Thanks to all for your support of the Fuel Forward Ride Series! Today marked the last ride in the series. We wrapped by discussing strategies for helping you build resilence and stay strong under pressure. Check out the recap below 👇🏻
Fuel Forward Week 6: Building Resilience & Staying Strong—Even Under Pressure 💪
Life can feel extra demanding at times. Whether it’s training, work, family, or just the unpredictability of life, stress can easily wear you down. And while some stress can help you grow stronger, too much can drain your energy, slow recovery, and even impact health and performance. That’s why it’s more important than ever to recognize the stress you’re carrying and build a strategy to tolerate and manage it effectively.
Stress is Inevitable—How You Handle It Matters
You can’t always control stress, but you can control your response. Increasing your awareness & making small shifts in how you prepare for and handle stressful situations can make a huge difference in your training, recovery, and overall well-being.
Simple Strategies to Build Resilience & Manage Stress
⏳ Take a 5-Minute Action
Even the smallest step can shift your stress levels. Try one of these:
✅ Book a time & place for your next workout
✅ Start a gratitude journal—write down 3 things daily
✅ Foam roll for 5 minutes before bed
✅ Block time to plan ahead for the week
🗓 Make Time & Plan Ahead
A little preparation now prevents stress later.
✅ Spend 5 minutes every Sunday night identifying weekly obstacles & planning solutions
✅ Set reminders for “appointments with yourself” (workouts, meal prep, downtime)
✅ Schedule things you always expect to “just happen” (family time, workouts, recovery)
🌬 Just Breathe
Your breath is one of the fastest ways to calm your nervous system.
✅ Set a timer for 10 seconds of intentional breathing
✅ Use idle time (waiting in traffic, standing in line) to focus on your breath
✅ Try a guided breathwork method from a resource or app
🧘♀️ Check In With Your Mind & Body
Stress isn’t just mental—it shows up physically too.
✅ Find a quiet space for a 5-minute body scan
✅ Notice how your body feels from head to toe—tight, relaxed, energized?
✅ Pay attention to how physical sensations shift your mood, thoughts and actions
🚶♀️ Actively De-Stress
Build recovery into your routine, just like training.
✅ Take a walk with a friend, partner, or pet
✅ Schedule a weekly massage or self-care ritual
✅ Block out time for a hobby that brings you joy
✅ Listen to a relaxing music playlist or meditate
🌿 Get Outside
Fresh air and movement are powerful stress relievers.
✅ Spend some time outdoors every day
✅ Exercise outside
Control What You Can, Reframe What You Can’t
Not every day will be perfect—stressful situations will come up. Instead of getting stuck in frustration, focus on what’s within your control. Ask yourself:
🔹What small actions can I take today to manage my stress more effectively?
🔹Am I stuck focusing on things I can’t control (like someone else’s behavior or an unexpected schedule change)?
🔹How can I reframe this? (Example: “Today is hectic, but I can still take five minutes to reset, breathe, and fuel my body well so I feel my best.”)
By shifting your mindset from stress and frustration to action, you’ll be better equipped to stay consistent, adapt, and keep moving forward—no matter what life throws at you.
Choose One & Take Action
Which one of these strategies are you ready, willing, and able to do right now? Pick one and commit to practicing it daily for the next week or two. Small, consistent habits create powerful results. Try it out and see how it works for you!
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