Inspiration Lessons from Olympian and Paris-Roubaix Winner Alison Jackson (#237)

Overview:
Canadian Olympian and Paris-Roubaix winner Alison Jackson is one of the most dynamic and entertaining riders in the pro peloton. But inspiration to train and compete at her best doesn't always come easily. Learn what inspires Alison, what she does to find or create inspiration when it doesn't come naturally, and how you can draw on the same skills and techniques she uses to inspire yourself to greatness.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

• How the Olympics inspired Alison to start cycling
• Finding motivation in playfulness
• Motivating yourself to get started when you don't want to
• Finding the inspiration to train when the going gets hard

Host
Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.

Guest Bio
Alison Jackson is one of the most recognizable Canadian professional cyclists, not only because wins races all over the world, but also because her dance moves have made her a social media sensation. She is a two-time Olympian, the first North American cyclist to win Paris-Roubaix, and multi-time Canadian National Champion. For 2025, she will race for the EF Education-Oatly Pro Cycling Team. Alison works with CTS Coach Adam Pulford.

More About Alison Jackson:

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/aliactionjackson/ 
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aliactionjackson?lang=en 
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/alisonactionjackson 
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/aliACTIONjackso 
• Team: https://efprocycling.com/  

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