What does it really take to compete at the Olympic level?

In this episode of the Physical Therapy San Pedro Podcast, Dr. Ja'nae Brown sits down with USA Cycling athlete Josh Hartman to break down the journey behind elite performance—beyond what you see on race day.

This isn't just an athlete interview. This is a behind-the-scenes look at the discipline, setbacks, injuries, and mindset required to perform at the highest level—through the lens of both athlete and clinician.

Dr. Brown shares her unique perspective working directly with Josh during USA Cycling training camps at the Velo Center and in the clinic, giving insight into what it takes to build, maintain, and return to elite performance.

In this episode, we cover:

-The journey to Team USA Injuries, setbacks, and comeback strategies

-What separates elite athletes from the rest Training, recovery, and performance habits

-The mindset required to compete at the highest level

Josh's 2026 competition goals:

Summer Slam UCI (June)

National Championships (August)

National Record Attempt (September)

If you're an athlete, coach, or clinician looking to better understand performance, recovery, and resilience—this episode is for you.

🎧 Subscribe for more real-world conversations on sports physical therapy, performance, and clinical leadership.

⭐ Leave a review if this episode helped you.

📤 Share with a colleague who's stepping onto the sidelines.

Thanks for listening — and we'll see you in the next episode.

Need help with injury recovery or performance training?

Work with our team at Physical Therapy San Pedro

📅 Book an in-person or virtual session at Physical Therapy San Pedro

🌐 https://physicaltherapysanpedro.com

📸 IG / FB: @physicaltherapysanpedro

📺 YouTube: Physical Therapy San Pedro

🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.

📞 (424) 536-3023

📍 415 W 6th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731

💪 Guest: Josh Hartman- Track Cyclist USA National Team 📸 IG: @joshprohartman 🌐 joshhartman.org