ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Four months of training, testing, and hard work come down to one final check-in on the road to Gravel Burn. With the help of coach Reece McDonald and strength coach Paige Goldie, we look at the progress made on and off the bike, and what it really takes to become a stronger athlete. But this journey has become about much more than watts, weight, and performance. It’s about consistency, rebuilding confidence, and changing the way you see yourself. As race day approaches, the biggest gains might not be the ones you can measure. This is the final chapter before Gravel Burn, and the results are about to put everything into perspective.
00:00 – The Final Test
01:00 – Four Months in the Making
03:00 – Back to the Lab
05:00 – Measuring the Progress
07:00 – What the Numbers Really Mean
09:00 – The Work Behind the Scenes
11:00 – Building Strength From the Ground Up
13:00 – Training Beyond the Bike
15:00 – The Importance of Consistency
17:00 – Pushing Past Old Limitations
19:00 – More Than Just Performance
21:00 – A Different Perspective
23:00 – The Moment It All Comes Together
26:00 – The Real Meaning of Progress
29:00 – Ready for What Comes Next
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