Emma-Kate Lidbury’s Post

Happy New Year! In this first edition of Momentous Moments for 2024, we look back at some of the highlights of the past year to help set the stage for the year ahead. We look forward to sharing more of the stories of the people who are such a vibrant and important part of our community!

Momentous brought together a powerful group of world-leading experts in D.C. to start campaigning for change in closing the gender health gap and to raise awareness of the many inequalities that still exist for women in the military, sport, and the health and wellness sector. Watch the full video and sign the petition here: https://lnkd.in/g593sGSr Stacy T. Sims, PhD Kristen Holmes Melanie Strong Alison Tetrick Shaye Haver Rachel Vickery Juliet Starrett Abbie Smith-Ryan, PhD, CSCS,D, FACSM, FNSCA Sharon Bannister Katie Rizzone Stef Strack Kelsey (Werth) Bailey Missy Capone Erica Good Jeff Byers Patrick Dixon Emma-Kate Lidbury Jennifer Wagner

It was a big few days on Capitol Hill. I was beyond honored to be a keynote speaker for the Women's Performance Capitol Briefing and attend a roundtable at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) (thank you Katherine Reinckens- Kuminski M.A., LPC (DC,NJ) LCMH (DE), BC-TMH) on Optimizing Human Performance for Women in Military. I was surrounded by greatness. Female leaders that are the best in the world at what they do - from science, research, military, nutrition, psychology, medicine, politics, advocacy and so much more. Wow. I am still in awe. We presented and absorbed so much information on how to further optimize women's health and performance through research, policy, and advocacy. I discussed the power of not only getting women in sport, but keeping them in sport. Did you know that women take longer to recover from brain injuries? I didn't. Until I went through it. I talked about equipment matters and the development of Specialized Bicycle Components saddles and women's specific CamelBak hydration packs. Without acknowledging the different biomechanics, physiology, and psychology that female athletes have, and without actively pursuing ways to address those differences, we will continue to build barriers that keep women from staying in sport. It isn’t just about a strong body and gold medals; we risk losing our future leaders. I wouldn't be there without my mentor and dear friend, Melanie Strong of NEXT VENTŪRES who not only provides me the opportunity to use my voice, but instill the confidence to do so. She is such a force that changes the world. Rachel Vickery was an incredible leader for our Sports panel and gave me so much power and grace for my raw speech. I can't wait to work with her more. Thanks to Momentous (Jeff Byers, Patrick Dixon, Emma-Kate Lidbury and team) for hosting us all. I loved working with Jennifer Wagner of PROSPER., Juliet Starrett of The Ready State, Stef Strack of the Voice in Sport™, VIS™, Katie Rizzone, Stacy T. Sims, PhD and every single person that made this possible. Sharon Bannister gave me courage that I didn't know I could summon - and she has lead the way for more women in sports and military through her preserving and openness. Get ready for the research from Gauri Desai, MSc, PhD - she is doing things!

Another exciting day as we welcome incredible new teammates and 3 great brands to the Outside family in Pinkbike, CyclingTips, and Trailforks. We are now in a fantastic position to better serve the cycling enthusiast, from beginner to pro, on the road, gravel or dirt. #cycling #acquisition #outdoorindustry #mountainbike https://lnkd.in/d3KwweT

Our first joint publication of USA Triathlon Magazine and Triathlete Magazine is now available to all USA Triathlon Members and Triathlete subscribers! Click the link below to access the digital issue and join us in the excitement of getting back to racing! 💪 https://lnkd.in/dmZbu_Y