I struggled to ride 150 feet(43 meters) on a bicycle. But I did it every day. Now I ride 30 miles (~50Km) a day, every day with ease. I did it by riding only that 150 feet every day until that 150 feet every day became so easy I felt like I wasn't getting any benefit from it. So I upped the distance to 1 mile. Then 2 miles. Then 5 miles and so on. I now out ride everyone on Strava in my area and I am twice their age too.
I'm not trying to toot my own horn or promote anything on Katie's channel, but I'm doing a video about this now and how I got started riding... th-cam.com/video/EfShdKQ0QtY/w-d-xo.html
Brag on Katie! - your story should be an inspiration to anyone who thinks it's impossible to lose weight and get fit. You've turned a simple hobby in to a way of life that many of us can only dream of - be proud, be loud!
Isn’t cycling (and a balanced diet) great? 15 months ago I was 105kg and out of breath tying my shoelaces. During lockdown I discovered cycling (and WW). I’m now 75kg and the last time I was this fit and healthy, I was a teenager. If I can do it, anyone can. Thanks for your inspiration too Katie.
I feel like Strava really pushed my motivation to ride to the next level. It went from being something I did every now and again to something I did daily as a hobby.
I started cycling almost 2 yrs ago but only rode a few times a month. I started riding with a ladies group last October and after a winter off, getting back into it. I need to make some dietary changes (borderline high cholesterol) and exercise more. Just discovered your channel and you're very inspiring!
Thanks for sharing. I hadn't even owned a bike since I was in my late teens...I'm 42 now. Bought my grandson his 1st bike about 3 months ago and chasing him around the neighborhood was when I realized just how overweight and out of shape I was lol. Bought my own bike just so I could keep up with him and fell in love with riding. My 1st ride, I really struggled to make it about 5 miles. Really started pushing myself on week 3 to ride a minimum of 10 miles per day, 5 days per week. 3 months later, I'm commuting to and from work, 6 miles each way daily with very little effort and I've made a few 40-50 mile rides. I've also lost over 40 pounds. Still have a little way to go before I hit my personal goals but, I truly am in the best shape I've been in 20 years or better. You are correct, it's all about consistency, having goals, and believing you can do it...(and eating right of course.)
I literally took notes during this video. I'm a big fan of everything Katie and never miss a video. This was so helpful to me for many reasons. I have been riding for many years but now find it difficult to prioritize cycling and fitness. I subscribe to Strava to track my riding but have never opened up the features that you showed us. I'll be working on my consistency and begin setting goals. Much appreciated and thanks for all the advice and experiences that you share. You're amazing!
You are a huge inspiration. I found your videos 8 months ago, I was overweight and totally unfit. Never cycled in my life! My husband bought a wattbike and after seeing your enthusiasm on the bike and started training on zwift. 8 months later and 4 and 1/2 stone weight loss. I have now bought a bike and started cycling outdoors. I have never been so fit in my life. I just need to find some safe places in inner-city Manchester to cycle. Keep up the good work in inspiring women to get fit and to give cycling a go.
Thanks for sharing the video. Your coach knows what he's talking about. Anyone thinks you are here just to say how good you are, well I'm afraid they have missed the point entirely and need to rethink it. It's absolute gold to hear another person's experiences and progression, hints and tips like how to fuel and tackle a climb etc. Much appreciated. My biggest wake up was fuelling. I simply was not fuelling enough. You helped me with that amongst other things. My mates think I've done a deal with the Devil I'm progressing so well. Consistency achieved by enjoying what you do. For me Fuelling is the thing that helps me enjoy my rides making me stronger and stronger and wanting to go out regularly. My learning curve is now work/ recovery balance. Getting there. I'm not going to mess it up.
does not matter your age either ... you just have to start ...the passion and love will follow as you get stronger.. its just a case of getting out the door every day and ignoring the voice in your head when you are not in the mood... just go... you will feel better for doing it ... small steps ,it gets easier over time ...and eating good healthy food helps so much ...
@@ellehamilton6831 every little bit helps and sometimes just a bit of stubbornness not letting yourself quit on yourself.. Fitter every day.. Well done you...
You're videos are so inspiring! I bought a bike a year ago, I struggled to cycle 5-10km without getting off my bike and pushing several times. I rode 45km without getting off or pushing last week - to a lot of people it might not seem much but I've had a super busy year and I'm really happy with myself! 25 days till my new bike!
I ride, completely unprofessionaly. No numbers or data. Just whatever happens. But that was fascinating. Amazing levels of detail and reference. My shin scars is the only data...;-(
As it happens, I'm celebrating my first year of cycling this week. Started Zwifting over the winter and have only just started using Strava. I was able to manually upload to Strava all of my rides from before I started using the App ... so cool to be able to review all that riding history. Great tips on pacing and being patient. Last spring, 30 km's seemed like a good ride ... now I'm hoping to notch my first 100 km ride this year! Congrats on your excellent accomplishments and thanks for the encouragement!
Only problem with cycling is that it is not a cheap sport. Good cycle . Tires . Cassette etc. And clothes. Clothes for various seasons and sometimes even for morning rides versus afternoon rides . Running is far cheaper. Just a pair of good shoes .
