Podcast appearances and mentions of larissa connors

In several parts, we're bringing you the best and most inspirational parts of our conversations from 2021. Part one includes highlights from Ryan Atkins, Fergus Liam, Steve Pucci, Larissa Connors, TJ Eisenhart, Selene Yeager, Brendan Leonard, Mark Synnott and Ronan Mc Laughlin. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureaudio/support

Larissa and Josh chat about nutrition, racing in Europe for team USA, drama in bike racing, goat watts + so much more! Thank you Larissa for being a part of this!

Larissa and Josh chat about her future plans, Leadville, Belgium Waffle ride, intervals, coming back from a serious illness, becoming a Mom, racing in Europe for team USA + so much more! Stay tuned for Part 2!

Larissa Connors has amassed an incredible amount of wins in her bike racing career, but her story is one that covers personal discovery, finding purpose, and peace. This week we talk about her path, the bumps along the way, and what the future holds. Subscribe to The Gravel Lot. Social Media: Patreon - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - YouTube - Streamlabs The Art of Being a Pebble: A TGL Manifesto Be Free Ride Bikes: The best kit on the market, customized to YOUR specifications. Grimpeur Brothers Coffee: Purchase Viewer Mail or Hello Cyclocross Friends Espresso and support WAP today! Handup Gloves: Use code "PEBBLE$" for 10% off EVERYTHING in store. The Ritual All Natural Skincare: Handmade, small-batch chamois cream made exclusively for your shop or team. BioWheels Fit Studio and Workshop Visit The Gravel Lot website for our latest podcast, Real Talk videos, Bonus Content, shop, social media, and everything in between. Support The Gravel Lot on Streamlabs Or Donate to TGL here Our intro and outro music is from Wataboi, so many thanks to him for the jams, check him out on all the major platforms! https://soundcloud.com/wataboi Special Thanks to Justin Balog and Mixed Media Machine

In Episode 8, we get to talk to a phenomenal person and mountain biker, Larissa Connors! Larissa is full of energy and has a long list of mountain bike accolades. She has won the ProXCT series, made the Olympic Long Team in 2016, won the Leadville 100 and Belgian Waffle Ride two times each, and won every NUE race she has entered. Larissa is also a wife as well as a mother to an adorable 16 month old, Addie. She teaches high school math and just signed up to be a NICA NorCal coach after moving back to her hometown from SoCal, where she started a team and coached. This episode talks about all that Larissa has accomplished, how she thinks we can recruit more girls and women into mountain biking, and what some of her hopes are for her daughter as she grows up! GMM is funded by NICA National with support from Rapha Foundation, the Walton Family Foundation, and Continental Tires. Also, the folks at The Gravel Lot, another wonderful podcast, have spent countless hours helping us! Follow Larissa on Instagram: @larissaconnors Learn more about NICA, GRiT, and getting #morekidsonbikes and #moregirlsonbikes here: https://www.nationalmtb.org Jen Malik is the League Director for the Ohio League. Learn more about the Ohio League here: https://www.ohiomtb.org Nikki Peterson is the Program Coordinator for the SoCal League. Learn more about the SoCal League here: http://www.socaldirt.org

Larissa Connors is a two time winner of the Leadville 100 MTB and all around adventure junkie. We had a awesome conversation with Larissa about how she got into cycling and how she balances her career on the bike with her full time job teaching high school math and becoming a new mom. We also chat about plans going forward and Larissa’s recent rediscovery of trail running. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureaudio/support

