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. …
Topics Covered In This Episode: Physical and psychological responses to completing a major goal. Three post-event questions to ask yourself Planning ahead to mitigate the post-event funk. Distinguishing post-race funk from overtraining Managing family expectations during post-event period Practical examples from iconic events: Cape Epic Leadville 100 MTB La Ruta de los Conquistadores Guest In …
The last time I raced Hardrock 100, it delivered a lesson on the value of downhill run training. The high-altitude race is notorious because it features an average elevation of over 11,000 feet and includes more than 32,000 feet of climbing and descending. Every race is a learning experience. The Hardrock Downhill Story To provide …
CTS Coaches work with all kinds of athletes, including a large number of cyclists who want to return to high fitness or competitiveness following significant time off the bike. Life is seasonal, and many cyclists who were fast in their 20s redirected their focus to career and family for a few or several years. Now, …
Topics Covered In This Episode: How gastric distress happens Gut bacteria and your health The link between your gut biome and ultramarathon performance Tips and strategies to promote a healthy gut microbiome The protective effects of probiotics for athletes Guests In this episode, Corrine Malcolm is joined by Dr. Greg Grosicki and Dr Jamie Pugh, …
Fast sprints, technical turns, punchy accelerations, and pure power from the last turn to the finish. Welcome to criterium racing! Crits are thrilling events for spectators and athletes, and a mainstay of competitive cycling in the United States. Having fun and being competitive in criteriums requires a mix of fitness, skill, and savviness. Entering a …
Carmichael staying with coaching company as Chairman (Colorado Springs, CO – July 14, 2022) – CTS Founder Chris Carmichael has selected Jeff Pierce, most recently Director of Elite Athletics at USA Cycling, to succeed him as the company’s CEO. Chris, who founded CTS 22 years ago, will continue with the company as “Founder, Chairman, and …