I realise that you did specify 'good' bike and a good bike does cost money, but mine cost £25. It's rubbish and everything but it has enabled me to go out for an hour at lunchtime or after work and really improve my fitness. It also allows me to convince myself that I'd be soooo much faster on a better bike. It's not fashionable but it is do-able on a budget!
@@billoleary1079 I had budget cheap bikes too. The more you ride you will find that spokes will break etc. It will add up. Even the crappiest bike will cost money. And I don't mean a few daily rides . Long term the more you ride the more money it will take from your wallet. It is like a car. Can go with cheapest car or the higher end cars. They both cost money to repair and maintain. Same applies to cycles.
Hi Katie, Thanks for all of your videos! I really relate to your story although I am still quite a bit overweight at 190 lbs (lost over 100 so far). I have gained a lot of power on the bike and can hang with a lot of the "faster" roadies around, but I don't quite know how to increase fitness and power while continuing to lose weight as my weight has plateau'ed as my power has increased. I don't want to lose fitness on the bike for the sake of forcing myself into a calorie deficit as I enjoy going fast and also recognize that I need to fuel for that as well. Any tips on how to handle this situation?
Amazing!! My bike journey started with Covid lockdown here in Canada. A year and a bit into this I’ve been through 3 bikes (starter freebie, one that I bought to do more , and my new Gravel bike that just arrived last week). Im 45 lbs down from a year ago and I feel the best I have in my entire life. Pretty great when I turn 50 this year! Gonna start a channel to share the same journey. Congratulations Katie! Well deserved!!
It's good to "get scared before big rides" - it means that you care! Another complementary hint to your mental resilience takeaways is that, when you're grinding out those long hard off-season sessions in the freezing cold and wet, always remember why you're doing it; and how amazingly good you feel with medals round your neck after summer racing (whether that medal is real, or achieving your goal event or otherwise). Taking part is fun; but winning (or achieving) is 'funner' :) Good video Katie!
I think Strava is about the only premium subscription I have ever taken out. The progress tracking bits give me a real buzz. I am still building my fitness back up after serious injury and seeing how far i have come (since getting back on the bike & having to stop after 2.5 miles) gives me motivation when sometimes I dont feel like going out. On personal level I showed some of your vids to my GF who is just starting getting into cycling and she couldn't believe what a journey you have been on - its easy to look at what you do now (the FTP & Dovestones QOM's etc) and think that's just because you were always super fit Great vids & content as ever Well must be time for me to hit Doveys again soon (sounded like a good hill to track progress on - I've taken 4.5 mins out of my best time since last summer - still about 10 mins behind you tho)
honestly im so glad that i found cycling as a hobby and its really wholesome that you have progressed and you are proud of your work. everyone who watches the videos is supporting your achievements ... well done :D
You're a great role model because of your humbleness. I won't say you make it look easy but I will say you make it look very attainable. Thank you Katie.
Great stuf once again. I read your story from your blog and its funny how its pretty similar to mine. My biggest gain of performance was when I quit smoking.
Great advice. On the days/week, I just turned 50 and in the process of recovering from a running injury, I tried to do more days/week but much shorter workouts (running mostly) - embracing runs I probably wouldn't have bothered to do 10 years ago. I'm really sold on the more days/week consistency but short stuff. It made a big difference in my fitness and general health as well as attitude and motivation. That said, I'm totally on board with your thought - consistency above all.
Another piece of advice I'd say if you haven't already is to get a cycle computer. Just having your stats at hand and more accurate results while you're riding is so beneficial.
Great Vlog! I'd like to highlight some key takeaways. Consistency is key, the improvements/adaptations are small and only become amazing after several months. My own problem is taking legit rest days (that's why you follow a 'plan'). Motivation.. For me as a free tier strava dirt bag I use strava, and it does motivate me, but I lack some of the deeper insights from advanced features. Having said that I would be screwed without the basic data entry training log that strava provides for free. So, you have no excuse to not use strava's free tier at the very least. Lastly, on Thursday night I thundered down my street on the home stretch from my usual 35km training route pumping my arms up at the finish line like I had just won stage 8 of the Giro D'Italia lol. In reality, without looking at my bike computer I knew I had just set my fastest time and fastest average speed ever for any ride!! There are many days I have to 'force' myself to get out and ride after a tough workday, but I turn off my brain and submit to the 'ritual's' and discipline of cycling. Shaving my legs, fussing over bike mechanical stuff, squeezing into sexy tights. ;-) and yes the sound of clipping into my crappy pedals is enough to put me on the attack. :D Nothing compares to really going like a little freight train!! We all may have different training plans due to work and life stuff, however following a plan and tracking your numbers is a key part of any plan. Thanks so much for sharing your own insights!
There s a real appreciation of energy levels when you start finding it easy to do things that used to be hard /excercising definitely gets easier with consistency lol u literally said it as I was writing it ,consistency is key
Incredible achievement Katie , I can’t believe the mileages that you do in a single day . My daughter is 22 and I would love her to get into cycling .she visited me in Cornwall recently and we did 55km together , me on my Brompton and her on an ebike . Really well done on your journey , great perseverance and commitment to the cause. You smashed it .
