Welcome back to the Cycling Success podcast, with Marissa Axell of AXN Fitness and Coaching. I sat down with Donna Reid from Ottawa, Ontario, an avid cyclist who’s been pedaling since childhood and truly ramped up her passion for road, gravel, and endurance cycling later in life.

At 53, Donna shares her journey from casual rides to tackling (and winning) TransRockies Gravel Royale--a multi-day stage race in the Canadian Rockies.Tune in as Donna opens up about the pivotal decision to seek coaching, the game-changing impact of tailored training, and the essential role of fueling and recovery in unlocking her true potential. Together, Marissa and Donna explore everything from overcoming injury setbacks to discovering newfound mental resilience—and what it feels like to stand atop the podium after years of hard work.

Get ready to be inspired to push your own limits and maybe even sign up for your next race!

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