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Summary
In this episode of the Training Babble podcast, Coach Dave Schell interviews athlete Megan Onweller, who shares her journey from a competitive high school athlete to a busy mom rediscovering her passion for cycling. Megan discusses the challenges she faced, including injuries, body image issues, and the importance of nutrition and coaching. She emphasizes the significance of finding balance between family life and personal goals, and how cycling has positively impacted her mental health and overall well-being. In this conversation, Megan Onweller shares her journey of balancing motherhood, work, and her passion for cycling. She discusses the importance of prioritizing personal health and fitness, the challenges of training while being a parent, and the joy of involving children in sports. Megan emphasizes the role of coaching in achieving personal goals and the impact of endurance sports on family dynamics. She concludes with advice for those looking to start their own fitness journey, highlighting the importance of fun and self-investment.
Takeaways
- Megan rediscovered her athletic identity during the pandemic.
- She faced challenges transitioning from high school sports to adult life.
- Nutrition and rest are crucial for athletic performance.
- Body image issues can affect female athletes significantly.
- Community support in cycling is invaluable.
- Setting personal goals can lead to significant growth.
- Megan learned the importance of honest communication with her coach.
- Cycling has helped Megan manage stress and improve her mental health.
- Balancing motherhood and personal fitness requires compromise.
- Megan encourages other moms to prioritize their well-being. I was kind of a yelly mom.
- You do have to prioritize it.
- Just start.
- You got to get creative.
- If you can only do one day a week, don't sign up for a 250 mile ride.
- You have to know what you sign up for.
- Your actions have a much bigger impact on your kids.
- There's nothing more rewarding than your kid watching you do hard things.
- Coaching is like having a secondary conscience.
- Never say never.
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