Topics covered in this episode: What new sections have been added to the second edition of the book What content has been revised and updated from the first edition An inside look at the book creation and scientific review process The evolution of ultrarunning training over the years A sample interview from the audio version …
By Chris Carmichael, Founder and Head Coach of CTS In exercise science and coaching there are long and passionate debates about the structure of interval workouts, the intensities that should be used, the duration of efforts and recoveries, and the total amount of work performed during a training session or a block of training. …
By Alison Tetrick, Pro cyclist, Entrepreneur, CTS Contributing Editor Don’t start me on the jokes that 2022 sounds like 2020 “too”. Wait. It does. Ah, I remember when I started 2020, excited about my goals. I dusted off the boots and was ready. Now, here we are. 2022. Ready for something fresh and new? Maybe. …
Topics covered in this episode: Developing patience in pursuing goals Balancing short term and long term changes Mastering skills through teaching Tackling taboo topics in endurance sports The importance of community Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform Episode Transcription: Please note that this is an automated transcription and …
By Chris Carmichael, Founder and Head Coach of CTS There is no shortage of endurance challenges spanning the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Although the “Festive 500” – 500 kilometers between December 25-31 – remains one of the most popular, you can also find other distance-, duration-, and elevation-based challenges for the coming …
By Darcie Murphy, CTS Ultrarunning Senior Coach So, you’ve been running longer miles and hours for a while, and you think you want to toss your hat in the ring and test yourself in a race. Congratulations! The decision to compete is a big step for many athletes. It’s one thing to keep ticking off …
By Chris Carmichael, Founder and Head Coach of CTS My coaches and I work with many athletes leading high-pressure careers, including C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, first responders, and medical professionals. Others are experiencing life-altering levels of stress from failing relationships, long-term caregiving for sick loved ones or aging parents, or grief from losing loved ones. There …
By Scott Mercier, CTS Contributing Editor, US Olympian, Retired pro cyclist Winter was always my favorite season as a kid. Powder days and ski racing were what I craved. It helped having skiing as P.E. class school and a lift just 4 blocks from our house in Telluride. When I discovered the bike, however, my …
Topics covered in this episode: The impressive feats Paralympic cyclists are accomplishing Understanding the different Paralympic classifications How we can grow the awareness around the Paralympic Games Guest Bio – Jim Lehman: Jim Lehman has been a CTS Coach since 2000 and served as a National Team Coach for the US Para-cycling team, including working …
By Jason Koop, Head Coach of CTS Ultrarunning When I originally wrote the first edition of ‘Training Essentials for Ultrarunning’ in 2015, I wanted to create a work that could bridge a gap I perceived in the ultrarunning space. At the time, there was a gap between using anecdotal accounts to drive training and …