Backyard Ultra Events exploded in popularity over the last few years thanks, in part, to their straightforward setup. The objective is to complete successive 4.167-mile loops, each in under one hour, for as long as you can. A little more than 4 miles in an hour sounds easy, and for the first few hours it …
Low intensity rides are a critical component of any cyclist’s training plan, even plans that also feature high-intensity interval workouts. These easier rides go by a number of different names, including ‘aerobic endurance’, ‘Zone 2’, ‘base miles’, and ‘LSD’ or Long Slow Distance. In CTS terminology, we refer to them as EnduranceMiles. Many athletes – …
Topics Covered In This Episode: How much can you increase your FTP in one season Rate of perceived exertion Why do we have training zones Should you use wearable technology like Whoop or Oura Ring Nils van der Poel: thoughts on his training methodology Guest Bio: Kolie Moore coaches professional, elite, and amateur athletes of …
One of the first goals any athlete mentions to me is to improve lactate threshold (LT), although they might use a proxy for it – Functional Threshold Power (FTP). Those terms are often used interchangeably because power at LT and FTP are typically very close. Both indicate maximal sustainable power. Specifically, that means the effort …
Topics Covered In This Episode: What is FASTR? Early identification and interventions to prevent injury and identify ways to optimize performance in female athletes How the research from the FASTR program will apply to athletes, coaches, and parents of young athletes Guests: Our guests today are Dr. Megan Roche and Dr. Emily Kraus. Dr. Roche …
By Scott Mercier, CTS Contributing Editor, US Olympian, Retired pro cyclist I was watching Nordic skiing on the Olympics and they showed a section of the Great Wall of China. The section was at the top of a mountain and had an enormous arched gate. I immediately flashed back to the 1995 Tour of China. …
Trail running may not be the most dangerous outdoor sport, it is important to know the risks and how to take care of yourself. Many issues can be mitigated with proper planning and a few items that are easily carried in a running vest. So, let’s discuss first aid for trail runners and how to …
Some workouts just don’t go like you planned. Maybe you visualized pushing the pace at the front of the group ride, or crushing that set of intervals, or spinning along smoothly for hours on end. Instead, you felt sluggish, like you were pedaling squares, or like you couldn’t get out of your own way. Crappy …
By Alison Tetrick, Pro cyclist, Entrepreneur, CTS Contributing Editor Your sights are honed. You have your target in mind. You’re laser focused. You start dialing in your objective. I just hope it isn’t on Bambi. (Whoever put their sights on that baby deer traumatized an entire generation.) As another cycling season gets rolling, there are …
Topics Covered In This Episode: Thinking outside the box when it comes to training phases Load vs. stress vs. strain How to build fatigue resistance Why consistency is so important The limitations of training stress score Athlete gap analysis Using strength training to build durability Guest Bio: Mikael Eriksson is the Founder and Head Coach …