The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS

Key topics in this episode:What a training camp accomplishes that your home environment doesn'tLet the volume be the training stressFor TCC, intervals are the norm, longer endurance rides is the novel stressStructuring intensity and volume for multi-day campsFueling and hydrating for consecutive daysTraining Stress is not linear as rides get longerHow many days and how much volume is appropriate for your campHow to plan routes and food/water stopsGuestJim Lehman was one of the original CTS Coaches and been designing training camps for more than 20 years. One of the most respected endurance cycling coaches in the United States, Jim has served as a National Team coach for the US Para-cycling team, including working as a coach at the 2004, 2008, 2016, and 2020 Paralympic Games. Following the 2020 Paralympic Games he received the Order of Ikkos medal six times for his role helping athletes win medals.HostAdam 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 events all around the world.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platformGET FREE TRAINING CONTENTJoin our weekly newsletterCONNECT WITH CTSWebsite: trainright.comInstagram: @cts_trainrightTwitter: @trainrightFacebook: @CTSAthlete

We've made some changes! To better focus on the topics and challenges our listeners are asking for, "The TrainRight Podcast" has been refocused to become The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast. In this episode, Coach Adam Pulford answers a question we frequently get early in the calendar year: Should Time-Crunched Cyclists Do Aerobic Base Training?Key topics in this episode:Why 'base training' has value for Time-Crunched CyclistsWhat 'base training' looks like when you're riding 6-8 hours/weekYes, Zone 3 (Tempo, Sweetspot) is a valuable intensity for Time-Crunched CyclistsHow to combine Zone 2 and Zone 3 intensities to improve gainsWhy adding short, anaerobic capacity intervals can be beneficial and low risk for TCCs during base periodHow incorporating short training camps (endurance blocks) are a time-effective way to boost aerobic base trainingHostAdam 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 events all around the world.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platformGET FREE TRAINING CONTENTJoin our weekly newsletterCONNECT WITH CTSWebsite: trainright.comInstagram: @cts_trainrightTwitter: @trainrightFacebook: @CTSAthlete

We're making some changes! To better focus on the topics and challenges our listeners are asking for, "The TrainRight Podcast" is being refocused to become The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast. Here's what you can expect:Weekly episodes starting in February 202320- to 25-minute episodes packed with actionable training informationAnswers to questions submitted by listeners and coached athletesInterviews with CTS Coaches and experts in endurance training, nutrition, recovery, and exercise scienceWhat about the ultrarunning portion of the TrainRight Podcast? We recommend listening to "The Koopcast", hosted by Jason Koop, the Head Coach of CTS Ultrarunning and author of "Training Essentials for Ultrarunning". HostAdam 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 events all around the world.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platformGET FREE TRAINING CONTENTJoin our weekly newsletterCONNECT WITH CTSWebsite: trainright.comInstagram: @cts_trainrightTwitter: @trainrightFacebook: @CTSAthlete

Topics Covered In This Episode:The '4 Whats"Questions coaches ask during season reviewsHow to use the '4 Whats' to plan the season ahead HostAdam 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 events all around the world.Guest BiosDarcie Murphy has been a CTS Coach for 20 years. While completing a degree in Health Education at Utah State University, she began competitive road and mountain bike racing. Racing at the national and international level took her to many parts of the US and gave her invaluable experience in the world of professional athletics. Eventually, bike racing turned into trail running and ultramarathon racing, and she has since added alpine ski and snowboard instruction and personal training to her list of teaching credentials. Matthew Busche earned degrees in Exercise Science and Management from Luther College in 2007 and then committed to cycling full time. He signed his first pro contract in 2010 and spent 7 years riding professionally. Matthew won the US Pro Road Race National Championship in 2011 and 2015. He completed 3 Grand Tours, including the 2014 Tour de France, and was selected to represent Team USA at the UCI Road Cycling World Championships.Darcie Murphy: IG: @darcie_kmurphEmail: dmurphy@trainright.com Website: https://trainright.com/coaches/darcie-murphy/ Matthew Busche: IG: @matthew.busche Twitter: @MatthewBuscheEmail: mbusche@trainright.com Website: https://trainright.com/coaches/matthew-busche/Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platformGET FREE TRAINING CONTENTJoin our weekly newsletterCONNECT WITH CTSWebsite: trainright.comInstagram: @cts_trainrightTwitter: @trainrightFacebook: @CTSAthlete

