When I turned 40 I had to admit to myself that it was more than just a number. Maybe it was a coincidence but it seemed like a lot of my bad decisions earlier in life were starting to come home to roost. I’d spent almost 2 decades with riding my bike and training to […]
Author Archives: James Wilson
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While everyone likes to think that they are ready to help if the need arises, there is more to it than just wanting to do it. You also need the skills and the tools to help as well or else your desire to help isn’t worth much more than the coward who refuses to help. […]
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In this podcast I review the findings of a 2017 study on mountain biking injuries and give you my recommendations based on them for avoiding the most common injury patterns. You can stream or download this episode from the link below or you can find it on Itunes, Podbean, Spotify and all other major podcasting […]
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Are You Ready For The Unexpected? – Interview with Wilderness Survival Expert Kevin Estela
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Jun
Jun
In this podcast I interview Kevin Estela, who is the author of 101 Skills You Need to Survive In The Woods and the Director of Training at Fieldcraft Survival. He is also a martial artist and combines lessons from that area with his extensive background in wilderness and survival skills to give a unique perspective […]
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Cockpit Control – New Cues To Improve Your Body Position
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Jun
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A few weeks ago I shared a podcast covering the new science behind coaching cues and how people best learn new skills. If you missed it then I encourage you to check it out but in a nutshell here is what the science tells us: Less is more. Most coaches tend to over cue a […]
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Self Defense and Stress Management With Dr. Rodney King
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May
May
In this podcast I interview the founder of The School of Crazy Monkey Self Defense, Rodney King. Having both a Doctorate and personal experience on the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa, Coach Rodney understands interpersonal violence from both an academic and personal experience point of view. You can stream or download this episode from the […]
In this podcast I cover Performance Breathing for MTB and how you can use specific breathing methods and workouts to improve your endurance and ability to focus in high stress situations. You can stream or download it from the link below or you can find it on Itunes, Podbean, Spotify and all other major podcasting […]
Improving your cardio and endurance on the trail requires more than just a bunch of hard rides and intervals. It also requires that you improve your breathing in your workouts on and in the trail. In this video I’ll share two things you can do to improve your breathing for mountain biking, including one workout […]
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Fear – What’s Your Relationship With It.
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May
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In this podcast I talk about fear, or more specifically, your relationship with it. Learning how to deal with fear is an important part of improving as a mountain biker and understanding how it works and what you can do about it can improve your riding and your life. You can stream or download this […]
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Rider Q&A – Ebikes & Maintaining Your Gainz
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May
May
In this podcast I answer a rider question about e-bikes and another question on how to maintain muscle mass and strength while riding. You can stream or download it from the link below or you can find it on Itunes, Podbean, Spotify and all other major podcasting platforms. Click Here to Download the MP3 File […]
