Ep. 16: "Stronger for Longer": How Kate Kellett became 24-hour Mountain Biking ELITE WORLD CHAMPION

About this episode

Kate Kellett shares her journey to becoming the 2023 Elite Women's 24-Hour Solo World Champion, highlighting her resilience and the support of her team.

In this episode, we sit down with Kate Kellett to hear the incredible story of her nine-year journey to become the 2023 Elite Women's 24-Hour Solo World Champion. From a late start in the sport to a nail-biting finish in the final hours of the world championships, Kate's story is one of incredible resilience, dedication, and the power of a supportive team. Join us as we delve into the physical and mental fortitude required to compete at the elite level of endurance mountain biking. Kate shares the highs and lows of her career, the importance of her support crew, and the training and nutrition strategies that fuelled her to the top of the podium. In this episode, you'll hear about: •The dramatic final hours of the 2023 World Championships, where Kate's commanding lead was whittled down to just seven minutes. •How a weekend away with mates introduced Kate to mountain biking in her late 20s. •The nine-year obsession that saw her compete in multiple world championships before finally claiming the top spot. •The crucial role of her support guy, Glen, and a cheeky Facebook post that led to her meeting her husband and coach, Brett Kellett. •Kate's "stronger for longer" training…

People in this episode

Guest: Kate Kellett

Topics covered

• mountain biking
• endurance sports
• world championships
• nutrition
• training strategies

Keywords

• resilience
• dedication
• support crew
• training philosophy
• nutrition strategy

Mentioned in this episode

Products: toasted vegemite and cheese sandwiches, dehydrated potato

Books & works: Stronger for Longer

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