge for his final professional race.  “It felt right to end my career here. Colorado has been good to me. It's such a wonderful place!” said Voigt.   Voigt has many fond memories of Colorado. It's the place where he went fly fishing with his Trek Factory Racing teammates. The place where he momentarily got starstruck when skiing legend Lindsey Vonn awarded him a lifetime ski pass to Vail/Beaver Creek for winning Stage 4 of the 2012 USA Pro Challenge.   Xmas List Rich's List: EKOI HEAT CONCEPT 5 winter gloves Wahoo KICKR SNAP Trainer MEN'S MAVERICK MX WETSUIT (MAXIMUM BUOYANCY)     Video of the week: Kristin Weber: Women's Masters 45-49 National Champion, 2018 Louisville Cyclocross Nationals   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Bobby and Jens get face to face for the first time on Bobby and Jens at the Tour de Tucson and are joined by icon and three time Olympic Gold medallist plus threre's a bonus chat with B+J alumni Nicola Cranmer! Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velonews. This episode was edited by Tim Mossa and produced by Mark Payne

As the temperatures turn warmer and the flurries fly away for the season, we're ready here in Northeastern PA (specifically Scranton) for outdoor activities, including planting in our gardens. With the theme of "Growth" for my podcast during the month of May, this week, my guest Kristin Armstrong of Peaches Greens, talks about the inspiration behind her business and how plants nourish her mental health. We talk about the kick-off of the SouthSide Farmers Market transition to the outdoor space and how great the market is to bring the community together and give them an opportunity to shop, learn and grow. If you live in or around the greater Scranton area, be sure to visit Cedar Avenue in South Scranton every Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM to enjoy everything the SouthSide Farmers Market has to offer...including a variety of regular vendors as well as new ones and entertainment for the summertime; there will also be a new bistro area where you can sip a coffee, munch on snacks and listen to the tunes of the live bands. And watch for activities planned with other community agencies...many that the kids will enjoy! Music performances will take place on the 300 block of Alder Street with a cluster of brightly colored bistro tables in front of a boxwood wall. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share with a friend. And please follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Instagram and Facebook. And check out Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl on YouTube. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In our second Women's History Month podcast, Kristin Armstrong is joined by Sharron Yaxley. She's a Zwift legend, known as The Mink, and she was the first woman to ride more than 100,000km on Zwift in 2020. The pair discussed motivation, friendship and fuelling for those long rides. 

In the first of three Women's History Month episodes, we have combined two shows from our archives to bring you one jam packed episode full of behind the scenes tales and development advice. Tune in to find out how a pro team is run and what the future of cycling might look like, as well as what Olympic advice Maize Wimbush got from Kristin Armstrong.

Matt Rowe and Kristin Armstrong take a deep dive into what it's going to take to win the UCI Cycling Esports World Championships and who could potentially take the win 

Join us as we go through our favorite moments of 2021 including talks with Dr. Asker Jeukendrup, Kristin Armstrong, Jim Miller, Jeff Winkler, Neal Henderson, Dr. Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Rowe, Greg Henderson and Kristin Armstrong take a look at the full week of challenges set out for the Zwift Academy finalists to show you why the teams chose these work outs and what you can take away for yourself 

Kristin Armstrong is taken behind the scenes of development on the new Liv Langma bike. Sophia Shih and Jen Audia joined Kristin to discuss the marketing and engineering process behind Liv's latest bike, providing an insightful look at a part of the bike creation process that often gets overlooked.

“When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in.” -Kristin Armstrong. A series of gratitude reflection questions for you. Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com

Liv's Alison Jackson and Brook Hopper (Global Marketing Manager) joined Kristin Armstrong to discuss the upcoming Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, and all the ways that Liv is helping to support the event 

There are many ways to measure intensity. This is an episode about the one that is often forgotten: RPE. Perceived exertion is a standardized way to classify a subjective feeling. We've touched upon RPE in many episodes, often referring to the fact that top pros all know "the feel." Today, we argue that the metric of feeling—perceived exertion, RPE, sensations, whatever you call it—is in many ways the most important metric. Yes, we're arguing that it is even more important than power and heart rate. We set the stage by defining RPE. Next, we lay out our argument for why RPE may be the most important metric—whether in the training or racing context. Then we turn our attention to ways to learn how to understand or interpret feelings to determine RPE. It's not an easy task, but there are certain steps you can take to hone your sense of, well, sense. Finally, we discuss the best ways to use RPE, from the ability to assess where you're at to knowing what efforts of a given length "feel like" so that you can then use that to pace in races; from adjusting power and HR in training to how the sRPE scale can be used to integrate off-the-bike workouts into overall training load. Since this is a summary episode, we pulled from previous episodes to hear from a host of the most prominent coaches, athletes, and researchers, including: Jeff Winkler, Joe Friel, Kristen Legan, Amos Brumble, Dirk Friel, Kristin Armstrong, Ned Overend, Dr. Stephen Seiler, Kate Courtney, Svein Tuft, and Julie Young. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we have special guest Carlo Vitale & Joey Domenic. We cover topics that range from charity giving, making an impact, marketing, coronavirus and much more. We wrap the episode up with quotes from Melissa McCarthy & Kristin Armstrong. Big thanks to the Producer: Gabe Rivera, beat by TeiMoney & Executive Producer Jimmylee Velez.

In this episode we have special guests Christian Hanna & Sean Andrade. We cover topics that range from apparel printing/designs, brand building, podcasting, COVID-19 and much more. We wrap the episode up with quotes from Kristin Armstrong & Marie Curie. Big thanks to the Producer: Gabe Rivera, beat by TeiMoney & Executive Producer Jimmylee Velez.

Kristin Armstrong takes a look at the third workout of the Zwift Academy Road program and offers her advice on how to tackle it.

Kristin Armstrong takes a look at the second workout of the Zwift Academy Road program and offers her advice on how to tackle it.

Kristin Armstrong takes a look at the first workout of the Zwift Academy Road program and offers her advice on how to tackle it.

Never ridden 100km? Want to ride 100km stronger than ever before? Matt Rowe, Greg Henderson and Kristin Armstrong help you prepare to take on the challenge, whether it's for the Rapha Women's 100 or your own personal goal. 

Today, Jessica Patay and author Kristin Armstrong discuss how pain is a catalyst and a conduit to growth and healing. Kristin Armstrong is the author of eight books including: Happily Ever After, Strength for the Climb, Work in Progress:  An Unfinished Woman's Guide to Grace, Heart of my Heart, Mile Markers: The 26.2 Most Important Reasons Why Women Run, Ties that Bind and YES.   Her work has led to appearances on Oprah, The Rachel Ray Show, Hour of Power at the Crystal Cathedral, The 700 Club, NPR, Good Morning America and The Today Show.  Kristin went back to school alongside her kids and got a Master's in Clinical Mental Health and is currently an LPC-Associate supervised by Dr. Sunny Lansdale, LPC, an EMDR clinician, and a Channeled Light energy healer.    She sees adolescent and adult clients and specializes in relationships, communication, identity shifts and transition zones, divorce recovery, parenting coaching, and healing from trauma."

With the Tokyo Olympics starting, Kristin Armstrong dives into what training for the prestigious event looks like, what it's like to be in the Olympic Village and what it takes to win! 

Kristin Armstrong and Matt Stephens chat about the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, and how she is preparing her athletes to compete in the women's Mountain Biking and Team Pursuit cycling events. With three Olympic gold medals to her name as well as two World Championships in Time Trial, Kristin admits she now cares a little too much about her athletes and explains how that competitive feeling never really goes away. Never afraid of a tangent, the duo converse on the themes of time travel, tracksuits and pizza too.

Coaching both a track racing cyclist and a mountain biking cyclist requires an entirely dual approach. On the mountain biking side, Kristin is working with Hayley Batten's innate lack of fear to ride the most technical of sections as well as encouraging her through her racing despite inconsistent results. On the track side, she is focused on transitioning Emma White from cyclocross racing to pushing massive power for standing starts and dialing in minute aspects of her aerodynamic setup. Listen as Coach Kristin Armstrong discusses leveraging her knowledge about the science and the art of coaching, as well as heat training to bring these two promising young athletes to Tokyo.

Hello Runners, Running race events are back. Yes, and with a vengeance. Boston, New York, Chicago, Tokyo, London, and Colfax marathons are just to name a few coming back this fall. Some of these are predicting 25,000, 30,000, and more runners! Just a few months ago, we were still in the pandemic with no end in sight. That was quick! So how will this work with local governments and CDC guidelines? Well, all of these races are fluid and things can change rather quickly. That is why there are no solid plans in place as of yet. My guests in this episode are two highly respected individuals in the running community. Lonnie Somers, Co-Owner of https://halsports.net/ (Hal Sports) here in Denver. Lonnie either owns or manages several events not only in Denver but in Colorado and other states. Hal Sports is a full event company. Creigh Kelley has put on over 1,000 running events and is the race director for the https://www.runcolfax.org/ (Colfax Marathon) in Denver. Both Lonnie and Creigh are also racing day announcers. This is a fascinating conversation of where race events were, where they are today, and what they will look like as they evolve post-pandemic. You will go away with a better understanding, appreciation, and respect for Race Directors and running events. Lonnie and Michelle started the https://www.fetalhealthfoundation.org/ (Fetal Health Foundation.) Twin to Twin Transfusion System (TTTS) should have taken their lives. But the frantic search for information and resources, fetal surgery saved them. Today they are healthy identical twin girls. They created https://thegreatcandyrun.com/ (The Great Candy Run) and today https://halsports.net/ (Hal Sports) and dedication to running is their business and passion. Runners, it is getting hot out there as we transition into summer. Remember to take more fluids, run slower in the heat, and try to run earlier in the morning when it is cooler. Thank you for listening to the https://feelgoodrunning.com/ (Feel Good Running Podcast), and please share this with your running friends and on your social media platforms. I would very much appreciate it. Train hard, run harder, and be well. And remember to be kind to others, even if some are not kind to you. It's good for the soul! ~ Jim   SHOW NOTES Hal Sports - Lonnie Somers - Denver, Colorado - https://halsports.net/ (Website) - https://www.facebook.com/Halsports (FB Page) - https://www.instagram.com/halsportsevents/?hl=en (Instagram) https://www.fetalhealthfoundation.org/ (Fetal Health Foundation) - Lonnie & Michelle's Foundation - https://www.fetalhealthfoundation.org/ (Consider a donation) https://thegreatcandyrun.com/ (The Great Candy Run) - Denver, Colorado Colfax Marathon - Denver, Colorado - https://www.runcolfax.org/ (Website) - https://www.facebook.com/runcolfaxdenver/ (FB Page) - https://www.instagram.com/runcolfax/?hl=en (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=search&v=1125409164595518&external_log_id=fdc3d280-fba3-48e4-8827-644985e842fb&q=denver%27s%20colfax%20marathon (Lonnie Singing Hey TJ Video) - TJ was 30 minutes late to the start line!   Inspirational Running Quote "There is something magical about running; after a certain distance, it transcends the body. Then a bit further, it transcends the mind. A bit further yet, and what you have before you, laid bare, is the soul.” ~Kristin Armstrong   Communicate  Listener feedback is essential to Feel Good Running. Is there a guest you would like us to feature? Do you have any suggestions on how to improve the podcast? Whatever it is, we would like to hear from YOU! Send a personal email to host Jim Lynch.   Subscribe Get on our email list for the Feel Good Running Newsletter. You will receive a gift of 101+ Running-Related Links. All the necessary running links you will need right at your fingertips: Apparel, Podcasts, Training Programs, Publications, and more!...

