KoopCast

How to Set Up Your Season with CTS Coaches AJW and Cliff Pittman #211

Jan 4, 2024

Learn how to structure your training season for trail and ultra running, including tips on strength training, race planning, and heat training. Explore the steps to set up for long-distance races like the Western States 100. Discover the significance of race recon and heat training. Hear about the importance of course recon and planning for hydration and nutrition. Enjoy a story, advice, and gratitude. Congratulate coaches Cliff Pittman and AJW on becoming full-time coaches and providing race support for CTS athletes at the Western States 100.

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Quick takeaways

Setting up a season with long periods of time for training is crucial to maximize training potential.

Identifying anchor points such as supporting races, training camps, and heat training interventions is an important step in structuring the season.

Race reconnaissance and heat training are crucial aspects of race preparation, allowing athletes to familiarize themselves with challenging sections of the racecourse and optimize performance.

Deep dives

Importance of Long-term Training

Setting up a season with long periods of time for training is crucial to maximize training potential.

Introduction

2min

Setting Up the Season for Long-Distance Races

24min

Race Preparation Protocols and the Significance of Race Recon and Heat Training

2min

The Importance of Course Reconnaissance

7min

Planning for Hydration and Nutrition

23min

A Story, Advice, and Gratitude

2min

Discussion on Setting Up Seasons and Congratulations on Becoming a Full-Time Coach

2min

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Episode overview:

If you are not planning out your season by now you should be! CTS coaches Cliff Pittman and AJW discuss how to set up your season with the right anchor points, how to schedule a B race and how to keep the focus on the things that are the most important.

Episode highlights:

(9:02) Western States classic buildup: Way Too Cool 50k, American River 50, Miwok 100k, Memorial Day training camp

(17:02) Koop’s framework: identifying key goal races, building an ideal long range plan before modifying it to incorporate supporting races, camps, and life circumstances, knowing where to make compromises

(30:00) Recon the crux of the course: challenges with course recon, Western States example and trails blocked by snow, example from the first year of Cocodona, confidence boost

Additional resources:

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Information on coaching-https://www.trainright.com
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KoopCast

How to Set Up Your Season with CTS Coaches AJW and Cliff Pittman #211

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Importance of Long-term Training

Anchor Points and Planning

Mental Preparation and Support

Importance of Race Recon and Heat Training

Prioritizing the Main Focus and Supportive Races

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts