Strong Girls Pod is a podcast dedicated to having conversations with current and former professional and college female athletes, built by questions that young girls want to have answered and everything in between! Learn about the importance of girls and women’s sports and mental health, favorite mental skills for performance, inspirational advice, and more. Strong role models can help create and promote strong mindsets, and as a result create strong girls. We are here to bring these role mo ...
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The GGSC podcast for female cyclists where we will hear from inspiring women and help women to become stronger cyclists.
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Welcome back to another episode of Strong Girls Pod! In this week’s episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Taylor Ruck, a true icon in the world of competitive swimming. Taylor, a decorated Olympian and Stanford swimming star, began her international career as a teenager, making waves by competing in her first Olympics AND securing a medal at jus…
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Episode 31 - Cycling Off Road with GGSC Coach Rachel
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Elspeth, your host will be joined by Rachel one of GGSC’s online cycle coaches. Rachel will be sharing her vast knowledge on off road cycling. They will discuss the different disciplines with off road cycling, what makes it a great sport, practical things we need to consider, the types of equipment and the fitness levels required. So be prepared to…
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Welcome back to Strong Girls Pod, brought to you by Wiss! In today’s chat, Jenna Gray, a Stanford women’s volleyball alumna and a current professional indoor volleyball player, joins us to share her story. If you've ever wondered what it takes to thrive at the highest levels of sport across MULTIPLE disciplines, this episode is a must-listen. Over …
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Phylicia George: Fire Determines Fate
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Welcome back to Strong Girls Pod! Today, we’re beyond thrilled to have a conversation with the phenomenal Phylicia George, a true powerhouse in the world of sports. In this episode, we dive deep into the incredible journey of Phylicia, a two-time Olympic track and field standout for Team Canada who made a remarkable transition to winter sports, ear…
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Episode 30 - Staying Positive Through Injuries with Susie
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In this episode Elspeth, your host and today I will be joined by Susie. Susis has been coached at Girls Get Strong Cycling by Elspeth for over 3 years. It’s been a journey. Susie first appeared on a podcast talking about her 1st year of racing in the UK. Since then it’s certainly not been all plain sailing as last year Susie had 2 serious accidents…
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Ally Hammel: Building Culture & Finding Passion
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Welcome back to another exciting episode of Strong Girls Pod! In today’s episode, we are thrilled to have the incredibly talented Ally Hammel joining Charlie on the show. Ally, a key player on the United States Field Hockey National Team, discusses gearing up for an exhilarating competition in Paris, and we couldn’t be more excited to dive into her…
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Episode 29 - Gravel Racing with Maddy Nutt
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in this episode Elspeth will be joined Maddy Nutt by who turned from starting a career in a corporate role, to turning into a gravel pro. Gravel riding is gaining a huge amount of popularity over the past few years from simply exploring off road routes, multi-day bike packing, taking part in races to completing to turn it into a career. Maddy share…
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Liv Coffey: No Olympic Path Looks the Same
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Welcome back to Strong Girls Pod, brought to you by Wiss! This season – our SGU-lympic season–, we’re diving into the world of Olympic and Paralympic athletes, celebrating their triumphs and tenacity as we count down to the 2024 Olympics in Paris. In our debut episode, we’re thrilled to have the incredible Liv Coffey join us. Liv Coffey, a two-time…
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Episode 28 - Balancing your passions with Agnes
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Welcome to the Girls Get Strong Cycling Podcast. A place where you feel inspired by other female cyclists and build your knowledge. Elspeth, your host welcomes you back after a short break, but we have some great episodes coming up. On todays episode Elspeth will be joined by Agnes. Agnes first got acquainted with GGSC in January 2023 when she atte…
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Episode 27 - International Women's Day 2024
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Elspeth your host will be presenting a very special episode in which we dedicate to international women’s day and all the women out there that challenge themselves through the love of cycling and also to the women who came before us that inspired us and gave us opportunities. We have several women on the show that our coached by GGSC and some also …
