EPISODE · Jun 21, 2024 · 1H 3M
Emma Maaranen Bikes to the Top & Heals Like The Pro That She Is
from The Adventure Paradox · host Cat Caldwell Myers
Emma is a professional cyclist and athletic coach, among many other hats she has worn in her lifetime. We grew up together as working students at a barn in New Mexico and touch on our history a little bit, but mostly do a deep dive in to the many paradoxes in being a local athlete, and being a professional athlete in this super informative episode!Get ready to discover the thrilling world of mountain biking with Emma Maaranen as she discusses the strategic dynamics of gender in sports, how to work with your hormones in your training regime, the delicate balance of coaching relationships and avoiding burnout, and the intricate process of setting and achieving athlete goals. From adjusting ambitions realistically to facing unique challenges while coaching older athletes, Emma's perspective offers a unique blend of grit, strategy, and passion that will leave you motivated and ready to conquer your own trails, whether on a bike or in life. Don't miss out on this exhilarating episode! Don't miss out on this exhilarating episode! And stay tuned for exclusive insights, as Emma's story is yet to be told anywhere else!Episode Chapters:00:51 Lessons Learned in the Saddle: Building Grit at the Barn01:25 Celebrating Resilience: Overcoming Injury in Mountain Biking01:37 Life After the Cast: A Mountain Biker's Comeback03:01 Lessons from the Crash: Resilience in Mountain Biking05:20 The Brave Athlete: Strategies for Mental Toughness15:39 Gender Dynamics in Sports: Strategy and Perception38:14 Navigating Coaching Relationships and Burnout40:53 Understanding Athlete Goals and Strategies41:22 Adjusting Goals Realistically: A Pro Athlete's Journey42:58 Challenges and Adventures: Coaching an Older AthleteContact Emma Maaranen in the following ways:Instagram@emmamaaranen@moxiekineticsYouTube@emmamaaranenSend us Fan Mail Support the show✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit👉 Go here to HEAR my Tedx talk ✨ Order Wings of Purpose — now available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYL381CS👉 Book Launch Party, June 27th in Jackson Hole, WY: https://butterflymarch.com/🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification. ($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!) 👉 Get certified now!🌟 Stay Connected & Support the ShowWebsiteFacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected]
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Emma is a professional cyclist and athletic coach, among many other hats she has worn in her lifetime. We grew up together as working students at a barn in New Mexico and touch on our history a little bit, but mostly do a deep dive in to the many paradoxes in being a local athlete, and being a professional athlete in this super informative episode! Get ready to discover the thrilling world of mountain biking with Emma Maaranen as she discusses the strategic dynamics of gender in sports...
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