From how to be a better descender, to how mentally testing cycling really is and the impact of social media platforms like Strava on elite cyclists, this week on the Cyclist Magazine Podcast, Emma and Will chat to sports psychologist Dr Josie Perry about all things mental and cycling.
Dr Perry works with elite and amateur athletes, helping them tune into their mental wellbeing to become better versions of themselves. This episode is packed full with insight, particularly on the importance of emotional intelligence both in a professional sense but also in everyday life and the reasons why some people are so chatty before an event while others are as quiet as a mouse. Dr Perry also shares how to find that all-important balance between pushing yourself hard and pushing yourself over the limit.
There are a few curveballs too, including her reasoning for why she thinks not every cycling team should have a sports psychologist.
Interview starts at 4:09.
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