Really good. Thanks for explaining Strava - almost all my cycling cohort use this but I don't and my only connection with it is towing others to win segments. I'm almost tempted to use Strava now, it seems to be a great tool. I'm very sceptical about coaches. There are so many charlatans "coaches" and "fitness experts" out there, 3rd cats who've won nothing. I was fortunate, (when I was quite good, I suppose), of being coached by the great Norman Sheil, a world champion and TdF rider, the man who advance scientific training and laid all the foundations of British cycling successes. I wouldn't take too much advice from anyone who hadn't been a top class pro etc. But what you say about consistency is spot on. Even in my 8th decade I plod on. If I miss a day or a week due to bad weather it doesn't worry me, wait till it clears up then get outside. What you have achieved is outstanding. I hope that you are still groaning up your favourite climb when you are in your seventies, I'm sure you will be.
I love running, going out 5 times a week & have just started getting into cycling properly.... i would continue to do so without Strava (fallen in love with endurance sport). However, I genuinely don’t think I would have continued running 2/3 months in if it wasn’t for the app. Great resource for motivation from your own data and the community around you! I pay for strava and think the benefits outweigh the relatively small fee. Having said this I don’t think it’s important to become obsessed with the data - the main point is to just get out there and be consistent like you said. I refuse to pay for Spotify premium yet I pay for Strava premium which I think says it all!
an enjoyable video. Pros have top end speed. Your coach was referring to aerobic conditioning similar to a pro rider. Totally different. The impressive thing for me is the overall change in physique over time. Your mental strength is amazing. At age 64 i go out for 3 or 4 rides a week (no power meters or anything fancy). My longest ride this year so far is 58.6 km at 24 km and hour, and it was hard for me. (last year managed an 80km ride). You help inspire me. HMMM , Goals, enjoy riding & be fitter. I do record my rides on a paper journal. I always enjoy your videos!!
No surprise in life really. I was fittest in my life five years ago than had two daughters and no time for riding at all. Now I am my lowest as far as my mental health concerns. My wife does not understand that, she says you got family now is more important. So I today I put my bike on Ebay. Absolutely gutted but I have no choice. people like you are inspiration put also a reminder that life can be cruel.
Wow thanks for sharing. I’m struggling getting back into shape after taking about 3 months off from riding. I was in great shape and then the pandemic and all the wildfires in CO derailed my progress. So happy to be back at it. It’s such a mental game along with oh yay training. Love your videos.
Issue I had with Strava's Fitness & Freshness graph was that when you changed your weight it would be applied to your whole graph history (not just the previous 42 days for example), so you'd have no clue how your fitness was actually progressing - the figure would either be inflated too high or below actual.
Great inspirational video Katie, I'm 54 training for my first triathlon this August. I don't know if I will make it, but I'm giving it my all. There's always next spring!!! 🤗🏊♀️🚴♂️🏃♂️
Inspirational video to see how you started especially as a woman who is a few kilos heavier than I want to be. I totally agree with consistency and the having a goal element to work towards otherwise hard to know what you’re training towards . Thanks again on a great ‘for the everyday people’ video 😊
Today I rode a third of a mile to the shop and a third back. It was the first time in 20 years. I'm about 3 stone over weight. I really hope something even slightly positive happens for me.
Cycling is a great sport, but I'm unsure if I've reached my limit regarding distance. Did a 118 miler on Friday, and I still feel wiped out. I love to try and challenge myself, so maybe I need to focus on increasing the elevation again. The aim was to do audaxing, but I really can't see me doingmore than that mileage...and that was with tailwinds 70% of the time!
This was a great video, thank you! I agree 100% on tracking results! Tracking especially helped me when I would feel like I didn't have anything for body output that day and I would see overall progress and think, "wow - me on a bad day is better than a good day a month ago," or something like that!
I'm still saving the pennies for a power meter. Good video, good advice. Have you ever tried fasted rides? I've literally been doing this for 3 years, but recently decided to try a more HCLF approach, not to lose weight (I'm happy where I've got thanks to cycling) but to stop the obsessive calorie counting. I've felt really good, but I've put on 10lbs in 5 days!! I know you follow this kind of diet and I really want to be able to ride long distances, not fussed about speed really. I dunno whether to stick with it or just go back to fasted and counting calories?
I love Strava, I subscribe so have all the data but don't scrutinise it, just look at sections I'm interested in to see how I did. I think Strava is like taking pictures of your fitness activities to look back on over time.
best thing I ever did to improve my fitness was to buy a cycling computer, I look down and when it says 18mph I push myself to get to 20mph, and when I get to 20 mph I push myself to do 22 mph, 😆😆😆 just been out today, cold and windy and concentrated on pacing for 2 hours and improved my avg by 0.1mph, not a lot but I am taking it 😃😃😃
Loved this vid and it inspired me to go and get my arse in gear to do another FTP test on Zwift, only to ‘lose’ it on Zwift & Strava through a bloomin technology fail 😩. Despite that, FTP HAD improved before all data lost! So consoling myself with that, even if nothing to prove it! Thanks for the kick up the arse anyway! X
Interesting, I've been thinking about subscribing to strava as I've now got a heart rate monitor, and looking at the stats on wahoo app. You might not class yourself as a pro, but you do seem pretty capable knocking out these big rides.❤
I'm aways wary of motivation, personally. I think The Truth series touched on its temporary, fickle nature. It's unsustainable. Fitness must be habitual and built into lifestyle; if striving for something is simply a habit, that's different than pushing yourself to do something by emotions. What works is often those things that natural to you, that you foreground as part of your lifestyle
Get a bike. Really get a bike. Last year I started hiking, I was struggling to complete 7 miles. This year I started biking and riding a bike for 14 plus miles is more enjoyable than walking.
