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 …
Topics Covered In This Episode: When is a good time to test FTP? When should you NOT test your FTP? How do you know an unscheduled FTP test is warranted? How much of an FTP change (+ or -) is necessary before changing FTP values used for training ranges? What to do with your new …
Topics Covered In This Episode: Pros and cons of setting pacing goals in goal races Aid station strategies that saved serious time Heat management strategies that really worked What support crews did well and can do better to help runners reach the finish Guests Host Corrine Malcolm is joined by three CTS Ultrarunning Coaches to …
One of the most positive cycling trends in the past several years has been a shift to athletes riding a variety bicycles and participating in multiple cycling disciplines. Bicycle design has certainly fed the trend, with bikes that can double as road or gravel bikes with a simple wheel or tire swap. Gravel has formed …
Some of the most frequent inquiries coaches get center on how much riding is enough or too much for Junior (under 18 years old) cyclists. Juniors and their parents also ask about when and how it’s appropriate to incorporate structured training, hard group rides, and races. CTS Coaches have worked with Junior and U23 cyclists …
Topics Covered In This Episode: What cyclists get wrong about Normalized Power Setting your training zones correctly How Normalized Power and Average Power compare How to use kilojoules to measure your workload and plan out your fueling strategy Show Links: How Normalized Power Works: https://help.trainingpeaks.com/hc/en-us/articles/218243287-Why-is-my-normalized-power-lower-than-my-average-power WKO5 Analytical Tool: https://www.wko5.com/ Related Content: Article – Energy Expenditure: …