Whenever we speak with a guest of Fast Talk—coach, athlete, or scientist—we always ask them their favorite workout. In this episode, we share the favorite workouts of coach and athlete Jen Sharp, Ted King, Sage Rountree, Lindsay Golich, Kristin Armstrong, Daniel Matheny, and Sondre Skarli. Each guest discusses the specifics of their chosen workout, and in so doing reveals a sense of their philosophy and the “style” that they bring to the execution and prescription.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She's a renowned Zwift community member, record holder and now Paralympic hopeful! Rachael Elliott has not let her 2018 stroke stop her from living her life to the fullest, and she sat down with Kristin Armstrong to discuss TT mindset, how her stroke changed the way she trains and whether we might see Rachael at the Paralympics some day. She's a Zwifting legend, and you can catch her in community rides and races including the Zwift Race League! 

Kristin Armstrong is the author of eight books including - Happily Ever After, Strength for the Climb, Work in Progress: An Unfinished Woman's Guide to Grace, Heart of my Heart, Mile Markers: The 26.2 Most Important Reasons Why Women Run, Ties that Bind and YES. She is a regular columnist for Tribeza magazine and a regular contributor to Living Faith. Her freelance work has appeared in publications such as USA Today, Glamour, O – The Oprah Magazine, Parents, The Huffington Post, and the Austin American-Statesman. Her work has led to appearances on Oprah, The Rachel Ray Show, Hour of Power at the Crystal Cathedral, The 700 Club, NPR, Good Morning America, and The Today Show. Kristin went back to school alongside her kids and got a Master's in Clinical Mental Health and is currently an LPC-Associate supervised by Dr. Sunny Lansdale, LPC, an EMDR clinician, and a Channeled Light energy healer. She sees adolescent and adult clients and specializes in relationships, communication, identity shifts and transition zones, divorce recovery, parenting coaching, and healing from trauma. Kristin opened our Nourish event, where she inspired our community to embrace and nurture themselves, mind, body, and soul during her talk with Amy and Cheryl. Today we share their insightful and motivational conversation. In This Podcast: 02:23 – Kristin's background, work, and career journey. 05:20 – Kristin's passion for running and its meaning in her life. 07:05 – How writing changed and shaped Kristin. 10:57 – The value Kristin has found from her life experiences. How she uses those experiences when relating to others, including clients. 13:23 – Finding the lessons in all of life's events. 14:38 – What does Kristin do to bring balance to her daily life? 18:08 – Kristin's reflections from 2020 and the COVID-era. What can we learn from our experiences during this time? What can we carry forward? 21:55 – Getting the most value out of our experiences. For more information on Kristin and her services (including virtual appointments), visit Kristin Armstrong Counseling at https://www.kristinarmstrongcounseling.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/envibelifeconversations/message

From bare shelves at the grocery store to the abrupt cancellation of sports tournaments (and pretty much everything else) to our very first confirmed case of COVID-19; it was an unprecedented, worrisome week this time last year. With three vaccines now in production and making their way through the Gem State, Idahoans are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. After 12 months of living in "the new normal," what do Idaho's chief health experts believe the future holds? From Sacagawea to Kristin Armstrong, women have shaped the cultural, political, and social landscapes of Idaho's history. To commemorate these trailblazing women, the Idaho State Museum's latest interactive exhibition honors dozens of women credited with creating and defining the history of the Gem State.

I’m not going to pretend to know much about time trials. I’ve done one. I also did an Hour Record on the track. That was fun, ahem.  On the other hand, our main guests today are arguably the greatest athlete-coach duo in the history of time trials. Kristin Armstrong won three Olympic gold medals and two world championship titles in her gilded career, and Jim Miller was her coach the entire time.   The pair have a fascinating story about the way they dissected the discipline and dominated their competition. It wasn’t necessarily the most traditional method, as you’ll hear, but it was undoubtedly effective. Throughout our conversation, there are a host of fascinating and fruitful messages about how they looked at and broke down the race of truth.  On a more practical note, we also hear from one of the greats on the men’s side, Svein Tuft, as well as Sebastian Weber, who coached four-time world champion Tony Martin during his illustrious career. Finally, we get some sage advice from tech guru Nick Legan about how to bring speed to time trials even if you have a small budget.  All that and much more as we explore both the art and science of time trials, today on Fast Talk.  Let's make you fast!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We receive a lot of questions about very specific topics—fasted training, supplements and recovery products, breathing techniques, and so forth. (By the way, we love them, so please keep them coming.) In this episode, however, we step back and discuss what we feel is most important, and frankly what is going to give you the biggest return for your investment of time, sweat, and energy. If those specific things are the 5 percent, today is all about making an argument for focusing on the 95 percent. We are in an age of marginal gains, where many athletes have firmly latched onto the idea that seemingly insignificant changes have the potential to incrementally add up to substantial gains. The trend started within the ranks of the pro peloton. The thing is, pro riders are so developed physiologically to win that they have to find these little things to make the difference. In fact, they've likely spent 10 years developing the 95 percent and have it dialed. More importantly, the secret truth is that pros don’t focus on the 5 percent as much as you'd think, and we give several examples of this, from Kristin Armstrong (who you'll hear from in episode 154), Brent Bookwalter, and others. So what should you focus on? What comprises that 95 percent? It's simple: Training Recovery Functioning gear We'll go into much more detail in the episode about what we mean, specifically, about these topics, and the fundamental principles underlying all of it. Finally, we close with a cautionary tale: The 5 percent can take up 90 percent of your time and distract you from what's truly valuable. Because they're trendy, there is nearly an unlimited number of things that fall into that "5 percent bucket" to explore. They are all debated and based on partial science—forcing you to spend energy asking what works and what doesn't. All of this adds up to a whole lot of mental energy and fatigue. Thus, instead of helping you improve, too much focus on the 5 percent can actual hinder you in many ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristin Armstrong is a former professional road bicycle racer and three-time Olympic gold medalist, the winner of the women's individual time trial in 2008, 2012, and 2016. Before temporarily retiring to start a family in 2009, she rode for Cervélo Test Team in women's elite professional events on the National Racing Calendar (NRC) and UCI Women's World Cup. She announced a return to competitive cycling beginning in the 2011 season, competing for Peanut Butter & Co. TWENTY12 at the Redlands Classic.

Annika Langvad is a truly inspiring cyclist - a MTB legend, World Champion, 5x Cape Epic winner, road racer... and a dentist! She sits down with Kristin Armstrong to chat about her World Championship experience and balancing her exceptional career with root canals. She also talks about how much she wished she had time to ‘play on her bike’ before jumping head first into competition.    Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin-Tacx products have revolutionized life for runners, cyclists, swimmers and athletes of all levels and abilities. Committed to developing technology that helps people stay active and elevate performance, Garmin-Tacx believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. For more information, visit Garmin.com.

One time trial champion speaks to another! Lisa Brennauer chats with Kristin Armstrong about how she found her passion for cycling when she was just fourteen years old and how her first race went. Spoiler: it didn’t go well. She calmly dissects her entire career—from the long drives with her family to the National Championships to the teamwork that got her to multiple World Championship wins. She also explains exactly what it feels like to claim those coveted rainbow bands, which she lovingly calls ‘chasing rainbows.’     Since being founded in 1961, Toyota South Africa Motors has become as much a part of the local culture as the vibrant people who drive its vehicles. Built on fundamental values and respect for people and continuous improvement, Toyota South Africa Motors has helped cement the organization’s position as South Africa’s leading automotive company. With more than 200 dealerships across South Africa, TSAM also boasts an enviable 40 years of consecutive market leadership in the local auto retail.

Kyle Sela, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS is a physical therapist from Sun Valley, ID who practices at Zenergy Sports Rehab at Zenergy Health Club and Spa. Kyle is also co-owner of Movement Guides, Inc., the functional training program creator for Pivot by Kristin Armstrong in the Boise, ID area, and leading the charge for Work Right NW's Tactical Athlete Platform. Kyle is an Army/Baylor DPT Program graduate and has served on Active Duty for 7 years as a physical therapist in the US Army. Following the Army, he completed a sports medicine fellowship in the Management of Division I Athletes at Duke University. After completing his fellowship Kyle moved to Boise where he was clinic manager and director of St. Luke's sports physical therapy residency program and the sports medicine program in general. While in Boise, Kyle co-founded Movement Guides, Inc which aims to help improve people move and feel through unique pieces of equipment and education. He was also the strength coach and physical therapist for Kristin Armstrong in the 14 months leading up to the 2016 Rio Olympic games as she trained for and eventually won her 3rd straight gold medal in the cycling time trial. We talk with Kyle about his experience within the sports setting and how this has shaped his passion for helping the "tactical athlete", what he has learned from professional athletes about injury prevention for everybody, and why he doesn't like a traditional stretching program. During the conversation, we also dive into how all of this plays into prevention for the industrial athlete and the tactical athlete. Topics Addressed: Common myths of a tactical athlete or professional athlete compared to the average individual Is stretching an essential piece of a prevention program? The importance of addressing symmetry of movement instead of counting on a stretching routine to solve mobility problems Common movement errors in the shoulder and hips that most people have Kyle’s learning experience with gold metal athletes and the importance of strength conditioning into the opposite direction How to duplicate an athletic trainer or injury prevention specialist with simple tools Links: https://movementguides.com/ https://www.pivotbyka.com/ https://www.tacticalathleteprogram.com/

Just 11 days after giving birth to Ted David Rowe, Dani Rowe sits down with Kristin and Kate to talk about all things post pregnancy training in Part 2 of our deep dive into pre and post natal training. Kristin Armstrong imparts some valuable wisdom on motherhood, getting back on the bike and dealing with the post-pregnancy pressure, and Zwift's own Kate Veronneau also joins Dani and Kristin to talk about the two new training plans that she's been working on with our hosts. 