Riding with a hart rate monitor is a very good idea but it only makes sense if you know what your hart rate zones are. These zones are very personal and are different for every person. Anyone who is into sports should have them tested to learn what that number is. It is very unhealthy to continuously work out in your red zones. When I first got into mountain biking I made that mistake. Instead of getting fitter I made it all worse. I went to a lab who measured (sorry don't know the English word) my max heart rate, fat levels, etc and they gave me a training schedule based on my results. And sure enough, after the initial 12 weeks training schedule my fitness level had improved dramatically.
what about multi disciplines, i like running and weight lifting, equally as bad at those as I am at cycling, lol i dont really want to sacrifice one for another, i thought about doing most my training at an intensity that meant recovery wasn't an issue, so i could train every day most weeks, as long as I have the time, Although NOT day after leg day, or the days I do more intense cardio (about 20%)
Would love to see what your bike performance is in a cheap heavy not so good bike. And hybrids Does an expensive bike make a huge diff or is it down to the rider (engine) Maybe swap the rider with a fat unfit bloke, (your too fit to test)... see how the bike can change performance
i have two bikes, a hybrid commuter bike and ok 2011 specialized roubaix carbon. from my own observations, i ride about 18-19 km per hour on the commuter and average 23-25 on the carbon road bike. the HUGE difference is i can really zoom along for several K at 35-40 on the carbon, which is just "no way" on the commuter bike. Overall, about 20 percent performance gains (at relatively low speeds) for a good bike vs clunker. for cheap carbon to top end road bikes the gains are more incremental. GCN has a lot of good videos on this. Hope it helps.
If your fitness rises your fatigue rises faster en your form drops. If you train to much you get high fitness but much more fatigue en very negative form . This gives a high risk of injuries. Its al about to balance these 3. I combine a power meter with hart rate. A sudden rise of hart rate fore the same effort in power is for me a signal fore overtraining or some other -problem like a virus
Wow I never realised you only took up cycling in 2014!!! ,,,, I took it up seriously in 1984 but in a different form then when back to road riding in 86/87 then raced through 1990’s then sponsored late 1990s into early 2000’s however even today I still don’t find it that easy.......
Oh, yes, I see. I put a link in my comments, and it gets removed, for some reason. Is it from you, or is it from YT ? For information, that's a link to a better service than Strava to manage your fitness...
I struggled to ride 150 feet(43 meters) on a bicycle. But I did it every day. Now I ride 30 miles (~50Km) a day, every day with ease. I did it by riding only that 150 feet every day until that 150 feet every day became so easy I felt like I wasn't getting any benefit from it. So I upped the distance to 1 mile. Then 2 miles. Then 5 miles and so on. I now out ride everyone on Strava in my area and I am twice their age too.
I'm not trying to toot my own horn or promote anything on Katie's channel, but I'm doing a video about this now and how I got started riding... th-cam.com/video/EfShdKQ0QtY/w-d-xo.html
Brag on Katie! - your story should be an inspiration to anyone who thinks it's impossible to lose weight and get fit. You've turned a simple hobby in to a way of life that many of us can only dream of - be proud, be loud!
Isn’t cycling (and a balanced diet) great? 15 months ago I was 105kg and out of breath tying my shoelaces. During lockdown I discovered cycling (and WW). I’m now 75kg and the last time I was this fit and healthy, I was a teenager. If I can do it, anyone can. Thanks for your inspiration too Katie.
So good to see you glowing today after looking so stressed out in Scotland. Clearly road is your forte
I feel like Strava really pushed my motivation to ride to the next level. It went from being something I did every now and again to something I did daily as a hobby.
I started cycling almost 2 yrs ago but only rode a few times a month. I started riding with a ladies group last October and after a winter off, getting back into it. I need to make some dietary changes (borderline high cholesterol) and exercise more. Just discovered your channel and you're very inspiring!
Thanks for sharing. I hadn't even owned a bike since I was in my late teens...I'm 42 now. Bought my grandson his 1st bike about 3 months ago and chasing him around the neighborhood was when I realized just how overweight and out of shape I was lol. Bought my own bike just so I could keep up with him and fell in love with riding. My 1st ride, I really struggled to make it about 5 miles. Really started pushing myself on week 3 to ride a minimum of 10 miles per day, 5 days per week. 3 months later, I'm commuting to and from work, 6 miles each way daily with very little effort and I've made a few 40-50 mile rides. I've also lost over 40 pounds. Still have a little way to go before I hit my personal goals but, I truly am in the best shape I've been in 20 years or better. You are correct, it's all about consistency, having goals, and believing you can do it...(and eating right of course.)
