The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS

Topics Covered In This Episode:Jason climbed 100 peaks non-stop for his 100th FKT: the Washington Bulgers (100 highest peaks in Washington State)How to approach daunting challengesTactics for staying in the momentDealing with unpredictability and low pointsBehind the story of the upcoming film Journey to 100Guest Bio:Jason Hardrath is an Oregon school teacher, adventure athlete, and the first person to log 100 Fastest Known Times (FKTs). For his 100th FKT, he set out to tackle The Bulger List: Washington state's 100 tallest peaks. He accomplished his goal climbing all 100 peaks in just 50 days, 23 hours, and 43 minutes.Guest Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonhardrath/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonHardrathWebsite: https://www.jasonhardrath.com/Show Links: Fastest Known Time: https://fastestknowntime.com/athlete/jason-hardrathJourney To 100: https://wzrdmedia.com/journey-to-100/ Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform

Topics Covered In This Episode:How much can you increase your FTP in one seasonRate of perceived exertionWhy do we have training zonesShould you use wearable technology like Whoop or Oura RingNils van der Poel: thoughts on his training methodologyGuest Bio:Kolie Moore coaches professional, elite, and amateur athletes of all disciplines at all levels. He’s consulted for World Tour teams, world champions, national team coaches, is part of the WKO development group that creates and tests new and advanced cycling analytics, independently developed many unique analysis tools for road racers and sprinters, and educates and develops other coaches.Kolie is a lifelong cyclist, national championship medalist, and former Taekwondo instructor and competitor (3rd Dan; selected for international WTF and ITF competitions, and Junior Olympics competitor). He holds a BS in Biology from Boston University, where he learned biochemistry, metabolism, and physiology. This background gives him a scientific and fundamental understanding the unique optimization required for each individual that is reflected in his training methods.Connect With Kolie Moore:Website: https://www.empiricalcycling.com/about-our-coaches.htmlPodcast: https://www.empiricalcycling.com/podcast.htmlInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/empiricalcycling/Twitter: https://twitter.com/type_iix Show Links:"How to skate a 10k" guide by Nils van der Poel: https://www.howtoskate.se/_files/ugd/e11bfe_b783631375f543248e271f440bcd45c5.pdfNew York Times article on Nils van der Poel: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/10/sports/olympics/nils-van-der-poel-speedskating.htmlListen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform

Topics Covered In This Episode:What is FASTR?Early identification and interventions to prevent injury and identify ways to optimize performance in female athletesHow the research from the FASTR program will apply to athletes, coaches, and parents of young athletesGuests:Our guests today are Dr. Megan Roche and Dr. Emily Kraus. Dr. Roche has a medical degree from Stanford University but is now a Ph.D. candidate in Epidemiology and Population Health at Stanford focusing on bone health in athletes and the genetic predictors of sports injury. Dr. Roche is not only incredibly smart but also a brilliant athlete as a five-time national trail running champion and six-time member of Team USA. Dr. Emily Kraus is a clinical assistant professor at Stanford Children's Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center and is board-certified in Physical medicine and rehabilitation sports medicine - and is the director of the Stanford Female Athlete program.Show Links:FASTR Website: https://fastr.su.domainsIG: https://www.instagram.com/stanfordfastr/ Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform

Topics Covered In This Episode:Thinking outside the box when it comes to training phasesLoad vs. stress vs. strainHow to build fatigue resistanceWhy consistency is so importantThe limitations of training stress scoreAthlete gap analysisUsing strength training to build durabilityGuest Bio:Mikael Eriksson is the Founder and Head Coach of Scientific Triathlon, which he started as a blog in 2015, and now provides one-on-one coaching. He is also the host of "That Triathlon Show".Guest Links:IG: https://www.instagram.com/mkerikss/FB: https://www.facebook.com/scientifictriathlonhqT: https://twitter.com/SciTriatWebsite: https://scientifictriathlon.comPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-triathlon-show/id1209821045Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform

