Most of my cycling routes feature two optional endings: a steep climb followed by a descent, or a mile-long false flat uphill. Reaching the descent is the more difficult option and typically adds a mile to the distance, but I choose that route almost every time. Why? Cruising downhill at high speed is a much …
Behold, the Streakers. In virtually any athlete community, you can find someone who has ridden, run, climbed, swam, hiked, or something every day for the past 30 days, 6 months, or even multiple years. In an era when the value of recovery is more understood and accepted than ever, training streaks make little to no …
Topics Covered In This Episode: The ‘4 Whats” Questions coaches ask during season reviews How to use the ‘4 Whats’ to plan the season ahead Host Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for more than 13 years and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He’s participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance …
By Maddison Russell, CTS Senior Coach With the New Year rapidly approaching, many cyclists are wrapping up the Transition Period or “off-season” and getting ready to ramp up training in January. If you haven’t done so already, it is important to start the year with defined goals and an annual training plan to achieve …
By Chris Carmichael, CTS Founder and Chief Endurance Officer The more I talk with athletes in my age group (60+), the more apparent it is that we don’t talk enough about recovery from orthopedic issues for aging athletes. Hip and knee replacements are becoming more common. Nevertheless, aging athletes struggle to find recovery and return-to-training …
Topics Covered In This Episode: Living through the highs and lows of 2021 and 2022 Staying motivated through illness and injury Practical tips for training through adversity How joy (and dancing) create balance with tough training Host Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for more than 13 years and holds a B.S. in Exercise …
Topics Covered In This Episode: Absolute strength vs. Resilient strength The principles of Foundation Training The differences between Foundation Training and Yoga for performance Foam rolling (does it work and should you do it?) The role of movement in hydrating tissues Getting stronger and faster without increasing muscle size Increasing ‘rate of force production’ Breath …
If indoor cycling is going to be a substantial component of your training time – either for a season or year round – it’s best to create a dedicated space where you can leave the trainer and associated equipment set up between rides. Needing to drag the trainer, fans, bike, etc. out and set them …
Topics Covered In This Episode: The “Screaming Barfies” – yes, it’s a real thing. Raynaud’s Phenomenon Non-temperature related causes of Raynaud’s Phenomenon Primary and Secondary Raynaud’s Phenomenon Increased risks for women Treating and preventing the effects of Raynaud’s Phenomenon and other cold-related injuries HOST Corrine Malcolm has been a CTS Coach for more than 5 …
Topics Covered In This Episode: What you should think about before hiring a coach Some of the biggest benefits athletes see working with a coach How the coach-athlete match process works How to know if a coach is a good fit for you Pros and cons of having a local coach Guest Dominic Guinto has been …