I literally took notes during this video. I'm a big fan of everything Katie and never miss a video. This was so helpful to me for many reasons. I have been riding for many years but now find it difficult to prioritize cycling and fitness. I subscribe to Strava to track my riding but have never opened up the features that you showed us. I'll be working on my consistency and begin setting goals. Much appreciated and thanks for all the advice and experiences that you share. You're amazing!
I rode my bike for 465 days in a row thanks to the social power of Strava. It makes your riding 'real' and 'recognised'
You are a huge inspiration. I found your videos 8 months ago, I was overweight and totally unfit. Never cycled in my life! My husband bought a wattbike and after seeing your enthusiasm on the bike and started training on zwift. 8 months later and 4 and 1/2 stone weight loss. I have now bought a bike and started cycling outdoors. I have never been so fit in my life. I just need to find some safe places in inner-city Manchester to cycle. Keep up the good work in inspiring women to get fit and to give cycling a go.
Thanks for sharing the video. Your coach knows what he's talking about. Anyone thinks you are here just to say how good you are, well I'm afraid they have missed the point entirely and need to rethink it. It's absolute gold to hear another person's experiences and progression, hints and tips like how to fuel and tackle a climb etc. Much appreciated. My biggest wake up was fuelling. I simply was not fuelling enough. You helped me with that amongst other things. My mates think I've done a deal with the Devil I'm progressing so well. Consistency achieved by enjoying what you do. For me Fuelling is the thing that helps me enjoy my rides making me stronger and stronger and wanting to go out regularly. My learning curve is now work/ recovery balance. Getting there. I'm not going to mess it up.
Sing it from the rooftops Katie..Excellent achievement👏🏻👏🏻
Fabulous story from the most fabulous real honest person on TH-cam. You’re a gem Katie. Your pal Hughesy
does not matter your age either ... you just have to start ...the passion and love will follow as you get stronger.. its just a case of getting out the door every day and ignoring the voice in your head when you are not in the mood... just go... you will feel better for doing it ... small steps ,it gets easier over time ...and eating good healthy food helps so much ...
Choosing to ride to work again today because of this comment and Katie's video coming up in my notifications. Community helps too!! Thankyou
@@ellehamilton6831 every little bit helps and sometimes just a bit of stubbornness not letting yourself quit on yourself.. Fitter every day.. Well done you...
Seriously - you continue to inspire people all over the globe!
You are amazing and appreciated!
Commitment+discipline+consistency= FITNESS
You're videos are so inspiring! I bought a bike a year ago, I struggled to cycle 5-10km without getting off my bike and pushing several times. I rode 45km without getting off or pushing last week - to a lot of people it might not seem much but I've had a super busy year and I'm really happy with myself! 25 days till my new bike!
I ride, completely unprofessionaly. No numbers or data. Just whatever happens.
But that was fascinating. Amazing levels of detail and reference.
My shin scars is the only data...;-(
As it happens, I'm celebrating my first year of cycling this week. Started Zwifting over the winter and have only just started using Strava. I was able to manually upload to Strava all of my rides from before I started using the App ... so cool to be able to review all that riding history. Great tips on pacing and being patient. Last spring, 30 km's seemed like a good ride ... now I'm hoping to notch my first 100 km ride this year! Congrats on your excellent accomplishments and thanks for the encouragement!
Only problem with cycling is that it is not a cheap sport. Good cycle . Tires . Cassette etc. And clothes. Clothes for various seasons and sometimes even for morning rides versus afternoon rides . Running is far cheaper. Just a pair of good shoes .
I realise that you did specify 'good' bike and a good bike does cost money, but mine cost £25. It's rubbish and everything but it has enabled me to go out for an hour at lunchtime or after work and really improve my fitness. It also allows me to convince myself that I'd be soooo much faster on a better bike. It's not fashionable but it is do-able on a budget!
@@billoleary1079 I had budget cheap bikes too. The more you ride you will find that spokes will break etc. It will add up. Even the crappiest bike will cost money. And I don't mean a few daily rides . Long term the more you ride the more money it will take from your wallet. It is like a car. Can go with cheapest car or the higher end cars. They both cost money to repair and maintain. Same applies to cycles.
Hi Katie, Thanks for all of your videos! I really relate to your story although I am still quite a bit overweight at 190 lbs (lost over 100 so far). I have gained a lot of power on the bike and can hang with a lot of the "faster" roadies around, but I don't quite know how to increase fitness and power while continuing to lose weight as my weight has plateau'ed as my power has increased. I don't want to lose fitness on the bike for the sake of forcing myself into a calorie deficit as I enjoy going fast and also recognize that I need to fuel for that as well. Any tips on how to handle this situation?
Amazing!! My bike journey started with Covid lockdown here in Canada. A year and a bit into this I’ve been through 3 bikes (starter freebie, one that I bought to do more , and my new Gravel bike that just arrived last week). Im 45 lbs down from a year ago and I feel the best I have in my entire life. Pretty great when I turn 50 this year! Gonna start a channel to share the same journey.
