Join fitness coach, barrel racer & founder of Barrel Racer Fit, Sarah Van Vuren, in the podcast dedicated to helping barrel racers become better athletes in the saddle & more competitive in the arena.
This episode explores the critical role of mental toughness in barrel racing, focusing on strategies to maintain discipline, cultivate a winning identity, and rebound from setbacks during the demanding summer series.
19 Jun 2025
Surviving the Summer Series - Episode 4
This episode explores how barrel racers can optimize sleep, hydration, and supplementation to maintain peak performance and avoid burnout during the summer series, offering practical recovery strategies.
18 Jun 2025
Surviving the Summer Series - Episode 3
This episode highlights fueling strategies for barrel racers on the road, emphasizing nutrition rules, protein sources, and smart food choices to maintain athletic performance during travel.
17 Jun 2025
Surviving the Summer Series - Episode 2
This episode discusses effective training strategies for barrel racers during the summer competition season, emphasizing efficient workout programming amidst a busy travel schedule.
16 Jun 2025
Surviving the Summer Series - Episode 1
This episode discusses strategies for barrel racers to maintain progress and consistency amidst the challenges and chaos of the summer competition season.
24 Jul 2024
Episode 8 - The Number on the Scale Ain't It!
There's so much that goes into the number on the scale, and the reality is - the athlete you want to be in the arena doesn't match that goal weight you have for yourself.
12 Jul 2024
Episode 7 - How to Stop Struggling with Consistency
Consistency is the most common thing I see barrel racers struggle with, so let's dive into how to overcome that.
9 Apr 2024
Episode 6 - 3 Most Common Struggles in the Saddle
We go over the 3 most common problems I see athletes struggle with in the saddle and where you should be focusing your efforts to fix them!
You can also get signed up for your Live Run Review for the first time ever while spots are available this week (April 8-14)! Signup link below.
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15 Feb 2024
Episode 5 - 5 Mistakes I've Made...
I've made a lot of mistakes over the years, but these are a few of the biggest mistakes I've made in my 18-year fitness journey that 100% negatively impacted my riding.
15 Jan 2024
Episode 4 - Are you just going through the motions?
One of the things that will leads you to the most frustration in your fitness journey is the result that comes from just mailing it in (aka just going through the motions).
In this episode, I talk about the difference between just going through the motions & being intentional and my personal experience with both.
13 Jan 2024
Episode 3 - New Year, Same You?
How many times are you going to tell yourself "this year is going to be my year" then not actually do anything to make that the reality?
2024 does get to be different - as long as you're willing to do the work to make it different.
In this episode, I talk all things New Year mindset, the mindset around your story, and goal setting that actually works.
21 Sept 2023
Episode 2 - My Fitness Industry "icks"
Some of my biggest pet peeves in the fitness industry (I think the kids call them "icks" these days) from someone that has been a fitness coach for barrel racers for the last 5 years and has been actively involved in fitness for 18 years.
21 Sept 2023
Episode 1 - Introduction
Get to know me, my background, how I started Barrel Racer Fit, and more!
15 Jun 2023
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A quick introduction into the Better Barrel Racer Podcast.
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