Dealing with Mom Guilt is real for many busy women.  This podcast is an audio re-creation of an article I wrote for Velonews via their Active Pass subscription service.  I got to interview some very successful cycling moms whom I admire like Rose Grant, Larissa Connors, Laura King, and Jennifer Smith.   Dealing with mom guilt and trying to balance cycling (or being an athlete), self-care, spending time with your baby, child, or children, working, and having relationships is hard.  Realizing that prioritizing self-care and happiness is the foundation of your pyramid and is what helps you show up as the best mom, human, partner, and employee.  Studies show that having an optimistic outlook on life increases both resilience and productivity. That said, I don't really believe in balance. I believe in intentional imbalance.  Balance doesn't exist but being intentional about how and where you focus your energy is useful and effective. Here's the audio of my article for Active Pass/Velonews.   Listen Now     InsideTracker: Take a Selfie from the Inside Use Code: GIFTFROMSONYALOONEY for $200 OFF the Ultimate Plan  InsideTracker is a company that uses bloodwork to assess biomarkers, blood analysis, athletic performance, and nutrition software to optimize fitness and longevity.  Founded in 2009, the Boston company first started working with professional athletes who wanted to see what their biomarkers, hormone and mineral profiles looked like during their training and how they could use nutrition and lifestyle to improve.  They measure over 30 biomarkers and recommend food and supplements to optimize thinks like your energy, cognition, endurance, heart health, and more. I started working with InsideTracker in 2017.  I liked it because their ranges for your biomarkers change based on your goals. I also think it's important to have baseline and also recurrent bloodwork as you age and also simply as an athlete.   Listen to the Episode with Jonathan Levitt from InsideTracker   Support the Show If you would like to support the growth of my show, I'd love your contribution on.  Patreon.  The current production of this free show is primarily supported out of my own pocket and a small portion is covered through the donations on Patreon. With my Patreon page, you can donate directly to the show which will help me cover the costs and help it grow! Even 4 bucks a month- the cost of one coffee per month helps a LOT! Thanks, I really appreciate your support!         ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Don't Miss an Episode: Subscribe!                                                                   

Another great week where we have the opportunity to hear Larissa story from winning Leadville 100 twice, being a math teacher, and a mom!

We talk with two time BWR winner Larissa Connors and go back in time to discuss her two victories at the Belgian Waffle Ride, her recent accomplishment with now being a mother and her plans for the future with cycling and being a mom! @BelgianWaffleRide

Larissa Connors is a two-time winner of both the Leadville 100 mountain bike race and Belgian Waffle Ride. Payson caught up with her at her home in Orange County, California in February to talk work/life balance, over-training, and why she has unfinished business in Leadville. They also talk about why she's glad she doesn't live near any of her toughest racing competitors, how she manages to maintain her infant daughter's breastfeeding schedule while training for races and working full-time as a math teacher, and how her work in the classroom allows her to find a consistent source of self-worth that is so elusive in the unpredictable world of professional cycling. Known for her love of extreme physical challenges, Larissa also has a few cautionary tales up her sleeve, including the time she did five 100 mile mountain bike races in less than six weeks, and her first (and last) experience at La Ruta de los Conquistadores in Costa Rica when she nearly died of kidney failure and found herself alone in a rural hospital in the jungle with nothing but the kit she was wearing and a very limited understanding of Spanish.

August 21, 2019 She Shreds Podcast Show Page ABOUT THIS EPISODE Welcome to Episode 6 of She Shreds! This episode one is with Larissa Connors. Larissa has proven herself to be one of the country’s best mountain bikers over the last several years. She seems to always have a smile and has a great perspective on life, being a teacher, and racing bikes. Larissa and Val discuss her soon-to-be-born daughter, being a teacher, racing, winning the Leadville 100 on a bike her husband designed, and more. Listen in to She Shreds right now! ---------- RELATED SHOW LINKS Larissa’s blog – http://www.larissaconnors.com/ Great news clip – https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Mountain-Biking-Math-Teacher-Olympic-Team–383485721.html A quick interview about her win at Leadville – https://www.velonews.com/2018/04/mountain/the-dirt-larissa-connors-on-her-serendipitous-win-at-leadville_464505 ---------- ABOUT SHE SHREDS PODCAST The She Shreds Podcast celebrates women who are doing amazing things, on bikes and in life, while inspiring countless others to try something new, step outside of their comfort zone, and to love themselves while doing it. The women you’ll meet on She Shreds Podcast are athletes, mothers, ambassadors, bike industry leaders, product designers and engineers, pillars of their communities, adventurers and travelers from all corners of the country. They’ve started businesses, raised families, won races, lost races, healed from injury, seen success in their careers, failed at times and have followed their hearts. We’ll hear about their experiences, learn from their hard earned wisdom and get a glimpse into the hearts and minds of some truly amazing women.

