{"id":47,"date":"2019-02-12T09:26:05","date_gmt":"2019-02-12T09:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/ie\/?p=47"},"modified":"2019-02-12T09:42:25","modified_gmt":"2019-02-12T09:42:25","slug":"be-fearlessly-and-unapologetically-you-an-interview-with-lisa-thake-of-fat-girl-fit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/ie\/2019\/02\/12\/be-fearlessly-and-unapologetically-you-an-interview-with-lisa-thake-of-fat-girl-fit\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Be Fearlessly and Unapologetically You\u2019: An Interview with Lisa Thake of Fat Girl Fit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Being active wasn\u2019t always a priority for Lisa Thake. Self-described as the girl at school who would write a fake note from her mum to avoid PE class, Lisa started cycling 3 years ago, at the age of 35. With the not so subtle encouragement of her husband, a qualified Level 1 and 2 British Cycling coach, who secretly signed her up for a 100-mile sportive, she decided to give it a try and commit herself to a training schedule.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Following 4 months of sticking to a program, she was hooked. She now takes part in several big events every year and shows no sign of slowing down. She also runs her own blog where she offers real advice about effective training and how to overcome obstacles on a bike. With solid advice for those who are new to cycling or are looking to turn things up a notch, Lisa shared some of her insight about how to believe in yourself and achieve your goals with We Love Cycling.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s great how upfront you are about not being a \u2018sporty type.\u2019 A lot of people <\/span>shy<\/span> away from sports later in life because they weren\u2019t natural born athletes in their youth. Do you have any advice for overcoming this initial fear of failure or embarrassment when starting something new?<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

When I started my blog, Fat Girl Fit<\/a>, it was more of a play on words from where I was to where I want to be. It is not intended to offend in any way and originally started as a weight loss and fitness journey, but I\u2019ve found my journey is more about me becoming healthier and happier. I changed the strapline towards the end of last year and it now reads \u2018Be Fearlessly and Unapologetically You\u2019 and that is what I live by \u2013 do you and don\u2019t apologise for it!<\/span><\/p>\n

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I am not good at sports and had my own hang ups about what people would think of me at the gym or at an event. I have since learned that everyone starts somewhere and to never judge a book by its cover. I may not have the physique of Chris Froome (and I cannot cycle like him either), but I can hold my own and achieve the goals I set myself. I surround myself with supportive and amazing people and never feel like I am being judged, in fact I find most people just want to help. <\/span><\/p>\n

What does an average week look like for you? How do you schedule your training alongside everything else?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

As I am following a plan for my cycling, I have set days I am doing certain training. At present, a week would look like this:<\/span><\/p>\n

Monday \u2013 CrossFit and yoga (I also plan to introduce attending my cycle club\u2019s beginner ride in the evening back into my schedule)<\/span><\/p>\n

Tuesday \u2013 Turbo trainer session<\/span><\/p>\n

Wednesday \u2013 Run or yoga or rest day<\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday \u2013 Turbo trainer session<\/span><\/p>\n

Friday \u2013 Rest day <\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday \u2013 Turbo trainer session or out on the road on my bike<\/span><\/p>\n

Sunday \u2013 Bike ride with my cycle club<\/span><\/p>\n

It may seem a lot, but the turbo sessions are an easy way to get in the structured rides and include work on building my FTP and intervals. The yoga and stretching are essential to ensure I don\u2019t get too sore or tight muscles so act as active recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What has been the biggest challenge about maintaining your routine?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I can relate to the quote \u2018comparison is the thief of joy\u2019 and I am guilty at times of comparing myself with others and questioning my progress. That being said, last year I followed the same process and in my first \u2018race\u2019 taking on the bike leg of a middle-distance triathlon, I completed the bike in 2:56, which saw a PB of over 30 minutes from when I had previously cycled the same route the year before. I remind myself to trust the process and that it doesn\u2019t happen overnight.<\/span><\/p>\n

I also blog about my training and events and that helps with accountability too \u2013 if you put it on social media that means you must do it<\/span>,<\/span> right?<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BrCbYzfHaZI\/<\/p>\n

What would you say to other riders who would like to commit more time to training but are nervous about how it would affect other aspects of their lives?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

It\u2019s all about balance. For me, I would rather have memories than stuff. I love my family and friends and I am lucky that most of my close friends also cycle and so time on the bike is often time with them. My son is older, and I am now the one often asking him when he is free, but I completely understand those with young children would struggle more and not sure how I would fit it in if I rewound 15 years. I have a friend who has two young children and she fits in her training by going on the turbo once she has sorted the kids and they are in bed, so she gets time with them and time to train and I have total admiration for her as a mother and in her training.<\/p>\n

If you want to cycle more and have a good support network, I would work out your schedule, so it doesn\u2019t negatively affect your personal life, or you will then begrudge the time spent on your bike. And have fun! For me if I didn\u2019t enjoy being on the bike I wouldn\u2019t do it \u2013 life is too short not to be smiling!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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