Best BWC Podcasts (2025)

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What’s Driving India’s Rise as a Global Economic Power? 40:40

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India’s economic momentum is reshaping the global landscape. From rapid growth and expanding trade ties to digital innovation and a multi-alignment foreign policy, India is emerging as a central player in the world economy. In this episode, Udaibir S. Das joins host Emily Slater to unpack what’s fueling India’s rise, how its strategic choices are l…

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Can Brazil Chart its Own Course in a Changing Global Order? 47:55

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Recorded during the week of the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings, this episode of Macro Matters features Joaquim Levy. As the world enters an era of multipolar competition and rising protectionism, Brazil has taken an approach defined by economic resilience, pragmatic diplomacy, and "Active Non-Alignment." We'll be discussing the drivers behind t…

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Are Central Banks Future Proof? From the BIS Innovation Summit 39:21

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For this special edition of Macro Matters, Stefan Ingves joins us in Switzerland during the BIS Innovation Summit to continue the conversation on future-proofing central banks amid a rapidly changing global financial landscape. Central banks face mounting pressures—from persistent inflation and political scrutiny to diverging policy paths around th…

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Old Mandates, New Pressures — What is the Future of the Fed? 35:30

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Central banking is at a crossroads. From inflation and dollar dominance to executive orders and rapid financial innovation, the Fed faces no shortage of challenges. In this episode, Bill Dudley joins host Emily Slater to discuss how the Fed and other central banks are navigating these pressures, what to expect from the September FOMC, and what cent…

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Is the U.S. Abandoning International Development? 48:36

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After decades of bipartisan support, US foreign aid architecture is undergoing significant structural and political shifts. Recent developments include a restructuring of USAID, growing support for institutions like the U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC), and changing perspectives on multilateral engagement. With this in mind, we're asking …

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Foreign Aid’s Future: Crisis, Course Correction, or Comeback? 41:25

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As global crises mount and budgets tighten, governments are rethinking how—and even whether—they deliver foreign aid. Once a cornerstone of international cooperation, foreign aid is now under growing scrutiny. On this episode of Macro Matters, Baroness Minouche Shafik joins BWC Executive Director Emily Slater to answer "Foreign Aid's Future: Crisis…

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Fine Wine or Vinegar: How Well Has the Global Economic Architecture Aged? 38:52

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On this week's episode of Macro Matters, BWC Executive Director Emily Slater is joined by Nancy Jacklin to discuss whether the global economic architecture and the Bretton Woods institutions are equipped for today's global economy. Nancy is a former U.S. Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund. She served as Assistant General Counsel …

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Does the IMF Still Have a Seat at the Big Kids' Table? 40:30

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In the inaugural episode of Macro Matters, BWC Members and IMF experts, Mark Sobel and Elizabeth Shortino, sit down with Emily to discuss the current state of the IMF’s role in the global economy and recent reform proposals. Mark Sobel is the U.S. Chair of OMFIF and former Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Monetary and Financial Policy a…

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Macro Matters Trailer 0:54

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The Bretton Woods Committee is pleased to announce the launch of Macro Matters, our newest podcast hosted by Executive Director Emily Slater. Each episode, global experts from BWC's membership offer clear-eyed analysis on global economic policy.By Bretton Woods Committee

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Emerging Economies and International Trade with Sri Mulyani Indrawati 46:27

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In this final episode of the Brettonomics podcast, Nancy Jacklin and her guest, the finance minister of Indonesia, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, have an insightful discussion about how emerging economies view trade and how this affects the Bretton Wood institutions. Sri Mulyani Indrawati has been the finance minister of Indonesia since 2016. From 2010 to …

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The WTO and its History with Alan Wolff 40:18

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In this episode, Nancy discusses the history of the WTO and its precursor, the GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade), with her guest Alan Wolff. This episode also delves into how the WTO has evolved since its creation and the role that emerging economies play within the institution. From 2017 to 2021, Alan Wolff was the deputy director gene…

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Understanding International Trade with Douglas Irwin 25:29

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Nancy Jacklin and her guest for this episode, Douglas Irwin, discuss key concepts related to international trade, such as free trade agreements, subsidies, and the challenges associated with international trade. Douglas Irwin is a professor of economics at Dartmouth College and an expert on the economics of international trade. He previously worked…

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A Case Study: Exploring the Role of International Cooperation in the Growth of Digital Finance with Jon Cunliffe 50:33

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In the concluding episode of Brettonomics Season Two, Nancy Jacklin tackles one of today's most intricate challenges in global finance—the shift towards digital finance and the subsequent policy implications. Accompanied by Sir Jon Cunliffe, the former Deputy Governor for Financial Stability at the Bank of England, they explore the opportunities an…