Topics Covered In This Episode:Why Chris Carmichael stepped down as CEO of CTSIntroduction to Jeff Pierce, the new CEO of CTSA brief history of the Endurance Coaching Industry in the USThe future of personal coaching as AI and machine learning increase availability of dynamic training plans HostAdam 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 events all around the world.Guest BiosChris Carmichael and Jeff Pierce were rivals leading up to the 1984 Olympic Team selection, then teammates on the 7-Eleven Pro Cycling Team. Later they both held High Performance Director positions at USA Cycling and played roles in the selection of Team USA cyclists for several Olympic Games, World Championships, and other major international competitions. Chris founded CTS in 2000 and led the company until stepping down in August 2022. Jeff spent more than 13 years as an executive for T-Mobile in telecommunications before returning to USA Cycling as VP of Athletics. He was selected to take over the CEO role at CTS and started in August 2022.Links:About CTS StoryChris's BioJeff's BioChris's IG: https://www.instagram.com/chriscarmichael1960/ Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platformGET FREE TRAINING CONTENTJoin our weekly newsletterCONNECT WITH CTSWebsite: trainright.comInstagram: @cts_trainrightTwitter: @trainrightFacebook: @CTSAthlete

Topics Covered In This Episode:Recounting the highs and lows of 2021 and 2022Staying motivated through illness and injuryPractical tips for training through adversityHow joy (and dancing) create balance with tough trainingHostAdam 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 events all around the world.Guest BioAlison Jackson is one of the most recognizable Canadian professional cyclists, not only because wins races all over the world, but also because her dance moves have made her a social media sensation. An Olympian and multi-time Canadian National Champion, also Jackson finished 6th at the UCI Road Race World Championships in 2022. For 2023, she will race for the EF Education-TIBCO-SVB Pro Cycling Team. Alison works with CTS Coach Adam Pulford.More About Alison Jackson:IG: https://www.instagram.com/aliactionjackson/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aliactionjackson?lang=en FB: https://www.facebook.com/alisonactionjackson Twitter: https://twitter.com/aliACTIONjackso Team: https://efeducationtibcosvb.comArticle: https://efeducationtibcosvb.com/racing/alison-jackson-signs-with-ef-education-tibco-svb/Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platformGET FREE TRAINING CONTENTJoin our weekly newsletterCONNECT WITH CTSWebsite: trainright.comInstagram: @cts_trainrightTwitter: @trainrightFacebook: @CTSAthlete

