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Happy Athlete Club PodcastEpisode 9: Power in the Cycle: How to Train, Work & Live with Your Menstrual Rhythmš Episode Summary:In this empowering episode, Katie and Kate dive deep into the lived experience of the menstrual cycle, from luteal lows to follicular fire and how understanding your physiology can radically shift how you train, work, and show up in life. They explore menstrual cycle awareness, the importance of auto-regulation in training, the impact of hormonal shifts on performance, mood, sleep, hunger, and self-perception, and how to reclaim agency through the micro-decisions you make each day. Whether youāre a coach, an athlete, or just someone wanting to feel more at home in your body...2025-07-0429 minHappy Athlete Club PodcastEpisode 8: The 5 Non-Negotiables for Training Successš Podcast Summary:Overwhelmed by training advice? Weāve got you.In this practical episode, Kate and Katie strip it all back and share the 5 core principles they use with their own clients to build strong, sustainable training, whether youāre running, lifting, swimming, cycling, or doing it all.šÆ Youāll learn:Ā 1ļøā£ Why mastering the basics sets the entire foundationĀ 2ļøā£ How training with intent beats just "ticking the boxes"Ā 3ļøā£ The real meaning of progressive overload (and why more isnāt always better)Ā 4ļøā£ How keeping records helps you track progressāand learn your bodyĀ 5ļøā£ Why sleep, r...2025-06-1329 minHappy Athlete Club PodcastEpisode 7: Training, Joy & Mental Healthš Episode Summary:Not every training day feels like a wināand thatās okay.Ā In this honest, heart-on-sleeve episode, Kate and Katie dive into the complex relationship between training, mental health, and joy.They unpack what happens when the thing that used to help you starts to hurt, and how to recognise when pressure, burnout, or perfectionism start creeping in. This is about keeping it real, reclaiming fun, and expanding your toolbox beyond ājust push through.āš§ Youāll hear:Ā š§ Why performance-focused goals can sometimes crush joyĀ šŖ£ How to recognise when your stress bucket is ove...2025-05-2241 minHappy Athlete Club PodcastEpisode 6: From Watching to Doing: Harnessing the Post-Marathon Buzzš Episode Summary:Feeling inspired after watching the London or Manchester Marathon? Us too. But now what?In this episode, Kate and Katie explore how to turn that post-marathon motivation into meaningful actionāeven if running 26.2 miles isnāt your thing.Whether you're dreaming of your first 10K, an Ironman, or a multi-day endurance event, this episode will help you: š Define what your personal āmarathonā looks like š§ Understand why fear, doubt, and nerves are actually part of the process š§ Shift from perfectionism to progress by setting realistic, process-focused goals ā” Find you...2025-04-2946 minHappy Athlete Club PodcastEpisode 5: Why youāre not staying consistent, and what to do about itš Episode SummaryConsistency. Itās the one thing everyone says they need more of, but the first thing to disappear when life gets messy. In this episode, Kate and Katie break down the real reasons why people fall off track with their health and fitness goals and how to finally shift out of the all-or-nothing mindset. They unpack what consistency actually looks like (spoiler: itās not 100%), how to set realistic training expectations, and why your goals need to fit your life, not the other way around. Whether youāre constantly starting over, battling time constraints, or just canā...2025-04-0934 minHappy Athlete Club PodcastEpisode 4: Motivation Myths: Why Discipline Alone Won't Cut It (and What Actually Works)In this episode of The Happy Athlete Club, we dive deep into the tricky world of motivation, why itās unpredictable, how to build it, and what to do when youāre just not feeling it.šÆ Key Topics Covered: š„ Why relying on discipline alone can backfire š How to connect your motivation to your personal values for long-term success š¤ The power of community, accountability, and social support in boosting motivation š² How a simple text from a friend can make a tough challenge feel easier š” Practical tips for overcoming those āI canāt be botheredā momentsFr...2025-03-2530 minHappy Athlete Club PodcastEpisode 3: Meet Coach Katie Ball šļøEpisode 3: Meet Coach Katie Ball šļøIn this episode, The Happy Athlete Club co-host Katie Ball takes the hot seat as we dive into her journey from elite hockey player to strength athlete and coach.What Youāll Learn in This Episode:š Katieās background in competitive hockey, from county to national levelšļøāāļø How she transitioned into strength sports and became a top Strongwoman competitoršŖ The mental shifts required to push past self-imposed limitationsš§ Why consistency beats perfection in performance and trainingš„ The biggest misconceptions about strength training, and what really makes you strong...2025-03-0637 minHappy Athlete Club PodcastEpisode 2: Meet Coach Kate Offord šļøEpisode 2: Meet Coach Kate Offord šļøIn this episode, we dive deep into the coaching philosophy, journey, and mindset of The Happy Athlete Club co-host, Kate Offord.What Youāll Learn in This Episode:š How Kate transitioned from swimming to coaching and built a career in triathlon coachingš” The importance of meeting athletes where they are and coaching the person, not just the sportš§ How to shift from a fixed to a growth mindset in endurance trainingšļøāāļø Why consistency is the key to long-term success no matter your fitness levelš The most rewardi...2025-02-2740 min
Happy Athlete Club PodcastEpisode 1: Welcome to the happy athlete clubEpisode 1: Welcome to the happy athlete clubWelcome to the first-ever episode of The Happy Athlete Club Podcast! š In this episode, hosts Kate Offord and Katie Ball introduce the club, its mission, and what it truly means to be an athleteāno matter where you are in your fitness journey.What Youāll Learn in This Episode:š„ The inspiration behind The Happy Athlete Club and how Kate & Katieās collaboration beganš„ Why everyone can call themselves an athlete - yes, even you!š„ How the club gamifies fitness to make movement more engaging and...2025-02-1220 min