How to get Quads like Katie’s?

On the subject of the impending Tour Aotearoa, I was in two minds whether to join my husband on his quest. I surreptitiously enquired whether perhaps he had a friend who would enjoy doing this ride with him? As it turns out, I was the best wing man. Or wing wife. Whatever.

I gave this decision careful consideration, knowing this was physically more challenging than other tours I’d taken on before. I hate to say it, but I was worried my age and level of fitness wasn't doing me any favours. My biggest concern was the remoteness of the tour, my unwillingness to take a tent and sleeping bag, and therefore you can’t stop where you drop.

Which gave me two options. Man up and get fit and strong or go camping.

We all know by now I’m not a happy camper, literally - so I opted to go see the #DreamBig Team at Peak Performance to start on my journey of getting quads as big at Katie’s.

I wrote my dream on the board “Ride the TA November 2024 - with a SMiLE” alongside all the other athlete’s dreams. ‘Smash the Ultra’, ….. No one thought to tell me I was using a permanent marker!

Progress on the Quads like Katie’s journey here….