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OECD Insights from the Former DSG with Pier Carlo Padoan 31:35

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Episode seven shines a spotlight on the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), an international institution created to foster economic cooperation. Nancy welcomes Pier Carlo Padoan, who is currently the Chairman of Unicredit, and who has served previously both as the Deputy Secretary-General and the Chief Economist of the OEC…

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RDBs with Takatoshi Kato 35:24

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For the sixth episode of the season, Nancy Jacklin engages in a conversation with Takatoshi Kato, an experienced policy official in international financial policy with a notable tenure as the former vice minister for international affairs at Japan's Ministry of Finance and as the Deputy Managing Director of the IMF. Together, they extend the explor…

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RDBs with Nancy Lee 37:33

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In the fifth episode, Nancy Jacklin delves into the realm of multilateral banks that have a regional orientation, known as Regional Development Banks (RDBs). Although there are over 30 RDBs worldwide, this podcast will spotlight just three of these banks: the InterAmerican Development Bank, the African Development Bank, and the European Bank for Re…

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The Purpose and Goals of the World Bank with Joaquim Levy pt. 3 41:25

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In the third part of this episode, Nancy Jacklin and Joaquim Levy explore the World Bank’s role as a knowledge bank and the importance of that role in economic development. They also examine the World Bank’s relations with its sister institution, the IMF, and the bank’s increasing role in helping its members deal with the economic development chall…

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The Purpose and Goals of the World Bank with Joaquim Levy pt. 2 33:38

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Episode 3 continues the exploration of the other institutions of the World Bank Group: the International Development Association, the International Finance Corporation, the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Authority, and the International Center for the Resolution of Investment Disputes. Nancy Jacklin and Joaquim Levy also take a look at the use o…

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The Purpose and Goals of the World Bank with Joaquim Levy pt. 1 32:40

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In this three-part series on the World Bank, Nancy Jacklin and Joaquim Levy embark on an in-depth exploration of the bank's mission and objectives. Joaquim Levy, currently serving as the Director of Economic Strategy and Market Relations at Banca Safra, and formerly the Chief Financial Officer of the World Bank, the Finance Minister of Brazil, and …

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Economic Development and How it is Financed with Masood Ahmed 37:00

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Nancy Jacklin delves into the evolution of economic development theories and the shifting political and economic priorities influencing development financing. She is joined by Masood Ahmed, President of the Center for Global Development, who brings over 35 years of policy expertise from senior roles at the IMF, the World Bank, and the UK Department…

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The Bank for International Settlements with Agustín Carstens 37:31

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In this episode, Nancy Jacklin sits down with Agustín Carstens, General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements, to discuss the BIS and its role in the overall financial system.By secretariaty

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IMF Engagement with Low Income Countries with Siddharth Tiwari 48:35

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In this episode, Nancy Jacklin sits down with Siddharth Tiwari, former Executive Secretary of the G20 Eminent Persons Group and Head of Operations in the African Department for the IMF. They discuss the IMF's evolving relationship to low income countries and what the IMF is doing in terms of capacity-building and policy support for LICs.…

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A Framework for Cooperation on Regulation and Oversight with Stefan Ingves 57:32

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In this episode, Nancy Jacklin sits down with Stefan Ingves, former head of the Central Bank of Sweden and Chairman of the Basel Committee, to talk about the framework for regulation and oversight of global financial markets and the financial institutions that participate in them.By secretariaty

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The Great Financial Crisis of 2008 with John Lipsky 38:10

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In this episode, Nancy Jacklin sits down with John Lipsky, Vice-Chair of the Bretton Woods Committee and the First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF from 2006-2011. They discuss how the adverse effects of the 2008 financial crisis were tackled with international cooperation and what reforms were made to the institutional framework for the global …

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How Major Financial Crises Changed International Cooperation with Caroline Atkinson 38:10

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In this episode, Nancy Jacklin sits down with Caroline Atkinson, a former senior official at both the US Treasury Department and the IMF, to discuss the financial crises of the 1990's and how they caused a shift in IMF focus to predict future vulnerabilities and avoid further crises.By secretariaty

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The IMF's Role in Sovereign Debt Restructuring with Charles Dallara 31:35

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In this episode, Nancy Jacklin sits down with Charles Dallara, former US Executive Director of the IMF and Assistant Secretary of the US Treasury, to discuss the IMF's role on financing with particular attention to the IMF's role in sovereign debt crisis resolution.By secretariaty

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The IMF and its Core Mission with Ted Truman 43:47

