The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS
Coach Adam Pulford delivers actionable training advice and answers your questions in short weekly episodes for time-crunched cyclists looking to improve their cycling performance. The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast (formerly The TrainRight Podcast) is brought to you by the team at CTS - the leading endurance coaching company since 2000. Coach Adam pulls from over a decade of coaching experience and the collective knowledge of over 50+ CTS Coaches to help you cut throught the noise of training information and implement proven training strategies that’ll take your performance to the next level.
Episodes
245 episodes
Beyond Intervals: How to Get Fast Without Interval Training
OVERVIEWInterval training works, but there are ways to get stronger, ride faster, and win races without interval training. There are even aspects of performance that are better suited to no-interval training blocks. In some cases, th...
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Season 5
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Episode 245
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29:16
Best Race Day Foods, Drinks, and Fueling Strategies, with Stephanie Howe, PhD (#244)
OVERVIEWStephanie Howe, PhD is back for Part 2 of the sports nutrition podcasts she recorded with Coach Adam Pulford. An elite ultramarathon runner who won Western States, CTS Coach, and the provider for CTS Nutrition Coaching ser...
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Season 5
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Episode 244
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34:04
What To Eat and Drink To Fuel Your Best Training Days, with Stephanie Howe, PhD (#243)
OVERVIEWStephanie Howe, PhD is our go-to source for no-nonsense, evidence-based nutrition guidance. She doesn't abide fads or pseudoscience and has no allegiances to sports nutrition or supplement companies. An elite ultramarathon...
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Season 5
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Episode 243
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41:47
DATA MINING TO MANAGE FATIGUE AND SUPERCHARGE TRAINING (#242)
OVERVIEWHow much fatigue can an athlete accumulate without hurting recovery and hindering progress? That's the million dollar question for all coaches and athletes because it reveals how much training you can do in a given time, what...
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Season 5
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Episode 242
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23:43
Which "Zone 2"? Comparing 7-Zone and 3-Zone Training Systems
OVERVIEWSo many athletes are focused on training in Zone 2, but they don't realize "Zone 2" means different things depending on which training system you use. There is a 3-Zone system, a 5-Zone system, a 7-Zone system, and even more!...
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Season 5
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Episode 241
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26:24
The Best Mountain Bike for Leadville Trail 100 for "Regular Racers", First Timers, and Fast Finishers (#240)
OverviewWe love checking out what the pros are riding, but "normal" riders aiming to finish the Leadville 100 MTB in under 9 hours or under 12 hours have different needs on race day. Ten-time LT100 finisher, coach, and author Jim Rut...
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Season 5
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Episode 240
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49:23
How to Verify Your Field Test Result and Training Zones (#239)
OVERVIEWHow do you know if your threshold value or FTP or the training zones you calculated from your field test or lab test are correct? The best way is to conduct a Verification Workout! Coach Adam Pulford walks you through his go-...
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Season 5
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Episode 239
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25:18
Comparing Cycling Field Tests & Using The Best Test For You (#238)
OVERVIEWDifferent cycling field tests have their pros and cons. Some are better for beginners vs. athletes with greater pacing skills. Others are more convenient and easy to fit into a training plan. And still others are more detaile...
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Season 5
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Episode 238
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29:34
Inspiration Lessons from Olympian and Paris-Roubaix Winner Alison Jackson (#237)
Overview:Canadian Olympian and Paris-Roubaix winner Alison Jackson is one of the most dynamic and entertaining riders in the pro peloton. But inspiration to train and compete at her best doesn't always come easily. Learn what inspire...
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Season 5
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Episode 237
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41:44
How to Best Choose Between a Virtual Race vs Planned Interval Workout? (#236)
OVERVIEWVirtual racing on TrainingPeaks Virtual, Zwift, Rouvy or other indoor cycling platforms can be a fun and intense addition to an athlete's overall program. They can even become the central focus of your season! But too much vi...
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Season 5
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Episode 236
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13:51
Joe Friel on Fundamental Truths and Practical Training Takeaways for Cyclists (#235)
Overview:Joe Friel, legendary coach and author of "The Cyclists Training Bible", "Fast After 50", and "Ride Inside" (among other titles), is back on the podcast to discuss some fundamental truths and takeaways on coaching and trainin...
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Season 5
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Episode 235
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53:27
Will Intervals Ruin A Zone 2 Training Ride? The Science Of Mixed-Intensity Workouts. (#234)
OVERVIEWThere's a misconception that mixing higher-intensity intervals and Zone 2 aerobic endurance riding in the same session is bad. The contention is that exposure to higher intensities hinders the stimulus that leads to improved ...
