Katy Winton On Career Transitions, Burnout, and Finding Balance
Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast
Downtime MTB
4.9 • 628 Ratings
🗓️ 16 April 2024
⏱️ 77 minutes
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Summary
Today, we’re joined by Katy Winton. In this episode, Katy opens up about her journey through burnout, the unexpected end of GT Factory Racing, and the reality of trying to find a team in the current economic climate. But fear not – Katy’s resilience shines through as she shares how she’s navigated these challenges and changes and found fulfilment outside of the tape. Hear how Katy is getting on with working a 9 to 5 and how she’s going to be working with Crankworx to help elevate the event coverage. I’ll also be asking Katy about her plans for 2024. As always, Katy brings an open and honest chat with heaps of energy. So, it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Katy Winton.
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| 0:00.0 | there'll be no GT-Fadry race next year. |
| 0:02.7 | And I was like, guys, guys, guys, I'm really trying to get going here. When you lose yourself so hard, you're like, who even am I? I get to the bottom of the hill. I'm having a major crisis and I'm like, I need to get out of here because I don't know what's going on. And they're like, we need to take you to doping control. And I was like, what are you taking me for? I was like, are you serious? |
| 0:23.1 | I was like, I pretty to take you to doping control. And I was like, what are you taking me for? |
| 0:22.3 | I was like, are you serious? |
| 0:38.0 | I was like, I pretty much come last in this race. Like, what do you want to check for? Because whatever it is, it's not working, I can tell you. Oh, I've got plans, Chris. I've got plans. I've got big goals already. Hey everyone, I'm Chris Hall and this is the downtime podcast where we're going to be taking |
| 0:42.1 | you deeper than ever into the gravity base side of mountain biking. |
| 0:45.3 | First up, some quick messages from our supporting partners, Canyon and Wahoo. |
| 0:49.4 | Are you looking for a new ride? |
| 0:50.8 | Well, the Canyon Trail Sale has started so that you can shred for less and save big |
| 0:54.8 | on your next bike. With no better way to start your season than with a brand new world-class |
| 0:59.6 | mountain bike, you can save up to 30% on your dream canyon. Head over to canyon.com now to find out more. |
| 1:06.8 | Wahoo Fitness are the ultimate companion for all your mountain biking challenges. In taking on the Enduro World Series, Stone King Valley and downhill racing, |
| 1:14.0 | Wahoo has been my go-to brand for training, racing and riding. |
| 1:17.7 | Their kicker indoor trainer has been an absolute game changer, |
| 1:20.5 | whether I'm getting those winter zone two miles done or smashing out an interval session. |
| 1:24.6 | With precision power and intensity control, |
| 1:26.6 | based on Wahoo's cutting edge |
| 1:27.9 | fitness tests like the full frontal 4dp and the Half Monty ramp test, I know I'm always getting |
| 1:33.0 | the most effective workouts possible. And with seamless connectivity to their system online training |
| 1:38.1 | platform, tailored training plans are just a click away, perfectly aligned with my goals and schedule. |
| 1:43.6 | But Wahoo isn't just about training. |
| 1:45.4 | Their bike computers, the element, bolt and roam have become essential riding companions. |
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