Larissa Connors is an incredibly fast, fun, and joyful racer...and quite possibly the most entertaining LT100 champion Hottie and Fatty have ever interviewed. Also, Hottie's back from Sea Otter and we talk about what what felt like the star of the show: the Niner MCR. Will this be the first production drop-bar bike to have mass LT100 appeal?  THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Presenting Sponsor: Floyd's of Leadville: Use the code FATTY at checkout for a 15% discount on your first 2 orders! THE FEED: Every single thing you need to fuel your training and day. Get a discount on Maurten drink mix by using the Leadville15 code at checkout.  Shimano: The absolute best in bike gear, whether you are looking for components, a helmet, accessories...or even socks.  Banjo Brothers: Get 15% off your order by going to banjobrothers.com/fatty-favorites. ENVE: If you're racing the Leadville 100, there's no better wheels than the ENVE M525, no better bar than the M5, and no better seatpost than the ENVE Seatpost.   

Larissa Connors might be the most stoked and energetic person you've ever seen.  Every photo I see of Larissa has her rocking her infectious grin. Seriously, google her and look at the images!  What puts that cheshire cat grin on her face?  Mountain biking. Larissa is an ultra endurance mountain bike racer for Sho-Air cycling group and Felt bicycles. Larissa is rad- she has won every 100 miler she has ever raced including the Leadville 100.  On top off her stellar fitness, she is a full time high school Algebra teacher who gets an insane amount of riding in each month from an awesome bike commute and coaches the Laguna Beach Interscholastic mtb team.  She is addicted to pushing herself to ride further, higher and harder every minute of every day (much to her CTS coach's dismay). She is racing 5 100 mile mountain bike races in a row (yeah, ever week!)  In addition to winning, Larissa's main goals in cycling are to make every day the best day possible, to inspire stoke, and to spread the gospel of mountain biking far and wide. If just one person finds the joy of sailing down a trail, over rocks and roots, in the woods on a Felt Edict, then her career will be deemed a success! "What matters is that I focus on lifting others up, having a great time riding bikes, and spreading stoke." - Larissa Connors Topics Discussed in the Podcast  Larissa' background and her transition to endurance racing What Larissa loves about being a teacher How she deals with disappointment What her #anotherbestday means to her How she stays motivated How much Larissa Connors trains (it's crazy!) Her one non-negotiable Larissa Connors race strategy (and it worked to win Leadville 100!)    Listen Now     Links Larissa's Instagram Larissa's website Larissa's most popular blog post Mentioned in outtro: "Why Am I So Tired" blog post from Four Sigmatic Up Your Game with Four Sigmatic: Four Sigmatic offers medicinal mushroom coffees, hot cacaos and elixir products.  Some mushrooms have incredible health-promoting benefits like helping with sleep, immunity, energy management, and focus.  In fact, did you know that Lion's Mane has been used by Buddhist Monks in meditation practice?  These are not psychedelic mushrooms and they aren't the kind you'd put on your pizza.  They are used like you would an herb.  I'm enjoying the Chaga Mushroom Elixir Mix the most right now! I'm excited about using adaptogenic mushrooms as part of my overall health strategy and recovery process. Try Four Sigmatic Mushroom Elixirs and Coffees! 15% off with Four Sigmatic Discount Code: SonyaLooney    Join! Plant-Powered Tribe Facebook Group Shop My Store – Moxy & Grit The Best Mountain Bike Vacation EVER! Join me in Bend, Oregon Oct 4-7   Support the Show If you would like to support the growth my show, I'd love your contribution on.  Patreon.  The current production of this free show is primarily supported out of my own pocket and a small portion is covered through the donations on Patreon. With my Patreon page, you can donate directly to the show which will help me cover the costs and help it grow! Even 4 bucks a month- the cost of one coffee per month helps a LOT! Thanks, I really appreciate your support! Crowdfunding on Patreon – thank you! Shop my products!  Leave a review or share on social media Don't forget to subscribe! Apple Podcasts Stitcher Google Play Spotify Thanks for listening!

