In this episode of 'Challenges That Change Us,' we are joined by 18-year-old cyclist Toby Inglis, who details his extraordinary journey in the sport. Toby shares his experiences growing up in a small farming community and his rapid rise in the world of cycling despite significant challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, unexpected health issues, and living arrangement problems. Toby has developed a raft of coping strategies, and has learnt the importance of having a strong support network, and his approach to maintaining resilience and focus in the face of adversity is one we can all learn from.

Despite setbacks, including health issues, team challenges in Europe, and personal struggles, Toby is determined to continue pursuing his dreams. He believes that overcoming challenges reveals true character, driving fulfillment and growth as both an athlete and a person.

In this episode he shares:

- The impact of COVID-19 and rowing

- His challenges and triumphs in Europe

- His struggles and how it helped develop his resilience

- The importance of finding your own path in elite sports

- Support system and key changes

- How he overcame setbacks and injuries

- The mental shifts and confidence building he went through

- Lessons from coaches

- How he now looks at balancing life and cycling

- His final thoughts and reflections

Key Quotes

"For me, it got into the point where I believed for a lot of this year that I wasn't good enough."

"It was recognizing that I’d gone from having my old group of people... to sort of in no man’s land.”

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