What Impact Will AI Have on Training Software?
AI training software is here to stay. We talk with Dr. Paul Laursen about where it may go and how it may impact training and coaching in both good and potentially bad ways.
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Athlete Profile: Levi Lukacs
Lukacs recently attempted the Guinness World Record for the longest single-event triathlon, raising thousands of dollars for cancer research in the process.
Workout of the Week: Ultrarunning Strength
Begin incorporating this routine at the end of your season so you can maintain running strength for next year.
Paris Brest Paris: How to Plan, Prep & Execute with Lisa Charlebois
Lisa Charlebois shares how she planned, prepared and executed the 1200km Paris Brest Paris brevet in three and a half days.
Fact, Fringe, or Freaky? Taking on “Out There” Topics in Exercise Science
We dive into blood flow restriction, anti-aging supplements, post-activation potentiation, and the potential fringe training benefits you may never have even heard of.
Fast Talk Laboratories Launches The Craft of Coaching with Joe Friel: Coaches’ Choice
Workout of the Week: Cyclocross Skills Tune-Up
To earn those high-fives and mud-streaked grins, let’s engage in a workout to tune up your skills.
Building a Multi-Year Triathlon Training Plan
We explore what it takes to develop from a recreational triathlete into an IRONMAN World Championship qualifier.
Why Coaches Need Support, too, with Lee Povey
The modern coach often assumes their job is fundamentally self-sacrificing – the athlete always comes first. We talk about why changing that belief can make for a better coach.
The Effects of Cycling on Bone Health
A 2023 study claims cycling can cause significant bone density loss in as little as a year. Is there more to the story?
Workout of the Week: Ankle Stability Moves
Perform these moves to strengthen the muscles around your ankle and support your ligaments when on rocky trails and uneven ground.
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: Improving Safety in Pro Cycling with Adam Hansen & Ashleigh Moolman Pasio
Pro cyclist Ashleigh Moolman and former pro cyclist Adam Hansen discuss safety in professional and world tour bicycle racing.
14 // The Future of Endurance Coaching
A panel of endurance sports coaches presents opportunities and threats for the future of coaching.
What Coaches Can Do to Be Relevant in 10 Years
Over his long tenure at CTS, Jim Rutberg has seen the coaching profession evolve amid an ever-growing industry. He identifies best practices for coaches, individually and collectively.
Social Media Habits: How to Filter Truthiness & BS
What to do when you find yourself caught up in other athletes seeming tougher, happier, and more badass than you on social media.
Social Media Habits: The Power & Peril of Comparison
It’s natural and at times beneficial to compare yourself to others, but social media can exacerbate the negative aspects that come with too many comparison games.
How to Help Athletes Use Social Media to Their Advantage
This comprehensive guide includes tips and conversation starters to help coaches walk their athletes through this digital Wild West.
Case Study: Gender Inclusivity in Coaching
Pro athlete Rach McBride and their coach Mateo Mercur discuss the importance of gender inclusivity when it comes to coaching, and how their relationship has been a source of support and inspiration.