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In this episode, Nancy Jacklin sits down with Ted Truman, former Assistant Secretary of the US Treasury for International Affairs and Director of International Finance at the Federal Reserve, to discuss the core objectives of the IMF and how it was designed in order to achieve those objectives.By secretariaty

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History Confronted at Bretton Woods with Liaquat Ahamed 28:51

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In the first episode of the Brettonomics podcast, Nancy Jacklin interviews Liaquat Ahamed, author of Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World, to discuss the historical context that led to the creation of the Bretton Woods Institutions.By secretariat

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Brettonomics - Trailer 1:19

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Check out the trailer for the new BWC Podcast, Brettonomics with Nancy Jacklin.By Bretton Woods Committee

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Bike Maintenance Tips From A Pro To Keep You On The Road & Not At The Shop: BWC EP53 1:07:19

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Maintaining your bicycle is likely not the first thing that comes to mind when training, but a well-working bike is most certainly key to a great workout! What's more, bike shops are swamped with repairs, meaning if your bike goes down, you might have to miss multiple training rides while you wait for a fix. That's why we asked Shimano Pro Mechanic…

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Understanding Intrinsic & Extrinsic Motivation To Keep Your Training Productive In A Pandemic: BWC EP52 1:00:45

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Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are often thought to exist in a Yin and Yang relationship. One is zen-like motivation and the other is about getting results, but the reality is that it is far more complex than that. Considering the Covid-19 Pandemic has cancelled an entire season of cycling events, an Athlete is justified to ask, why am I traini…

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Scratch The Itch: ZWIFT Racing & Training w/vJMSR Champ Jordan Cheyne EP51 1:29:18

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July is simply not the same without the Tour de France and world class bike racing to watch... Thankfully, with ZWIFT there is a platform where cyclists from around the world can gather to test themselves and "scratch the racing itch", so to speak. Just as real-world events require course study and experience, ZWIFT has it's own nuances that must b…

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A Community Initiative That Needs Our Support: Meet Kimberly Calvin Of The Akoma Unity Center 1:00:18

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As parents, Coaches, and two people that want to see the next generation of young people grow up to achieve all they are capable of, we are dedicating this episode of the BWC podcast to the incredible work done at the Akoma Unity Center in San Bernardino... And inviting you to help us with our fundraising efforts to support Akoma as they grapple wi…

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Gaining Power & Speed: How Posture & Bike Fit Can Make You Faster! 1:15:14

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**New Episode & Flash SALE On BWC Summer Edition Kits** Efficiency of power transfer and economy of effort are two important concepts that all cyclists should be more familiar with. Efficiency of power transfer relates to how much power is lost through the process of pedaling. This is where wasted motion robs wattage that should propel you forward.…

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Prioritizing & Emphasizing Hydration Before, During, & After Training w/Dina Griffin Sports Dietician 1:14:03

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Did you know, for most training rides, especially those lasting less than 90min., hydration (rather lack thereof) makes a greater impact on performance than nutrition. And with the summer-heat upon us, the importance of prioritizing hydration in our everyday lives cannot be understated. In this edition of the podcast Dina Griffin of the Nutrition M…

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Nutrition For Cyclists: A Little Less 'Space-Food'/A Lot More Real Food With SNAAK Bar Founder Anke Thiel 1:24:17

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"Food Is Fuel" is a mantra that is often under-appreciated in this age of packaged meals, powdered nutrition, and pills pitched to cure all. Yet for cyclists everywhere their desire for nutrition in the form of tasty, real-food options has never been higher. Enter Anke Thiel and SNAAK Bar. Anke is a Registered Dietician, an avid cyclist, and the fo…

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Work Your Weaknesses/Broaden Your Strengths While Events Are On Hold: Take The #BigWheelBenchmark Challenge 1:14:41

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Humans are hunting creatures, we get what we aim at... And without goal events to target, what should Athletes be aiming at? We suggest assessing your fitness and addressing weaknesses to broaden your cycling condition while the uncertainty surrounding summer event dates continues. In this weeks podcast we answer listener questions regarding their …

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Bikes Aren't Cancelled! Reassessing Your Fitness Goals During Covid-19: Podcast Episode 45 1:05:38

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No matter where you are when you read this email it is highly likely that you are "in the thick" of the Covid-19/Corona Virus pandemic. Here in SoCal the virus is gaining steam and experts project a mid-April peak in cases... Luckily cycling has been deemed an "essential" activity in nearly every region, meaning that getting outdoors for a ride is …

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Work From Home Hacks For Athletes "Sheltering In Place": Podcast Episode 44 1:04:55

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So you are working from home and already getting the "shelter in place" restlessness? As Athletes with jobs, families, and busy lives, there is often a mountain of tasks between you and your workout. And although working from home may present the illusion that productivity will reign and time will be copious, that is often not the case. With over 1…

