By Jason Koop, Head Coach of CTS Ultrarunning This past weekend, I spent some time coaching and observing runners at the Black Canyons ultras. Over the last few years, I’ve found this to be a good litmus test of how runners are approaching training for the upcoming season. The race is early enough in the …
By Chris Carmichael, Founder and Head Coach of CTS Not one of the athletes I coach works a standard 5-day-a-week, 9-5 job. I’m not sure how many people do anymore, and by the time all three of my children have careers I’m nearly certain no one will. With so much variation in people’s professional …
About This Episode: In this week’s episode, we take a deep dive into award-winning journalist Alex Hutchinson’s latest book, Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, and talk about how athletes can apply some of the book’s findings to their own training. Guest Bio – Alex Hutchinson: Alex Hutchinson (@sweatscience) is a …
By Jason Koop, Head Coach of CTS Ultrarunning If you want a quick fix or simple answer to all of your training needs, stop here. Go somewhere else and read another article as I’m not going to offer that up today. Every month or so, a new study comes out comparing one interval type to …
By Chris Carmichael, Founder and Head Coach of CTS If there was ever an actual secret to turning highly-talented athletes into champions it is simply this: Toughen them up. Whether you’re trying to win the Paris-Roubaix, get through a 200-mile gravel race, or hang with the fast group ride, it’s going to take more than …
About this episode: In this week’s episode, we interview Ultramarathon Man, Dean Karnazes, and talk with him about setting big goals, inspiring yourself and staying motivated, and cover tips for runners looking to try out trail running and even make the leap to ultramarathons. Guest Bio – Dean Karnazes: TIME magazine named him one of …
By Chris Carmichael, Founder and Head Coach of CTS The difference between fueling performance with carbohydrate and consuming too much added sugar is one of the more confusing aspects of nutrition for athletes. Too much added sugar in your diet can be harmful to your health, but consuming carbohydrate – including simple sugar – can …
About this episode: In this week’s episode, we interview the CEO and founder of Carmichael Training Systems (CTS) Chris Carmichael and hear what he’s learned from 40+ years racing and working in cycling. Guest Bio: Chris Carmichael is the founder and CEO of Carmichael Training Systems, Inc. (CTS). Named the US Olympic Committee’s Coach of …
By Jason Koop, Head Coach of CTS Ultrarunning I had an article all penned out for this week’s blog. It was something about what to do when you get a cold, which is raging rampantly though the running world. That was quickly put on the back burner when I learned early Sunday morning about the …
(Colorado Springs, CO – January 27, 2020) – CTS, a pioneer brand in the endurance coaching industry, celebrates 20-years of guiding and inspiring 20,000-plus athletes since its founding in 2000. The company moves into its next era with a bigger vision to use its brand of coaching to change lives, and ultimately the world, …