As Zwift prepares for the second round of Haute Route rides up the new Ven-Top, Kristin Armstrong sits down with the CEO, Julie Royer. They talk Haute Route history, how to prepare, how taking Haute Route to Zwift just makes sense, and Julie's own ascent to CEO status.   Haute Route rides start today on Zwift, so get your climbing legs ready for a brutal 3 stage weekend of climbing, group riding and beautiful views!

Kristin Armstrong:4 x Olympian 3 x Gold MedalistKappa Kappa GammaEntrepreneurMotherVANDALPIVOT Lifestyle + fitness : https://www.pivotbyka.com/KX3 Sports : https://kx3sports.com/Thank you to our Patreons This episode is not possible without them:Tub Club:Dallas Hammer, Nick Weber, & Mathew JanicekPremium Drink Token: Nick StutzmanTub Token:Chris HammondSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/TubsAtTheClub)Episode is brought to you by:Montucky Cold Snackshttps://montuckycoldsnacks.com/pages/snack-finderSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/TubsAtTheClub)

The Virtual Tour de France has come to an end but that doesn't mean we don't still have some winner interviews for you to sink your teeth into. Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio, Mike Woods, Lauren Stephens and Will Clarke all dominated over the weekend and Kristin Armstrong got the inside scoop from them all the moment they stepped off the bike! Plus we have an extra interview with Rachel Hedderman, DS of Team Tibco-Silicon Valley Bank, as well as a chat with Doug Ryder, DS of NTT Pro Cycling which will feature in next week's episode.   Catch post-race interviews every Monday and mid-week updates every Thursday until the end of the Virtual Tour de France

Hello and welcome to Fast Talk, your source for the science of cycling performance! I'm your host Chris Case.    I’ll set the stage for today’s episode with an analogy. And apologies to those of you who don’t enjoy our car engine analogies; alas, we’re sticking with it on this episode. We ask the simple question: Which has the greatest chance of consistently producing the best performances: a powerful, finely-tuned, race-inspired engine—take your pick from Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, and especially if you’re an F1 fan, Mercedes—or a heavily modified Honda Civic that you hope can compete at that goal race you’ve been preparing for?   Bringing it back to cycling terms, is it more beneficial to build a robust, complete physiological engine and then apply it to, or activate it for, different race situations, or is it better to work on specific attributes of your engine given the specific demands of a particular race? The answer, it turns out, has as much to do with training philosophy as it does to physiological principles. In today’s episode, we analyze which is more appropriate for you, and which leads to the best performances, and the best athletes. It’ll likely become pretty clear where Coach Connor and our main guest, Jim Miller, stand on the matter.    Jim, as Chief of Sports Performance, leads USA Cycling’s Athlete Development programs. In his previous role with USA Cycling, after a two-year hiatus took him to TrainingPeaks, Miller helped the United States earn 14 Olympic medals and numerous world championship titles since 2001. The list of athletes Jim has coached over the years is too long to read here, but notably includes Tejay van Garderen, Kate Courtney, Kristin Armstrong, and Lawson Craddock, to name a few.  His coaching experience isn’t solely focused on the elite of the elite, however. Jim also works with athletes whose backgrounds or goals are unique, and they’re often from the amateur or master’s ranks. Not surprisingly, Jim has found the most success with the amateurs he coaches by applying the same principles he does to world champions. We’ll hear about those successes today. We’ll also take a compelling tangent into the importance of psychology and mental capacity to success.  On today’s episode, we’ll also hear from American pro Kiel Reijnen, data analyst and coach Tim Cusick, and WorldTour physiologist Inigo San Millan. All that and much more, today on Fast Talk.  Let's make you fast!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristin Armstrong talks with 14-year-old, future star cyclist Maize Wimbush about the passion of wearing the red, white and blue and representing your country. Maize opens up about her dream of being the first female African American to make the Olympic Team in cycling, before receiving advice from 3x Olympic Champ Kristin Armstrong.

Kristin Armstrong talks with Nicola Cranmer, with 16+ years at the helm of women’s pro cycling teams. We count ​4 Olympic medalists and 17 World Champions with her backing, and more trophies on the way. Her show stopping women of TWENTY20 are regular Zwift users, smashing max power limits and honing their mental game. Nicola also looks into her crystal ball and offers predictions for the future of bike racing.   Image Copyright @swiftride

A true legend not only in the cycling arena but in sports history as well, Kristin Armstrong has had one of the most prolific careers of all time. She began as a walk-on high school track athlete plagued by injury, transformed into a triathlete and finally honed her craft in cycling. She has finally landed with a successful coaching business, guiding the most promising young female cyclists on their journey to Olympic gold.

About this episode:In this week's episode, coach Adam talks with USA Cycling Chief of Sport Performance Jim Miller about developing a winning mindset, what he's learned from mentally tough athletes like Kate Courtney and Kristin Armstrong, and how you can improve your own mental game even if you're not competing professionally or chasing a gold medal.Guest Bio – Jim Miller:Jim Miller is the current Chief of Sport Performance at USA Cycling and a successful coach who has helped the United States win 14 Olympic medals over the past two decades. Miller has worked with many top U.S. riders across all disciplines, including World Champion Kate Courtney, Olympian Kristin Armstrong, as well as many other top road racers, mountain bikers, and track cyclists.Read More About Jim Miller:https://www.usacycling.org/article/usa-cycling-announces-jim-millers-return-as-head-of-elite-athleticshttps://twitter.com/JimMiller_timehttps://www.instagram.com/jimmillertime/Episode Highlights:Improving mental toughness and resiliencyDeveloping a winning mindset in sportsChasing audacious goalsImproving self-talk and developing your personal mantraListen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform

Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Kristin Armstrong Savola, joins us to talk about the road to becoming a professional athlete and her unexpected and challenging journey to the Olympics. We talk about the mental lessons learned from racing bikes and life after competition with her new gym Pivot Lifestyle + Fitness by KA. Kristin also shares how she is continuing to build community in Boise, ID during COVID-19. You can learn more about her unique studio at www.pivotbyka.com and on Instagram @pivotbyka

Coach Jim Miller may not be a household name, but his influence on cycling in the US is momentous. Between TrainingPeaks and USA Cycling, he’s helped the United States rack up over 14 Olympic medals over the last two decades. Fun fact: he’s also been Kristin Armstrong’s life-long coach! Greg and Kristin catch up with Jim, and later on Matt talks about getting the balance right between riding up and down categories.

This week we sit down with Jim Miller, USA Cycling's Chief of Sports Performance and coach to many of USA's greats such as Tejay van Garderen, Kate Courtney, Kristin Armstrong, and Lawson Craddock to name a few. Jim is the ultimate “coaches coach” and has been coaching elite level cycling for nearly 2 decades, and his work has developed amazing athletes and superstar performances, including world championships and Olympic medals. 39934More Training For Your Limited Time Frank and Jim discuss everything from his coaching philosophy, athletes' least favorite workout, float tanks, embracing failure, and the approach going into Tokyo 2021. Past Training Tips referenced in the podcast: Whoop Recovery Float Tanks VO2 Intervals: 5 on 5 off (Hickson Holloszy paper) MotorPacing Thanks to everyone for tuning in, subscribing and reviewing on Apple Podcasts, and for engaging in our forum! For more things cycling training, visit http://fascat.wpengine.com. Save 25% on your next training plan with code 25podcast The post Coaching USA's Elite and Embracing Failure with Jim Miller appeared first on FasCat.

This week we sit down with Jim Miller, USA Cycling’s Chief of Sports Performance and coach to many of USA’s greats such as Tejay van Garderen, Kate Courtney, Kristin Armstrong, and Lawson Craddock to name a few. Jim… The post Coaching USA’s Elite and Embracing Failure with Jim Miller appeared first on FasCat.

Matt catches up with Kristin to talk about juggling life as a cycling coach, an entrepreneur, a mom and a school teacher! Plus, Matt and Kristin chat about the latest Zwift feature—Clubs!

In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re rolling out a special episode hosted by Dani Rowe, Kristin Armstrong, and Zwift’s very own Kate Veronneau. The topic of the day is, of course, what it’s like being a woman in cycling. From equal pay to parity to sponsorship and beyond, these remarkable women cover gender topics while dishing on stories from their own lives in this jam-packed episode. Why did Dani retire? Will Kristin’s son follow in her footsteps? What’s it like working at Zwift? (Spoiler, there's a lot of lycra!) Learn all that and more in Episode 47.

Are you ready for the New Year?! 2020 is here. We could not think of a better way to ring in the New Year than by bringing in the most decorated U.S. women's cyclist of all time and the best time-trialist in sports history. Kristin is a three-time Olympic Gold Medalist, two-time World Champion and has won six U.S. National Championships. This episode will fuel the fire in you and kick off the New Year in a big way! No matter what industry you are in or what you do, you will feel motivated to do more and truly improve your quality of life after listening to this episode. As we dive into episode, we map out how to build your Net Worth in 2020, how to stay accountable to your goals, how to get through hard times in your life, and many many more tips and tricks that will help you pave the path for your own success. Kristin is the only female U.S. athlete to win the same event (time trial) in three consecutive Olympic Summer Games, taking home the gold medal in Beijing (2008), London (2012) and Rio (2016). Additionally, Kristin became the oldest female cyclist in history to win an Olympic medal when she won gold in Rio, one day before her 43rd birthday. Kristin graduated from the University of Idaho with a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. She spends her free time on public speaking engagements and is opening 4 new PIVOT Fitness + Lifestyle by KA facilities between 2019-2020. Kristin is married to Joe Savola and they have a six-year-old son named Lucas. Kristin and her family continue to reside in Boise, Idaho. Learn more about PIVOT here: https://www.pivotbyka.com ----------------------------------------------------------- Connecting with the community is a priority for BVA. The goal of this podcast is to have conversations that shed new light on different perspectives to create a dialog that inspires excellence. The Inspire Excellence podcast is an Idaho based show that is hosted by Troy McClain, CEO of Tovuti Learning Systems and Tommy Ahlquist the CEO of BVA. Each episode features different guests and compelling topics. Leave a review on whatever platform you decide to listen on and tell your friends! Follow Us Online At: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/inspireexcellencepo... Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bvadev/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs0R... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bvadev/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bvadev LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bva-...

When eight-time World Champion Chloé Dygert comes to chat, it’s time to listen. Her coach, Kristin Armstrong, not only speaks with her about her sensational performance at the UCI Road World Championships in Yorkshire, but they also peel back the layers and look at the sports-filled childhood that contributed to Chloé’s many successes. The record-smashing highs as well as the lows—how she came back from a concussion after years honing her mental strength.

As business returns to normal after the UCI Road World Championships in Yorkshire, Matt Rowe, Greg Henderson, and Kristin Armstrong go over a crazy week of podcasting and cycling action. Just because the big week is over doesn’t mean this episode is any less packed. We chat about the juniors who truly stood out as well as how Mathieu van der Poel could have learned from Greg’s own experiences with bonking (detailed in the Alex Dowsett episode). Greg gets fired up about one particularly controversial moment in Yorkshire, and Kristin discusses having to follow Chloe Dygert's explosive TT win from the other side of the world.

