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Episode: Emma Pooley: Finding Joy in Sport, Fueling with Real Food & Embracing the Climb
Description: This week, I’m joined by triple Olympian, world champion cyclist, PhD engineer—and now author—Emma Pooley. From humble beginnings as a cross-country runner to Olympic silver in the time trial, Emma shares her fascinating athletic journey, why she hated cycling at first, and how she learned to love descending.
They explore:
Why joy—not just performance—should drive training
Emma’s candid experience with eating disorders in elite sport
The benefits of real food over engineered nutrition
Her new book Oat to Joy—a mix of simple recipes and powerful personal stories
Bike fit for smaller ath...