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Episode 26 - Gaining Knowledge from Sports Doctor Addy Bamberg
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In this epiosde Elspeth, your host is lucky enough to be joined by Addy Bamberg. Addy is a sports doctor passionate about women practicing and competing in sport throughout their lives. She will be sharing what a sports doctor actually does and common problems that women face as athletes. Also as a resident of Mallorca and cyclists, she shares why …
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Welcome to episode 10 and our season 1 finale of Strong Girls Pod, brought to you by WISS! In this phenomenal finale, Charlie brings a powerhouse guest to the stage – none other than the current Stanford Women’s basketball standout, Cameron Brink. The list of accolades is impressive: 2023 WBCA Defensive Player of the Year, 3x Pac-12 Champion, 2021 …
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Welcome to Episode 9 of Strong Girls Pod, brought to you by WISS! In this special installment, host Charlie is joined by a remarkable guest and her former roommate, Lexie Hull. Lexie, an alumna of Stanford Women’s basketball, brings with her an amazing journey with numerous accolades along the way, including clinching the 2021 National Championship…
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Episode 25 - Challenging Yourself with Triathlon
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As we talked in our last episode with Rachel about a range of cycling events to get you inspired for 2024. In this episode I will be talking with Charlotte, our triathlon coach about multi sporting events, for those that love triathlon we hope to inspire you to take it to the next level in 2024.By Girls Get Strong Cycling
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Welcome to Episode 8 of Strong Girls Pod, brought to you by WISS! In this compelling edition, Charlie sits down with a Strong Girls United legend, Skyler Espinoza. An alumna of Columbia Women’s Rowing, Stanford Women’s Lightweight Rowing, and present day professional cyclist, Skyler's journey unfolds full of transitions and triumphs. A story that i…
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Jordan Robbins: Finding Strength from Discomfort
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Welcome to Episode 7 of Strong Girls Pod, brought to you by WISS! Charlie engages in a very real, very intimate conversation with none other than Jordan Robbins – a former NCAA volleyball player turned CEO and founder of Revly Sport, a revolutionary activewear brand that seamlessly blends the functionality of athletic wear with the luxurious comfor…
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Episode 24 - What events to do this year?
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In this episode Elspeth will be joined by Rachel one of our online cycle coaches who has had years of experience with helping women be fully prepared for all types of events. With it being the new year, it’s a great time to plan for great things over the year ahead. In this episode we will be discussing different types of events we can enter and ho…
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Welcome to Episode 6 of Strong Girls Pod, brought to you by WISS! In this special edition, host Charlie brings listeners an exclusive conversation with none other than her former teammate and current professional US indoor volleyball superstar, Morgan Hentz. As a three-time national champion with the Stanford Cardinal, and now a force with the US W…
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Clair DeGeorge: "No One Ever Told Me No"
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Welcome to Episode 5 of Strong Girls Pod, brought to you by WISS! In this installment, Charlie engages in a captivating conversation with Clair DeGeorge, a trailblazing member of the inaugural draft class of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL). Discover the essence of resilience and determination as Clair shares her experiences and insigh…
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Devon Newberry: The Power of a Comeback Story
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Welcome to Episode 4 of Strong Girls Pod, brought to you by WISS! Join Charlie in an exciting conversation with UCLA beach volleyball standout and emerging professional beach volleyball sensation, Devon Newberry. Dive into the intricate world of college athletics as Devon shares her firsthand experiences and sheds light on the demands that come wit…
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Episode 23 - Preparing for a Bike Packing Adventure
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In this episode Elspeth will be joined by Ioana. Ioana is a chef living in Paris and initially took up cycling as a means of transport and it then transformed into her hobby. Ioana has been coached by Rachel from GGSC for the past 5 months and her goals were build up her fitness to explore her sense of adventure with bike packing. Ioana will be sha…
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Kikkan Randall: Breaking Barriers and Winning Battles
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Welcome to Episode 3 of Strong Girls Pod, brought to you by WISS! Join Charlie as she chats with Kikkan Randall, a 5-time Winter Olympian, Olympic Gold medalist, and World Champion. In this episode, we dive into Kikkan's approach to goal-setting, breaking down larger objectives into smaller, meaningful steps. Discover her mindset practices during t…