In the final instalment of the World Championship Specials, Matt, Dani and Kev cover all possible topics, from where Rohan Dennis keeps his rainbow jerseys, to what the future of Zwift esports is. Sitting down with both Rohan Dennis and Zwift esports CEO Craig Edmondson, the final episode winds down from a jam packed week of racing and podcasts. There’s also an esports exclusive thrown in to soften the blow of no more Worlds week Specials. Join Greg Henderson and Kristin Armstrong on the next episode as business returns to normal. 

With less than a year until the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the conversation on riding in heat and humidity continues. Otago University’s Professor of Exercise and Environmental Physiology, Jim Cotter, gives the lowdown on how to get the most out of your training when the sun just won’t quit. Matt Rowe, Greg Henderson and Kristin Armstrong take on how beneficial warm-ups truly are, as well as how to earn Drops the smart way. They also dive into Greg’s old habit of training in the bathroom. Want to know why? Tune in to Episode 35!

In this episode, we discuss: How to position yourself to prepare for dating after divorce How to set yourself up for success when you enter the dating arena Tips on first dates   Rhonda: Thank you so much for joining us for another episode. I am delighted to be able to have a very special guest on with us today. It's interesting because we are going to be talking about dating. You might be thinking, "Okay, Rhonda, I'm super overwhelmed and just really having a challenging time." This is probably one of the last things that you feel like you want to talk about. But as I was thinking about who to bring on, I really think that this is an important conversation. The reason for that is because when I started my business, gosh, five years ago, the why on why I was doing my business is actually different or a little different than the reason that I'm doing it today. The reason that I started my business was because, hey, I just really felt emotionally compelled to wanting to help people that were in a challenging spot. There were a lot of things that had, had happened in my childhood that I can relate to. The feeling of abandonment, the feeling of frustration, the feeling of overwhelm. Rhonda: A lot of that came from my dad being an alcoholic and just seeing the dynamic that my parents had. Well, recently, I celebrated my 20th wedding anniversary and it's really prompted me to be thinking about my why. I believe that my why has shifted in a sense that I want women to really experience what I have. My husband, there isn't a day that he doesn't get up and say something complimentary like, "Hey, good morning beautiful, good morning whatever, right?" He's just a very kind, respectful, thoughtful person. It's prompted me after two decades to really reflect on where we're at, and I was not in that spot 20 years ago. I was a mess and the consistency that he has brought to my life has allowed me to be able to do what I'm doing. Really, Lori, the passion for this conversation comes from me wanting for other women what I have. Unfortunately, my husband doesn't have any brothers, so this is where you come in. Lori: It's wonderful out there. Rhonda: Thank you. Lori: Yes, I'm the brother that you don't ever have. Rhonda: That's right, you know. I want to introduce our listeners to Lori Mendelsohn and she is the owner and founder of SmartFunnySingle, and she has over 33 years in the fashion industry and 12 years as an award-winning entrepreneur. Thank you so much for joining us today. Lori: Rhonda, it is so my pleasure and I also want to thank you, first of all, for having me on and giving me this opportunity to talk and share about experiences that I have gone through from divorce. Again, I want to thank you for your help in helping me get through that divorce and introducing me to someone who could help me in that path, my attorney. I don't know if you recall the day that we met, I stood up and I had just experienced domestic abuse for the first time and I knew that that was the pivotal point that my marriage was over, and I was scared. You walked up to me and you told me that you could help me, and I will never forget that moment because my head was just spinning and reeling, and I was so afraid and so discombobulated. I don't use that word that often and destabilized and you helped me at that moment. That was when I really needed help, I didn't know what to do. I was terrified, so thank you. Rhonda: You are most welcome. Yeah, I do remember that, and I have goosebumps just having you share that because I remember exactly where we were. Lori: Yeah. Well, I'd like to share what happened if I could. It'll just take a second. Rhonda: Yeah. Lori: I was invited by a mutual friend to a networking event, and every woman stood up and had a minute spiel about her business, and I stood up and I started to talk about my business. I said, "I experienced domestic abuse for the first time today. My husband just put his fist through the kitchen sink and hit it and I'm afraid that that's going to be my head and I don't know what to do, and I don't know if I can even go home." I started crying and it was a very powerful moment and you were there and, again, thank you. Rhonda: I'm glad that you mentioned that because you are somebody, and I know that we haven't known each other for a really long time but we've known each other long enough that you get a really good sense of people. Here you are, an accomplished business owner, a woman who I think people really view as having her shit together. I don't even swear on my podcast. Rhonda: You are a confident person, you'd have some really great successes in your business, right? Lori: Yep, very successful. Rhonda: Right and here you are feeling like, "Oh my gosh, everything's now unraveling or I'm feeling frustrated, I'm feeling afraid." The domestic violence piece of it doesn't see different barriers. Doesn't see economic barriers, doesn't... I mean, it surpasses all of those things. From a perspective, from an outside perspective in and not from what I see through this, but I think a lot of people will say, "Well she's going to have access to resources, she's resourceful, she's going to..." But in that moment, you're not thinking clearly. You maybe don't have all the resources that you need as you're going through divorce. Like you're focused on your business, and you know what, I think it's just an encouragement, I think, for women to say, "Hey, listen, it is okay when we find ourselves in that vulnerable spot, the question is what do we do with it?" Lori: Right. Rhonda: There's a quote by Kristin Armstrong, which is just one of my absolute favorites, which is "when you find yourself in a vulnerable spot, the best thing that you can do is surround yourself with the strongest, finest, most positive people that you can find." That has been something that I have built my business on over the last five years, I implicitly believe that that's true. Because you don't want to be taken advantage of, and it's just really important that you find that team of people that can come alongside and support you in whatever fashion that looks like, and whatever support that you feel like you need. Lori: Agreed. Rhonda: I think that that's just a really powerful testimony for the women that are listening that our feeling like overwhelmed or feel shame or feel sad or whatever, it's okay to feel those emotions. The question becomes, "Yeah, what are we going to do with it?" Lori: Right. It's funny, after this whole thing happened and I went to my hairdresser, he used a very different quote which was Winston Churchill's which is "when you're in the middle of battle, you keep going." I'm one of those people who has pretty much been self-supportive, self-propelled that, "Well, I can figure all this out on my own. I really don't need any help." I found when I released that, that there are people who wanted to help me, it made things so much easier. That there is a weight and just sitting here talking to you about this, Rhonda, I just relaxed when I said that. I'm getting goosebumps now because when you release it, you allow others who want to help, help you and it gives them a gift as well and that's very powerful. Rhonda: I remember you also mentioned to me something about you just felt like you were in the midst of trying to swim through murky waters. You kept trying... Do you remember telling me that? Lori: Yes, but it was I felt like I was swimming through mud, and I felt like I was swimming through mud literally for about a year. After he moved out, after the divorce, after rebuilding, after figuring out, "Okay, I can't keep swimming in this pool, I need to see daylight again. I need to get myself out of this." Rhonda: Yeah. We've said this on other podcasts too, it's like women have told me, and I'm sure that you would attest this too, it's like nobody would even wish this on their worst enemy. It is by far one of the most challenging things that people have to go through, and especially, for women. Not just women, but we have our own unique set of challenges that come with us. I think it's exciting to see that you are on the other side of it and now you have within the last, what has it been, last year or so? Lori: Yes. Rhonda: Been doing your own business? Lori: Mm-hmm (affirmative). Rhonda: Tell us a little bit about that journey and how you got to this place now and then we'll dive into some tips on dating? Lori: Sure. Speaking about going through divorce myself, so a little bit of background. This was my third marriage, and this was the marriage that I really wanted to last my lifetime. To me, divorce wasn't ever going to be an option, but it started unraveling to the point that we were just two people living in the same household. I had a sense that something was up with him but, of course, he denied it. We went for therapy and our journey together was, "Well, let's try to work it out." But I realized afterwards that I was the one who wanted to work it out because he had other things going on in the background. But I, at the time of our marriage, I had transitioned from a 33-year fashion career where I was designing for a lot of very large companies in New York and LA. The company that I was working for, New Berlin, Wisconsin, closed the division that I was heading up and designing. Lori: It was at the height of the recession in 2008 and I started a dog walking business. There were no jobs to be had, and I figured, "Okay, well if I'm going to be miserable, I may as well be around animals." I started walking dog and over the course of nine and a half years, built the business to be the largest and highest awarded in the State of Wisconsin. I had 30 employees at one time, and we had about 4500 active clients. Rhonda: Wow. Lori: It turned out to be quite a large business. During the course of that, I lost sight of things that were important in the marriage, spending time, but here I was building, building, building, and trying to build something for our future together. I realized I had a big part in the divorce, but I didn't think that it would end on a violent act, and I certainly that never even came into my realm. He moved out. I went through the darkest days of my life. There were days that if I didn't have dogs, I wouldn't have gotten out of bed. I wouldn't have moved. I would have taken my sheets and covered my entire body and probably had people come over and bring food or ordered food. But I had to go through it to get over it and people were saying, "Well, you should start dating." I'm like, "That's the last thing I want to do." I didn't even want to get near a man. I didn't want to be touched; I didn't want to be held. I just I wanted to die Rhonda, I really was that sad. Lori: I felt like God I really failed. I did so much self-blame. If only I hadn't had this business, we'd be happy now. I was in therapy the entire time and I realized, eventually, it was only 50% my fault. He needed to lean in too, he needed to work at it as much as I did. I don't want to position this man as a complete asshole, just a partial one. But it took me about a year and a couple of months to say, "You know what, okay, I'm ready to just start jumping in the water, putting my big toe in the water and seeing what it's like." I went online, I couldn't do it, I couldn't ever go out with someone. I'd make dates and I'd break them. I just couldn't get myself to do it. Then one day my best friend, I encouraged her to go online. She was about as afraid as I was. She saw someone online for me and she contacted him and said I'm not good for you, but I think that my best friend is going to be perfect for you. Lori: We went out and we had some magical dates together and it didn't work out. But it opened me up and it made me realize that, "Yeah, you know what, there's life again. There is fun to be had. There are interesting people out there." Even though I am scared, and I'll say the word again, shitless, I'm going to keep going. The more that I dated, the more that I realized it's not about... This is something that I always had trouble with, was self-worth. I realized I'm not going to position this anymore like, "Oh, God, I'm so lucky to be going out with this man." I now pivoted it to, "Okay, what does this man offer me that I want and need in my next relationship?" I completely did 180 on going from, "oh, well, he liked me." And singing that song, It must be him, oh my god..." You know, the Vikki Carr song to does this person really add value to my life? Lori: Because now I've gone through hell and back and now, I'm confident in who I am, what I can offer, what I bring, what value I have, does that person fit into what I need and want? That's what I'm hoping, every woman who is listening to this or maybe going through this can get to that point. Because until you get to that point, you're always putting yourself in a very vulnerable position. Dating is vulnerable enough, it's emotional. It's you have to get yourself prepared emotionally, physically. It's like going on a job interview a lot of the time, but the more you do it, it's really truly a numbers game. The more you do it, the easier it becomes and the more focused you become on what it is that you want and need. Rhonda: Yeah, absolutely. I love that, I love that perspective. Lori: Thank you. Rhonda: Yeah, I think it's healthy, I think it's good, and so okay. I just want to- Lori: Rhonda, I want to share, let me just interrupt you one sec. Recently, I've been speaking to a couple, they're a couple and they're also couples’ therapists and I asked her... She recently went through a divorce and now she's remarried to her business partner, "How many dates did you go on?" She said, "I went on 157 dates." My response was, "I'd rather swallow bugs but how did you do it?" She said, "Around date 75, I pivoted, and I pivoted to the point where I looked at this person in a very different way, and getting back to what value does this person bring to me?" That's what I would love everyone to get to. Rhonda: Oh my gosh, absolutely, absolutely. Gosh, that's so good. What I was going to ask you was, okay, so it's different, right? Like dating when you're a middle-aged woman than when we were in our 20s. Lori: Exactly, yeah. Rhonda: Right? Lori: It's a little bit different, yeah. Rhonda: Okay. Let's just have a little bit of fun here. I would love for you to share what has been like the most interesting, crazy situation that you've experienced so far? Because I know that you have some. Lori: Okay, I do, I do. All of my single girlfriends we could all compile a book and I'm sure that there are millions of women out there who say, "Oh my god, I need to write a book about this dating experience." But two of them come to mind. One of them was about a month ago, and I'm on the dating app called Bumble and I met someone who is a professor at Northwestern University, so he's smart and has a good job. He's also an inventor and he invented a tool, and I won't go into the name to protect the innocent. But he invented a tool where he built a multi-million-dollar business, and during the entire date, the only question that he asked me was so what did you do today? But that was after him speaking about himself for about an hour to an hour and a half about the production process from concept of a tool into delivery into the warehouse. Lori: We talked about not, "Can you tell me where you're from? What kind of music do you like? What's your best vacation ever? What's a weekend like for you? What's your favorite thing to do?" We talked about the production, planning, execution, tooling, costing, negotiating process of developing a tool. Okay, that's one and that's sexy. I got to tell you, that had me going. The other one was a guy and I think that he had mental illness, and since I'm not a mental health professional, I can't diagnose what was wrong. But I've got a lot of energy and I'm pretty vibrant and I was asking a lot of typical date questions. He kept saying, "Lori, slow down, I can't keep up with you." I said, "Well, what part can't you handle?" He said, "I can only handle one question at a time so just slow down. I don't want you to do multiple questions. But, Lori, if you could position it like, "What is your favorite food?" And then wait for my answer and then we'll go on." Lori: Okay, I'm thinking, "Okay, well, this is going to go really well." He kept staring at me, Rhonda, it was like uncanny and unnerving like, "What are