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Strength Training Through The "Shelter In Place Order" With Shawn Wayland: Episode 43 1:14:36

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Complying with the recent "shelter in place" order for the state of California, and elsewhere, means citizens should avoid public gatherings. One of the many businesses affected in this shutdown has been workout gyms, a place where many cyclists have been making strength gains that are translating to more power output on the bike. So what can Athle…

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Reclaiming Your Best After A Injury With Jordan Cheyne Of Elevate-Webiplex Pro Cycling 1:14:51

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"Sometimes healing the body is the easy part, and the lasting impact of an injury is a loss in confidence." -Jim Rutberg, Author/Coach If you ride and train long enough you are bound to experience setback and injury, it's part of being an Athlete and pushing your limits. But recovering from a serious injury takes time, patience, and, as Jordan Chey…

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Group Riding With A Purpose: Why, How, & When To Use Your Local Race-Pace Road Ride To Enhance Your Event Preparation 53:21

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Daylight Savings Time is a nuisance for most folks, but for cyclists everywhere it usually brings evening group training sessions that are fast and fun workouts that help us get through our busy work weeks. That makes this time year feel more like a holiday, especially if you are one of the many riders that is relegated to indoor trainer time throu…

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Debunking Long-Standing Recovery Myths "Good To Go" Book Review Pt. 2 1:01:46

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"Any fool can go train more...It takes courage to rest!" These words come from the lips of Trond Nystad the former Head-Coach for the U.S. ski team. In a world where we celebrate excess and often think, "if some is good more is better", with many Endurance Athletes falling into the thinking that "if more is better, then A LOT MORE must be the best!…

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How A Pursuit Of Wellness Can Impact Performance: The BackMate Story: EP39 1:03:08

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Eric Bostrom is a legend amongst two-wheeled motor racing enthusiasts. As a multi-time champion road racer and Flat-Track star "E-Boz" was known to be tenacious, hard working, and full of talent. But after a heavy crash that left him with a compressed cervical spine, and a diagnosis that recommended giving up his active lifestyle, he refused to qui…

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Good To Go, What Athletes Can Learn From The Strange Science Of Recovery: A Book Review Pt.1/EP38 1:02:01

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"In recent years RECOVERY has become a sports fitness buzzword. Anyone who works out or competes at any level is bombarded with the latest recovery products and services: from drinks and shakes to compression sleeves, foam rollers, electrical muscle stimulators, and sleep trackers." In her book "Good To Go, What The Athlete In All Of Us Can Learn F…

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Advanced Goal Setting To Fuel Your 2020 Cycling Successes: Podcast Episode 37 1:16:37

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With the New Year upon us, one can't but help think about making "resolutions" to make this year better than the last... But, as an Athlete you are already goal driven and have probably thought extensively about what a successful 2020 season could look like... Yet far to many of us have yet to write up a plan to accomplish our goals. In this weeks …

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Why A Growth Mindset Is The Foundation To Build Your 2020 Performance Goals With: Podcast Episode 36 1:10:29

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Before you listen to this weeks podcast, consider this question: Athletic ability and the best performing athletes have what balance of talent (what they were born with) and work ethic (what can be developed)? Is it 75% talent and 25% work ethic? How about 50/50? Or could it be 10% talent and 90% work ethic? Consider Olympic and professional Athlet…

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1-Part Strength + 1-Part Tactical Savvy, A Deep Dive Into Tactics & Strategy For Racing Success: Podcast Episode 35 1:10:59

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Bike racing culture is steeped with adages and truisms. Two of the most poignant include: A- There are only two ways to win a race... Solo or in a sprint! & B- Racing is tactical, riders should constantly be working to out-maneuver their competitors! We have built the curriculum for this weekends CBR VIP Race Tactics Experience on these two adages.…

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The CBR Category 4 Race Tactics Experience Criterium With Jeff Prinz: BWC EP34 59:26

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Racing road bicycles is not for the faint of heart... Not because of the blazing speeds or close-quarters riding, no, bike racing challenges an Athlete both physically and mentally as it requires riders to make critical tactical decisions under physical stress. Without time-outs, substitutions, or being able to "phone a friend" as they do in a game…

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Why Treading Water Is Moving Ahead During The Holiday Season: Holiday Training Do's & Don'ts BWC EP 33 59:01

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Most cyclists have a love-hate relationship with the holiday season... They love the time away from work which most often provides extra training opportunities. But the holiday's also brings significant stress in the form of holiday parties, frigid weather, and of course, the dreaded over-indulgence of holiday meals. In a sport where weight matters…