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Lauren Fendrick: Celebrating Wins, and Learning From Lowlights
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Welcome to Episode 2 of Strong Girls Pod, proudly brought to you by WISS! Prepare to dive into the dynamic world of professional beach volleyball with three-time AVP Best Blocker and a seasoned 2016 Olympian, Lauren Fendrick. Join Charlie in this exclusive conversation with her coach of five years, where Lauren shares her unparalleled wisdom, gaine…
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Episode 22 - Getting Stronger with Indoor Training
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In this episode Elspeth, your host will be joined by Sue Chittock, Sue has been coached by GGSC for the past 3 years and is quite passionate about sweating it out in her garage. I’m sure by this time of many of us in colder climates are well settled into are indoor schedules, figuring out the frustrations of setting up our trainers or simply just e…
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Welcome to the first episode of Strong Girls Pod, brought to you by WISS! Charlie Ekstrom chats with Lani Silversides, a former division 1 basketball player and the founder of Strong Girls United. Listen in for an introduction to the podcast, the people behind it (and in it), and the non-profit organization that inspires it all, Strong Girls United…
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Episode 20 - Having it all, as mother, cyclists and working full time!
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In this episode Elspeth is joined by coached cyclist Kirsten. Kirsten really does manage to have it all. She shares her inspiring ethos about getting up early and enjoying doing what she loves... cycling and how she balances this with being a mother and working full time.By Girls Get Strong Cycling
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Episode 19 - Goal Setting with GGSC Coaches Rachel and Elspeth
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In this episode of our podcast Elspeth is joined by Coach Rachel and they discuss the hows and whys of setting goals as cyclists. We look at the bigs goals we have in the future, how was can use our time to prepare and not forgetting the prep on the day to create a road for success. Rachel and Elspeth will also share how they have nogociated their …
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Episode 18 - Building a Happy Cycling Team with Sarah King of LDN Academy
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In this episode Elspeth will talk with Sarah King who is the team manager of LDN Academy. Sarah will share with us about how she delevoped in road racing and how it has helped shape a team with a really friendly outlook. With an ethos of happy head=happy legs Sarah really believes and ensures that if her team are happy then they will grow together.…
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Episode 17 - Ahlam Al-Zaid Saudi Arabia’s first Women's National Champion
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In this episode of the Girls Get Strong Cycling podcast we are joined by Ahlam Al-Zaid, Saudi Arabia's first ever female national champion. Ahlam shares with us about how she got into cycling and what it meant for her to be the first female champion in her counry. Ahlam talks about how Saudi is giving women more oppertunities and also how women are…
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Episode 16 - Talking about Overtraining with the GGSC coaches
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In this episode Elspeth talks about overtraining with GGSC coaches Rachel and Charlotte. They discuss why we overtrain, why we want to avoid it and how we can train smart.By Girls Get Strong Cycling
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Episode 15 - Understanding Wheels with Amy from Parcours
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In this episode Elspeth will be joined by Amy who works in marketing for Parcours. It's a wheel company based in the UK, but ships worldwide. We were surprised to find out that Parcours is a predominantly female company and also sponsor many female company. You will learn about how upgrading your wheels can help you as a cyclists. Also, Amy and Els…
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Episode 14 - Fitting Training Around a Busy Schedule
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In this epoisode Elspeth you host is joined by Gill and her coach Charlotte. Gill have been coached by Charlotte for the past 6 months and her cycling performance has reached another level that she completed with confidence the GGSC advanced cycling camp in Mallorca.By Girls Get Strong Cycling
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Episode 13 - Cassie Friend shares how she started cycling in lock down and her latest production 'On Track'
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In this episode Elspeth interviews Cassie Friend. Cassie not only has a female only production company, but is also a cyclist. Like many women Cassie took up cycling during lockdown. As a result she made a play about it that encapsulates the freedom and liberation that the bicycle has provided to women for centuries.…
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In this epiosde with in being Internation Womens Day. Elspeth talks about the importance of women supporting women.