you looking at? Why don't you just take a picture of me for God's sakes?" But you can tell how it went. The pièce de résistance was he grabbed my index finger on my right hand, the dessert arrived, he grabbed my index finger on my right hand, stuck it in the middle of the dessert, pulled it out and looked at me and said to me, "Can I lick your finger?" Rhonda: Crazy. Lori: The couple at the next table they were looking at me like announcing, "Do you need help?" Yeah, it was pretty creepy, pretty creepy. The biggest challenge that I see is that, look, everyone likes to speak about himself or herself but it's a date, it's two people. It's not a lecture, so that's a big deal. There has to be a back and forth and a conversation versus a lecture where it's flirtation. Rhonda: Right, absolutely. No, absolutely. Oh my gosh. Lori: I could come up with more if you want more but those are two that really stand out to me that... My ex-husband didn't even ever say something like, "Can I lick your finger?" It was just creepy, creepy, creepy. I do have another one. Not a date, but I was walking my dogs and this guy pulled up next to me and he said, "I think you're one of the most attractive women I've ever seen." I'm like, "Yeah, I look great at 6:15 with no makeup on. I just threw my clothes on to walk my dog." He said, "I know where you're from and I know you live in the area. Sometimes I drive around looking for you." Rhonda: What? Lori: Yeah, so creepy. There's a lot of creeps out there, but well I also want to say thank God there are some really wonderful men out there and really wonderful men in the Milwaukee area. There are, that please ladies do not say there's no good man, there are plenty of them. Plenty. Rhonda: Yeah. Oh, absolutely, for sure. It's just a matter of weeding through and going on, hopefully, not 150 dates. That's just insane. Lori: Yeah, it is, it is, but she met a fabulous guy, so it was worth every one of those experiences. Rhonda: Right. Well, so I know we've touched on this a little bit but so for the women to be able to prepare for dating after divorce, anything else you want to add to the experience that we've talked about so far? Lori: Absolutely. Something that really helped me was, and I made this mistake when I first started dating again after this divorce, was I started looking at it like, "Okay, I'm going to go out and I'm going to meet my next serious relationship." I didn't look at it in the way that I needed to look at it, which is two things. I'm going out because I want to meet someone and have fun, and I want to spend an hour or two or three getting to know someone and sharing an experience, having a drink, having a cup of coffee, learning about his life. I was so dialed in that, "Okay, I'm on a mission now." Which is pretty much me, I'm always on a mission. I'm going to find my next relationship. That doesn't work because people pick up on that for one thing, it shows desperation. But instead what I learned to do, and it took a while for me to do this and so that's why I went on so many dates was just relax and enjoy and let it flow and see if this person fits for me? Lori: Do I like spending two hours with this person? If you answer yes then, "Okay, you can enjoy another two hours," and get to know this person before you decide that, "Okay, he's the one." You don't know someone who's the one until, I'm going to say, a good year. Going through every season, and a lot of therapists talk about this also. That you need to see people in every single light, not just dating, in emergency situations, in family upheaval, a death, an illness, a crisis. You need to see how those people respond and react. Do they step up to the plate? Do they lean in? Again, what do they offer you? Rhonda: Right. Well, and I have to say, I'm so glad that you're bringing that up because I've been working with a couple women right now that I'm starting to notice a trend. I was like, "Okay, this is interesting." Several of women that I've chatted with recently have, probably within the last one to three years, lost a parent. What has happened is it has created a lot of discourse and challenge and, yeah, I guess challenges for their marriage. Quite frankly, I always think, "Well, there probably were challenges before, and this just exacerbated that." But I was surprised on how much that's impacting their relationship, whether it's their husband isn't stepping up, they don't feel like they're listening, they aren't... whatever it is, it's just really amplifying already existing challenges. Lori: Yeah. Rhonda: I'm glad that that's part of the awareness piece to get to know somebody, and how do they deal with those challenges? Lori: Right, right, and we can't make these snap decisions that he fits all of it. Let's say that you make a list of your must haves and then the things that you want, if he fits all of those categories, okay, that's great. But it takes time to really deep down get to know, trust, and love someone. Physical attraction, we all know it's great, it's magical, it's euphoric. But there's so much more because that fades, looks fade. It's that deep, deep connection that we all want. Rhonda: Yeah, absolutely. That's awesome. Let's keep that in mind as we move on to, okay, how do women set themselves up for success when they are ready to start entering that dating arena? Lori: Okay, so it is, first of all, you present your best self. You do not talk about, when you go on a date, you do not talk about your past. The person sitting across is not supposed to be your therapist. You just don't do it, you save it for your therapist. You remain open, you remain inquisitive, it's almost like, we as children, when we wanted to learn, we were so apt to be open to receive. I think it's important to position yourself to receive, to learn, to see, to grow, and to not get your hopes up that this person is going to be my next relationship. Let it evolve, let it flow. If it's going to happen, it will. Rhonda: Yeah, I love that. Lori: And get yourself prepared physically. Really, I would love every woman listening to this to just get, when she goes on that date, just when you're looking at yourself in the mirror, you just say to yourself, "I got this. I am hot, I am a value, I am worthy of this, of this happiness." Have some talk, have a talk with yourself. A pep talk. Rhonda: Yeah, absolutely. I think, too, this is a great opportunity for women to also engage in self-care. It's like, "Okay, you know what, gosh, if you need to go and get your hair cut or freshen up your hair or put in some highlights or whatever." Or, start working out. At the end of the day, it is about how do you feel about yourself? We could have an entire philosophical conversation about where does that confidence start? But I think the more that we feel better about ourselves, because we're taking care of ourselves, the more we're going to exude that confidence. Yeah, I think that's absolutely important. Let's also talk about for the women that are going to be maybe posting photos on the dating sites or whatever, what are some things that maybe they need to be thinking about in that realm as well as far as, again, putting their best self forward? Lori: I think the best advice that I can give on that is present your best self. If you really are seriously interested in finding someone and starting to date, get some great pictures. Don't do bathroom selfies, don't have pictures with your entire family on them, do not have pictures with your grandkids, your sister, your ex-husband, do not post pictures that have arms hanging over you. Show yourself, it's almost as if you're going to go on LinkedIn and you want to have that perfect headshot. You also want to have some really great pictures representing what you look like in a variety of positions. I don't mean positions like if you're a CEO, you have your suit on and your arms crossed. Because that represents, you're not open. But put your best foot forward, get some great pictures, and in your biography, make it fun, make it unique and make it very different so you stand out. Lori: I have a lot of guy friends who are on these dating apps too, and a lot of women go down that slippery slope of the position is that they're holding the camera up above their head, so they get their cleavage. That really positions you in a way that you're like, "Okay. Either you're trying to sell yourself or you're showing desperation that I want you to like me because I have big boobs or I'm sexy." The guys who I know who see those are like, "Oh, god, that's just a complete turnoff." If they're looking for something else, okay, that's one thing. But there should be a level of dignity and sophistication. Rhonda: Yeah, absolutely, absolutely. Lori: Yeah, and not drinking with the girls either unless that's who you are. If you like to go to bars and get smashed, Okay, great, put that on your dating profile. But I don't think that that's, the people who are listening to this, I don't think that's their jam. Rhonda: Yeah, absolutely. Oh, my goodness, yeah, that is good advice. Gosh, we've covered so much. Lori: We have. Rhonda: Okay, this is awesome. Lori: Yes, we have. Rhonda: Okay, let's keep going. Okay. Tips on first dates, give us some insight on that? Lori: Okay, so the first date should last a maximum of two hours. Now, Rhonda, I have to admit I say one thing and I do another. So, ladies, please listen, the first date should be number one at a public place, either coffee or a drink. What you do is you let someone who you know who's close to you know where you're going. You check-in when you get there and when you're finished with your date, you check back with them. I also suggest getting there a little bit early and let the manager of the restaurant or the bar know that you're alone, know that you're on a date. Could they kind of keep an eye on you? Just a little extra safety never hurts anyone. Typical first eight questions should be... Let me start with what they shouldn't be, they should not be an opportunity for you to bash your ex-husband and talk about how horrible he was and what he did to you and how he took all your money. Lori: You don't talk about that. You talk about your interest, you talk about places that you've traveled, maybe where you'd like to go, what you enjoy doing. You can talk about your family, you can talk about your upbringing, your education, possibly what you're looking for. I don't mean to go down the hole of, "Okay, here's what I'm looking for." Kind of like a job interview, "I'm looking for someone who does this, this, this, and this." Okay, well, ladies, you do not do that. What you can say is, "Eventually, one day I would love to be back in a committed relationship." You can state your intentions, but that's it. It should be fun, it should... I'm going to use the word flirty because flirty is okay if you're attracted to the person you can be flirty. But don't go to bed with this person on the first date. Keep it very short, keep it fun, light, and the first date should be a preparation for what you want the second date to be. Lori: You always want to leave a dangling carrot where someone wants to know more about you that, "God, Susan, you're fascinating. I want to know more about you. When can I see you again?" Men love, I hate to say it, but men love a chase. Someone who gives things away so easily, they're not interested in, but they want someone who is interesting and busy. They want to be able to go after you. So, keep it light, fun, and short. Rhonda: Awesome. And then how do you transition into, "Hey, this was a good situation and I'd like to meet again?" Lori: I think what you just said is fine, Rhonda. I went on a date on Saturday and I said to him, I said, "I really enjoyed your company, I think you're a great person, and I think you're absolutely adorable." I said, "I'd love to see you again. With that information, do and think what you want but I'd love to see you again." Then he contacted me the next day because it's also cementing to someone, "I really like you," because men always complain, "I don't know what she was telling me." Women, they say one thing and then they're thinking another, or they do another. It's like, "Can we please figure out this girl code? I don't get it." I think being honest is a really great thing, but if you don't like this person, please do not say that. All you have to say is, "It was a pleasure meeting you, thank you for your time this evening or this afternoon." That's all you need to do. Rhonda: Yep, that's great. That's awesome. We've talked about how to position yourself as women are preparing after divorce for dating, how to set themselves up for success and some tips on the first date. Typically, as we wrap up our podcast interview, there are always two things I like to end with. One is a favorite quote and the second thing is a client success story. Why don't we start with the client success story? Lori: Okay, so my most recent client success story is I have a gentleman client who came to me and he needed some fine-tuning. In that fine-tuning, he needed a new haircut, he needed rebranding in his wardrobe. He had something on his face that he had lived with his entire life, that it was really kind of bothering him. I suggested to him, "Have you ever thought of having this looked at and potentially removed?" We rebranded him, we went shopping, we did a whole wardrobe change, he went on in the third org to get his hair done. He felt in this first date that he was doing it. It goes both ways, for men feeling this way and also for women feeling this way, feeling confident in who they are and how they look and how they're presenting themselves. Lori: I was very proud of him making this transition. He went out with two women who I introduced him to, and then the third time's a charm. I met this woman at a store, and I went up to her and I said, "I know this is going to sound really weird. I'm not hitting on you, but I'm a matchmaker and I have someone I'd like to introduce you to. I just have this sense." Rhonda, that's what I do. People, I just go up to random people and I start talking to them. But she said, "Well, I'd like to learn more. I had coffee with her, got to know her and cemented that, "Yes, I thought that these two would be good together." So long story short, they're smitten both in love, crazy about each other. I don't know if it's heading for marriage because it's only been three months now, but they are smitten kittens and as happy as clams. That's a success story. Rhonda: That's awesome. Lori: I have 15 marriages, not me, I haven't been married 15 times, but I have 15 marriages under my belt where I've gone up to people and, "I know someone for you." Rhonda: Wow, that's awesome. Lori: It's intuitive, yeah. Rhonda: Wow, and so- Lori: What was the second part of the question? Rhonda: The second part is what's your favorite quote for this topic? Lori: Oh, well, my favorite quote of all time is always it's Maya Angelou and it's, "People will not remember what you said," and I'm paraphrasing, and please forgive me, "People will not remember the words that you said or the words that you use, but they will remember the way that you made them feel." That's something that I lead with in life is I always try to help people make them feel better, and in the dating round, when you're dating, you don't have to be ugly. Not everyone is for everyone, it's not always going to work. But you want to leave it for the relationship being a bigger person, in my opinion. Being that sophisticated, kind heart that you want to lead with, and make that person feel that they're a good human being. Not every person is destined for a long-term relationship or marriage, and that's something really in top of mind. That not everyone who you go out with, it's not always going to end happily. But be a mensch about it, be that kind, good soul that you want to have to be in your life. Rhonda: Yeah, absolutely. Well, this is awesome, and I have really enjoyed our time together and I know that our listeners have enjoyed our time together too. Lori: Thank you, me too, Rhonda. Thank you so much, so much. Rhonda: This has been so fun. Certainly, people can check out your website at https://www.smartfunnysingle.com/, and your special offer for our listeners is for those locals here in the Greater Milwaukee area, hey, let's grab a cup of coffee. For those people that maybe are listening that aren't in the area, certainly you're welcome, they're welcome to reach out to you and maybe you guys can do some virtual coffee stuff. But I just want to thank you for your time today sharing your heart, your story, and your expertise with the women who need us most. Lori: Thank you, Rhonda. It has been my pleasure and such a true gift from you. Thank you.   QUOTE: “It’s a numbers game. The more you date, the easier it becomes.” SPECIAL OFFER: Mention this podcast to enjoy a cup of coffee together and get to know each other! CONTACT INFORMATION: Lori Mendelsohn Owner | Founder SmartFunnySingle Racine, WI loribethmendelsohn@gmail.com (262) 264-9653 LinkedIn | Facebook Visit the Women’s Financial Wellness Center for a full directory listing of experts. Be sure to reach out if you would like to connect personally with the Women’s Financial Wellness Center. You can visit our website or grab a complimentary 30-minute consult. Leaving a positive podcast review is hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review on your preferred listening platform, we’d love to hear from you!

