Ask Us Anything with Professional MTBers Sonya Looney and Hannah Otto

This week, Sonya and Hannah sat down to answer your questions. Sonya Looney is a professional mountain biker, Word Champion, 4x National Champion and has taken on and won the hardest endurance stage races and 100 milers around the world. She has her Master's of Science in Electrical Engineering, has completed pre-med coursework, and is a Certified Health Coach from Vanderbilt University's Department of Integrative Medicine. She also is a mental performance coach. Hannah Otto, professional mountain biker and gravel racer for co-title sponsors Pivot Cycles and DT Swiss. She has a degree in Athletic Training (healthcare) and Exercise Scientist, is a USA Cycling Coach and a Board Certified Athletic Trainer. Hannah was a 2020 Olympic Long Team Member and the 2022 Leadville Champion, and 4x National Champion. Key Takeaways: Motivating others and yourself Using curiosity Picking challenges What is your why? Setting realistic goals Training for climbs Power is just a metric Life lessons from professional mountain biking Gaining confidence to ride or run in the backcountry How privateering differs from a team --------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.