Dr. Julie Emmerman on Maximizing Your Mental Game
What happens between your ears is every bit as important as what happens in your muscles. We talk goals, mindset, body image, and more with sport psychologist Dr. Julie Emmerman.
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: USA Cycling’s Brendan Quirk on Elevating Women’s Cycling
We chat with USAC’s CEO about the road ahead for women’s cycling.
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: The Importance of Strength Training for the Female Endurance Athlete
Erin Carson is a strength coach who has worked with some of the world’s best cyclists, triathletes, and runners. In our latest show, she talks about how female athletes can get the most from their time in the gym.
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Training During Pregnancy—with Catherine Cram
There’s an abundance of myths about training while pregnant and returning to activity postpartum. Our guest on this show is an expert in the field who helps separate fact from fiction with the latest research and knowledge.
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Developing the Next Generation—with Julia Violich
How do you attract, nurture, and retain talented young riders? We find out in the latest Fast Talk Femmes podcast.
Understanding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)—with Dr. Emily Kraus
In this episode of Fast Talk Femmes, we learn more about RED-S, its effects on female endurance athletes, and ways to prevent it.
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Inside the Pro Peloton—with Carmen Small
In the latest episode of our female-specific podcast, we chat with the director sportif of one of the most successful women’s WorldTour teams.
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Fueling for Performance—with Dr. Dana Lis
We chat with high-performance sports dietitian and researcher Dr. Dana Lis about how female athletes can get the most from their nutrition.
Fast Talk Femmes: Should Endurance Athletes Train to Their Menstrual Cycles?
In the first episode of our female-focused podcast, we chat with Jennifer Sygo about all aspects of sports nutrition as it relates to female endurance athletes.
Introducing the Fast Talk Femmes Podcast—with Julie Young and Dede Barry
Learn more about what female endurance athletes need to thrive with our new podcast, hosted by two former pro cyclists.
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…