Topics Covered In This Episode:Developing risk tolerance, vulnerability, and patienceThe relationship between outcomes and your processGetting through the plateaus in progressReturning to failuresReframing success and failureAbby's John Muir Trail FKT attemptsGuest Bio:Abby Hall is a CTS Athlete and professional trail and ultrarunner for the Adidas Terrex team. Abby is also a talented graphic designer who is responsible for the design elements in the 2nd edition of Training Essentials For Ultrarunning. Guest Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abby.k.hall/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.abbyandcordis.comShow Links:Nüümü Poyo aka John Muir Trail FKT Attempt Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxnG3svwamwBrad Stulberg’s book: https://www.bradstulberg.com/books Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform 

Topics Covered In This Episode:Developing a training strategyChronological age vs training age3 key tips for masters athletes to focus onBuilding back after a serious injuryThe important factors to consider beyond just training dataThe different ways in which masters athletes may need to trainDeciding when you should push forward with training or restCommon traits of older athletes who are performing at a high levelGuests:Amber Neben is a 3x Olympian and professional cyclist who has won multiple national and world championships. Read more about Amber Neben here.IG: https://www.instagram.com/ambernebenpx4/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/amber.neben.9 T: https://twitter.com/amberneben Website: https://nebenpx4.com Tim Cusick is a coach to national and world champions and is the product development lead for TrainingPeaks WKO5. Read more about Tim Cusick here.IG: https://www.instagram.com/tim.cusick_coach/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/tim.cusick T: https://twitter.com/tcusick123 Website: https://www.velociouscyclingadventures.com/about-tim-cusickShow Links:WKO5: https://www.wko5.comBaseCamp on Zwift: https://www.zwift.com/ca/events/tag/basecamp/view/2585580 Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform

Topics Covered In This Episode:The psychology of masters athletesPsychological flexibility vs. mental toughness"Pushing away paper" exerciseDeveloping self-awarenessGuest Bio:Neal Palles is a CTS ultrarunning coach who holds dual master's degrees in Social Work and Applied Sports Psychology, and is a Licensed Psychotherapist and Sports Performance Specialist.Episode Links:Website: https://coloradopsychotherapyandsport.com/homeBlog: https://coloradopsychotherapyandsport.com/newsCTS Coach Bio: https://trainright.com/coaches/neal-palles/Twitter: @NealPallesInstagram: @nealpallesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoPsychotherapyandSportBook Recommendation: Confidence Gap by Russ Harris —> https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/211734/the-confidence-gap-by-dr-russ-harris-foreword-by-steven-hayes-phd/ Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform

Topics covered include the importance and intensity of base training, adaptations in the body during base training, transitioning to the next training phase, nutrition changes, training on flat vs. hilly terrain, indoor vs. outdoor workouts, individualizing training approaches, and the significance of base training in cycling.

Topics covered in this episode:What new sections have been added to the second edition of the bookWhat content has been revised and updated from the first editionAn inside look at the book creation and scientific review processThe evolution of ultrarunning training over the yearsA sample interview from the audio version of the book with biomechanist, Wouter HoogkamerGuest Bio:Jason Koop is the Head Ultrarunning Coach at CTS and is the author of Training Essentials For Ultrarunning, 2nd Edition.Guest Links:Coach Bio: https://trainright.com/coaches/jason-koop/KoopCast Podcast: https://www.jasonkoop.com/podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkoop/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jasonkoopFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachkoop/Show Note Links:Training Essentials For Ultrarunning, 2nd EditionConcurrent Aerobic and Strength TrainingKate Bennett's "Treating Athletes with Eating Disorders"Nick Tillers "The Skeptics Guide to Sports Science"Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform

Topics covered in this episode:Developing patience in pursuing goalsBalancing short term and long term changesMastering skills through teachingTackling taboo topics in endurance sportsThe importance of communityListen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform