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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Physiological Testing for the Female Athlete – Fast Talk Laboratories December 16, 2020
Given the hormonal fluctuations experienced during the menstrual cycle, should female athletes prepare differently for lab testing? Because physiological testing is such…
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Does Your Menstrual Cycle Affect Your Training Cycle? – Fast Talk Laboratories November 6, 2020
Knowing how to use nutrition strategies to mitigate the side effects of hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle puts female athletes in…
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Mental Fortitude – How to train your brain to handle the unpredictable nature of racing – Velo News Sept/Oct 2020
I recently had a new athlete, who had been following a training program focused mostly on endurance riding. In her first race…
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Coaching with Balance: The Duality of Data and Intuition with Coach Julie Young
Cycling in Alignment Podcast : 20// Coaching with Balance: The Duality of Data and Intuition with Coach Julie Young Here to unpack…
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Q&A on fatigue, peaking, returning from injury, and nutrition – Velo News FastTalk Podcast
I always appreciate the opportunity to talk shop with Trevor and Chris on Fast Labs, FastTalk Podcast. Click on the link below…
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Training During A Time of Isolation – VeloNews July/August 2020
With no races or events on the calendar, how do you stay mentally and physically motivated to train? For most of us…