Caves and Prater talk about the Twilight Criterium going on this weekend in Boise, Kristin Armstrong on her event and the success of the Criterium in Boise, plus Mike Cooley the event organizer on the event and getting Lance Armstrong out to Idaho.

Caves and Prater talk to 3 time Gold Medalist Kristin Armstrong about the Twilight Criterium in Boise this weekend, her race earlier today, and Lance Armstrong coming to Boise.

For the past 32 years, cycling enthusiasts of all abilities have descended on downtown Boise for the annual ASWD Twilight Criterium. This year's events include everything from biking with gold medalist Kristin Armstrong to eating 2,000 pounds of Idaho french fries.

Today’s show features Kristin Armstrong. Kristin Armstrong is a former professional road bicycle racer and three-time Olympic gold medalist, the winner of the women’s individual time trial in 2008, 2012, and 2016.Read More →

Kristin Armstrong is the most decorated U.S. women's cyclist of all time and the best time-trialist in sports history. She is a three-time Olympic Gold Medalist, two-time World Champion and has won six U.S. National Championships. Kristin is the only female U.S. athlete to win the same event (time trial) in three consecutive Olympic Summer Games, taking home the gold medal in Beijing (2008), London (2012) and Rio (2016). Additionally, Kristin became the oldest female cyclist in history to win an Olympic medal when she won gold in Rio, one day before her 43rd birthday. Kristin graduated from the University of Idaho with a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. She spends her free time on public speaking engagements and is opening 4 new PIVOT Fitness + Lifestyle by KA facilities between 2019-2020. Kristin is married to Joe Savola and they have a six-year-old son named Lucas. Kristin and her family continue to reside in Boise, Idaho. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connecting with community is a priority for BVA. The goal for this podcast is to have conversations that shed new light on different perspectives to create dialog that inspires excellence. The Inspire Excellence podcast is an Idaho based show that is hosted by Kevin Miller of KIDO Talk Radio and Tommy Ahlquist the CEO of BVA. Each episode features different guests and we discuss a variety of different topics all ending with the question, “What inspires you?”. The podcast is available through many platforms and clips of each podcast are shared and reshared across all social media platforms. Have an idea for a guest or want us to discuss a topic? Make sure to message in and get your questions answered. Leave a review on whatever platform you decide to listen on and tell your friends! Follow Us Online At: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/inspireexcellencepo... - Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bvadev/?ref=... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bvadev/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bvadev LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bva-...

In this first (intro) episode, I share why I believe in writing things down on the page, each day. Along with a few favorite stories to inspire you to lean into the  WRITE process, even the skeptics are loving. I'm so glad you're here. Let's get started.   "We either live with intention or exist by default." -Kristin Armstrong

DrDebzz Opening ShpielWhich do you value more: kindness or chemistry? Instead of asking your child how they did on their math test, ask them if they got a chance to be kind to someone at school. Similarly, find out whether those close to you had the opportunity to perform a random act of kindness during their day. Whom did they smile at? How were they helpful? Did they get to brighten or lighten anyone's load?Kindness also means seeking help from trusted confidantes, bequeathing them the honor and dignity of being your eyes when you can't see, your ears when you can't hear, your voice when you can't speak. Welcome to the "we" world! It takes a village!Guest CallerMike has the holiday blues, since he's separated from his wife and daughters for the first time.  He wants to be the best parent he can be, without worrying about his wife's reactions and neglecting his own needs and desires.  Write In QuestionDamon in Miami has a boss who treats him like trash, only points out what's wrong with his work, and never compliments him.  When Damon leaves the office, he feels like a failure, making it hard to keep showing up.  Weekly WOW (Words of Wisdom)"If you concentrate on what you have, you'll always have more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you'll never have enough." - Lewis Howes "When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in."  - Kristin ArmstrongConfidence Boosters/Esteem BuildersMy inner world is beautiful, nurturing, and life affirming.  I acknowledge my interconnectedness with all things.  My inner landscape changes my outward experience. I recognize my unique preciousness and elevate my self-esteem.  I become my own cheerleader.  I appreciate and cherish myself with a giant hug, this day and every day. Featured ArtistSuperb singer, Lisa Steele, performs her unique version of the classic Mancini/Mercer tune, "Moon River," with maestros: Karen Hammack, piano; Peter Buck, drums; Chris Colangelo, bass; and Andrew Synowiec, guitar.Lisa reveals the meaning of music in her life, advice for aspiring artists, what she believes is the key to finding and keeping love, and much much more.Catch her LIVE on December 1st from 7:30-9pm at Artisan Cheese and Wine in Studio City with fellow jazz vocalist Phillip de Leon, Karen Hammack on keys, and Chris Conner on bass. No Cover, $20 Food/Drink minimum. They have a delicious new menu especially for Saturday Night! Seating is limited! Please RSVP at 818.505.0207DrDebzz Call-in Advice Talk Show "Sleepless in Studio City" Airs Nightly Sun-Fri 9pm PT / midnight ET with new episodes Sat 9pm & midnight PT / midnight & 3am ET at AmericanHeartsRadio.com.Celebrated columnist, lauded life coach, skilled family mediator, DrDebzz offers heartfelt help, inspiration, positivity,a nurturing spirit, and transformative tools.DrDebzz has been deemed “The new relationship GURU…a West Coast Dr. Laura and East Coast Carrie Bradshaw!” Fans describe her as a “soulful gifted fun impressive” radio personality; with a “captive confident soothing melodious and simply lovely voice;” an “alluring way of telling her-story;” so"spiritually alive and giving LOVE to humanity.”Phone Life Coaching Sessions are available 24/7. Set up a Complimentary Consultation at 818-753-8898;allthatdezz.webs.com; or sleeplessinstudiocity@gmail.comListen now on iTunes!