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Season 5
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Episode 234
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15:36
Cycling Training: When To Work Out On Tired Legs vs. Fresh Legs vs. Full Taper (#233)
OVERVIEWWhat you rest for is what you're investing in. Group rides, interval days, training races, goal races... you can't be completely fresh and rested for all of them, but when should you train through an event versus tapering for...
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Season 5
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Episode 233
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19:06
Athlete's Mindset: Unlock the Power of Athlete Identity
Overview:You are an athlete. Yes, you. Even if you don't always feel like one. Even if you're not as fit as you'd like. Being an athlete is part of your identity and who you are. It influences your priorities, eating behaviors, sleep...
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Season 5
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Episode 232
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40:50
Intuitive Eating: What It Is, What It's Not, and How It Might Transform Your Training, with Pam Moore (#231)
Overview: Intuitive eating coach and journalist Pam Moore joins Coach Adam Pulford to discuss the ins and outs of "Intuitive Eating", what it really means (hint: it's not just eat whatever you want whenever you want), why it might be imp...
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Season 5
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Episode 231
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42:53
Are Intervals More Effective At The Beginning Or End Of A Zone 2 Workout? (#230)
OVERVIEWShould you perform your interval efforts at the beginning or end of your workout? In most cases, doing hard efforts early, when you are freshest, increases power output and time-at-intensity for those intervals. In this episo...
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Season 5
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Episode 230
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13:16
New Year, New Perspectives on Achieving Meaningful Goals, with Coach Jason Koop
Overview: In this insightful conversation, Coaches Jason Koop and Adam Pulford pull back the curtain and reveal the ways they navigate the creation, planning, and execution of athlete goals - and their own goals as coaches and profession...
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Season 5
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Episode 229
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56:52
Tips For The Last Training Week of the Year! (#228)
Overview: Coach Renee Eastman joins Adam Pulford to provide wisdom, guidance, and actionable tips for thriving through the week between Christmas and New Year's. For some, it's an opportunity for a big training block (e.g., Rapha's Festi...
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Season 4
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Episode 228
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34:05
Mastering the Perfect Warm-Up: Elevate Your Cycling Performance (#227)
OVERVIEWWarmup routines change based on the physical and mental demands of a competition or training session. There are general rules of thumb like, "The shorter the race the long the warmup", but Coach Adam Pulford dives deeper and ...
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Season 4
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Episode 227
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24:13
3 Reasons Your Exercise Heart Rate Is So High (#226)
OVERVIEWSometimes your exercise heart rate seems higher than normal for a given power output and perceived exertion. Beyond the standard variables that affect heart rate, like caffeine, dehydration, anxiety, and fatigue, there are ot...
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Season 4
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Episode 226
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26:06
Minimum Durations for Effective Zone 2 Rides, Based On Your Fitness and Experience? (#225)
OVERVIEWIn a recent episode (#220), Coach Adam Pulford covered how much Zone 2 training is too much or no longer productive. At the other end of the spectrum, there were questions about the minimum dose of Zone 2 training necessary t...
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Season 4
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Episode 225
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11:56
How to Tackle Epic Challenges, with Breck Epic Founder Mike McCormack (#224)
OVERVIEW: The Breck Epic is the premier mountain bike stage race in the United States, and Race Founder and Director Mike McCormack is a legendary for the ethos and environment he's cultivated around the race. He and Adam Pulford go beyo...
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Season 4
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Episode 224
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48:32
Junk Miles: They Aren't What You Think They Are (#223)
OVERVIEWUnravel the mystery of "junk miles" with as we redefine the controversial concept and dismantle myths surrounding Zone 2, Zone 3, Tempo and Sweet Spot. This episode will help you transform aimless fatigue-inducing rides into ...
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Season 4
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Episode 223
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20:41
Finding Motivation for Short Term and Long Term Goals, with pro cyclist Heather Fischer (#222)
OVERVIEW: Longtime pro cyclist Heather Fischer joins Adam Pulford to discuss short-term and long-term motivation, both what it takes to get out the door today and what it takes to fuel your passion for training year after year. Perfect f...
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Season 4
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Episode 222
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41:49
Bike Travel Tips and Tricks with Kerry Werner (#221)
OVERVIEW: Kerry Werner has been packing, unpacking, and traveling with bicycles for nearly two decades, and now he advises people on traveling with bicycles for BikeFlights. He talks with Coach Adam Pulford about how to pack a bike, whet...
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Season 4
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Episode 221
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33:38