Nathan Haas: Cycling is like Fishing - Ep169
In this episode of Cycling in Alignment Nathan Haas and I drive to Steamboat for the SBT GRVL race. As a former World Tour professional and seasoned gravel veteran, Nathan has some great perspectives to offer on the newest addition to the cycling world. In cased you missed the memo, this is gravel [no, e-bikes don’t count].
We do speak a bit about the upcoming SBT race, and also take a bit to unpack Nathan’s analogy that in fact, cycling resembles fishing in many ways.
I won’t spoil the analogy by giving away all juicy bits in a social post, go listen to the podcast you lazy sod.
All humor aside, I am sure you will enjoy Nathan’s thoughts, as he is indeed a philosophical and reflective person.
“I see you have found a sense of humor. If only just a sense.”
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A Centered Experience - Ep168
A Centered Experience - Ep168
In this walking podcast I tie together the concept of physical center with energetic center.
By understanding this relationship, it helps us keep the perspective that sport is training for life.
I hope this collection of thoughts is helpful in your evolution as a person and athlete.
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The Great Illusion: Dr Scott Frey and Brent Bookwalter - Ep167
The Great Illusion: Dr Scott Frey and Brent Bookwalter - Ep167
In this episode my discussion with Dr Frey and former World Tour rider Brent Bookwalter is about training the mind to better handle the demands of sport. Rather than simply leaving race day flow state or a high level of motivation to chance, Dr Frey has developed tools that athletes can use to condition their minds in a way that cultivates a state of high performance with intent. Brent has used many of these tools and proven their efficacy.
The conversation may offer the audience a perspective on how it is possible to train in more ways than simply pedaling harder.
To find out more, search Dr Scott Frey and you will find his site.
Links:
Cerebral Performance Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/cerebral_performance/
Brent Bookwalter's Instagram►► https://www.instagram.com/brentbookwalter/
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The Coin Part 2 - Ep166
The Coin Part 2 - Ep166
In this walking podcast I unpack more about the concept of The Coin and the influence of our emotional state on our riding and racing.
In medical QiGong, we understand that the emotions reside in the organ system. If we are unaware of this, it can be problematic. The first rule of athletics is to Know Thyself and this means understanding your own emotional state. Witnessing emotions is the first step in claiming agency over your adult life. Without the willingness to look at our own emotions, we remain a child. There are many children walking the planet in adult bodies. Those who do not learn from the past are condemned to repeat it.
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The Coin - Part 1 - Ep165
The Coin - Part 1 - Ep165
In this walking podcast I discuss how the psyche influences riding posture and spiral patterns while cycling.
It’s not a topic you will find in your average post about climbing better or improve your FTP.
Enjoy.
Colby Pearce has been a Steve Hogg Certified expert bike fitter for the past 10 years and has worked with elite athletes and WorldTour teams, including EF Education First. He is also an elite cycling coach and has been passing along his wisdom to the riders he coaches for decades. Pearce’s repertoire of knowledge spans 30 years, five continents, hundreds of races, and countless miles in the saddle.
The minutiae of cycling and riding technique are just part of the story that Colby shares. Alignment with nature, foundational principles of health, and treating the sport as a practice are some of the philosophies he shares. Cycling in Alignment features a diverse guest list, including those who may or may not be familiar names in the cycling world.
Prepare to have your belief systems shattered.
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