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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

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15:36

Will Intervals Ruin A Zone 2 Training Ride? The...

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS ·

2025/02/05

OVERVIEW There'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 fat oxidation. Coach Adam Pulford dispels this myth and explains how training zones work together and can be used in additive and complementary ways. TOPICS COVERED How training intensities complement each other rather than cancel each otherAspects of fitness th...

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19:06

Cycling Training: When To Work Out On Tired Legs vs....

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS ·

2025/01/30

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 it? Should you rest for a few days before big weekend group rides or treat them like any other training day? Scheduling rest and recovery is as important as scheduling aerobic endurance work or high intensity intervals. Coach Adam Pulford teaches you how to know ...

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40:50

Athlete's Mindset: Unlock the Power of Athlete Identity

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS ·

2025/01/22

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, sleeping choices, and even your relationships and career decisions. Athlete, coach, parent, and journalist Pam Moore joins Coach Adam Pulford to delve into the power of athlete identity and how leaning into it can improve all aspects of your life and performance. Topic...

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42:53

Intuitive Eating: What It Is, What It's Not, and How...

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS ·

2025/01/16

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 important for your lifestyle and eating habits, and how to incorporate it into your nutrition program.Topics Covered In This Episode:What is Inutitive Eating?Examples of cues or prompts that fit into intuitive eatingWhy we lack awareness of how we're actually eat...

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13:16

Are Intervals More Effective At The Beginning Or End...

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS ·

2025/01/08

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 episode, Coach Adam Pulford provides the rationale behind this structure and shares the three specific scenarios when he has athletes ride in Zone 2 for most of the ride and execute hard efforts at the end.TOPICS COVEREDWhy you should do intervals in the first third of...

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56:52

New Year, New Perspectives on Achieving Meaningful...

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS ·

2025/01/01

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 professionals. It's a new perspective on traditional narratives about goal setting, one that is sure to be thought-provoking for athletes and coaches alike.Topics covered in this episode:Who's goals are these, anyway?Why coaches and athletes are terrible at forecastingW...

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34:05

Tips For The Last Training Week of the Year! (#228)

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS ·

2024/12/25

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 Festive 500). Others struggle to train at all because of family trips. And still others get anxious about indulging in holiday meals. Renee and Adam have common-sense tips for all these scenarios and more. Topics Covered In This Episode:Strategies for Time-Crunched...

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24:13

Mastering the Perfect Warm-Up: Elevate Your Cycling...

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS ·

2024/12/18

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 describes exactly how long to warm up on the bike and with what range of intensities, along with dynamic activities cyclists can do off the bike - or in the start corral - to compete or train at your best. TOPICS COVEREDWarm up rules of thumbThe Short warmup (7-10...

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26:06

3 Reasons Your Exercise Heart Rate Is So High (#226)

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS ·

2024/12/11

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 other training and nervous system related factors that may elevate exercise heart rates for a few days or up to two weeks. Coach Adam Pulford examines three common scenarios that can temporarily jack up your exercise heart rate. TOPICS COVEREDWhat influences heart ...

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11:56

Minimum Durations for Effective Zone 2 Rides, Based...

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS ·

2024/12/04

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 to achieve positive adaptations. The minimums depend on whether athletes are beginners, intermediates, or advanced riders, along with other factors. Coach Adam explains how to categorize yourself and how to find the appropriate minimum ride length to make Zone 2 se...

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48:32

How to Tackle Epic Challenges, with Breck Epic...

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS ·

2024/11/27

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 beyond Breck Epic to talk about what riders get out of doing truly epic endurance events, how to prepare for them, how to have fun during them. Don't miss this inspiring and motivating conversation, and then go sign up for your next big adventure! Key topics in t...

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20:41

Junk Miles: They Aren't What You Think They Are (#223)

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS ·

2024/11/20

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 purposeful, performance-enhancing sessions. Understanding the art of periodization and the value of each training zone, you’ll learn to strategically align your rides with your fitness goals and maximize your cycling potential.TOPICS COVEREDWhat "Junk Miles" reall...