Topics Covered In This Episode:Absolute strength vs. Resilient strengthThe principles of Foundation TrainingThe differences between Foundation Training and Yoga for performanceFoam rolling (does it work and should you do it?)The role of movement in hydrating tissuesGetting stronger and faster without increasing muscle sizeIncreasing 'rate of force production'Breath work for spinal stabilization and expansion of rib cageBelly breathing vs. decompression breathingHostAdam 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 events all around the world.Guest BioErin Carson is co-owner and operator of RallySport, a Boulder, Colorado training facility and health club. As the head coach for ECFIT she provides strength training programs for endurance athletes seeking to perform at their very best in triathlons, marathons, and cycling events. Her clients include world champions and Olympians as well as everyday athletes seeking excellence.Erin has also found success as a triathlete, highlighted by her 6th place age group finish at the 2016 70.3 World Championships in Maloolooba, Australia, as well as multiple podium finishes over the last 5 years. Erin is a life-long athlete who attended The University of Colorado on a basketball scholarship where she was one of the top NCAA D1 basketball players. Erin’s Credentials:B.S. Kinesiology, University of ColoradoM.S. Administration,  University of NebraskaMasters Studies, Tulane UniversityNSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning SpecialistEXOS Performance Coach (pending)Titleist Performance Coach L2NASM Certified Personal TrainerNASM Performance Enhancement SpecialistNASM Corrective Exercise SpecialistPTA Global Certified Personal TrainerPTA Global Advanced Personal TrainerFoundations Instructor L2 30 Days Free of ECFit On DemandUse Code: TRAINRIGHThttps://ondemand.ecfitstrength.com/Email Erin at erin@ecfitstrength.com for 30 days access to Premium Read More About Erin Carson:Website: https://ecfitstrength.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecfit_strength/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ecfitstrength/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ecfitstrengthListen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platformGET FREE TRAINING CONTENTJoin our weekly newsletterCONNECT WITH CTSWebsite: trainright.comInstagram: @cts_trainrightTwitter: @trainrightFacebook: @CTSAthlete

Topics Covered In This Episode:Benefits of Strength TrainingWhy strength training shouldn't be just off-season or cross trainingIf you’re going to do strength training, it's best to do it year roundA Simple Process to Follow:4 Strength Training Levels we use at CTS to identify where to startHow to use these levels throughout the seasonBest Practices to keep addressing strength all season longHostAdam 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 events all around the world.Guest BioSarah Scozzaro is a CTS Coach who specializes in ultrarunning and has an extensive strength training background. Sarah has her Masters’s degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in performance enhancement and injury prevention and has a long list of qualifications and certifications after her name including being a National Strength and Conditioning Association certified personal trainer and National Academy of Sports Medicine performance enhancement specialist.Guest Links:Coach Bio: https://trainright.com/coaches/sarah-scozzaro/IG: https://www.instagram.com/drtyrunner/Show LinksPodcast: Strength Training for Ultrarunners Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platformGET FREE TRAINING CONTENTJoin our weekly newsletterCONNECT WITH CTSWebsite: trainright.comInstagram: @cts_trainrightTwitter: @trainrightFacebook: @CTSAthlete

Topics Covered In This Episode:The "Screaming Barfies" - yes, it's a real thing.Reynaud's PhenomenonNon-temperature related causes of Reynaud's PhenomenonPrimary and Secondary Reynaud's PhenomenonIncreased risks for womenTreating and preventing the effects of Reynaud's Phenomenon and other cold-related injuriesHost Bio:Corrine Malcolm has been a CTS Coach for more than 5 years and holds a B.S. in Health and Human Performance. She's a professional ultrarunner, a top ten Western States finisher, and a former U.S. Biathlon National Team member.Have questions you want Corrine to cover in a podcast? Email her at cmalcolm@trainright.com.Article LinksWinter Running Tips for Training in the ColdCan Training in Extreme Cold Permanently Hurt Your Lungs?Layering for Ultrarunning Training in Cold WeatherListen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platformGET FREE TRAINING CONTENTJoin our weekly newsletterCONNECT WITH CTSWebsite: trainright.comInstagram: @cts_trainrightTwitter: @trainrightFacebook: @CTSAthlete

Topics Covered In This Episode:What detraining is and why you need itWhat happens when you lighten your training loadHow to detrain correctlyAbsolute vs. Relative Chronic Training Load (CTL)Physical and psychological consequences of lowering CTLCoach AP's Recipe for DetrainingHow much CTL should be lost during detraining phase?HostAdam 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 events all around the world.Show Links Detraining chapter from Bosquet & Mujika Article/Podcast: What Is Chronic Training Load (CTL) And How To Use It To Improve PerformanceListen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platformGET FREE TRAINING CONTENTJoin our weekly newsletterCONNECT WITH CTSWebsite: trainright.comInstagram: @cts_trainrightTwitter: @trainrightFacebook: @CTSAthlete