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Episode 11 - A Season of Cyclo-Cross with Frances
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In this episode Elspeth will be joined by Frances who has been coached by GGSC for the last 7 months. In this short time she has gone from feeling quite aimless to completing a whole season of cyclo- cross and some impressive goals for the rest of the year. We will also be joined by her coach Rachel who shares with us how Frances is kept focus and …
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Episode 10 - Sue's Commitment to Getting Stronger
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In this episode Elspeth talks with Sue. At 53 years old Sue is getting stronger, taking on new challenges and enjoying what cycling gives back to her in the sense of community. In this episode feel inspired to get stronger as you age, overcome your fears of being last and getting out of your comfort zone.…
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Episode 9 - An Insight to Our Cycling Camps
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In this episode you will hear from Elspeth the founder and creator of our cycling camps in Mallorca, she will answer some frequently asked questions, share what she loves about the camps. We will here from some inspiring women who have attended our camps Katy, Mel, Jane and Jordana who share there experiences of the camps and what keep them coming …
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Episode 8 - The Benefits of Long Term Coaching
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In this episode Elspeth founder of GGSC and Rachel our online cycling coach discuss the benefits of training for the long term. They discuss the great relationships that are built with your coach, how you get to build as a cyclists and why commitment pays off.
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On our latest episode Elspeth, your host is joined by Charlotte our online cycling and triathlon coach. Firstly we would like to add we understand that not all men are menspalianers, their are loads of men out there doing a great job at understanding the needs of female cyclists and giving great advise and support, then we have the mensplainers!…
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Episode 6 - How to Train For a Gran Fondo or Sportive
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Now is the time to start planning for your 2023 goals. If you want to get to the start line with confidence that you worked for it, then start planning now! On this episode we will be joined by Coach Rachel one of our our online cycling coaches who will share her expereince of completing in events, how to train for the sportives and what makes them…
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Episode 5 - Combining Cycling and Yoga with Debbie
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In this episode of the GGSC podcast we hear from Debbie Lash. Debbie is a yoga teacher and recently got hooked on cycling. Debbie shares with us how yoga and cycling complement themselves to enahnce our mental well being and also the physical benefits of how yoga can help us as cyclists. You can join Debbie on her youtube channel https://www.youtub…
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Episode 4 - Susie shares her first season of racing
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Susie has been coached by GGSC for the past 1.5 years, where this year she completed her first season of road racing at 57 years old. Susie shares her initial apprehensions, what she loves about racing and how she manages to balance a full time job and training. If you are interested in getting started in racing or improving your performance, book …
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Episode 3 - Taking on a Triathlon with Coach Charlotte
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In this episode we are joined by GGSC's triathlon coach where she shares how much she loves seeing women's confidence grow as they train for a triathlon. She also shares how you prepre yourslef on the day. We celebrate with Charlotte how she will be competeing in Kona next month and how she will take on the event.…
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Episode 2 - Coach Rachel Talks to us about Training for Multiday Events.
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Rachel is one of our online cycling coaches and has helped loads of women train for multi day and enduracne events. She explains that an endurance event can be anything that seems long to you. Rachel shares tips of how to plan for an event and what you can do on the day. Find out how you can become a stronger cyclist https://ggsc.as.me…
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Episode 1 - Learning about Girls Get Strong Cycling
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In our first eposide we will be learning about Elspeth Storrar, the founder of Girls Get Strong Cycling. Listen to feel inspired by female cyclists.
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