Mind Over Miles: Pro Gravel Cyclist Haley Smith on Fueling Smart and Racing Strong

In episode #173 we talked with pro gravel cyclist Haley Smith about:

  • How her mental health journey intersected with cycling
  • Evolving nutrition and hydration strategies for different terrains and climates
  • Fuel choices: gels, drink mixes, and handling GI issues on the bike
  • Mental resilience: mantras and race-day strategies

Haley Smith is a professional off-road cyclist and Olympian from Canada. Her biggest accomplishments on the bike include an Elite Mountain Bike World Cup podium, a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games, multiple national championship titles, and winning the inaugural Life Time Grand Prix. Off the bike, she is very vocal about mental health and issues associated with RED-S. Haley hold a MSc in Sport Psychology from Queen’s University, and is currently a PhD student in the same discipline. 

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