The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS

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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.

Episode Date
Episode 194: Shorter Cranks and Narrower Bars for Optimal Cycling Performance?
May 01, 2024
Episode 193: How to Choose The Right Cycling Workouts at the Right Times
Apr 24, 2024
Episode 192: Do Time-Crunched Cyclists Benefit From Super High Carbohydrate Intakes?
Apr 17, 2024
Episode 191: 5 Keys to Long Term Success in Endurance Training, with Alex Hutchinson, PhD
Apr 10, 2024
Episode 190: Is Your FTP Maxed Out? And Does Bike Weight Factor Into Power-to-Weight Ratio?
Apr 03, 2024
Episode 189: Is Your Training Plan Crap? Defining High-Quality Training with Alex Hutchinson, PhD
Mar 27, 2024
Episode 188: Strength Training After Surgery - How to make gains without getting hurt.
Mar 20, 2024
Episode 187: Unlocking the Power of Anaerobic Capacity with Coach John Croom
Mar 13, 2024
Episode 186: From Champion Cyclist to America's Cup Sailor - John Croom's Inspirational Athletic Odyssey
Mar 06, 2024
Episode 185: Time-Crunched Cyclist Q&A - How Often Should Cyclists Redo Bike Fits?
Feb 28, 2024
Episode 184: Best Workouts to Improve Pedal Stroke
Feb 21, 2024
Episode 183: The Science Behind a Great Pedal Stroke, with Coach Charlie Livermore
Feb 14, 2024
Episode 182: Designing a Velocity-Based Strength Training Plan, with Coach Kellie Moylan
Feb 07, 2024
Episode 181: Boosting Endurance Training with Velocity-Based Strength Training
Jan 31, 2024
Episode 180: Time-Crunched Cyclist Q&A - Running for cyclists? Anaerobic intervals year round?
Jan 24, 2024
Episode 179: Myths and Facts on Breathing Techniques and Training Devices for Cyclists
Jan 17, 2024
EP178: How A High VO2 max Helps You Live Longer And Go Faster
Jan 10, 2024
Episode 177: Why It's Good to Start Training Without Specific Goals
Jan 03, 2024
Episode 176: Absurd Cycling Feats: Riding, Nutrition, and Recovery Secrets from Coach Jason Siegle
Dec 26, 2023
Episode 175: The Training Season Starts Soon. Are You Ready to Go?
Dec 20, 2023
How to Avoid Peaking Too Early (plus 2 more listener questions!)
Dec 14, 2023
How Frequently Should You Test and Update Training Zones?
Dec 06, 2023
Should Cyclists Lift Weights and Ride on the Same Day?
Nov 28, 2023
Answers to Your Zone 2 Questions, with Coach Adam Pulford
Nov 22, 2023
Leveraging Lab and Field Testing to Create a Bigger Aerobic Engine
Nov 15, 2023
Sugar Burner vs. Fat Burner Cyclists in Lab Testing, Training, and Competition
Nov 08, 2023
Zone 2: Testing to personalize your Zone 2 and improve base training
Nov 01, 2023
Can Strategic Detraining Boost Long-Term Performance?
Oct 25, 2023
Combining Strength Training and Cycling, for Time-Crunched Cyclists
Oct 18, 2023
The Best Sports Drink Strategies for Cyclists, with Kristin Arnold MS, RDN, CSSD
Oct 11, 2023
How to Get Faster with "Intensive" and "Extensive" Cycling Workouts
Oct 04, 2023
In-Season Training for Cyclocross, with Coach Jim Lehman
Sep 27, 2023
Mastering Cyclocross Training Plans with Coach Jim Lehman
Sep 20, 2023
Creatine for Time-Crunched Cyclist Performance (Plus Cognition & Concussion Recovery)
Sep 13, 2023
Could Beta-Alanine Supplementation Improve Time-Crunched Cyclists' Performance?
Sep 06, 2023
Mastering Block Training for Time-Crunched Cyclists
Aug 30, 2023
Heart Rate Variability: Best Practices for Time-Crunched Cyclists
Aug 23, 2023
Practical Tips for Managing Motivation as a Time-Crunched Cyclist
Aug 16, 2023
Motivation: How to Build, Sustain, and Restore Motivation for Cycling Training
Aug 09, 2023
The Impact of Sprints on Effectiveness of Zone 2 Aerobic Endurance Rides
Aug 03, 2023
Cardiac Drift and Aerobic Decoupling: What Time-Crunched Athletes Need to Know
Jul 26, 2023
Special Edition: Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Preview with Mari Holden and Alison Tetrick
Jul 22, 2023
Time-Crunched Cyclist Q&A: Training between race weekends, upper body strength for gravel races, and more.
