Winter training doesn’t fail because cyclists are lazy – it fails because expectations are unrealistic. In this episode of Making Shift Happen, Coach Jen Kates explores how identity-based habits can help cyclists stay consistent, strong, and motivated through the winter months without burning out. Instead of chasing perfection, this episode reframes winter training as a season for durability, strength, and habit-building.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why all-or-nothing thinking shows up during winter
• How identity-based habits improve consistency
• What “showing up” really looks like in winter training
• Why winter is the foundation for spring fitness
• How small habits compound into big gains

Check out these other relevant episodes:

• 239. A Simple No-BS Way to Set Goals That Actually Stick
• 150. Using Your Core Values to Set Goals
• 108. Two Things Wrong With Your Goals

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#ShredStrong: Our Month Starts on Monday, February 2, 2026!

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Keywords: new year fitness for cyclists, winter training for cyclists, strength training for cyclists, winter training for athletes, endurance athlete mindset, identity-based habits, habit-building, perfection, all-or-nothing mentality

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