Congratulations Katie! Well deserved!!
I just love your honesty and openness. A joy to watch and listen to.
even if you did an "oh, look at me.." video. it's quite alright. you've earned and deserve it. you are an inspiration.
It's good to "get scared before big rides" - it means that you care! Another complementary hint to your mental resilience takeaways is that, when you're grinding out those long hard off-season sessions in the freezing cold and wet, always remember why you're doing it; and how amazingly good you feel with medals round your neck after summer racing (whether that medal is real, or achieving your goal event or otherwise). Taking part is fun; but winning (or achieving) is 'funner' :) Good video Katie!
I think Strava is about the only premium subscription I have ever taken out. The progress tracking bits give me a real buzz. I am still building my fitness back up after serious injury and seeing how far i have come (since getting back on the bike & having to stop after 2.5 miles) gives me motivation when sometimes I dont feel like going out. On personal level I showed some of your vids to my GF who is just starting getting into cycling and she couldn't believe what a journey you have been on - its easy to look at what you do now (the FTP & Dovestones QOM's etc) and think that's just because you were always super fit
Great vids & content as ever
Well must be time for me to hit Doveys again soon (sounded like a good hill to track progress on - I've taken 4.5 mins out of my best time since last summer - still about 10 mins behind you tho)
I have watched your journey Katie and it’s amazing. Well we’ll done and very proud of your achievements x
honestly im so glad that i found cycling as a hobby and its really wholesome that you have progressed and you are proud of your work. everyone who watches the videos is supporting your achievements ... well done :D
Good Morning from New Zealand, Brilliant Katie Video, Have a great weekend
You're a great role model because of your humbleness. I won't say you make it look easy but I will say you make it look very attainable. Thank you Katie.
Great stuf once again. I read your story from your blog and its funny how its pretty similar to mine. My biggest gain of performance was when I quit smoking.
Great advice. On the days/week, I just turned 50 and in the process of recovering from a running injury, I tried to do more days/week but much shorter workouts (running mostly) - embracing runs I probably wouldn't have bothered to do 10 years ago. I'm really sold on the more days/week consistency but short stuff. It made a big difference in my fitness and general health as well as attitude and motivation. That said, I'm totally on board with your thought - consistency above all.
Another piece of advice I'd say if you haven't already is to get a cycle computer. Just having your stats at hand and more accurate results while you're riding is so beneficial.
Great Vlog! I'd like to highlight some key takeaways. Consistency is key, the improvements/adaptations are small and only become amazing after several months. My own problem is taking legit rest days (that's why you follow a 'plan'). Motivation..
For me as a free tier strava dirt bag I use strava, and it does motivate me, but I lack some of the deeper insights from advanced features. Having said that I would be screwed without the basic data entry training log that strava provides for free. So, you have no excuse to not use strava's free tier at the very least. Lastly, on Thursday night I thundered down my street on the home stretch from my usual 35km training route pumping my arms up at the finish line like I had just won stage 8 of the Giro D'Italia lol. In reality, without looking at my bike computer I knew I had just set my fastest time and fastest average speed ever for any ride!! There are many days I have to 'force' myself to get out and ride after a tough workday, but I turn off my brain and submit to the 'ritual's' and discipline of cycling. Shaving my legs, fussing over bike mechanical stuff, squeezing into sexy tights. ;-) and yes the sound of clipping into my crappy pedals is enough to put me on the attack. :D Nothing compares to really going like a little freight train!! We all may have different training plans due to work and life stuff, however following a plan and tracking your numbers is a key part of any plan. Thanks so much for sharing your own insights!
It's all about wanting to get fitter. good on you for smashing it. People forget the hard work that goes in to becoming strong
There s a real appreciation of energy levels when you start finding it easy to do things that used to be hard /excercising definitely gets easier with consistency lol u literally said it as I was writing it ,consistency is key
Incredible achievement Katie , I can’t believe the mileages that you do in a single day . My daughter is 22 and I would love her to get into cycling .she visited me in Cornwall recently and we did 55km together , me on my Brompton and her on an ebike . Really well done on your journey , great perseverance and commitment to the cause. You smashed it .
Really good. Thanks for explaining Strava - almost all my cycling cohort use this but I don't and my only connection with it is towing others to win segments.
I'm almost tempted to use Strava now, it seems to be a great tool.
I'm very sceptical about coaches. There are so many charlatans "coaches" and "fitness experts" out there, 3rd cats who've won nothing. I was fortunate, (when I was quite good, I suppose), of being coached by the great Norman Sheil, a world champion and TdF rider, the man who advance scientific training and laid all the foundations of British cycling successes.
I wouldn't take too much advice from anyone who hadn't been a top class pro etc.
But what you say about consistency is spot on. Even in my 8th decade I plod on. If I miss a day or a week due to bad weather it doesn't worry me, wait till it clears up then get outside.
What you have achieved is outstanding. I hope that you are still groaning up your favourite climb when you are in your seventies, I'm sure you will be.
