Haley Smith
Olympian and professional cyclist who races for Trek Driftless and other teams; guest on the episode to discuss training review, fueling (carbohydrate and RED-S lessons), race mindset, and season reflections.
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Feb 2, 2024 • 60min
Mental Health and Performance, Gravel vs. XC, and More with Haley Smith – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 460
Professional cyclist and gravel racer Haley Smith joins the podcast to discuss topics like orthorexia, transitioning to gravel racing, pain comparison between different races, challenges in eating for longer races, understanding load and stress, motivating and training young cyclists, and navigating expectations and reclaiming motivation in racing.
Sep 25, 2025 • 1h 20min
HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR TRAINING IS WORKING | Olympian Haley Smith | Ask a Cycling Coach 552
Olympian Haley Smith shares her insights on training effectiveness and mindset strategies. She breaks down how to evaluate a training year by looking at mood, sleep, and performance trends. Haley discusses her journey with RED-S and the impact of increasing carbohydrates on her energy levels and mental health. She emphasizes the importance of managing expectations and utilizing mental tools like journaling and mantras to stay focused. Plus, she reflects on her challenges and victories, including lessons learned from her performance at major races.
