By Reggie Miller, NBA Hall of Fame, Olympian, MTB Racer, CTS Contributing Editor Some of the best advice I received early in my athletic endeavors was to surround myself with people who would always support, challenge, respect and hopefully uplift me through the ups and downs of life, work or athletics. I had my fair …
How many calories do you burn cycling? It’s a question asked by general exercisers and novice cyclists, all the way up to professional bike racers. People ask for different reasons, though. General exercisers may be primarily interested in burning calories for weight loss or to meet daily energy expenditure goals. Some cyclists may ask for …
Topics Covered In This Episode: Where athletes go wrong in planning their season Avoiding needless suffering in ultras How to approach B and C priority races Common mistakes with tapers and rest days Falling into the trap of more Guests: CTS Ultrarunning Coaches Ryne Anderson and Nicole Rasmussen join Corrine Malcolm in today’s episode. Guest …
We all had at least one compelling reason to begin our trail running journey. Perhaps it was the finisher’s belt buckle or t-shirt, the inherent challenge of ultramarathon events, or health benefits. For most people, motivation evolves over time. Some original motivations may become more intense, or initial motives may fade and be replaced with …
The invention of the power meter revolutionized cycling training more than 30 years ago. Then it took another 15 years for power meters to be widely available to amateur cyclists. These days, cyclists can train with power on virtually any outdoor or indoor bicycle. Whether you already have a power meter or are curious about …
By Alison Tetrick, Pro Cyclist, Entrepreneur, and CTS Contributing Editor And there I was. Right back where it all started. It was like I never left. A trip down memory lane. I was home, where I grew up in cycling. Where I achieved some of my proudest moments that I still remember fondly. Even though …
Topics Covered In This Episode: Developing psychological flexibility Performance psychology principles Common flow state disruptors Disordered eating patterns in endurance athletes Foundational skills and high-performance mindset Podcast Part 1 Episode Link: https://trainright.com/why-mental-health-matters-to-athletes-with-dr-justin-ross/ Guest Bio: Dr. Justin Ross is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in athlete mental health and performance – addressing issues such as anxiety, …
Ergogenic aids, or performance-enhancing substances, include any substances that enhance performance or recovery. The term encompasses legal substances like caffeine and prohibited substances like anabolic steroids. Interestingly, the research that determined just how ‘sports enhancing’ they could be, was done in controlled laboratory settings rather than real-world scenarios. While controlled settings leave less room for …
Win True follows Scott Mercier’s trajectory from a kid in Telluride, Colorado, to the 1992 US Olympic Team, through his years as a professional cyclist for Saturn and US Postal Service, and his decision to leave the sport rather than participate in doping. Win True is his story of moral courage in the face of …
Topics Covered In This Episode: How ultrarunners should decide if they should include strength training What are the benefits of including strength training in your plan What’s the minimum effective strength training volume? How strength training programming should change throughout the season The biggest mistakes ultrarunners make with strength training Guest Bio: Sarah Scozzaro is …