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.

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS is a sports podcast hosted by CTS, with 318 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

CTS hosts The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS, a sports show with 318 episodes published.

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  Episode #318

  Why Crit Racers Need More FTP Than They Think

  Aug 17, 202622 minS6

  Does FTP actually matter for criterium racing? Coach Adam Pulford breaks down why your aerobic engine plays such a big role in an explosive race, how a higher FTP can reduce the cost of repeated attacks, and why sprinty "crit dawgs" and breakaway riders should approach their training differently. Plus, why none of those watts matter if you haven't developed the race craft to use them! HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world. ​​Free Cycling Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/cycling-training-assessment-welcome/ Interested in working with a coach? Schedule a free consult: https://trainright.com/coaching/cycling/ Self-coached athlete? Check out our TrainRight Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/ Find more free resources here: https://trainright.com/blog/ Resources: https://australianfootballstrengthcoach.com.au/3-energy-systems-quick-introduction/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546695/ https://strengthmatters.com/anaerobic-lactic-energy-system/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On4W1OVrFig

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  Episode #317

  Stop Fearing The Recovery Week

  Aug 10, 202619 minS6

  Recovery isn't the break between training. Recovery IS training. In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford explains how he structures recovery blocks with everyone from beginners to elite athletes. Learn why recovery doesn't always need to last a full week, how to know when you've earned one, and why the athletes who recover best often perform best. If recovery weeks make you anxious, this episode is for you! HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world. ​​Free Cycling Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/cycling-training-assessment-welcome/ Interested in working with a coach? Schedule a free consult: https://trainright.com/coaching/cycling/ Self-coached athlete? Check out our TrainRight Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/ Find more free resources here: https://trainright.com/blog/ Resources: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3905295/ https://trainright.com/coaching-consultation/ Recovery Podcast with Christie Aschwandan: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trainright-podcast/id1494799053?i=1000722793917 Regulation of Muscle Glycogen Repletion, Muscle Protein Synthesis and Repair Following Exercise - PMC

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  Episode #316

  Behind the Scenes Before the Tour with Alison Jackson

  Aug 3, 202639 minS6

  Days before the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, Coach Adam Pulford caught up with professional cyclist Alison Jackson to talk about the final phase of preparation. From altitude camp in Boulder and heat training to tapering, race strategy, joining a new team, and life behind the scenes, this conversation offers a rare look inside the final build-up to one of the biggest events in professional cycling. HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world. ​​Free Cycling Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/cycling-training-assessment-welcome/ Interested in working with a coach? Schedule a free consult: https://trainright.com/coaching/cycling/ Self-coached athlete? Check out our TrainRight Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/ Find more free resources here: https://trainright.com/blog/ Resources: https://www.peacocktv.com/sports/tour-de-france-femmes-stage-1/bc4c2e95-62c1-3feb-bab2-fd9aeca9d12d https://hepoxtech.com/ https://www.instagram.com/auber93cyclisme/ https://www.skratchlabs.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLlhAR6yoMc&t=653s https://www.precisionhydration.com/performance-advice/performance/how-to-taper-before-a-race/?srsltid=AfmBOooiiHV_JusShIJz67tRyopkUUTnjLmUZRCHBGLE-UhbLaHAv6Rb https://www.instagram.com/apsprocycling/reels/ https://www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/teams-riders/push-them-outside-their-comfort-zone-four-time-uspro-champion-freddie-rodriguez-returns-to-cycling-as-co-owner-and-strategist-for-aps-pro-cycling-by-cadence-cyclery/ https://apsprocycling.net/

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  Episode #315

  Are Your VO2 Workouts Training The Wrong System

  Jul 27, 202619 minS6

  With the Tour de France wrapped up, conversations about Tadej Pogačar's VO2 max are everywhere. But what actually increases VO2 max? In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford breaks down the two interval strategies he uses with athletes to develop aerobic power. Learn the difference between long, sustained VO2 intervals and short on/off efforts, when to use each one, and how to sequence both leading into your biggest events. If you've hit a plateau or want to maximize your aerobic engine, this episode provides a practical framework you can immediately apply to your training. HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world. ​​Free Cycling Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/cycling-training-assessment-welcome/ Interested in working with a coach? Schedule a free consult: https://trainright.com/coaching/cycling/ Self-coached athlete? Check out our TrainRight Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/ Find more free resources here: https://trainright.com/blog/ Resources: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/ronnestad-30-15-intervals/ Short Interval Blocks for Endurance Athletes- Part1 Short Interval Blocks for Endurance Athletes Part 2

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  Episode #314

  Fitness Isn't Performance: The Truth About CTL

  Jul 20, 202616 minS6

  Cyclists often treat CTL like the ultimate measure of fitness, but that's only part of the story. In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford explains what CTL actually measures, why performance and fitness aren't the same thing, and how to use your training data to peak for races instead of chasing a bigger number. HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world. ​​Free Cycling Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/cycling-training-assessment-welcome/ Interested in working with a coach? Schedule a free consult: https://trainright.com/coaching/cycling/ Self-coached athlete? Check out our TrainRight Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/ Find more free resources here: https://trainright.com/blog/ Resources: https://trainright.com/what-is-chronic-training-load-ctl-and-how-to-use-it-to-improve-performance/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.instagram.com/p/CW9JtfcFodT/?img_index=1

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