KoopCast

Julien Périard, a leading Research Professor at the University of Canberra, specializes in how heat and altitude impact athletic performance. He discusses innovative heat acclimation strategies vital for endurance athletes. Topics include the balance of training and adaptation, effective hydration techniques, and the importance of tailored approaches based on environmental conditions. Julien also shares insights on managing performance in ultra-running, emphasizing the physiological challenges athletes face in extreme heat and how nutrition plays a crucial role in enhancing performance.

Dominic Guinto is the Director of Athlete Services for CTS.  He is dedicated to finding the right solution for endurance athletes across the world. Buy Koop’s new book onAmazon-https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6Audible-https://www.audible.com/pd/Training-Essentials-for-Ultrarunning-Second-Edition-Audiobook/B09P38S2PR?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-290525&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_290525_rh_usInformation on coaching-https://www.trainright.comKoop’s Social MediaTwitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

Michelle Foster has a BS in Biology and is a CTS Expert coach, a UESCA certified running coach, and an RRCA Level 1 certified running coach. In this episode, we explore how training groups can help or hurt your training and how to leverage them the most effectively. Information on coaching-https://www.trainright.comBuy Koop’s new book onAmazon-https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6Audible-https://www.audible.com/pd/Training-Essentials-for-Ultrarunning-Second-Edition-Audiobook/B09P38S2PR?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-290525&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_290525_rh_usKoop’s Social MediaTwitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

 Ida Heikura is a postdoc at Canadian Sport Institute PacificInfo on Sports Science Canada REDs working group.Paper discussedPrevious podcast with Jose Areta PhD on Low Energy Availability. Buy Koop’s new book on Amazon or AudibleInformation on coaching-www.trainright.comKoop’s Social MediaTwitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

Adam Pulford is a CTS coach and one of the most sought-after mountain bike coaches in the world. Adam’s BioTrainright podcastNix Biosensors podcastBuy Koop’s new book on Amazon or AudibleInformation on coaching-www.trainright.comKoop’s Social MediaTwitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

Chris Rauch graduated in Nutrition and Dietetics at Monash University in 2015 following a previous career in Engineering. He is experienced in helping people to manage dietary changes for a broad array of chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and liver disease. A special interest of his is the management of digestive issues such as irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease.Paper discussedBuy Koop’s new book on Amazon or AudibleInformation on coaching-www.trainright.comKoop’s Social MediaTwitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

Meredith Terranova is a performance nutritionist to many of today’s top ultrarunners. She has been helping her clients reach their nutritional goals since 2004.  Through Meredith’s guidance, her clients have reached goals ranging from losing weight, wellness nutrition, race nutrition, training and recovery nutrition, and others using a real-world nutrition approach. During the course of this conversation, we discuss Meredith’s approach to nutrition planning, how to find the right foods for you, and her famous ‘gas station’ protocol. Meredith’s Website: https://eatingandlivinghealthy.comArticles discussed:https://sportsscientists.com/2016/04/low-carbohydrate-diets-plea-balance-scientific-rigour-death-dogma/Peter Reid- https://www.active.com/triathlon/articles/peter-reid-s-triathlon-training-tipsBuy Koop’s new book onAmazon-https://tinyurl.com/koopbookAudible-https://tinyurl.com/koopaudiobookInformation on coaching-https://www.trainright.comKoop’s Social MediaTwitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

Nicole Rasmussen is a CTS Expert coach, holds a MS in Exercise Physiology, ACE certified, and UESCA certified.In this episode we discuss common strength training mistakes and how to fix them including- When there is too much specificityWeight vestsCore workNicole's Bio: https://trainright.com/coaches/nicole-rasmussen/Buy Koop’s new book onAmazon-https://tinyurl.com/koopbookAudible-https://tinyurl.com/koopaudiobookInformation on coaching-https://www.trainright.comKoop’s Social MediaTwitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

Neal Palles is a CTS, a coach Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Sports Performance Specialist based in Longmont, Colorado. He provides psychotherapy and mental skills training/consulting to athletes of all levels throughout the state.Neal holds a dual Masters degrees in Social Work and Applied Sport Psychology as well as holds a license as a clinical social worker.He works towards certification as a mental performance consultant (CMPC) from the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. He has worked for twenty-three years in the mental health field as a clinical social worker and psychotherapist in both private practices, as a consultant, care manager, and supervisor for employee assistance programs, and as a therapist for a residential treatment center.www.ColoradoPsychotherapyandSport.comTwitter: @nealpallesInstagram: @nealpallesBigger Than the Trail-https://www.bttt.run/Psychology Today-https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapistsBuy Koop’s new book on Amazon or AudibleInformation on coaching-www.trainright.comKoop’s Social MediaTwitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

Ryne Anderson is a CTS ultrarunning coach. You can see coach Ryne’s bio here.Buy Koop’s new book on Amazon or AudibleInformation on coaching-www.trainright.comKoop’s Social MediaTwitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop