By Corrine Malcolm, CTS Expert Coach, Ultrarunning Host for the Trainright Podcast I broke my pelvis 15 months ago but only found out about it a month later. Twelve months ago I was told the healing process was taking longer than expected. Eight months ago I was managing 3- to 4-mile runs but couldn’t run three …
(Colorado Springs, CO – May 10, 2022) – In its 22nd year at the forefront of the endurance coaching industry, CTS is proud to announce a bevy of partnerships that enhance athlete experience, improve performance, and provide CTS Coaches with the best tools to work with their athletes. New Partners for 2022 CTS Coaches and …
Topics Covered In This Episode: Mental health trends in ultra endurance athletes Jill Colangelo’s thesis: Prevalence and Type of Psychopathology in Ultra Endurance Athletes The glamorization of high-volume training Understanding your motivation to train and pursue longer and harder challenges Where to turn to for mental health support Guest Bio: Jill Colangelo is a writer …
Running can be hard on an athlete’s feet and blisters can happen to novice and experienced runners. Many runners rightfully focus on their footwear and making sure they have the right traction and support. However, it is also important to consider how your feet move in the shoes, the surface you’ll be running on, and …
By Jim Rutberg, CTS Pro Coach, co-author of “The Time-Crunched Cyclist” and “Training Essentials for Ultrarunning” Athletes consistently undervalue the necessity and benefits of recovery weeks. Following a productive training block, taking a recovery week is one of the best things you can do for promoting adaptation and progress. Here’s what recovery weeks look …
A powerful sprint is an important weapon in any cyclist’s arsenal. For competitors, strong accelerations can be the key to winning a race, establishing the breakaway, or closing a gap. Non-competitive cyclists frequently undervalue sprinting, which is a mistake. Sprint workouts increase explosive power, muscle fiber recruitment, and anaerobic capacity. Short sprints can also stimulate …
Topics Covered In This Episode: Tips for first-time ultrarunners Getting perspective on your training Krissy Moehl’s book Running Your First Ultra – 2nd Edition Mentorship in trail and ultrarunning Female-specific training considerations Guest: Krissy Moehl is a professional ultrarunner for Patagonia, author of Running Your First Ultra – 2nd Edition, and the race director for the …
By Jim Rutberg, CTS Pro Coach, co-author of “The Time-Crunched Cyclist”, “Training Essentials for Ultrarunning”, and “Ride Inside“, 10x finisher of the Leadville 100 MTB, and 2-time finisher of Unbound Gravel. The right equipment and gear choices can be the difference between a great gravel race, a miserable death march, or a dreaded DNF. Personal preference plays …
Challenging multi-day cycling events are one of the fast-growing categories of cycling for amateurs. Some are competitive; others are not, but most feature big mileage, lots of climbing, and incredible camaraderie. If you’re planning on riding one of these challenging multi-day events, here’s an essential guide to training, managing your efforts during the event, and …
(Colorado Springs, April 14, 2022) – CTS, a pioneer in the endurance coaching and camps industry, today announced three new additions to their staff of 50+ professional coaches. Addison Smith, Kerry Bonar, and Izzy Forrest are available to take new athletes immediately. CTS Founder and Head Coach, Chris Carmichael, said, “Addison and Izzy distinguished themselves …