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The Balance of Race Experience, Scientific Knowledge, and Coaching with Julie Young – Fast Talk Laboratories Podcast, Episode 209, March 31, 2022
Fast Talk Laboratories Podcast, episode 209, https://www.fasttalklabs.com/fast-talk/the-balance-of-race-experience-scientific-knowledge-and-coaching-with-julie-young/ One of the themes of the Fast Talk podcast is the important balance of science and experience....
How to Manage Competition Stress – Coach Julie Young explores the science, mental skills, and strategies that help us manage the stress of racing – Fast Talk Laboratories January 6, 2022
By Julie Young It’s the night before the big race and you’re having trouble sleeping. It’s the morning of the race and you can’t look at your breakfast without feeling nauseated. Now you’re on the start line and your palms are sweating and you’re a nervous wreck....
A Beginner’s Guide to Cyclocross – Fast Talk Laboratories August 27, 2021
By Julie Young Coach Julie Young breaks down the art and training of cyclocross—from training to skills, racing to drills. Curious about ’cross? Maybe you’ve heard about the potential for nasty weather during ’cross season and that has, thus far, scared you away?...
How to be Comfortable Being Uncomfortable – Fast Talk Laboratories June 24, 2021
By Julie Young Coach Julie Young explores ways to develop mental skills to embrace discomfort as fuel for growth and performance. “Growth takes place outside your comfort zone.” DAWN STALEY, HALL OF FAME BASKETBALL PLAYER AND COACH To people who aren’t endurance...
Can Ketones Help Fuel Endurance Performance? – Fast Talk Laboratories May 11, 2021
By Julie Young Exogenous ketones reached “super fuel” status in 2016. Since then, research hasn’t been so positive. We explore the potential benefits of supplementation with ketone esters. Many athletes routinely seek new ways to improve their performance. They might...
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 former professional and US National cycling team member who is currently based in Sacramento, California, where she works as a Sports...
Rock Your Next Gravel Event – A six-month plan to thrive, not just survive, at your next gravel event – Velo News Spring 2021
By Julie Young Gravel events are in many ways the most demanding of all the cycling disciplines. Riders must endure long distances, and tough terrain, and simply finishing some events – let alone racing them – requires plenty of training. And right now, gravel events...
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
By Julie Young Across a decades-long career, Katerina Nash, competed in two winter Olympic Games in cross-country skiing, three summer Olympic Games in mountain biking, and won several World Cup races in cyclocross. The depth, scope, and longevity of her athletic...
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
By Julie Young A recent Tweet by Kate Courtney shows her working in the gym with the caption, “2021 starts today for me.”While we all can’t be pros where training is a full-time job year-round, you can learn from the pros and apply the principles of year-round...
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
By Julie Young When I was on the US national cycling team, the coaches heavily weighted test results in the lab and numbers produced in training to select riders for national team trips. But when we raced European races, the likes of Molenheike, on bike path size...