Larissa Connors is a professional mountain bike racer and the recent winner of the Leadville 100. In her “spare” time she is a full time math teacher in California. Larissa was in Aspen for the WEDU FIFTY and sat down with Lance to talk riding bikes and juggling a full time job. She may be the happiest guest we have had on The Forward. She also went out and won the women’s field in the FIFTY the day after the interview and returned to California that night to teach school on Monday morning.  

January 7, 2016 The Path Podcast Show Page Nathan, Auk, and Tani tackle a whole list of listener questions. Listen in for the guys thoughts about riding 29 inch wheels versus 27.5 inch wheels and why they ride what they ride. Plus they discuss some thoughts on rear tires that balance traction. The guys also give an informative answer to women's sizing and gearing, whether you should hang your bikes upside down, and go Honzo AL vs. Highball. They FINALLY discuss the Sedona trip too. They welcome all of your questions and encourage you to send them an email with the subject "Podcast Question" to sales@thepathbikeshop.com.  ---------- QUESTIONS FROM LISTENERS: Questions answered by The Path in this episode: – DK from Idaho asks if 26" is dead. – John is wondering if Nathan's Santa Cruz Highball is 27.5. – Alan is asking about tire options - balancing grip and rolling resistance? – Mike rides a Foes F27.5 and is asking about forks to go on a new Foes Mixer. – Christine listened to the Larissa Connors episode and loved it. She asks if there are any good mountain bikes that hit the sizing she is looking for and what sort of gearing should she go for. – Trevor is looking to store the eight bikes in his family. Can you hang them upside down? – Eric loves the show. He has a 10 hour drive coming up and will be listening. He's asking about the Kona Honzo AL and Santa Cruz Highball. ---------- RELATED SHOW LINKS: Maxxis Minion Schwalbe Magic Mary Schwalbe Rock Razor  Foes Mixer Shimano Front Derailleurs Santa Cruz Highball Kona Honzo AL Canfield EPO #ThePathPodcast The Path Bike Shop Website The Path Bike Shop Facebook Page The Path Bike Shop on Instagram The Path Bike Shop on Twitter The Path Bike Shop on Google+ The Path Bike Shop on Pinterest The Path Bike Shop on Vimeo Like what you are getting from Mountain Bike Radio? Support it and get something in exchange.

December 14, 2015 The Path Podcast homepage ABOUT THE EPISODE: Larissa Connors and her husband, Brendan, join Nathan, Tani, and Auk to talk about just about anything and everything. Larissa races for the Ridebiker Alliance team and had a breakout race earlier in 2015 at the US Cup Bonelli Park race. Her 4th place finish at Bonelli turned heads and got people talking. She has jumped into racing full time and is on the path of trying to get to the Olympics. Listen in as Larissa lights up the airwaves with endless energy and they discuss everything from bike parts to her history in under one minute. It's Nathan, Tani, and Auk's first interview and we think you'll agree that it's a winner. They welcome all of your questions and encourage you to send them an email with the subject "Podcast Question" to sales@thepathbikeshop.com.  ----------------------------------------------- RELATED SHOW LINKS: Larissa's links: Larissa's Blog Larissa on Twitter Larissa on Instagram Get Larissa's Gear Support Larissa ------------------------- Larissa's Sponsors: Ridebiker Alliance Carmichael Training Systems Tustin Brewing Cannondale Kappius Components SRAM  Kenda Tires GU Energy Enve SRM Sugoi Apparel Scicon Bike Bags ActionTec Specialized Tree Works ------------------------- #ThePathPodcast The Path Bike Shop Website The Path Bike Shop Facebook Page The Path Bike Shop on Instagram The Path Bike Shop on Twitter The Path Bike Shop on Google+ The Path Bike Shop on Pinterest The Path Bike Shop on Vimeo Like what you are getting from Mountain Bike Radio? Support it and get something in exchange.