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41:49

Finding Motivation for Short Term and Long Term...

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS ·

2024/11/13

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 for the end of the season and the impending winter, this conversation provides insights into how you can make the most of the coming months and put yourself on track for a great season next spring and summer.GuestHeather Fischer has been a professional cyclist ...

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33:38

Bike Travel Tips and Tricks with Kerry Werner (#221)

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS ·

2024/11/06

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, whether to ship or fly with your bike, recommended bike cases and boxes (and cases he doesn't recommend), and much more.Key topics in this episode:How do people travel with their bikes?Top bike case product recommendationsWhat to look for in a bike caseHard shell ...

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23:41

How Much Zone 2 Is Too Much Or No Longer Productive?...

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS ·

2024/10/30

OVERVIEWOverview: Zone 2 training is all the rage, but there's a point at which more Zone 2 or exclusively training at low intensity is no longer productive. Time-Crunched Cyclists reach this point sooner than time-rich athletes because you don't have the training volume to continue creating a training stimulus. Coach Adam Pulford shares his solutions for developing aerobic fitness using a mixed-intensity training method for Time-Crunched Cyclists. TOPICS COVEREDWhen is it appropriate to do m...

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37:34

Instructions for Boosting Cycling Performance with...

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS ·

2024/10/23

OVERVIEW: Sports Dietitian Kristen Arnold MS, RDN, CSSD is back to discuss exactly how sodium bicarbonate can improve cycling performance, how much to consume, when to take it, and what workouts or races it works best for. Coach Adam Pulford and Kristen also discuss new research showing that using sodium bicarbonate during an 8-week training program improves training adaptations.Key topics in this episode:What sodium bicarbonate does in the bodyWhat's the problem with sodium bicarbonate?What ...

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21:37

16-Week Cycling Training Program for Sustained and...

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS ·

2024/10/16

OVERVIEWOverview: Let's say you have cycling event coming up that requires both steady, sustained power and short, punchy accelerations or climbs? How do you train to optimize both? Coach Adam Pulford describes the structure of a 16-week training plan he would use for this scenario.TOPICS COVEREDDemands of training for long efforts vs. short effortsTraining blocks to use across a 16-week programWorkout details and weekly training structurePeak phase training with an effective taperASK A QUEST...

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44:19

Caroline Mani on Triumphs, Tragedies, and Lessons...

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS ·

2024/10/09

Cycling champion Caroline Manning joins us for an inspiring conversation about her journey from teenage cyclocross star to an incredible professional career marked by five French National Championships and a silver medal at World Championships. Caroline opens up about the personal battles she faced during her peak years, including the trials of an abusive marriage, and how she managed to leverage these challenges into a competitive edge, and the personal and professional prices she paid later...

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47:16

Fueling Tips for Busy Cyclists from Sports Dietitian...

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS ·

2024/10/02

OVERVIEW: Sports Dietitian Kristen Arnold MS, RDN, CSSD works with busy amateur and elite athletes who sometimes struggle to optimally fuel for performance and recovery. In this episode, Kristen and Coach Adam Pulford break down practical, easy, quick, and effective tips and tricks you can use to fuel and perform at your best. Key topics in this episode:Fueling for early morning trainingFueling for longer ridesFueling morning workouts without pre-workout mealFueling for people who don't lik...

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31:38

Should Athletes Use Heat Acclimatization Strategies...

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS ·

2024/09/25

OVERVIEW: In the second of two podcast episodes, Coach Adam Pulford talks with Lindsay Golich, a senior sport physiologist at the US Olympic and Paralympic Training Center, about specific heat acclimatization protocols athletes can use without complicated equipment. They also discuss whether heat acclimatization protocols can or should be used year round to improve training and racing performances.TOPICSWhy and How to increase plasma volumeNative Heat protocolSauna protocolHot bath/hot tub pr...

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