Jul 19, 2023
Time-Crunched Cyclist Q&A: Stop Getting Dropped on the Group Ride & How to Structure Intervals
Jul 12, 2023
Q&A: Max Heart Rate for Older Athletes & Heat Acclimation Questions
Jul 05, 2023
Training for Increasingly Extreme Cycling Challenges
Jun 28, 2023
Bicarb Curious? Everything Time-Crunched Cyclists Need to Know Before Using Sodium Bicarbonate Supplements
Jun 21, 2023
Mastering Heat Training for Time-Crunched Cyclists
Jun 14, 2023
Gravel Racing Nutrition Strategies for Time-Crunched Cyclists
Jun 07, 2023
Rapid Fire Time-Crunched Q&A: Sleep Disturbances, Two-A-Day Training, Range of Motion
May 31, 2023
How to Avoid a Zone 2 Plateau
May 24, 2023
Gravel vs. Road Race vs. Criterium Training for Time-Crunched Cyclists
May 17, 2023
Adapting Time-Crunched Cyclist Training Around Business Trips
May 10, 2023
How to Improve Power-to-Weight Ratio as a Time-Crunched Cyclist
May 04, 2023
Best Recovery Modalities for Time-Crunched Cyclists (in just 8 minutes!)
Apr 26, 2023
How Time-Crunched Cyclists Should Leverage Indoor Cycling Year-Round
Apr 19, 2023
Strength Training Q&A for Time-Crunched and Aging Cyclists
Apr 12, 2023
Can Cyclists Get Fast with Just 6 Hours of Training Per Week?
Apr 05, 2023
Time-Crunched Cyclist Q&A: How to Adapt Training for 65+ Grand Masters Cyclists
Mar 29, 2023
What Training Density Is and Why It Matters for Time-Crunched Cyclists
Mar 22, 2023
Time-Crunched Cyclist Q&A: Adjust TSS for extreme environments? Why do I get stronger after 90 minutes on the bike?
Mar 15, 2023
Time-Crunched Cyclist Questions Answered: Strength Training in Base Period & Road vs. MTB Training
Mar 08, 2023
Time-Crunched Cyclist Nutrition Q&A: What & How Much to Eat Before, During, After Cycling
Mar 01, 2023
Best Recovery Strategies for Time-Crunched Cyclists
Feb 22, 2023
Time-Crunched Cyclist Nutrition Q&A: Fasting? Plant-based or Omnivore? And much more.
Feb 15, 2023
Planning Training Camps for Time-Crunched Cyclists
Feb 06, 2023
Should Time-Crunched Cyclists Do Aerobic Base Training?
Feb 01, 2023
Introducing The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast!
Jan 25, 2023
The Four Questions Athletes Should Ask Before Planning a New Season
Jan 09, 2023
Why Chris Carmichael Stepped Down and What's Next for CTS and Coaching Industry
Dec 22, 2022
Fueling Performance with Joy, ft. Pro Cyclist and Social Media Sensation Alison Jackson
Dec 08, 2022
Off-the-Bike Training: Body, Brain, and Breath Training with Erin Carson
Nov 24, 2022
How to Include Strength Training in Your Cycling Training Plan
Nov 02, 2022
The One About "Screaming Barfies" and Other Ailments From Cold Weather Training
Oct 27, 2022
Off-Season Training: Why and How You Should Detrain on Purpose
Oct 20, 2022
Ultraendurance-Specific Guide to Protein
Oct 14, 2022
How To Choose The Best Coach For You
Oct 06, 2022
22-Minute Athlete's Guide to Better Sleep
Sep 29, 2022
How to Get Faster on the Bike - Part 3, The Climbing Episode w/ Nat'l Champion Jill Patterson
Sep 25, 2022
How to Protect and Boost Athlete's Immune System
Sep 14, 2022
What to do when you miss a workout
Sep 07, 2022
How to Beat Jet Lag and Travel Fatigue Before Your Big Event
Aug 31, 2022
How to Get Faster on the Bike - Part 2, with guest Emma Langley
Aug 24, 2022
Creating Confidence to Succeed in Ultraendurance Events
Aug 18, 2022
How to Get Faster on the Bike - Part 1
Aug 10, 2022
Flatlander's Guide to Training for Mountainous Ultramarathons
Aug 04, 2022
What the Funk? Dealing with the Post-Event Blues
Jul 27, 2022
The Ultrarunner's Guide to the Gut Microbiome: Why it matters and how to keep yours healthy.
Jul 20, 2022
When and How Frequently Should You Test Your Cycling FTP?
Jul 11, 2022
Post-Race Analysis and Lessons from the 2022 Western States Endurance Run
Jul 04, 2022
5 Common Mistakes You're Likely Making With Your Training Data
Jun 22, 2022
Should You Use Trail Running Poles At Your Next Ultramarathon?
