There are a lot of things you can know about cycling training, but here are the 10 truths you need to know. The past several years has witnessed a surge in the number of devices, products, apps, and supplements promising to improve the effectiveness or convenience of training. Some are useful tools and others …
About this episode: In this week’s episode, Adam Pulford interviews pro cyclist and CTS Athlete Alison Tetrick. Adam and Alison discuss her experience taking on her first mountain bike race at the Leadville Trail 100 MTB, and the key lessons learned from preparing for and racing the iconic event. Episode Highlights: Transitioning from road and …
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 …
The biggest misconception about recovery after running an ultramarathon is that it happens quickly. The biggest mistake athletes make is getting back into structured training too soon. To be a healthy ultrarunner in the long term, it’s essential to give your body and mind a significant break between events. For many athletes, running is an …
Overall Camp experience was GREAT More emphasis on FIG Climb and Descent and Gearing for less experienced riders Second day ride and roads were fabulous Massage therapists should be more sports oriented Yoga Instructor was fab Bike Fit was marginal
About This Episode: In this week’s episode, Adam Pulford interviews Adam Ster a movement specialist, healer, and guide for the athlete. They talk about how Ster’s “Protocols” help athletes/everyone recover and prevent injury and why this form of self-care is so important for the endurance athlete. For this episode, open your mind to Ster’s form …
About This Episode: In this week’s episode, TrainRight Podcast co-hosts Adam Pulford and Hillary Allen sit down to talk about how cyclists and runners should approach base training. Episode Highlights: Building the aerobic engine The traditional base training model New approaches to base training Balancing volume and intensity Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, …
About this episode: In this week’s episode, coach Adam talks with CTS Expert Coach and mountain bike instructor Josh Whitmore about all things bike skills and how cyclists from all disciplines and skill levels can improve and gain free speed on the bike. Guests – Josh Whitmore: I came to coaching from a racing background, …
By Jason Koop, Head Coach of CTS Ultrarunning One of the challenges to writing about training is that every subject could legitimately expand into a book unto itself. My shelves are full them; entire books on physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, periodization, performance assessment and analysis, sports psychology, stress relief, and yes, recovery. Arguably, what you do …