3x gold medalist Kristin Armstrong drops some knowledge on how to stay primed and ready for race day. Cool down before you rev it up. Listen to the podcast on - iTunes - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/zwift…d1351411199?mt=2 - SoundCloud - @zwift-coaching - Podbean - zwiftcoaching.podbean.com - NOW ON SPOTIFY - open.spotify.com/show/6IOun14KH6h…u1TESlAbhsSrG06A - In special events on Zwift

~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #218 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio | YouTube | Spotify “A nail is driven out by another nail; habit is overcome by habit.” ― Erasmus While traveling during the past four weeks in France, I found that I was finally able to default in conversation to a handful of expressions to, on the most basic level, demonstrate I comprehended what was being said - bien sur, absolutement, parfait, ouai, je comprends, merci, de rein, à demain. Again, as you can see, a very basic level. But, there was no longer a pause before I spoke whenever any of these words or phrases was warranted. My mind no longer had to think, I just spoke.  In this instance, I was tickled. Finally, an aspect of the French language, after many years of sporadic studying, was becoming a default in my brain. A muscle had been strengthened to the point of habit. But, again, my responses were basic, simple, surface. "Doubt the default." When I heard Adam Grant utter this simple, concise, alliterative statement in his TED Talk about original thinkers, my attention was captured. It happened three years ago upon arriving in Bend and moving into my new home that I ran into a new neighbor. The circumstances were we didn't know each other, simply put, and I uttered in conversation with this perfect stranger, "trust me, I understand what you mean." At the time, I didn't think about that phrase before I said it, I didn't really consider the weight of such words - "trust me", I just said it out of habit. Default. And I wouldn't have even reflected upon this fact had the woman engaging me in conversation not said, "I don't know you to trust you." The topic of our conversation was about our dogs, but the truth was, she didn't know me, and she was fully present in the conversation. While I thought I was, the words I chose said otherwise. Ever since this conversation, I have thought carefully about what I say in conversations out of habit, filler, silence-enders, space holders. I have done my best to eliminate words such as "like" from my informal speech after I recognized how many times I would say it when, had you asked me, I would have guessed the word never entered into my syntax. Aside from the words I chose,  I began to dive into my living habits, my thinking patterns, and it was with my trip to France that I recognized many cultural defaults as well that I had not even considered addressing. Quickly, another word for "default" is a habit. By definition, a habit is something that frees our mind up to focus on other tasks. So as long as the habit is helpful and contributes to the quality of the life we desire, a habit is a very good thing. Selecting water as your drink of choice, looking for the positive, smiling instead of frowning, wearing the same uniform to work to eliminate wasting time in the morning - all very helpful habits. But habits, defaults, can also be hindering our ability to live a better life, a more thoughtful life, a more engaging life, especially when we don't even realize we have these unhelpful defaults. Below I'd like to share with you a list of potential defaults already in your life inspired by what I saw, experienced as well as caught myself doing without thinking. 1. Not taking a grocery tote into the market In France, when you go to a supermarket, they will not provide you for free with a plastic or paper bag to place your groceries. If you, as I did on my first occasion, do not bring in your canvas tote, market tote, or anything to carry your groceries, you will have to pay for their grocery bags (ones you can use on your next visit). The price was quite small - ten centimes - but it caught my attention immediately. A good habit could easily become ingrained in my memory of bringing a grocery tote to the store if I knew I would have to pay for a new bag each time I shopped throughout the week. (In one instance, I simply placed all of my groceries into my tote - handbag; and I also saw many people bringing their market baskets to the brick and mortar stores as well - multi-purpose.) 2. Expressing a negative energy during first impressions When I travel, I love to listen. When I listen, I am better able to observe, and it also enables me to see more clearly, and more accurately, someone's true nature. What do I mean by this? Having had the opportunity to meet many people from all different walks of life, it was often the first impression that upon reflection was the most accurate to their true disposition. When we don't know someone, and the environment is safe, what is your first reaction when you meet them? Most of the people I met expressed warmth which made those few who did not stick out like a sore thumb. Because it is the first impression, their negative or positive energy has little or nothing to do with me, and much more to do with where they are in their life at that moment. 3. Driving faster than necessary Driving on the roads in France, the country roads, the autoroutes and everywhere in between, it became quickly apparent that most French drivers drove the speed limit. I later had a conversation with Sharon Santoni about the laws of the road and my observation, and once she explained the drivers' point system (each Euro driver begins with 12 points and they can be lost for speeding (automatic surveillance along the roads), using a cell phone, etc.), it became clear as to why the pace of the roadways felt very civilized. No matter where in the world you drive, it would be interesting to consider the defaults you adhere to when you are behind the wheel. What is deemed acceptable, what is not? Buckling up - good. Glancing at your cell phone - bad. Driving a manual car during my entire trip which was something I am accustomed to, but my current car for the past four years here in the states is not a stick, upon arriving home, my left foot automatically began looking for the clutch without success. My brain had defaulted in four short weeks to expecting to use a clutch. This is good news. Not only can we change the defaults that are not helping us, but they can be  "reprogrammed" quite quickly with frequent, repeated practice. 4. Not greeting the shop keeper, artisan, taxi driver, etc. The many travel writers and travelers of the world, have done a magnificent job of sharing the importance of saying "bonjour" if one is in France, but in nearly every other country in the world as well, upon entering any business, vendor, etc. in order to begin to set a cordial tone. From time to time, I would notice a traveler, in my case, I zoomed in on Americans, but that's not to say other world citizens don't make the same mistake as well, immediately begin making an inquiry of the proprietor without extending a salutation. And while often, the staff would attempt to help them, an opportunity to build a better rapport was missed. I began thinking about this simple habit of focusing first on the human connection before homing in on the task which brought us to the store, market, etc. The difference is there are feelings and emotions involved that must be considered when we choose to first focus on making a human connection. And when we do this, we are being present. No, we do not know how the interaction will go, but the chances that it will go well are greatly increased. 5. Assuming a market will always be open I quickly learned that I needed to plan my grocery shopping well before my stomach became hungry. While this detail was something I remembered from my previous trips, staying in vacation rentals, I usually wanted to cook my own meals, so making sure a market of some sort was open (restaurants are usually opened each day of the week for at least lunch and dinner) was a shift from my approach in the states. In the states, if I have forgotten an ingredient for dinner on a Sunday, I don't think twice about heading to the market for a quick pick up. Having to know in some capacity that I had what I needed for my meals in advance also enabled me to just relax and enjoy a leisurely Sunday or any afternoon during the week as the outdoor markets wrapped up around 1pm and most restaurants in the small towns shut down between lunch and dinner. 6. Eating the same food year round In Provence, the melons were nearing their peak ripeness, but green asparagus season was all but over. White beans were a treasure to be purchased and savored during these months strawberries were to indulge upon like candy. However, if I were to return in November, as most of the markets are opened year-round, I would see completely different selections. Now, we know the seasons offer different fruits and vegetables, even seafood, but it can sometimes become easy to forget when we shop in a supermarket and only stick to the same food each trip. The appreciation for the food that only comes once a year is something we can celebrate in our cooking as we dine on the rich flavors. In so doing, we actually do help our waistline as we become satiated more quickly and do not overeat as we are eating real food with natural, wonderful flavor. 7. Perfect and impersonal The idea of a perfect home, a perfect outfit, perfect hair, a perfect life, as we know is a futile pursuit. And to this point, most intensely, it was the decor that woke me up throughout this trip as I appreciated the signature touches made available by the treasures one can find at the many brocante markets. Now this is not to say, one cannot decorate a home outside of France without the access to brocantes. Absolutely not, but what I think is tempting is to make everything look ideal immediately in our homes - paintings, furniture, tabletop vignettes, etc. And as Sharon Santoni and I were talking, a beautiful home that is the sanctuary for the inhabitants is one that has layers of unique and thoughtful decor choices, and these layers take time. When I stepped foot onto Sharon's property, enjoyed meals with her family, and stayed in her guest cottage, it was immediately clear that they lived there. I couldn't purchase her decor details", but I could be inspired by them because it was more than the things, it was the stories that came with them. 8. Speedy and surface conversations As I shared at the beginning of my post, it can be easy to say certain catch phrases without really thinking about what the words themselves mean. While idioms exist in every culture, sayings that mean more than what they are literally saying, it's not the idioms I am talking about here. When we are in a different culture that asks of us to reach beyond the language we are most comfortable with, often the conversation can be slow. While this may be frustrating as we want to talk quickly like locals, it shows thoughtful care. We want to make sure what we wish to say is said and not something that will offend or confuse.  I find that sometimes in conversations we say more words than our necessary. Just as in every other arena of our lives, quality over quantity. When we choose our words carefully, we can say so much more. Excessive use of superlatives (best, largest, toughest, most amazing, prettiest) waters down the actual compliment if all you use are superlatives for something you either love or loathe. Precise words and thoughtful timing of when we engage in conversation, demonstrates we are listening, we care and we are trying to understand. 9. Drama is necessary and thus inevitable Initially, it was my lack of access to the regular news sources I look to or listen to on a typical day when I am in the states that made me realize that I had been accepting the noise of problems, clashes and pain as normal. But even with the shows and books we read, we can come to expect, even look for, the clash, the conflict, the drama, that must be there somewhere. The truth is, often things to work out. In fact, it is human nature biologically to remember the instances that didn't work out more readily than the times that did for survival. But when we accept this biology, we ignore that when we are aware of why this happens, we can shift our expectations, our reactions and instead rest more easy, enjoy the steady, even balance of our lives that go well quite often. Why look for the drama when it truly doesn't need to be there? 10. Assuming an incapability I can't travel alone. I can't drive in another country. I can't live without [insert something that you cannot travel with]. Often when we travel we discover something, if not many, things about ourselves we were not consciously aware of. Many of these discoveries are awesome, exciting bits of information that awakens us to our best selves, but sometimes we discover that we have been limiting ourselves unnecessarily. If our default in our minds is "I can't" instead of even just "I'll give it a shot" when a new task or new experience is placed in front of us, we may miss out on the most beautiful London plane trees lined country roads in France (see below), or meeting Walter Wells (I ended up after attempting to walk to class at Patricia Wells' cooking class the first night, getting lost, and ended up calling Walter who came and found me and picked me up in his car to take me to their property for dinner - we had a lovely conversation). We often sell ourselves short regarding what we are truly capable of doing, and we especially do so when our default setting is immediately "I can't". Yes, you can. You may have to do a bit more homework, save a bit more money, or have some patience, but "I can't" is often more an expression of hoping that we could so badly but we just don't know how. "Default choices often remain unchanged for no reason other than being the default, either because of this lack of information or humans' status quo bias." —Marvin Ammori Adam Grant was right, we should doubt our defaults because when we don't we are either living unconsciously or not living as full of a life as we could if only we had more information to make different choices and take different actions. Kristin Armstrong states it frankly, "We either live with intention or exist by default." When we live with intention, we are living well. We may not have success on our first attempts at speaking differently, acting differently or engaging differently, but we are doing it out of a conscious choice to live more authentically, thoughtfully and more engaged with the world we are living. While traveling to France made this concept of living with defaults quite glaring to me, we don't have to travel outside of even our own town to know that we may have defaults that are not serving us or defaults that are limiting our full potential whether it be in our appreciation of life, our relationships, even our success at work. All it takes is a choice to reflect and ponder, why do I greet people the way I do? Is that the energy I want to extend? If so, that's awesome, but if you recognize you want to make a change, you can do that too. When we doubt the default, we are choosing to be selective about the habits we allow to be habits in our lives. It's when we do not know we have these habits that we step on our own toes, so to speak, and trip ourselves up without realizing we are the ones slowing our progress down. And that is great news, we each have the skills and the opportunity to stop tripping and start striding into the life we love living. ~SIMILAR POSTS/EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY: ~20 Ways to Live Like a Parisian, episode #127 ~15 Everyday Habits to Live a Life of Contentment, episode #93 ~Why Not . . . Live a Life of Quality? ~Listen/Read more French-Inspired podcast episodes here. ~Learn more and subscribe to TSLL's weekly newsletter here. Petit Plaisir: ~Filt shopping bags (made in Normandy, France) more colors here and here A net and rope company based in Caen, France, since 1855 with a goal of creating environmentally-friendly products.   ~Sponsor of today's episode: Lola  Use promo code SOPHISTICATE to save 40% off all subscriptions

