A1 Coaching

What happens when chasing performance drains the joy that once drove it? In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Malseed — former pro cyclist turned mindset advocate — for a powerful reflection on the hidden cost of high achievement. Shannon shares her journey from elite sport to inner rediscovery, challenging the idea that success must mean sacrifice. We explore the athlete mentality, burnout, subconscious patterns, and the endless pursuit of external validation. This conversation is about redefining success, reclaiming authenticity, and finding fulfillment not at the finish line, but in the everyday process of being true to yourself. To join our 7 day email full of science-backed knowledge on Strength Training — tailored for cyclists in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond go to www.roadmancycling.com/getstrongThe podcast wouldn't be possible without our amazing sponsors:Surfshark - Online security starts with a VPN and I trust Surfshark. Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://surfshark.com/roadman⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code roadman at checko