Kate Courtney is a world champion mountain biker, Olympian, and entrepreneur redefining professional cycling through her pioneering She Sends Racing initiative. We discuss her Olympic torch handover with Tom Cruise, her renewed approach to performance, mountain biking's Marin County origins, and why embracing authenticity unlocks athletic excellence. READ MORE👉🏾 http://bit.ly/richroll907 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By… Squarespace: Use code RICHROLL to save 10% off 👉 https://bit.ly/squarespace2025 On: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style👉https://bit.ly/ONXRRP2025 Bon Charge: Save 15% on my favorite wellness products👉 https://bit.ly/boncharge2025 Bragg: Get 20% OFF your first order with code RICHROLL👉https://bit.ly/braggXrrp2025 Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/rrpsponsors LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:54 Tom Cruise and the Olympic Torch 00:04:58 Lessons from Tom Cruise 00:08:17 Pursuit of Self-Mastery 00:14:13 Coaching Evolution 00:16:56 Growing Up in Marin County 00:18:42 Entry into Competitive Mountain Biking 00:20:08 First Race Victory & Growth of MTB in Schools 00:21:51 Professional Journey at Stanford 00:24:05 Training Dynamics 00:25:08 Academic Pursuits 00:26:09 World Cup Experience 00:27:29 Stanford's Support 00:28:57 Career Clarity 00:30:27 Olympic Selection Insights 00:31:34 2017 Breakthrough & Transition to Pro 00:33:07 World Championship Victory 00:34:30 Ad Break 00:36:39 Qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics 00:40:23 Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation 00:42:44 Mountain Biking Overview: Euro vs U.S. / World Cup vs Olympics 00:47:04 Tokyo Preparation: The Importance of Mindset in Racing 00:49:21 The Balance of Grit vs Flexibility, & Finding the Right Tension 00:50:58 Emotional Management Post-Tokyo 00:53:10 The Ebbs & Flows of Competition 00:57:23 The Turning Point in Edinburgh 00:59:18 The New Coaching Approach 01:05:09 Ad Break 01:07:32 Mindset Over Numbers 01:09:37 Exploring Performance Inefficiencies 01:10:34 Balancing Data and Feel 01:13:48 The Marginal Gains Mindset 01:15:25 Discipline vs. Joy in Performance 01:16:28 Mindfulness and Mental Skills 01:17:46 Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset 01:19:31 Realizing Broader Goals in Sport 01:21:13 Inspiring Others / The She Sends Foundation / 'Sending It' 01:24:55 Fear Management in Racing 01:27:35 Entrepreneurial Journey in Cycling 01:31:18 Mission-Driven Approach to Racing 01:34:08 Partnerships with Brands 01:37:23 Understanding Brand Value 01:40:43 Exploring New Opportunities 01:45:14 The Role of Team in Racing 01:46:46 Joining the On Team 01:50:43 Social Media's Role 01:53:35 Legacy and Future Goals 01:55:56 Renewed Focus in Training 01:56:47 Finding Your Passion 01:58:00 Giving vs. Extracting 02:03:05 Defining legacy 02:04:56 Closing Remarks CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY DAN DRAKE https://www.dandrake333.com/ * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast