By Andy Jones-Wilkins CTS Ultramarathon Coach Runners who are thinking of making the jump to ultramarathon distances frequently ask me what they should do to prepare for the increase in mileage and how they will know they are ready. As with many things in this sport, that’s often a matter of individual circumstances. However, …
By Jim Rutberg, CTS Pro Coach, co-author of “Ride Inside” and “The Time-Crunched Cyclist” For cyclists using smart trainers and internet-enabled cycling apps, one of a smart trainer’s core capabilities is to externally control and adjust the resistance a cyclist experiences. Of the multiple ways this can be applied, ERG Mode is one of the …
By Darcie Murphy, CTS Ultrarunning Pro Coach The longer you are engaged in ultramarathon training and racing, the more likely you are to suffer an injury. Research indicates 65% of runners report at least one training-related injuries per year. On average, these injuries lead to 14 lost training days (PMID: 24416176). Well planned training, …
By Jim Rutberg, CTS Pro Coach, co-author of “The Time-Crunched Cyclist” December presents many training and nutrition challenges for athletes, but with some planning you can hit January strong, fit, and ready to ramp up your performance. You don’t have to live like a monk for the six weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. We …
By Ryne Anderson, CTS Ultrarunning Coach “All you need is a pair of shoes.” This phrase is often used to highlight the simplicity of running. Of course, once you add a hydration vest, GPS watch, apparel, poles, and race entry fees, the sport seems a lot less simple. At the center of it …
By Jim Rutberg, CTS Pro Coach, co-author of “Ride Inside“, “The Time-Crunched Cyclist”, and “Training Essentials for Ultrarunning” Baby Boomer and Gen-x cyclists face many of the same challenges younger cyclists face when it comes to performing at your best. However, these challenges come with special twists and nuances for cyclists in their 50s, 60s, …
By Darcie Murphy, CTS Pro Ultramarathon Coach Running in the dark is a big part of being an ultramarathon runner. Either during events or during training runs that begin before sunrise and/or end after sunset, you’re going to find yourself on a trail in the dark. Carrying a light with the right combination of …
By Jim Rutberg, CTS Pro Coach, co-author “The Time-Crunched Cyclist” and “Ride Inside” People like you don’t have coaches, don’t need coaches. Don’t deserve coaches. That’s bullshit, and the people who have moved past these limiting beliefs are out here achieving their goals, living their best lives, living longer lives, and having more …
By Andy Jones-Wilkins, CTS Ultrarunning Pro Coach At the 2024 Hennepin 100 in Illinois, 70-year-old ultrarunner Henry Bickerstaff from Alva, Oklahoma ran the fastest 100-mile trail race for a 70+ age group runner in North America this year. Henry achieved his finishing time of 25:12:17 through a combination of carefully designed training, near-perfect race …
By Jim Rutberg, CTS Pro Coach, co-author of “Ride Inside“, “The Time-Crunched Cyclist”, and “Training Essentials for Ultrarunning” According to a survey of CTS Athletes, about 80% of cyclists and triathletes complete at least one cycling workout per week indoors. Throughout the year, the ratio of indoor to outdoor cycling workouts varies with changes in …