The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS New Year, New Perspectives on Achieving Meaningful Goals, with Coach Jason Koop
Jan 1, 2025
Join ultrarunning expert Jason Koop, Head Coach of CTS Ultrarunning, as he shares his insights on meaningful goal setting and athlete-coach collaboration. He challenges traditional forecasting methods, suggesting that granular annual plans can sometimes hinder progress. The conversation dives into the emotional aspects of recovery from injury and coaching elite athletes, emphasizing the balance between outcome and process goals. Koop also highlights the power of personal goals in driving intrinsic motivation for both coaches and athletes.
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Double Ultras
- Jason Koop had athletes attempt to race both the Western States 100 and UTMB.
- One athlete won both, while others succeeded in one but dropped out of the other.
Exceeding Difficulty
- The difficulty of racing two top-level ultramarathons in close proximity is immense, especially given the high level of competition.
- Koop reflects on the need to master one race before attempting both.
Crawl, Walk, Run
- Master one difficult race before attempting two in one season.
- This applies to elite and everyday athletes, focusing on building a foundation before compounding difficulty.
