next season

7 Keys to Being A Stronger Ultrarunner Next Season

There is nothing more powerful in endurance sports than accumulated training time. You can be a better trail and ultra runner next season because the season that just ended is in your training bank. Whether you are new to the sport or aiming to finish events within the time limit, win your age group, or …

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How Long Does It Take To See Results From Endurance Training?

  When it comes to endurance training, time can be your nemesis or your greatest ally. Instead of focusing on get-fit-quick or lose-weight-quick schemes, it’s important to recognize that meaningful and measurable adaptations to training require diligence and patience. Total training time is the most powerful factor for achieving results from endurance training. Monthly and …

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How Does A Cycling Camp Make You a Better Cyclist?

    Cycling training camps are an important part of the conversation when we’re in the thick of season planning with cyclists preparing for personal goals. Whether your goals are focused on enjoyment and longevity, completing personal challenges, or winning races, here’s how a cycling training camp will make you a better cyclist. Camaraderie There’s …

hip mobility

Hip Mobility Stretches to Boost Performance for Trail and Ultra Runners

Hip mobility should be a priority for all runners because tight hips rob you of performance and may increase injury risk. Developing and maintaining hip mobility is a central pillar of healthy, efficient, and sustainable running. By addressing restrictions, reinforcing mobility through strength, and consistently integrating mobility stretches and exercises into training, runners can build …

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Have You Heard About The National Senior Games?

More than 12,000 athletes aged 50 to 100-plus years old gathered this summer in Des Moines, Iowa for the 2025 National Senior Games. There were more than 20 sports represented, with more than 300 State-qualified athletes competing in cycling events. If you’re over 50 and unfamiliar with the National Senior Games, here are the stories …

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When Should I Start Training For An Ultramarathon?

  “When should I start training for an ultramarathon?” We get two versions of this question. Runners looking to tackle their first ultra ask, “How long will it take to be prepared for my first ultramarathon?” Then there are athletes who have attempted one or more ultras and struggled. Soon after a DNF or disappointing …

run training volume

How to Determine the Best Weekly Run Training Volume For You

How much should you run each week? The appropriate run training volume is a fundamental question every athlete asks at some point. Should you run as many hours as you have available? Should you limit your running hours or miles based on the demands of your goal event? Is there a running test or data …

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How to Choose a Bike Saddle, From a Professional Bike Fitter

CTS Premier Coach Renee Eastman has been a Retül Bike Fit professional for more than 10 years and a cycling coach and phsyiologist for more than 25 years. This is her bike saddle guide to comfort, clarity, and finally sitting on your bike without suffering. Saddle discomfort is one of the most common issues I …

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Concentrated Volume: The Secret To Getting Faster Without Adding Training Hours

  Jason Koop is Head Coach of CTS Ultrarunning and author of “Training Essentials for Ultrarunning“ Many runners injure themselves because they seek to increase performance by simply training more. Up to a certain point, a reasonable increase in overall workload (i.e., time on feet, elevation gain, strides, strength training or really anything) usually results in some …