By Jason Koop, Head Coach of CTS Ultrarunning Life these past few weeks has been full of restrictions. Some of us can no longer leave our homes except for the essentials. Most cannot eat at a restaurant, congregate in groups of more than 10, find toilet paper in the store, go to the movies or …
“Endurance athletes are used to taking the long route, and with the accelerating COVID19 crisis we are all facing the most important endurance challenge of our lives. Like all endurance events, this one will have highs and lows, unforeseen challenges, opportunities to work together, and there will be a finish line. How long it takes …
By Chris Carmichael CEO/Head Coach of CTS Endurance athletes are used to taking the long route, and with the accelerating COVID19 crisis we are all facing the most important endurance challenge of our lives. Like all endurance events, this one will have highs and lows, unforeseen challenges, opportunities to work together, and there will be …
By Chris Carmichael, CEO/Head Coach of CTS Normally, this is a topic we cover in the fall, but with the current public health crisis leading to the postponement of events and potentially to limits on the ability to train outdoors (Italy and Spain have banned cycling for training or recreation for the time being), it …
By Chris Carmichael, CEO/Head Coach of CTS The current public health crisis is understandably on everyone’s mind and it is disrupting many aspects of our daily lives and plans. Schools are closing, workers have been advised to work from home, conferences and meetings have been cancelled, major sporting leagues have suspended their seasons, and most …
By Jason Koop with Jim Rutberg, Co-authors of “Training Essentials for Ultrarunning” This week I will be jet hopping across the eastern seaboard as well as over in Europe to record a few podcasts and support athletes racing at Transgrancanaria. With the ongoing COVID-19 (formerly known as the Coronavirus) outbreak, I did not take this …
By Cory Bruno Waking up for an early morning workout before work can be difficult any time of year, and particularly during the fall and winter when mornings are crisp to downright cold. But for some athletes, the early morning is a golden opportunity to work out so you can maintain greater training consistency and …
By Chris Carmichael, Founder and Head Coach of CTS Most people who read my blog posts are year-round athletes, meaning the New Year probably is less of a cold start and more of a recommitment to training after a few months of intermittent exercise, indulgent eating, and a bit too much wine (or whiskey). To …
By Mara Abbott, Olympian and CTS Contributing Editor In the new year, my number one fitness goal is to recommit to a yoga practice. It’s hard to believe this is necessary – I’ve been through four teacher trainings, and when I was racing, the only reason I went to one yoga class a day instead …
By Mara Abbott, Olympian, CTS Contributing Editor With each winter storm, the decision: Grab a towel and head for the trainer, or gather your puffy coat, shoe covers and neck gaiter and get outside? Personal preference guides many of those moments, but both indoor and outdoor workouts have benefits that you can leverage in your …