Jason Koop

A legend in ultrarunning coaching in the US, author, podcaster and running coach Jason Koop joins us for our special Episode 50. We discuss the evolution of nutrition in trail and ultrarunning, and what’s transferred over from cycling and triathlon. Jason also gives us a sneak peak of what the elite guys are doing in terms of their approach to race day fuelling and hydration, what we can or can't learn from that, plus his recent work with Mina Guli and her Run Blue project. Plus plenty of great practical tips along the way.  

Abby Hall, a professional ultrarunner who moved into ultras in 2016 and attempted an unsupported John Muir Trail FKT. Jason Koop, an experienced endurance coach known for coaching top ultra athletes. They discuss adapting to sudden cancellations, the psychology of long-term motivation, pivots into personal projects and FKTs, and prep for unsupported big adventures and flexible race planning.

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.