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Syd Schulz: Candid Life Lessons from the Trail

Hey everybody! My name is Sonya Looney and welcome to my podcast. For those of you who don’t have any context on me, I’m a plant-based World Champion ultra endurance mountain biker. I travel the world and have met some incredible people with world class attitudes and ways of living that motivate me daily, and I want to share their paths of mastery with you. This is a podcast interviewing inspiring leaders across the categories of wellness, endurance fitness, plant-based nutrition, mindset, and entrepreneurship to help you unlock the best and healthiest version of yourself.

Syd Schulz: Candid Life Lessons from the Trail

May 25, 2018

Isn't it fascinating how riding a bike can teach us so much about ourselves and about life? Blogger, Pro Enduro Racer, and YouTuber Syd Schulz has learned a lot of valuable lessons. Her blog is one of my favorites to read. From posts about mindfulness on the trail, to living in a van with her husband Macky, to her adventures around the world, Syd always has insightful and useful posts. You also may have seen her work published for CTS, REI, Bicycling, Runner's World and so much more! I wanted to invite Syd on the show because she and I think about a lot of similar topics. In this podcast episode, you'll learn why you should stop apologizing on rides, how to turn a bad ride into a good ride, hear about why we care so much about what other people think, and what it's really like to be a professional racer. We also talk about how it's sometimes hard to be happy with where you are right now and about what progression means in our sport. Syd and I also talked about how she and Macky make a living which is something people always love asking pro racers! Syd is incredibly down to earth, easy to talk to, and relatable. I hope you enjoy this episode with her, and don't forget to sign up for her newsletter to get weekly blog updates. I always look forward to it on Wednesdays!

Topics Discussed in the Podcast

Planning your life around races
Why we are so stuck on results and expectations
How to feel good about the times you finish mid-pack
Thoughts on feeling happy with where you are in life
Her mantra to stay present on the trail when she makes a mistake
Her journey as a blogger + power of vulnerability
Thoughts on saying "when I achieve this, I'll be this kind of person..."
how to stop apologizing on group rides
what progression actually looks like
Should you just push through fear?
How Syd and Macky make money as racers

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