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 …
By Chris Carmichael, Founder and Head Coach of CTS If you want to get a sense for the quality, durability, and versatility of a bicycle, you need to get feedback from cyclists with a range of body sizes, experience levels, and riding styles. I can tell you I love a certain bike, but that’s the …
By Reggie Miller, NBA Hall of Fame, Olympian, MTB Racer, CTS Contributing Editor If you asked me in January what 2021 would look like, I would have responded, “Not so great.” But as I sit and reflect on this past year, it absolutely was a year of PROGRESS. We were all hit with a terrible pandemic, collectively unsure …
Topics covered in this episode: Planning out race logistics Determining how best to prepare for Western States Preparing for the unique demands of the event Key Western States course insights Choosing appropriate build-up races Guest Bio: Andy Jones-Wilkins, known as AJW, is an ultrarunner and CTS Coach who first began running ultramarathons in 1992. AJW …
By Sarah Scozzaro, CTS Expert Coach, NSCA-PT, NASM PES This time of year it’s common for athletes to find themselves busier than normal or on the road, which quickly leads to questions about how to continue with strength training – particularly core training – when away from home. I get it, there’s a lot going …
By Chris Carmichael, Founder and Chief Endurance Officer of CTS I have always enjoyed getting to know people and hearing their cycling stories during group rides, and it’s also interesting to listen to the advice riders give to each other in the pace line or at the coffee stop. Most of the time it’s …
Topics covered in this episode: What are betalains? What are the physiological effects of betalains? Performance benefits highlighted in studies from betalain supplementation The latest insights on phytochemicals Social Links: Website: http://www.sur.co Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/surphyto Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/surphyto Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/surphyto Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/597477 Research Articles: Betalains: Health and Disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29846082/ Cycling Study: European Journal of Applied Physiology: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1452/7454/files/14_AltRed-Auburn_Cycling_Perfomance_-2018_Article.pdf?v=1592748293 Running …
By Chris Carmichael, Founder and Head Coach of CTS When you tally up all the workouts and rest days, Time-Crunched Athletes spend more than 95% of their time NOT exercising. Even cyclists on high-volume training plans rarely spend more than 10% of the total hours in a week training. What you do – or don’t …
By Alison Tetrick, Pro cyclist, Entrepreneur, CTS Contributing Editor There is always something to be thankful for – even missed workouts, breakups, and a lower FTP. Trust me, I know. When good things happen to us, being thankful is obvious, but the low moments, the frustrations, and the challenges, those too can be beacons of …
Topics covered in this episode: Misconceptions about working with a registered dietitian How can you refocus on intuitive eating? The relationship between trauma and disordered eating Why food is more than just fuel Guest Bio: Maria is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and a Washington State certified dietitian-nutritionist (CDN) with a Master of Science degree …