Jun 15, 2022
Understanding Time To Exhaustion (TTE) And How You Can Improve This Metric
Jun 08, 2022
Exercise and Air Pollution: Training and Racing When Air Quality is Poor
May 25, 2022
What Is Chronic Training Load (CTL) And How To Use It To Improve Performance
May 24, 2022
Tips For Choosing Your Ultramarathon Crew And Pacer
May 18, 2022
Should You Climb Out Of The Saddle?
May 10, 2022
Mental Health Trends In Ultra Endurance Athletes With Jill Colangelo, ALM
May 04, 2022
Do You Really Need A Recovery Week?
Apr 27, 2022
Tips For First Time Ultrarunners, Mentorship, Getting Perspective, And More With Krissy Moehl
Apr 20, 2022
A Deep Dive Into CBD For Endurance Athletes: Is It Beneficial And Effective?
Apr 06, 2022
Common Ultrarunning Training And Racing Mistakes
Mar 31, 2022
Part 2: Mental Health For Athletes With Dr. Justin Ross
Mar 23, 2022
Strength Training For Ultrarunners
Mar 16, 2022
Why Mental Health Matters To Athletes With Dr. Justin Ross
Mar 10, 2022
Journey To 100 With Jason Hardrath
Mar 02, 2022
How Much Can I Increase FTP, Training Zones, RPE, Wearable Tech, And More
Feb 25, 2022
FASTR: Closing The Gender Gap In Sports Science Research
Feb 18, 2022
Building Durability, Rethinking Training Phases, And More With Mikael Eriksson
Feb 08, 2022
Setting Audacious Goals And Developing Process With Abby Hall
Feb 04, 2022
The Aging Athlete: Training Considerations With Amber Neben & Tim Cusick
Jan 27, 2022
Psychological Flexibility with Coach Neal Palles
Jan 20, 2022
A Practical Guide To Base Training With Kolie Moore
Jan 12, 2022
Jason Koop On The Newly Released 2nd Edition Of Training Essentials For Ultrarunning
Jan 06, 2022
Top Lessons From 2021
Dec 28, 2021
Inside Look At The Paralympic Games And Elite Athletes With Jim Lehman
Dec 14, 2021
You Got Into Western States...So Now What?
Dec 07, 2021
Beetroot, Betalains, Phytochemicals And More With Jeff Van Drunen
Dec 01, 2021
Intuitive Eating Strategies, Understanding Behavior, And Shifts In Mindset With Maria Dalzot
Nov 23, 2021
Straight Talk On Body Image Issues, Eating Disorders, And More In Running With Elizabeth Carey
Nov 12, 2021
A Deep Dive On Continuous Glucose Monitoring For Performance
Nov 04, 2021
Mental Training For Ultrarunning With Addie Bracy
Oct 27, 2021
How To Build Anaerobic Capacity
Oct 18, 2021
Chantelle Robitaille: Lessons From The Dreaded Ultrarunning DNF
Oct 12, 2021
How To Train VO2 Max
Oct 07, 2021
Nutrition For Ultra Endurance Cycling & Running Events
Sep 30, 2021
Alison Tetrick: Lessons From The Leadville Trail 100 MTB
Sep 22, 2021
How Ultrarunners Should Approach The Off-Season
Sep 14, 2021
How To Improve Your Cycling FTP (Functional Threshold Power)
Sep 07, 2021
Your Running Questions Answered By A Doctor Of Physical Therapy
Aug 31, 2021
10 Of The Biggest Training Mistakes Cyclists Make
Aug 25, 2021
An Inside Look At Timothy Olson's PCT FKT With Coach Jason Koop
Aug 11, 2021
RED-S and Injury Prevention With Dr. Emily Kraus
Jul 27, 2021
72-Time National Champion Coryn Rivera's Path To The Tokyo Olympic Games
Jul 20, 2021
Christopher Blevins: Training For Optimal Performance In Extreme Conditions
Jul 14, 2021
Lindsay Golich: Heat Acclimatization Strategies Of Tokyo Olympic Athletes
Jul 07, 2021
Fitness, Freshness, And Fueling With Coach Adam Pulford
Jun 29, 2021
The Individualized Training Approach
Jun 15, 2021
TrainRight Podcast Running Show Update
Jun 03, 2021
Russell Finsterwald: Training Strategies For Stage Races
Jun 02, 2021
Russell Finsterwald: Training For One-Day Races
May 18, 2021
Stephanie Howe: Running and Nutrition During and After Pregnancy
May 12, 2021
Micah Rice: The Future Of Cycling Events In The USA
May 05, 2021
Clare Gallagher: How Runners Can Be Environmentally Conscious
Apr 27, 2021
The 3 Most Important Cycling Workouts
Apr 21, 2021
Hillary Allen: Belief Is A Powerful Training Tool
Apr 13, 2021
Dr. Stephen Seiler: How To Build Durable Athletic Performance
Apr 06, 2021
Dr. Teddy Bross: Preparing For Sleep Deprivation In Ultramarathons
Mar 31, 2021
Tim Cusick: Periodization, Training Modalities, And Getting Your Training Rhythm Right
Mar 24, 2021
Laura King: Navigating Pregnancy And Motherhood As An Athlete
Mar 17, 2021
Basic Endurance Training Principles With Coach Adam Pulford
Mar 10, 2021
Dr. Allen Lim: Effects Of Dehydration On Your Athletic Performance
Mar 03, 2021
Wilfredo Benitez, MScN, M.Ed: "Diet" Is A Four Letter Word
Feb 19, 2021
Strength Training For Endurance Athletes With Erin Carson
Feb 18, 2021
Dr. Emily Carr: Why See A Physical Therapist Even If You're Healthy?