Great vlog skinny k what a journey u have been and still on thank u for the help encouragement u bring
I love running, going out 5 times a week & have just started getting into cycling properly.... i would continue to do so without Strava (fallen in love with endurance sport). However, I genuinely don’t think I would have continued running 2/3 months in if it wasn’t for the app. Great resource for motivation from your own data and the community around you!
I pay for strava and think the benefits outweigh the relatively small fee. Having said this I don’t think it’s important to become obsessed with the data - the main point is to just get out there and be consistent like you said.
I refuse to pay for Spotify premium yet I pay for Strava premium which I think says it all!
an enjoyable video. Pros have top end speed. Your coach was referring to aerobic conditioning similar to a pro rider. Totally different. The impressive thing for me is the overall change in physique over time. Your mental strength is amazing. At age 64 i go out for 3 or 4 rides a week (no power meters or anything fancy). My longest ride this year so far is 58.6 km at 24 km and hour, and it was hard for me. (last year managed an 80km ride). You help inspire me. HMMM , Goals, enjoy riding & be fitter. I do record my rides on a paper journal. I always enjoy your videos!!
No surprise in life really. I was fittest in my life five years ago than had two daughters and no time for riding at all. Now I am my lowest as far as my mental health concerns. My wife does not understand that, she says you got family now is more important. So I today I put my bike on Ebay. Absolutely gutted but I have no choice. people like you are inspiration put also a reminder that life can be cruel.
Incredible! 👏👏👏 Whether it's needed or not, WELL DONE!
Wonderful shot of the Humber Bridge 🌉 up near my hometown 'ULL!
Wow thanks for sharing. I’m struggling getting back into shape after taking about 3 months off from riding. I was in great shape and then the pandemic and all the wildfires in CO derailed my progress. So happy to be back at it. It’s such a mental game along with oh yay training. Love your videos.
That was a great presentation Katie - well done
Issue I had with Strava's Fitness & Freshness graph was that when you changed your weight it would be applied to your whole graph history (not just the previous 42 days for example), so you'd have no clue how your fitness was actually progressing - the figure would either be inflated too high or below actual.
Great video KK very useful and easy to digest information. I agree about Strava, it is an awesome motivational tool 👍🏻👏🏻
wow amazing journey!
I recently joined strava, because of you!
Great journey - I'll have to check out those extra Strava features, had no idea they were there 😉
Your right be consistent in training. I find Strava has helped me develop a regular exercise regime
A complete and total inspiration !
Great inspirational video Katie, I'm 54 training for my first triathlon this August. I don't know if I will make it, but I'm giving it my all. There's always next spring!!! 🤗🏊♀️🚴♂️🏃♂️
That’s awesome you can do it!!!!!!
Inspirational video to see how you started especially as a woman who is a few kilos heavier than I want to be. I totally agree with consistency and the having a goal element to work towards otherwise hard to know what you’re training towards . Thanks again on a great ‘for the everyday people’ video 😊
Today I rode a third of a mile to the shop and a third back. It was the first time in 20 years. I'm about 3 stone over weight. I really hope something even slightly positive happens for me.
Cycling is a great sport, but I'm unsure if I've reached my limit regarding distance. Did a 118 miler on Friday, and I still feel wiped out. I love to try and challenge myself, so maybe I need to focus on increasing the elevation again. The aim was to do audaxing, but I really can't see me doingmore than that mileage...and that was with tailwinds 70% of the time!
This was a great video, thank you! I agree 100% on tracking results! Tracking especially helped me when I would feel like I didn't have anything for body output that day and I would see overall progress and think, "wow - me on a bad day is better than a good day a month ago," or something like that!
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience. Great advice!!
Thanks for this video it has made me go back to Strava and get even more out of it than I realised I had!
I'm still saving the pennies for a power meter. Good video, good advice. Have you ever tried fasted rides? I've literally been doing this for 3 years, but recently decided to try a more HCLF approach, not to lose weight (I'm happy where I've got thanks to cycling) but to stop the obsessive calorie counting. I've felt really good, but I've put on 10lbs in 5 days!! I know you follow this kind of diet and I really want to be able to ride long distances, not fussed about speed really. I dunno whether to stick with it or just go back to fasted and counting calories?
You are such an inspiration! Thanks for sharing
Im not a cyclist but liked your post especially the motivation tips
Wow I have not been using the full power of my Strava app, great video
I love Strava, I subscribe so have all the data but don't scrutinise it, just look at sections I'm interested in to see how I did. I think Strava is like taking pictures of your fitness activities to look back on over time.
Any advice on how I could find a coach? It sounds like Mark is a perfect coach for you.
Great video Katie! What power meter do you use?
Inspirational info as always, thank you, do you take a protein supplement and if so can you recommend 😀👍😍❤
Well done, inspirational!
just what I needed to watch thanks
best thing I ever did to improve my fitness was to buy a cycling computer, I look down and when it says 18mph I push myself to get to 20mph, and when I get to 20 mph I push myself to do 22 mph, 😆😆😆 just been out today, cold and windy and concentrated on pacing for 2 hours and improved my avg by 0.1mph, not a lot but I am taking it 😃😃😃
I'm curious about whether you became mentally sharper as your fitness improved? Maybe as a result of a higher energy level from improved fitness?
