Fast Talk Femmes: Tips From a Super Bowl Champ Turned Track Cyclist
Former NFL tight end Luke Willson and his coach, Jenny Trew, share tips on skill transfer between sports.
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Technical Skills Development with Coach Anneke Beerten
MTB Skills Development Coach Anneke Beerten shares tips on how to improve bike handling skills and overcome psychological hurdles in risk taking.
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Savilia Blunk’s Journey from Junior to Pro
Discover the secrets to a successful transition from junior to pro racing, with insights from professional MTB racer, Savilia Blunk.
The Balance of Race Experience, Scientific Knowledge, and Coaching with Julie Young – Fast Talk Laboratories Podcast, Episode 209, March 31, 2022
One of the themes of the Fast Talk podcast is the important balance of science and experience. Experience as competitive athletes and…
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
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…
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…
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…
Mountain Bike Fit with Julie Young and Travis Brown – Cycling in Alignment
On this Cycling in Alignment podcast, we unpack the minutiae of mountain bike fit with coach Julie Young and Travis Brown. Steeper…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mental motivation for Everesting, FKT, and other solo challenges – Velonews.com July 2020
At a certain point, mental fortitude and mindset are the differentiators in competitive athletic outcomes. With solo challenges (Everesting, Fastest Known Times,…