Karen Talley Mead
I have been competing in endurance sports for over 20 years to include running, cycling, and triathlon. It initially started as just a way to get outside and meet friends. Overtime, it evolved into more serious racing, including racing at the elite level for seven years in cyclocross.
My approach to coaching comes from what I have learned over 20 years of competition; my sports science and nutrition education; yoga study and philosophy; my work as a professional bike fitter; and more. I consider the whole athlete to include nutrition, mental training, bike fit, stability, and mobility to develop strong and resilient athletes.
There is not one single path that works for everyone, and I enjoy helping people find ways to make their training work for their interests and lifestyle. The best plan is the one that works for you.
Certifications
USA Cycling Level 3 Coach
TrainingPeaks Level 1 Coach
Certified Sports Nutritionist
200-hour Certified Yoga Instructor
Achievements
1st Place Expert Women Rowdy Dawg Mountain Bike Race (2022)
1st Place Women Pro/Elite Hyattsville CX (2017)
1st Place Women Singlespeed Capital Cross Classic (2017)
1st Place Women Singlespeed Hyattsville CX (2018)
1st Place Women Singlespeed Falkorburg Cross (2018)
3rd Place Women Pro/Expert Monstercross Gravel Race (2015)
5th Place Open Women Wilderness 101 (2018) and 5x finisher
8th Place Open Women Shenandoah 100 (2018) and 8x finisher
9th Place Masters Women 35-39 US Cyclocross Nationals (2018)
8th Place Women Singlespeed US Cyclocross Nationals (2018)
5th Place Women 35-39 Marathon Mountain Bike Nationals (2021)
4th Place Women 35-39 Marathon Mountain Bike Nationals (2022)
Race Results
(Highlights)
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3rd Place Women Pro/Expert Monstercross Gravel Race
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2nd Place Pro/Elite Women Biketoberfest Cyclocross
3rd Place Pro/Elite Women Hyattsville Cyclocross
8th Place Transylvania Epic 5-day Mountain Bike Stage Race
8th Place Open Women Wilderness 101
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1st Place Elite/Pro Women Hyattsville CX
1st Place Women Open Singlespeed Capital Cross Classic
2nd Place Women Open Singlespeed Hyattsville CX
3rd Place Elite/Pro Women Fair Hill CX
7th Place Open Women Wilderness 101
28th Women Open Pro Charm City Cross Day 1
27th Women Open Pro Charm City Cross Day 2
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1st Place Women Open Singlespeed Hyattsville CX
1st Place Women Open Singlespeed Falkorburg Cross
2nd Place Elite/Pro Women Hyattsville CX
2nd Place Women Open Singlespeed Rockburn Cross
2nd Place Women Open Singlespeed Capital Cross Classic
3rd Place Women Elite BikenetiCX
3rd Place Women Elite Falkorburg Cross
5th Place Open Women Wilderness 101
8th Place Open Women Shenandoah 100
8th Place Pro/Elite Women Monster Cross Gravel Race
9th Place Masters Women 35-39 US Cyclocross Nationals
8th Place Women Singlespeed US Cyclocross Nationals
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5th Place Women 35-39 USAC Marathon Mountain Bike Nationals
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1st Place Expert Women Rowdy Dawg Mountain Bike Race
4th Place Women 35-39 Marathon Mountain Bike Nationals
9th Place Transylvania Epic 5-day Mountain Bike Stage Race
5th Place Women 35-39 Kinetic Olympic Triathlon
20th Place Women 35-39 Ironman 70.3 Virginia's Blue Ridge
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1st Place Smith Mountain Like Sprint Tri Women’s 40+
3rd Place Transylvania Mountain Bike Epic Women’s 40+