Podcast: Crafting an inner world for racing results with Emmy Lan

In this episode of the Mind Mountain Podcast, I sit down with Enduro World Cup racer and multi-time U21 champion Emmy Lan to explore the mindset and behind-the-scenes journey of one of Canada’s most promising young athletes.

We chat about everything from the grit and grind of training and racing at the highest level, to Emmy’s personal evolution as a competitor, teammate, and mountain biker. She shares the pivotal lessons learned from winning and losing, self-doubt, and performance pressure - and how she’s grown into a more confident, grounded, and self-aware rider because of it.

Whether you’re an aspiring racer or just love watching the world’s best push the limits, Emmy brings raw honesty, wisdom, and heart to the conversation. We dive into her deeper 'why' behind the pursuit, the challenge of staying connected to the joy of riding, and what it means to step up as a mentor to younger girls in the sport.

This episode is packed with powerful takeaways for riders of all levels - and a great reminder that mindset, support, and perspective are just as important as fitness and skill.

You can follow Emmy on Instagram @emmyy.lan. Listen here or by searching for ‘The Mind Mountain’ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, or over on my website.

Happy trails - Jake

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