Making Shift Happen

Does your mind ever drift to somewhere other than where you are or what you are doing? That is fairly normal and common! The brain can jump around a lot given the nature of how it works. So, try not to worry too much if you find that your thoughts are drifting when you’re riding your bike. Use these five tips I share on how to stay focused on long bike rides so you can have the best ride. Here are...

Today, I’m talking about one powerful phrase you can easily incorporate into your every day language in order to make some shifts to get more done, while getting your needs met. In this episode, I share how to use this powerful phrase to stand in what you need and claim it. Here are some other popular episodes worth listening to: 82. Getting through the Hardest Part 77. How to Modify Training When...

Belittling: means to put down or to make another person feel as though they aren’t important or didn’t do something noteworthy. Your effort is your effort alone. Just because you may have ridden less mileage, less elevation, or maybe even less technical terrain or “easier” trails, doesn’t mean that you did any “less” than someone else. You rode what you rode. You rode YOUR ride. In this episode, I...

Consistency is key to your overall progress with your goals. But, how to be consistent? It seems so complicated, especially when we strive for perfection in everything, right? It’s time to let go of your death grip on perfection and instead strive for something instead of nothing. By making these two lists that I suggest in this episode, you can be well on your way to consistency. Here are some ot...

The beginning of anything is the hardest part. In this episode, I share my top tips for getting through it, successfully. Here are some other episodes on mindset and overcoming things that are worth listening to: 75. Who vs Why: Who Do You Want to Be? 60. How to Have a Growth vs. Fixed Mindset  Do You Want to Work With Me? If you’re ready to make some lasting and sustainable changes in your nutrit...

Comparing yourself to others is normal! But how you handle comparing yourself to others – and what you do about it – is what will make all the difference in the world. Listen in to learn how to handle comparisonitis constructively. Here are some other episodes on mindset to listen to: 75. Who vs Why: Who Do You Want to Be? 70. Don’t Should All Over Yourself 60. How to Have a Growth vs. Fixed Minds...

In the last two episodes, you learned all about how to fuel before and during bike rides, and in this episode, we are talking about how to fuel after bike rides! You will want to aim for a 4:1 ratio of carbs to protein ideally, and I will talk all about this and give you some examples of what to eat, and what I like to eat. I also give you some tips on what to do when you don’t tolerate eating or...

In the last episode, you got a sneak peak into how to fuel before bike rides, and in this episode, we are talking about how to fuel during bike rides! In this episode, I give you a specific range of carbs to aim for in your snacks on the bike, especially for bike rides lasting longer than 2 hours. Of course, this is based on a few variables, but please know that this is why it is important to expe...

Learning how to fuel before bike rides can impact your performance not only on, but also off the bike. It doesn’t have to be complicated, either. In this episode, I break it down to the bare essentials of things to focus on, so you have actionable things to try before your next rides. Here are two other episodes to listen to related to fueling effectively: 76. Can You Diet for Too Long? 69. Meal P...

Stress is all too real for many of you right now, myself included. Ask yourself: do you need to modify training when highly stressed? Current events and news can really damper your mood, making you feel helpless and overwhelmed… not leaving much in the energy tank for yourself and your training. But what if you still have training you want to do? how do you handle all of it when stress is high? Le...

Can you diet for too long? The short answer is YES! Let’s dive in deeper on this topic to see if you diet for too long, have signs of under-eating, and what you can do about it. There are ways you can avoid dieting for too long and still see the results you seek, while not jeopardizing your performance and results. Here are the links referenced in this episode for calculating your Basal Metabolic...

Who do you want to be? Habits help you determine how you show up for yourself every day. Are you showing up for the person you want to become? If your goals are not being met, or you’re having a difficult time establishing new habits, then you may need to look at who you want to be instead of only focusing on your “why.” In today’s episode, I break down the framework for habits and building simple...

