104 - Pro Cyclist Jillian Bearden

Welcome	Welcome to Episode #104 of the Mile High Endurance podcast.  Mile High Endurance is your weekly connection to coaches, experts and pro athletes to help you reach your endurance and triathlon goals.  We're your hosts Rich Soares, Khem Suthiwan  and Bill Plock and we are glad you are joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion. We have a pioneer trans-athlete and professional cyclist Jillian Bearden to talk candidly about her transition and trail blazing work with the International Olympic Committee and USA Cycling.  This is an inspirational and insightful interview and a story of personal courage that I personally found very informative.
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Last week's guest	Thanks to last week's guest CEO of USA Triathlon, Rock Harris, who joined us to share his vision for triathlon and USAT.  He has been on the job for a couple of months now and we want to get his assessment of the state of sport, where he sees opportunities and the path forward to implement some exciting changes.
Discussion Teasers	Before we get into the interview, let's say hi to Khem and Bill and tell you what we have for the post interview discussion.  Hey guys how are you doing this week? Team Colorado Event IMKona Feature Importance of strength work and rolling, plus a few hip and gluteous strengtheners
Interview Setup	It's not uncommon for us to talk to a professional cyclist on this show.  This is an interview that goes well beyond our traditional discussion of athletic background, racing highlights and tips to listeners.  Jillian opens up and allows us to discuss what is exceptionally personal experience and emotions that come with her transition experience and work with the IOC and USAC to create a path for trans athletes to compete at a professional level in cycling. She has become a hero to others who are on the same journey, showing others how cycling and endurance sport can change your life in ways you wouldn’t expect.
Interview	Jillian Bearden
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Host Discussion Topics	Jillian Bearden debrief topics: First, I have a ton of respect for Jillian and the courage it took for her to not give up, turn things around 180 degrees, be a self-advocate and now an advocate for others. I did not realize until we got into the interview that it was she that worked with the IOC and USAC to define the trans athlete path to professional racing. I went into the interview being cautious to not push her to get more personal than she was comfortable - I totally underestimated her courage and willingness to share. Rolling tips Glute strengtheners Glute bridge Side plank abductors Single leg step down Single leg dead lift
Upcoming MHE Interviews	MHE upcoming interviews: Travis Macy, author of the Ultra Mindset to join us to talk about his book, Ultra Mindset life skills, the Ultra Mindset Academy eCourse.  You can learn more and subscribe to his newsletter at www.travismacy.com We are also going to have Joanna Zeiger back to talk about "train the pain away" Sandra Villines - Transcontinental Run and record We are going to invite Jim Vance back to talk about his book Triathlon 2.0 Coach Billy "The Kid" Edwards US Navy Tri team Dr Nate Williams of Performance Sports Chiropractic
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