Feb 02, 2021
Adam Ster: Self-Care For The Endurance Athlete
Jan 29, 2021
Levi Younger: A Holistic Approach to Injury Recovery
Jan 19, 2021
How Should You Approach Base Training?
Jan 14, 2021
Kaytlyn Gerbin: Breaking Into Ultrarunning, 100 Mile Race Recovery, Rainier Infinity Loop & More
Dec 29, 2020
A Look Inside The Coach-Athlete Relationship With Adam Pulford & Alison Tetrick
Dec 23, 2020
Corrine Malcolm: What It Takes To Run A 100+ Mile FKT
Dec 01, 2020
Josh Whitmore: Mastering Bike Skills And Gaining Free Speed
Nov 18, 2020
Inside The Elite Athlete-Coach Relationship With Adam St. Pierre
Nov 03, 2020
Artificial Intelligence And The Future Of Endurance Training With Dirk Friel & Ryan Cooper
Oct 20, 2020
Jonathan Levitt: Personalizing Your Nutrition For Better Performance
Oct 06, 2020
Sarah Crowley: Focusing On The Long Term Gains
Sep 24, 2020
Optimizing Your Microbiome For Health & Performance With Sara Bird And Rob Pellow
Sep 10, 2020
Wilfredo Benitez, MScN, M.Ed.: Fueling Tough Training Blocks
Sep 08, 2020
Mike Vittorio: How Cycling Wheel Technology Is Evolving
Aug 24, 2020
Paddy O'Leary: How Community Can Make You A Better Runner
Aug 12, 2020
Sebastian Weber: Gaining Detailed Insights Into Athletes' Physiology
Jul 29, 2020
Rea Kolbl: Seeking Challenges Outside Your Comfort Zone
Jul 13, 2020
Ayesha McGowan: How Cycling Needs To Change For The Better
Jun 30, 2020
Buzz Burrell: The Limitless Possibilities Of FKTs
Jun 15, 2020
Rick Cohen, M.D.: Optimizing Health And Performance
Jun 02, 2020
Timothy Tate: Lessons From A Psychotherapist To Elite Performers
May 26, 2020
Jim Miller: Developing A Winning Mindset
May 20, 2020
Mario Fraioli: Embrace It All
May 11, 2020
Jeff Byers: Helping Push The Limits Of Human Performance
May 04, 2020
Rebecca Rusch: Finding Comfort In Discomfort
Apr 27, 2020
Kate Courtney & Jim Miller: Getting The Most Out Of Yourself
Apr 20, 2020
Wilfredo Benitez, MScN, M.Ed.: Adapting Your Nutrition Strategy
Apr 13, 2020
Payson McElveen: Addicted To The Process
Apr 07, 2020
Dylan Bowman: Overcoming Setbacks And Injury
Mar 31, 2020
COVID-19: Practical Tips For The Endurance Sports Community
Mar 23, 2020
Dr. Josh Emdur: How Sport And Health Are Ultimately Intertwined
Mar 17, 2020
Tim Cusick On Deciphering Training Methodologies, Training Individualization, And Long-Term Strategy
Mar 10, 2020
Dr. Allen Lim Is The Voice Of Reason Your Training Needs
Mar 03, 2020
Christie Aschwanden: The Strange Science Of Recovery
Feb 26, 2020
Gina Lucrezi: Empowering Women Trail Runners
Feb 18, 2020
Exploring The Elastic Limits Of Human Performance With Alex Hutchinson
Feb 11, 2020
Dean Karnazes: When You Get To Where You’re Going, Keep Going
Feb 04, 2020
Lessons On Training, Coaching, And Motivation From 40+ Years In Cycling With Chris Carmichael
Jan 28, 2020
Introducing: The TrainRight Podcast
Jan 13, 2020