I was asked to present this week, at a California Sacramento State University physiology/training plan development class – that’s a mouthful. With coaches and training plans a dime a dozen – It was a valuable exercise for me to step back and drill down what, in my experience, differentiates effective coaching and training. Below, I […]
This week I join UCDavis Sports Medicine and California State University Sacramento in a joint research project to polish, a currently under research, conditioning and injury prevention program. The ultimate objective is to help resolve the high non-contact lower extremity injury rates among high school girl team sport athletes. I was a promising, All-Metro soccer […]
Launch of the Combine Team City-Rio Strada,Off-Season Team Training Plan. Monday kicks-off training for members from the Sacramento area cycling teams – Team City and Rio Strada. This committed group is getting the jump on next year’s cycling season – instituting off-bike stability and mobility for improved on the bike performance. Its a methodical, attention […]
Aside from the fact that Julie has this awesome athletic resume, she has impressed me and so many others with her knowledge and sincere caring for our health, efficiency, and excitement. Anytime someone says “be safe” I roll my eyes… ya ya, nobody wants to get hurt but I don’t necessarily want to be “safe” […]
My son, Matt, underwent surgery on his tibia that required he be non weight bearing for eight weeks and no sports for six months. Being a competitive lacrosse player, the idea of limited activity was not appealing for Matt, and he was eager to participate in anything he possibly could. We were very disappointed that there was basically […]
I never in a million years, did I think I would feel bad after running 16 miles from Incline Village past Tahoe City and back. I’m not referring to the achy legs, sore back, and drained feeling. I actually felt like I got in trouble for running so much. Here’s the deal… two weeks after […]
Eating properly before, during, and after every long ride has been crucial in providing the energy I need. I make sure I eat a decent meal of ground turkey, spinach, and quinoa about a half hour before I ride. I’ve been a fitness competitor and I still train and diet like one so I’m used […]
Working with elite high school lacrosse player Matt, post knee surgery, returning him, new and improved, to his sport. To achieve lasting results we implement Movement Performance Institute methodology (read more at coaching plans – return to sport). But its ultimately Matt’s understanding and ability to connect the dots to his long-term goals, coupled with […]
Dunnigan Hills Race Report- W4 I am not a sprinter. In 2012, my first year racing, it seemed like the entire field would pass me at the end. I just didn’t know how to go fast enough. This year, I worked with Julie and she convinced me that I could position myself and sprint. I […]
Below – Rexanne Hughes, Rio Strada Cycling team member, offers reflections on summer training plan and workouts… Hi Julie- I have thoroughly enjoyed training with you. You have been so completely professional, encouraging, motivating, inspirational and insightful. Before I started training with you, I was a bit doubtful of my abilities to race and train […]