Are you overtraining without realizing it? Do your legs ever feel heavy (like I talked about in my last episode), or are you bored, have a difficult time concentrating, difficulty sleeping, low energy, or any of the other symptoms I share in this episode? If so, then you may be overtraining and not overreaching, which is putting you at risk for illness, injury, and burnout. Listen to this episode...

It’s that time of year again when most of you are riding your bike more, and maybe you’re noticing your leg fatigue while mountain biking. In this episode, I break down the potential causes of leg fatigue, and what you can do to address each of these things, one step at a time. Here are some other episodes to listen to related to some of the ideas I talk about to prevent leg fatigue while mountain...

You don’t have to race if you don’t want to. But just because you don’t want to race doesn’t mean that you can’t have any goals set in regards to your mountain or gravel biking. Think about something you’d like to accomplish in your biking – the options are endless – and listen to my tips in this episode to learn how to break that goal down into manageable pieces.  Here are some other episodes to...

Figuring out your WIN (What’s Important Now) is one hell of a way to win you week. With a bit of planning, you can come out on top of your week so you don’t feel like your days are owning you. Learning how to win your week helps you show up as your best and most present self for your family, work, and love/relationships in your life. Here are some other episodes to listen to related to planning fo...

Should, have to, must, need to – these are all words that take away our power. The good news is that there are other, more empowering words you can use, along with a few simple steps to take to change your language towards a positive shift. Here is another episode to listen to related to mindset: 23. “Have to” Versus “Get to” Want to Work With Me? Visit my website at www.shifthumanperformance.com...

Is meal prep overwhelming for you? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. In this episode, I share three tips to help make meal prep more simple and accessible, even  for the busiest and overwhelmed of humans. Here are other episodes that you may want to listen to related to nutrition and meal prep: 54. Simple Nutrition Tips for Fat Loss 49. Four Ways to Eat More Protein Want to Work With Me?...

Joining a group mountain bike ride is a LOT of fun, and it can even help you make some new friends! But, do you ever get nervous to join a group mountain bike ride? It can happen! In this episode, I offer five tips to help you shake off the nerves to have a successful group ride. Here are other episodes that you may want to listen to related to mindset and the Rider to Racer program from VIDA MTB...

Stop saying sorry! If there are two words I wish I could remove from the English language, it’s “I’m sorry,” especially when it comes to mountain biking. In this episode, I share how you can replace that defeating language with something more empowering. Here are other episodes that you may want to listen to related to mindset and the Rider to Racer program from VIDA MTB Series: 66. How to Go From...

Full credit for inspiration for the title of this episode goes to VIDA MTB Series for the name of their incredible program, Rider to Racer! In this episode, I talk about the top five things you need to get dialed in order to have your best first race. If you’d like to register for all of the fun and knowledge bombs in this year’s Rider to Racer program, then check out the details and register here...

You can’t control everything in life (like the weather, time, the way your partner loads the dishwasher, or how someone passes you on the trail), but there are a couple of things you can control. In this episode, I talk about two things you can control, and how. Here are other episodes that you may want to listen to related to this topic: 60. Habits + What Deserves Your Attention 43. Saying “no” i...

As you probably already know, mindset is key. It can make or break an athlete’s mind, especially when you reflect on your own inherent abilities. Today, I’m talking about how to have a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset. These thoughts I’m sharing with you are all derived from Carol Dweck’s book, Mindset, which I highly recommend you check out sometime if this is of interest to you. Dr. Dweck i...

To meet your goal, you need to reflect on what you are willing to sacrifice to meet it. If you want to add things to your day to accomplish, then you must be willing to sacrifice some things in your day in order to make these things fit. So, what are you willing to sacrifice to make your goals a reality? And no, this is not some “Rah-rah, you must sacrifice everything in your life for your goals!”...

In episode 61, I talked about 10 tips to overcome fear after a crash – visualization was one of those tips. In this episode, I expand on how you can use visualization. It is a fantastic success tool used by some of the best mountain bikers and athletes around the world. The good news visualization doesn’t have to be some strange or elusive tool, either. To help, I’ll give you some easy steps to st...