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Eighth Lane Endurance

Episode 25 - Erica Tingey - Mountain Performance Coach

Jul 30, 2024
In this lively discussion, Erica Tingey, a Mountain Performance Coach and founder of "Women in the Mountains," shares her journey from pro mountain biker to empowering women in endurance sports. She recounts thrilling adventures like climbing Mt. Rainier and overcoming the fears associated with mountain biking, emphasizing the importance of mindset and skills coaching. Erica highlights the growth of her coaching company and discusses her aspirations to ski year-round, inspiring listeners with her passion for the mountains and the transformative power of representation in sports.
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  • Erica Tingey highlights her journey from amateur outdoor sports enthusiast to a professional competitive mountain biker, exemplifying the transformative power of rekindling past passions.
  • Through her initiative 'Women in the Mountains', Erica emphasizes the crucial role of mindset and skills training in empowering women to overcome fears in mountain biking.

Deep dives

Early Adventures in the Mountains

Erica shares her profound connection to the Wasatch mountains, which she considers her true home, having been born and raised in Salt Lake City. Her journey into outdoor sports began with hiking, which she describes as her 'gateway drug' to the mountains, escalating to rock climbing by age 14. Erica fondly recalls early experiences exploring the rugged terrain, often alone, and the thrill of navigating trails before she even learned to drive. Such formative experiences shaped her love for maps and the outdoors, ultimately guiding her to pursue a degree in geography.

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