Rowing, Jumping Road Gaps, Cape Epic & Everything in between | Sarah Hill | Origin Story
If you’ve ever stood at the edge of something bigger than you—new team, new league, new level—and wondered, “Do I have the courage to go again?” this conversation with Sarah Hill is your blueprint.
Sarah’s story is a full-send masterclass: a Joburg lady raised on school-sport intensity, a rower who learned discipline the hard way, a mountain biker who taught herself to fly—and a pro who had the courage to step back, rebuild, and return sharper. She breaks down the mindset that turns fear into fuel, why team culture can resurrect a career, how to train for stage racing without breaking your body, and the exact moments that flipped the switch from “I hope I can” to “I know I will.”
Expect the kind of honesty that makes you sit closer to your screen: the Wines2Wales moment that felt like a private victory, learning to “send” downhill (yes, including a road gap), and the practical habits—nutrition, recovery, confidence reps—that separate good from great. If you’re an athlete, creator, or anyone climbing back from a setback, this episode will light a fire under your goals.
01:14 Pro season & team context
01:37 Back with Efficient Infinity
05:03 Growing up: East London → Joburg
09:43 School sports & identity
11:10 Coach steers to rowing
22:16 Wines2Wales turning point
49:24 Learning to send: DH & the road gap
51:20 US college path (Lees-McRae → Brevard)
58:59 Nationals omnium title
1:30:48 Fueling the engine: training & nutrition
1:42:52 Looking ahead
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