HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR TRAINING IS WORKING | Olympian Haley Smith | Ask a Cycling Coach 552
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Intro
Jonathan introduces Haley Smith, episode theme (signs your training is working), and episode structure with sponsor mentions.
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// TOPICS COVERED
(0:00:53) How to Review Your Training Year (Signs Youâre Improving)
(0:10:25) Low Energy Availability & Working With a Dietitian
(0:13:19) What Happens When You Increase Carbs (Performance, Mood, Sleep)
(0:19:24) Haleyâs Breakthrough at Africaâs Migration Gravel Race
(0:40:58) Bouncing Back From a Bad Race: The 24-Hour Rule & Debriefing
(0:49:19) Managing Expectations and Setting Process vs. Outcome Goals
(0:55:25) Haleyâs Honest Look Back on a Challenging Season
(1:05:38) Haleyâs Advice on Trying New Cycling Disciplines
(1:10:03) After High Carb, Whatâs the Next Big Performance Boost?
Olympian Haley Smith joins Coach Jonathan to break down how to tell if your training is actually workingâfrom mood and sleep to power trends, fueling, and race execution. Using Haleyâs season (Cape Epic, Migration, SBT GRVL) as a case study, we cover a practical year-in-review framework, RED-S/low energy availability lessons, and the mindset tools (journaling, debriefs, â24-hour ruleâ) that keep progress moving. Perfect for your end-of-season audit.
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