Topics Covered In This Episode: What to do differently once you’ve been training for a while. The value of cycling skills work – even at the Women’s WorldTour level How recovery and doing less off the bike makes you faster on the bike Perspectives athletes can change that lead to improved performance. Race day tactics …
Although ultramarathons are, by definition, very long events compared to traditional running events, athletes rarely extend their long-range training plans accordingly. Instead of considering one year for long-range planning purposes, ultrarunners are better off working from a 3-year plan. There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ long range plan. However, athletes with a multi-year vision are often more …
Cyclocross might just be the most fun you can have on two wheels, and the culture and community of the sport is perfect for beginners! If you have been curious about getting started, here is a guide to beginner cyclocross tips and workouts. Reasons to Start Cyclocross Racing It’s fun! CX has a slightly more …
Topics Covered In This Episode: Thoughts that keep people from feeling confident Self-efficacy vs. self confidence The power and benefit of staying in the moment The value of writing down instances of achievement and great effort The confidence pitfall of taking on too much Why self-compassion is essential for ultraendurance athletes GUEST Neal Palles is …
By Jim Rutberg, CTS Pro Coach, co-author “The Time-Crunched Cyclist” and “Training Essentials for Ultrarunning” Although cycling power meters are widely available, heart rate is still valuable and useful as a training tool. If you don’t have a power meter, you can use heart rate training zones to target specific aspects of fitness and …
Topics Covered In This Episode: The multiple meanings of “getting faster” in cycling The role of annual training volume in progression Fueling for speed The benefits of doing something new and doing nothing at all Why patience is essential for long-term improvement Guest Host and CTS Coach Adam Pulford is joined by Sam Boardman, a …
By Jim Rutberg, CTS Pro Coach, co-author of “Ride Inside“, “The Time-Crunched Cyclist”, and “Training Essentials for Ultrarunning” All athletes face days when they just don’t feel like training. That’s normal. Figuring out what to do about it can be trickier. Should you ‘suck it up’ and force yourself out the door? Should you acknowledge …
Topics Covered In This Episode: How to train for mountainous ultras when you live in flat regions Altitude tents vs. fundamental aerobic training Using local features to replicate vertical gain/loss from your event The advantage of using rating of perceived exertion (RPE) to prepare for varying terrain GUEST In this episode, host and CTS Coach …
By Jim Rutberg, CTS Pro Coach, co-author of “The Time-Crunched Cyclist”, “Training Essentials for Ultrarunning”, and “Ride Inside“ What is a sports drink? A sports drink is essentially water with stuff dissolved in it. Some drinks have lots of different kinds of stuff dissolved in them, some of which just waste space. There is only so …
As an experienced ultrarunner and a professional coach, I though heat illness was something that would never happen to me. Despite being fit, having a solid race plan, and knowing the warning signs, I suffered heatstroke during the Full Moon 50 Miler. I want to share my story so you can learn from my experience. …