About this episode: In this week’s episode, coach Hillary talks with Buzz Burrell a trail running veteran, former record holder for the Colorado Trail and the John Muir Trail, and pioneer of the Fastest Known Time ( FKT ) movement. Episode Highlights: The basics of FKTs The different FKT categories How to plan your own …
By Jason Koop, Head Coach of CTS Ultrarunning This year has challenged athletes like never before. Races have been put on ice, motivation has been flailing, and political, physical, and social wellbeing around the world has been strained to say the least. As a coach, I’ve been helping my athletes adapt to this changing environment. …
By Jason Koop, Head Coach of CTS Ultrarunning A few weeks ago would have been the 7th edition of our staple Memorial Day Ultrarunning Camp. What was once a low-key camp I held with only a few select athletes had grown into an event sold out months in advance. We hold the camp out of …
About this episode: In this week’s episode, coach Adam has a wide-ranging conversation about understanding your particular needs as an athlete and taking steps to optimize your health and performance with Dr. Rick Cohen, M.D. Guest Bio – Rick Cohen, M.D.: Dr. Rick Cohen, M.D. is a leading authority in the fields of nutrition, sports …
By Alison Tetrick, Pro cyclist, Entrepreneur, CTS Contributing Editor Worrier to Warrior: Turning fear of failure turning into explosive, remarkable action. Sit with that for a second. What do you fear? What do you want? Do you realize that fear and desire are often aligned, just differently worded? I have been taking a leadership class …
By Chris Carmichael, Founder and Head Coach of CTS As a child of the 1960s, I have always been enthralled by the exploration of space. I was 8 years old when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon, and like many in my generation the space program provided inspiration that hard work, …
About this episode: In this week’s episode, coach Hillary talks with Timothy Tate, a Bozeman based psychotherapist and consultant to The North Face elite athlete team, about what calls athletes to reach beyond their limits, dealing with the pressure to perform, and developing a daily practice that can foster wellness. Episode Highlights: Balancing ambition …
By Jason Koop, Head Coach of CTS Ultrarunning We lost a great one late last week. Ultrarunner, author, and heavy metal Zen monk sober warrior David Clark passed away May 21st after complications from surgery to repair a herniated disc. If you are not familiar with David’s story, you should be. A former 320-pound …
By Chris Carmichael, Founder and Head Coach of CTS Athletes are eager to train but don’t want to waste their time getting prepared for goals that might get cancelled. While I would argue improving fitness and performance is never a waste of time, I also recognize people need tangible milestones to keep them moving …
About this episode: In this week’s episode, coach Adam talks with USA Cycling Chief of Sport Performance Jim Miller about developing a winning mindset, what he’s learned from mentally tough athletes like Kate Courtney and Kristin Armstrong, and how you can improve your own mental game even if you’re not competing professionally or chasing a …