Inspiring and informative 🚴♀️
That looks like the Humber Bridge in that millisecond clip ?? Went through all your videos, didnt see it once 🙃🥲
Loved this vid and it inspired me to go and get my arse in gear to do another FTP test on Zwift, only to ‘lose’ it on Zwift & Strava through a bloomin technology fail 😩. Despite that, FTP HAD improved before all data lost! So consoling myself with that, even if nothing to prove it! Thanks for the kick up the arse anyway! X
yes Katie!!!!
Interesting, I've been thinking about subscribing to strava as I've now got a heart rate monitor, and looking at the stats on wahoo app. You might not class yourself as a pro, but you do seem pretty capable knocking out these big rides.❤
Love you, Katie. Mean it.
are you still keeping those jersey from the 20k ride?
I still have it yep :)
Wow, great wattage. Brilliant performance. Chapeau
Loving the hoody. Fab video 😀
I'm aways wary of motivation, personally. I think The Truth series touched on its temporary, fickle nature. It's unsustainable. Fitness must be habitual and built into lifestyle; if striving for something is simply a habit, that's different than pushing yourself to do something by emotions. What works is often those things that natural to you, that you foreground as part of your lifestyle
I’m struggling to walk 100m.... hope that resolves soon
every journey begins with a single step. Best wishes
Get a bike. Really get a bike. Last year I started hiking, I was struggling to complete 7 miles. This year I started biking and riding a bike for 14 plus miles is more enjoyable than walking.
@@kellyharbac4633 I’m a cyclist.. Just having some issues at mo, hopefully in a month... or 2 .. I will be back to my normal distances
@@fisharefriends598 I wish you all the best.
Katie - Brilliant!!!!!!!!
Luv ya, all respect to you Kookaburra luv ❤
Riding with a hart rate monitor is a very good idea but it only makes sense if you know what your hart rate zones are. These zones are very personal and are different for every person. Anyone who is into sports should have them tested to learn what that number is. It is very unhealthy to continuously work out in your red zones. When I first got into mountain biking I made that mistake. Instead of getting fitter I made it all worse. I went to a lab who measured (sorry don't know the English word) my max heart rate, fat levels, etc and they gave me a training schedule based on my results. And sure enough, after the initial 12 weeks training schedule my fitness level had improved dramatically.
what about multi disciplines, i like running and weight lifting, equally as bad at those as I am at cycling, lol i dont really want to sacrifice one for another, i thought about doing most my training at an intensity that meant recovery wasn't an issue, so i could train every day most weeks, as long as I have the time, Although NOT day after leg day, or the days I do more intense cardio (about 20%)
I'm 59 years, unfit and overweight. New gravel bike arriving in 4 days. Not ridden a bike for 20 years. Lets see how I get on. LOL
Thanks Katie. I went out on my old mountain bike today in readiness for my new bike and road 11 miles. Laughable given the mileage you do.
Why to november to february there are nothing works ? it's not be consistent in your objectives (sorry for my english.I'm French)
3 hours on the trainer? That’s badass. Oh, great power numbers - or, effort.. really.
Would love to see what your bike performance is in a cheap heavy not so good bike. And hybrids
Does an expensive bike make a huge diff or is it down to the rider (engine)
Maybe swap the rider with a fat unfit bloke, (your too fit to test)... see how the bike can change performance
i have two bikes, a hybrid commuter bike and ok 2011 specialized roubaix carbon. from my own observations, i ride about 18-19 km per hour on the commuter and average 23-25 on the carbon road bike. the HUGE difference is i can really zoom along for several K at 35-40 on the carbon, which is just "no way" on the commuter bike. Overall, about 20 percent performance gains (at relatively low speeds) for a good bike vs clunker. for cheap carbon to top end road bikes the gains are more incremental. GCN has a lot of good videos on this. Hope it helps.
Yes good bikes make a world of difference in speed and distance.
You've earned bragging rights Katie even though your not the bragging type👍
Love the Michelin jacket and great tyres and all.
If your fitness rises your fatigue rises faster en your form drops. If you train to much you get high fitness but much more fatigue en very negative form . This gives a high risk of injuries. Its al about to balance these 3. I combine a power meter with hart rate. A sudden rise of hart rate fore the same effort in power is for me a signal fore overtraining or some other -problem like a virus
Wow I never realised you only took up cycling in 2014!!! ,,,, I took it up seriously in 1984 but in a different form then when back to road riding in 86/87 then raced through 1990’s then sponsored late 1990s into early 2000’s however even today I still don’t find it that easy.......
As far as I am concerned, your a pro! you get paid to ride your bicycle!!
😎🤜🏽🤛🏽
i follow my garmin watch .. . . . really .
Are you censoring, Katie ? I tried, 6 times, to comment, and my comment always disappears...
Oh, yes, I see. I put a link in my comments, and it gets removed, for some reason. Is it from you, or is it from YT ?
For information, that's a link to a better service than Strava to manage your fitness...
If someone is interested and still doesn't know about it, here is a way to get there... Type "intervals" then "." then "icu" in your url field.
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