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Ken Hill Podcast Series

A deep dive on what I have experienced that makes up a complete motorcycle racer -

https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534...cle-racer?si=0cc1bc69cb5240ca9046aa3f0cf9596e

Listen in to Podcast #83 where Ken takes a deep dive into what make a complete motorcycle racer - Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2

Podcast Notes -

Intro - What Ken has witnessed that holds riders back and how he looks at making a complete racer -

- What holds riders back?
- Why we need to look at our sport, as a sport
- What are the 3 elements of an athlete.
- How to create and execute your program to be a complete athlete
 
Podcast#84 is up!

https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534...d&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Listen in to Podcast #84 where Ken talks about how important the familiarization phase is and the difference between fundamental improvements, vs incremental improvements. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2

Podcast Notes -

- Why putting reps in is so important
- What is familiarization?
- What are fundamental improvements?
- What are incremental improvements?
- How to put your plan into play
 
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Podcast #85 is up and is great information if you are wanting to get on a Motoamerica grid....

Listen in to Podcast #85 as Ken takes you through the ins and outs of making a MotoAmoerica Grid. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on my website -

http://khcoaching.com/podcasts/

https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534...d&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Podcast Notes -

- How do I know if I can qualify?
- What about getting license?
- How much help will I need?
- What are the inside things I need to know?
 
This podcast is the longest one I have ever done and was probably the hardest to produce.....hope you enjoy it!

Listen in to Podcast #86 as Ken take a deep dive on navigating the basics of performance motorcycle suspension. Ken covers a wide variety of topics in one of his longest solo podcasts to date. Listeners can support the podcasts here - http://khcoaching.com/podcasts/

https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534...d&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Podcast Notes -
- What this podcast is about and what it is not about
- Ken's background in suspension development and tuning
- The differences between fundamental changes and incremental changes
- Stock vs Aftermarket componets
- Stock suspension baseline settings
- Understanding baseline settings for aftermarket suspension
- Working with a tuner
- How to start testing settings
 
Definitely a fun podcast to do!

Listen in to Podcast #87 as Ken lists the top 10 bikes he rode in 2021. A bit of a different podcast, unscripted and you might be surprised at what bikes made the list and which ones didn't.

https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534...d&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Podcast Notes -
- Unscripted gearhead podcast!
- What is the list criteria?
- It's not just about lap times.
 
Podcast #88 is up! Your questions answered.....

https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534...d&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Listen in to Podcast #88 as Ken answers your questions!

Podcast Notes / Questions -

- How to deal with tough passes
- Are riding styles changing, again?
- What was it like riding Superbike as a privateer?
- How can I get involved in the sport at a national level if I don't have the funds to ride?
- How do I have a long duration in this sport?
 
And we're back! The off season has started and time to get the podcasts going again. A lot of updates from 2022 and what's in store for 2023!

Podcast#89

https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534...d&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Listen in to Podcast #89 as Ken fill you in on all that went on in 2022 and what's in store for 2023.
Podcast Notes / Questions -

- Moto America Wrap Up
- Track Time Trackdays
- Moto Pilot Program
- Cars
- My Health
- Blayze (Racers 360)
- Podcast Direction
 
Whoa! 2 in one day, yep....

Podcast #90

https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534...d&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Listen in to Podcast 90 as Ken takes a deep dive on why we need to understand what fundamentals mean, what they are for our sport and how they loop together for continual improvement.

Podcast Notes / Questions -

- Intro
- What fundamentals mean
- What are the fundamentals for our sport
- Reading the intro about fundamental from the "Base Moto Pilot Guide"
- Fundamental improvements versus Incremental improvements
- How you can work the fundamentals into you

Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link - https://khcoaching.com/podcasts/
 
Getting ready to record another AMA. (ask me anything) Submit your questions to kenhillpodcast@gmail.com and keep them motorsports related as I pretty much don't have clue about anything else.....

Ken
 

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#91 is up!

Listen in to Podcast #91 as Ken ask the question - "Can you ride or drive without a lap timer?" Ken looks into what makes a up a successful lap time and why you always don't need a lap timer to perform. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the podcast link of my website - https://khcoaching.com/podcasts/

https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534...d&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Podcast Notes -

- The lap time comes - at the end of the lap
- Feeling fast vs being fast - Podcast 54 - https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534...d&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
- Feel references - Podcast 80 - https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534...d&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
- Report cards you can use in real time.
 
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Another one! I've been wanting to complete this one for quite sometime and there is a lot to unpack, enjoy!

Listen in to Podcast #92 as Ken answers the question of: Should you be braking Harder / Shorter or Longer / Lighter? Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2

Podcast Notes:

- The brakes are used for two reasons
- What if you only braked harder and shorter?
- What only if you braked longer and lighter?
- What braking style to use
- Left and right side of the brake graph
- How to figure it out, for every corner

https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534...d&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
 
Podcast #93 is live! Another AMA with some great questions -

Listen in to podcast #93 as Ken answers your questions. Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: https://khcoaching.com/podcasts/

https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534...d&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Questions -

- How to get past a plateau?
- How do you deal with different camber on track?
- How early can you turn in and not compromise bike placement?
- GP shift v street shift?
- Why do you ride at regular trackdays?
 
looking forward to it, Thill T3 (and T2) often finds me slower than my potential. However, it seems most crash on T5 trying to make time where it's not an ideal place. Best advice I got there was to stay in 3rd gear, works for me anyway.
 
Podcast #94 is up!

https://soundcloud.com/ken-hill-534...d&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Ken take a deep dive with the Grassroots Motorsports Article from June 2015 - "How to Master the Driving Self-Critique" Ken reads each of the 12 points and breaks them down much further and offers "How to do it" vs "What to do". Listeners can support the podcasts by clicking on the link: goo.gl/ORYax2

Podcast Notes:

Here are the 12 topics covered by Grassroots Motorsports:

-Don't allow yourself to plateau
-Do more mental practice
-Practice scanning techniques
-Point your eyes farther ahead
-Don't scare or surprises the brain
-Don't be a sucker for the adrenaline rush
-Don't carry too much speed into a turn
- Don't overdrive
-Recognize fatigue
-Learn to make mistakes
-Don't be resistant to change
-Be in the zone
 
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