236. How to Stay Motivated When Winter Days Get Short and Cold
<p data-start="301" data-end="675">Struggling to stay motivated in the winter as daylight disappears and winter temperatures drop? You’re not alone. In this episode, Coach Jen dives into the REAL reasons winter zaps cyclist motivation – from circadian rhythm shifts to seasonal mood changes – AND gives you the tools to stay consistent, energized, and strong all winter long.</p>
<p data-start="677" data-end="1030">Learn how to fight the winter training slump, build cozy training rituals, stay accountable, adjust your workouts for winter success, and keep your cycling fitness sharp until spring. If you’re feeling sluggish, unmotivated, or out of sync with your routines, this episode will help you shift your mindset, reboot your habits, and reclaim your momentum.</p>
<p data-start="1032" data-end="1072"><strong data-start="1032" data-end="1070">What You’ll Learn in This Episode:</strong></p>
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<li data-start="1032" data-end="1072">Why winter kills cyclist motivation (and why it’s not your fault)</li>
<li data-start="1032" data-end="1072">How daylight, melatonin, and temperature changes impact training</li>
<li data-start="1032" data-end="1072">Practical tips to stay consistent when it’s dark and cold</li>
<li data-start="1032" data-end="1072">How to make winter training easier and more enjoyable</li>
<li data-start="1032" data-end="1072">Why strength training is key for maintaining fitness during winter</li>
<li data-start="1032" data-end="1072">Simple winter-proof habits to boost mood, energy, and recovery</li>
<li data-start="1032" data-end="1072">How to rebuild confidence and consistency when routines shift</li>
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<p>Check out these other relevant episodes:</p>
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<li>234. <a href="https://shifthumanperformance.com/2025/11/27/234-how-to-not-hate-your-trainer-making-indoor-rides-suck-80-less/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to Not Hate Your Trainer: Making Indoor Rides Suck 80% Less</a></li>
<li>226. <a href="https://shifthumanperformance.com/2025/10/02/off-season-strength-training-for-cyclists_build-your-best-season-yet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Off-Season Strength Training for Cyclists: Build Your Best Season Yet</a></li>
<li>221. <a href="https://shifthumanperformance.com/2025/08/14/221-how-to-develop-durability-on-the-bike/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to Develop Durability on the Bike</a></li>
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<h5><strong><a href="https://shifthumanperformance.com/shredstrong/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#ShredStrong: Our Winter Cycle Starts on <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Monday, January 5, 2026</span>!</a></strong></h5>
<p>#ShredStrong is my year-round strength training program for mountain bikers and gravel cyclists. You can join any time you want, but we’re starting the main Winter cycle in January! <a href="https://shifthumanperformance.com/shredstrong/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more about the program and sign-up HERE! </a></p>
<p><strong data-start="6994" data-end="7007">Keywords:</strong> winter cycling motivation, how to stay motivated in winter, cyclist winter training tips, winter training slump, off-season cycling routines, indoor cycling motivation, circadian rhythm winter training, cycling strength training winter, how to maintain fitness in winter, cycling motivation loss</p>