Caves and Prater talk to 3 time Olympic Gold Medalist Kristin Armstrong about the number of bike races that are coming to down town Boise this weekend.

Caves and Prater talk to Thomas Ian Nicholas of American Pie and Rookie of the Year on his acting career, Kristin Armstrong on the bicycle races coming to Boise this weekend, plus details on the twilight criterium and marketing athletics for Boise State.

Kristin Armstrong, the most decorated American female cyclist in history, started competing in bike racing in her late 20s. Tune in to find out about the benefits of getting creative with training, - Starting bike racing in your 20s and 30s, - and how to build confidence. Download Kristin's Vo2 Session - https://tinyurl.com/y89enlkk Listen to the podcast on- iTunes - itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/zwift…ast/id1351411199- SoundCloud - @zwift-coaching- Podbean - zwiftcoaching.podbean.com- In special events on Zwift

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.”  — Cicero In this episode, Brian Buffini delves into the spirit of gratitude. Sharing his philosophy through anecdotes and powerful quotes, Brian inspires listeners to show more gratitude in their daily lives. You’ll learn why an attitude of gratitude is so important, the reason gratitude changes the heart and how the act of writing it down can transform your mindset. This is not just an episode to listen to during the Thanksgiving season; it’s an episode to revisit throughout the year.   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Principles don’t change, tactics do.” — Brian Buffini “Lives that are built on principles tend to do well.” — Brian Buffini “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” — Cicero “A life of character that is full of virtue is one that will stand the test of time.” — Brian Buffini “Gratitude as an attitude of the heart has nothing to do with what you have or what you don’t have.” — Brian Buffini “Kids don’t listen to what you say; they’re too busy looking at what you do.” — Brian Buffini “It costs nothing to say ‘please’ or ‘thank you.’” — Therese Buffini “Gratitude not expressed is the same as ingratitude.” — Brian Buffini “Gratitude stands for ‘great attitude.’” — Zig Ziglar “Gratitude brings energy to the spirit.” — Brian Buffini “We miss out on the good life because we miss out on the spirit of gratitude.” — Brian Buffini “Gratitude can turn common days into Thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” — William Arthur Ward “Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse.” — Henry Van Dyke “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.” —Melody Beattie “When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in.” — Kristin Armstrong   Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave

Listen at: Intrepidentrepreneur.net/saying-no How often have you quit something, only to come back to it? When you're driven by passion for an idea, it keeps coming back until you get it right. Olympic gold medalist Kristin Armstrong is sharing why she retired twice from the sport, and how she came back each time to win again. We're getting into making goals, prioritizing your time, and creating your own solutions to the changes life throws at you. Kristin's also sharing how she and her husband got the idea for their startup K-Edge, and where the company is heading next. They're listening to their customers! This is such a great episode about mental toughness, creative solutions, and learning to say “No.” You won't want to miss it! Bravery in Business Quote “There are things you have to decide that are essential and things you have to remove from your life” - Kristin Armstrong (click to tweet) Cliff Notes:   Kristin Armstrong is a three time Olympic gold medalist in cycling in 2008, 2012, 2016.  She has retired from cycling twice and both times was brought back by her love of cycling. It takes mental toughness to succeed. Iron will is required to set your sights on a goal and then make it through all the little steps to get yourself there. When something isn't working, adapt. Life circumstances change, so you need to be willing to adjust your plan to your current situation in order for it to success. Don't be afraid to remove things from your life. You can't do everything, so decide which things are the most important to you and prioritize. Don't let in the outside noise. Focus on the task in front of you and don't feel the need to explain yourself to your critics. Create your own solutions to problems. Kristin and her husband designed a chain catcher to prevent her from losing the chain on her bike during competitions. Listen to your customers and know where the market is heading. K-Edge has expanded to provide solutions to other issues that cyclists have, some in response to questions and ideas from customers.   “The most important thing is you have to enjoy your journey” - Kristin Armstrong (click to tweet) Resources: K-Edge.com KristinArmstrongUSA.com Listen at: Intrepidentrepreneur.net/saying-no

Josh Levin speaks with swim coach Terry Laughlin about what makes Katie Ledecky so fast in the water.  Plus, David Epstein of ProPublica talks about how 43-year-old gold-medal-winning cyclist Kristin Armstrong defies the sports age curve. Facebook: http://fb.com/HangUpAndListen Email: hangup@slate.com Show notes at http://slate.com/hangup Ending music by mtbrd http://mtbrd.bandcamp.com/ & Flamingosis https://flamingosis1.bandcamp.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Levin speaks with swim coach Terry Laughlin about what makes Katie Ledecky so fast in the water.  Plus, David Epstein of ProPublica talks about how 43-year-old gold-medal-winning cyclist Kristin Armstrong defies the sports age curve. Facebook: http://fb.com/HangUpAndListen Email: hangup@slate.com Show notes at http://slate.com/hangup Ending music by mtbrd http://mtbrd.bandcamp.com/ & Flamingosis https://flamingosis1.bandcamp.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renewing USA Cycling (Re-broadcast) USA Cycling is in focus this time around. Jim Miller is USA Cycling’s Team Leader and Vice President of Athletics. Jim coached Kristin Armstrong to gold medals in Beijing and in London, where she was almost 38 years old at the time; quite an achievement. By the way, Kristin is not […]

Everyone is on a journey, striving to better themselves, to accomplish more in their given field, and to attain the next level of success, whether in business, finances, sports, or personal life and relationships. But what is not always fully understood is the level of sacrifice that is required to achieve high levels of success in any pursuit. Kristin Armstrong understands this better than most. She's a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist (cycling time trial in 2006 and 2009, respectively), holds two World titles and a bronze and silver in Worlds, five National Championships and countless other victories. Kristin is also co-founder of a high-end cycling accessory business, K-EDGE, and she works at her local hospital doing community outreach. The biggest job of all? She's the dedicated Mom to a young son and a wife (she's married to Joe Savola, who runs K-EDGE with Eric Jensen). What has allowed Kristin to continually accomplish so much, even while having so many things going on in her life? Where does she get her seemingly unending energy? Is she a super-human? Kristin gives credit to discipline and dedication. She strips out everything from her life that does not in some way aid her in achieving her goals, whether those goals are about competing in the Olympics, contributing to product design, development and branding at K-EDGE Cycling Solutions, or being a Mom and having a family life. Without the willpower to cut out extraneous aspects from her schedule, achieving and maintaining this much would be impossible. She shares insights on this in this amazing interview. If you have ever aspired to be truly great at something, to achieve Olympic-level success in your field, this episode of Intrepid Entrepreneur will give you insight into what it takes to be a top level performer, and some of the steps required in anyone's journey to the top. Plus, it's just plain inspirational to talk with Kristin as she guns for another Gold in Rio, 2016! Learn more about at Kristin at: K-EDGE.com KristinArmstrongUSA.com Complete show notes can be found at: http://www.LivingUber.com/Kristin-Armstrong.

Sarah and Dimity welcome Kristin Armstrong, the well-loved Mile Markers columnist for Runner’s World. This mom of three teens, including girl twins, tells how she was a “nerd child,” not tapping... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s new Podcast brings the cycling and triathlon world together.  From the Olympic gold medalist Kristin Armstrong  to a past world champion in Torbjorn Sindballe, both show what the world of sport is all about.  I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed putting it together.

Kristin Armstrong joins us this week to discuss her great new book .  We are giving away three copies of Kristin’s book.  To enter, you must leave a comment on this post with a valid email address (which won’t be published or shared) before Midnight PST on Wednesday, May 20, 2009.  I’ll draw a random winners and announce the names over the weekend. shares a special reflection for the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima.  Check out by Amy Welborn. Don’t forget to register for SQPN’s upcoming .  Deacon Tom and I will be there and would love to meet you!  Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email . Links for this Episode: Kristin Armstrong: , , Subscribe to the | Subscribe with