About this episode: In this week’s episode, Corrine Malcolm interviews Nikki Buurma, DPT on some of the questions that have gone through every runner’s mind. Nikki debunks some myths surrounding runner’s knees, shin splints, and stretching. Episode Highlights: Why you should have a physical therapist on deck to help with injuries early What does a …
Topics covered in this episode: Poor sleep Poor hydration Poor nutrition No taper Train too much with Data Train too much with emotion Start too hard Athletes don’t know their equipment Athletes don’t tell their coach the important stuff Too much stress on a particular day vs not enough focus for the year Guest Bio …
By CTS Coach Maddison Russell When considering hiring a cycling coach, it’s extremely important to do your due diligence. Whether you are progressing from being a self-coached athlete or a static cycling training plan there are a lot of bases you need to cover. If you are handing over the keys to your training, you …
Topics covered in this episode: Behind the scenes of Timothy Olson’s Pacific Crest Trail FKT The critical mindset necessary when taking on such a large challenge How does an athlete prepare for a goal that goes way beyond normal event distances How to approach your strengths and weaknesses Learning to take what the day gives …
About This Episode: In this week’s episode, coach Corrine Malcolm interviews Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford Children’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center Dr. Emily Kraus. They sit down to discuss RED-S, bone health, and ways you can stay vigilant when it comes to your health so you can stay on the trail for the long …
About This Episode: In this week’s episode, Adam Pulford interviews accomplished pro cyclist and Olympic athlete Coryn Rivera. They dive into how Rivera developed into a professional cyclist, the training strategies she’s implementing ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games, and how she overcame challenges in her path to becoming an Olympic athlete. Episode Highlights: How …
About this episode: In this week’s episode, Adam Pulford interviews Olympic athlete Christopher Blevins who earned Team USA’s one spot in the men’s cross country mountain bike race at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. They discuss Blevins’ journey from a young BMX racer to the Olympics and how he’s preparing for the likely extreme conditions …
About this episode: In this week’s episode, Adam Pulford interviews fellow CTS Coach and exercise physiologist at the Olympic Training Center’s Athletic Performance Lab and High Altitude & Environmental Training Center (HATC), Lindsay Golich. With the upcoming Tokyo Olympics expected to be one of the hottest on record, she discusses what effects in performance athletes …
About this episode: In upcoming episodes, Coach Adam Pulford will be interviewing 2021 Tokyo Olympic athletes and physiologists about heat acclimatization protocols, cooling vests, altitude training, and core-temperature optimization hacks. Before diving into those advanced tactics you need to focus first on three things leading into any event: fitness, freshness, and fueling. This short episode …
About this episode: In this week’s episode, Adam Pulford interviews two of his athletes DJ Brew and DJ Battle. They discuss how Adam approaches each of their training and individualizes how he coaches Brew and Battle to get them to their goals and athletic potential. Episode Highlights: Understanding your athlete phenotype How to fit in …