A Beginner’s Guide to Cyclocross – Fast Talk Laboratories August 27, 2021
Coach Julie Young breaks down the art and training of cyclocross—from training to skills, racing to drills. Curious about ’cross? Maybe you’ve…
How to be Comfortable Being Uncomfortable – Fast Talk Laboratories June 24, 2021
Coach Julie Young explores ways to develop mental skills to embrace discomfort as fuel for growth and performance. “Growth takes place outside…
Can Ketones Help Fuel Endurance Performance? – Fast Talk Laboratories May 11, 2021
Exogenous ketones reached “super fuel” status in 2016. Since then, research hasn’t been so positive. We explore the potential benefits of supplementation…
How To Become a Better Cyclist – A Conversation With Former US National Team Cyclist & Sports Scientist, Julie Young
An interview by Dede Demet Barry with Julie Young, appearing on the Mariposa Bicycle Company website We visit with Julie Young, a…
Rock Your Next Gravel Event – A six-month plan to thrive, not just survive, at your next gravel event – Velo News Spring 2021
Gravel events are in many ways the most demanding of all the cycling disciplines. Riders must endure long distances, and tough terrain,…
How to Optimize the Coach-Athlete Relationship – Every athlete of any ability level can benefit from the guidance of a good coach. We explore the coach-athlete relationship and offer advice on how to reap the greatest rewards from working with a coach – Fast Talk Laboratories January 26, 2021
Across a decades-long career, Katerina Nash, competed in two winter Olympic Games in cross-country skiing, three summer Olympic Games in mountain biking,…
Pumping Iron – Many cyclists hate the gym, but you don’t have to. Follow these easy steps to build a foundation for 2021 success – Velo News Jan/Feb 2020
A recent Tweet by Kate Courtney shows her working in the gym with the caption, “2021 starts today for me.”While we all…
Final Exam – The best riders in training sometimes fail in racing situations. Coach Julie Young examines how top testers can prepare for the big exam, the one with a finish line – Velo News Nov/Dec 2020
When I was on the US national cycling team, the coaches heavily weighted test results in the lab and numbers produced in…