Gabrielle Nikora-Baker: From Doubles to Elite 15 Solo & Worlds Qualification

About this episode

Gabrielle Nikora-Baker discusses her transition from doubles to Elite 15 solo racing and her recent achievements.

This week on the podcast, we’re joined once again by Gabrielle Nikora-Baker — and a lot has changed since we last spoke. When we first had Gabby on the podcast, she was racing doubles. Fast forward to this episode and we’re catching up as she’s stepped into Elite 15 solo racing — taking on her first major in Melbourne on home turf, and then qualifying for the World Championships in Phoenix in just her second ever Elite 15 solo race. We talk about what’s shifted over the past year — in her training, her nutrition and her mindset. Gabby shares: - The transition from doubles to solo racing - Racing Elite 15, the feeling on the start line - Why she consistently performs so well in America - The training structure behind her progression - Nutrition strategies supporting elite performance - Recently signing as an athlete with LSKD - What really happens when you decide to go all in This episode is about evolution — and what’s possible when you work hard and back yourself! To follow gabby head to her instagram: @gabriellenikorabaker If you don't already follow us, come say hi @weareatalanta Thank you as always to LSKD and Myprotein for supporting us, use code ATALANTA for discount. If…

People in this episode

Hosts: Fay, Em

Guest: Gabrielle Nikora-Baker

Topics covered

• elite racing
• nutrition
• training
• mindset
• athlete transition

Keywords

• Elite 15
• World Championships
• nutrition strategies
• training structure
• athlete performance

Sponsors

LSKD, Myprotein

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Melbourne, Phoenix

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