‘I believe I can win.’

“You have given me a chance to see that everything we have known I was capable of can happen with the right tools…”

- Allie Wilson

When Allie Wilson won the Indoor National Championship in February of 2024, the look on her face said “I’m so confused”. Thirty seconds later she quite literally exclaimed “Oh f*ck”.

Coming down the homestretch towards the finish line, however, a practiced visualization of her swinging wide around a competitor flashed in her mind and words she had repeated out loud to herself throughout the day rang in her head:

I believe I can win.

A great mindset isn’t an accident, and it can oftentimes surprise. Frustratingly, mindset growth isn’t quite as obvious as physical gains in sport. It can be difficult to measure progress or know if things are truly sinking in - stick with it. When what was once forced and cumbersome becomes automatic and smooth, like in Allie’s case the last 75m of her race, it will all makes sense.

As with any physical skill, the mind can improve with the right guide, tools, and work ethic. It requires daily practice, dedication, and recognition that the work is never done.

Bianca with Allie Wilson, 2024 Indoor National Champion in the 800m

Coach B | The Comeback Queen

Bianca Martin is a lifelong athlete, coach, and impact speaker. Her captivating, tell-it-like-it-is style has drawn crowds in spin class since 2017. Her capacity for empathy and deep connection keep them coming back. In her time as a running coach and spin instructor, she has positively impacted thousands of lives. Ask any of them - she will move you.

Aside from using unconventional methods with her clients like burn ceremonies and ‘neutral thinking’, Bianca has a personal as well as theoretical backing to everything she does. Currently in graduate school pursuing her Masters in Sport and Performance Psychology, she is working towards her Certified Mental Performance Consultant title.

Bianca’s Journey

The daughter of a two-time Olympian father and two-time National Champion mother, both in cycling, Bianca was always a fierce competitor and grew up with a coaches’ mindset. Every season of her life has been driven by sport, but also has been shadowed by injury. Through each comeback in her running career in high school, college, and professionally, she developed an unmatched resilience, exceptionally strong mind, and the ability to turn vulnerability into a superpower. She began coaching at just 19 and through it found her love of helping others push their limits.

Bianca eventually transitioned to cycling due to countless running injuries, then, ironically, broke her collarbone during a crash in 2019. During her journey to full recovery, which involved three shoulder surgeries over 18 months, she intensified her mental game, tailored programs for injured athletes, and realized her true passion for coaching and consulting on mindset.

  • "She has provided a level of support that every injured athlete deserves to have and often doesn’t receive."

    Over the years Bianca has helped me navigate through overwhelming emotions/thoughts when it comes to training and racing at a professional level, and always turned them into actionable items. Bianca is a game changer. The impact she has made on me in times of injury is invaluable!

    Yolanda Ngarambe, Swedish National Champion 1500m/3000m

  • "Her words carry me beyond my sport, they resonate with me every single day."

    Bianca’s level of coaching is something I wish everyone could experience. She has an incredible skill and it is truly unlike anything I’ve seen before. Bianca considers you as a whole person when providing coaching, she understands it’s not a one size fits all experience. She has lifted my spirits, and given me not only the physical coaching cues to get me to success, but the mental cues to find success from within. Every athlete, coach, manager or leader could benefit from having Bianca’s wisdom. Her words carry me beyond my sport, they resonate with me every single day. I am a better person from working with Bianca and I’m so grateful for her compassion and kindness, as well as her grit and determination.

    Ciara, Spin Instructor

  • "She prioritizes elevating the thing that other coaches typically ignore: being a happy and fulfilled person who also happens to run races."

    I was lucky enough to be coached by Bianca as I was finishing out my eligibility as a super senior in the NCAA. I have been running competitively for 12 years and never before had a coach that was so amazing at being my friend, being my therapist, being my workout partner, being my dance partner, being a role model, and being a coach all in one. Don’t get me wrong, she will definitely get hype and yell for your entire 25 laps of the 10k race, but Bianca’s best feature is her optimism and ability to say the right thing when you need it.

    Jamie Zamrin, Former Athlete

  • "Bianca is the life coach you wished for..she comes through for you in athletics but grinds for your genuine success. She evaluates, challenges, and opens the door for mental fortitude."

    Maylena, Former Athlete

  • "Bianca is more than a coach; she’s a beacon of motivation, kindness, and discipline."

    Her approach combines genuine care with a disciplined structure that encourages everyone to push their limits, not just physically but mentally as well. Bianca’s classes are where you truly feel seen and supported. Her ability to make every member feel included, regardless of their fitness level, is remarkable. With Bianca, it’s not just about the class; it’s about building confidence and fostering a positive mindset that resonates well beyond the cycle studio. I truly feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to take Bianca’s classes and work alongside her.

    Vienna, Yoga Instructor & Spin Client

  • "She is a compassionate bada--, a queen of the comeback, and one he-- of a motivator. She had us doing things we didn't even think were possible - and enjoying it no less!

    Meagann Stafford, Spin Client

  • "Her message will make you feel like you can accomplish anything."

    Working with Bianca is to get an immediate pick me up on your worst day, an inspirational message that will make you work harder than ever before, and an absolute treat! She will push you to be better in every way and her resilience will take you to new heights! She is truly a queen in every sense of the word.

    Catherine, Spin Client

“She has a gift in her ability to make you feel better in any situation, and to lift those up around her like I have never seen before.”

Allie Wilson

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