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| The Race Recovery Cycle with CTS Coaches Adam Ferdinandson & Neal Palles #232 | 26 Aug 2024 | 01:11:53 | |
Ever wondered how elite trail and ultra runners manage to stay competitive throughout a jam-packed racing calendar? Join us as CTS coaches Neal Pallas and Adam Ferdinandson unlock the secrets to mastering the race recovery cycle. From developing tailored recovery plans to navigating the intricacies of transitioning between different race categories, this episode is loaded with actionable strategies to keep you performing at your peak while steering clear of injury and burnout. | |||
| Excelling in Chamonix - Coach Roundtable | CTS Coaches Stephanie Howe & Ryne Anderson #231 | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:48:56 | |
Coaches Stephanie Howe, PhD and Ryne Anderson discuss what athletes should and should not be doing in the several days leading up to UTMB. | |||
| Anti-Doping Solutions for Ultrarunning with Corrine Malcolm #222 | 28 Mar 2024 | 01:23:38 | |
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| Hoka NAZ Elite with Ben Rosario | Koopcast Episode 132 | 17 Jun 2022 | 00:55:35 | |
View all timestamps and show notes on the KoopCast website. Ben Rosario is the Executive director of the Hoka Northern Arizona Elite team. In this episode we discuss what makes a great elite training team and how culture can help drive performance. Buy Koop’s new book on Amazon or Audible Information on coaching- Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop | |||
| Sleep Deprivation Training for Ultramarathon with Chiara Gattoni PhD | Koopcast Episode 131 | 02 Jun 2022 | 01:01:12 | |
Chiara Gattoni is a researcher and strength and conditioning coach. She holds aa BSc in Exercise and Sport Sciences (University of Verona, Italy), a MSc in Sport Sciences and Training Methodologies (University of Verona, Italy) and a MSc in Sport and Health Sciences (University of Exeter, UK). She completed her PhD program at the School of Sports and Exercise Sciences (University of Kent, UK), under the supervision of Professor Samuele Marcora. She currently works at the University of Kent as a Research Assistant and Research Associate. We obtained two research grants and worked on a project funded by the Ministry of Defence UK. Buy Koop’s new book on Amazon or Audible Information on coaching- Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop | |||
| What Physiology Matters for Ultramarathon Performance with Frederic Sabater Pastor PhD | Koopcast Episode 130 | 26 May 2022 | 01:21:57 | |
Frederic Sabater Pastor is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Inter-university Lab of Human Movement. His area of focus is running, trail, performance, physiology, and fatigue. Paper on physiological variables related to ultramarathon performance. Previous papers on the subject- Physiological Determinants of Ultramarathon Trail-Running Performance Predicting Trail-Running Performance With Laboratory Exercise Tests and Field-Based Results Buy Koop’s new book on Amazon or Audible Information on coaching- Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop | |||
| How to Prepare for The Races with CTS Coaches AJW, Corrine Malcolm and Michelle Foster | Koopcast Episode 129 | 20 May 2022 | 01:20:46 | |
This episode of the podcast is a coaching roundtable with CTS coaches AJW, Corrine Malcolm, and Michelle Foster. We go over our experiences training athletes during the last 6-10 weeks leading into a race. Buy Koop’s new book on Amazon or Audible. Information on coaching- | |||
| Performance Testing for Ultrarunners with Dr. Philip Skiba | Koopcast Episode 128 | 12 May 2022 | 00:53:33 | |
Dr. Philip Skiba received his medical degree in June of 2003, and trained in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Georgetown University / National Rehabilitation Hospital, in Washington DC. He then completed residency training in Family Medicine and a fellowship in Sports Medicine. He is board-certified in both Family Medicine and Sports Medicine, and his practice focuses on the non-surgical management of sports injuries, as well as athlete training, health, rehabilitation, and wellness. He completed his Ph.D. (exercise physiology) in the Jones Laboratory at the University of Exeter (UK), where his research studies focused on oxygen kinetics, the determinants of athlete power production, athlete performance, and their relationship to training. Dr. Skiba is the Program Director of sports medicine fellowship at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, in Chicagoland, and is the Regional Director of Sports Medicine for the AdvocateAurora Medical Group, one of the largest in the United States. He is also a team physician for the University of Illinois (Chicago). Dr. Skiba has been working in sports training and performance for more than 2 decades. As a sports physician, he works clinically, on the sidelines, and in the training room with high school, NCAA Division 1, and professional athletes. He has trained a number of Olympian and World Champion endurance athletes and is a regular face in broadcast journalism. Most recently, Dr. Skiba was a consultant on the Nike Breaking 2 project, where he traveled 3 continents training the best marathon runners in the world, appearing in the Cannes Film Festival award-winning documentary Breaking 2. Dietary Supplements as Source of Unintentional Doping Buy Koop’s new book on Amazon or Audible Information on coaching- Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop | |||
| VESPA as an Ergogenic Aid with Peter Defty | Koopcast Episode 127 | 05 May 2022 | 01:34:24 | |
| Managing Performance Anxiety with Kristin Keim MA, PysD, CC-AASP | Koopcast Episode 126 | 28 Apr 2022 | 01:13:18 | |
Kristin Keim is a sports psychologist out of Newberry, South Carolina. She has one of the more renown practices sports psychology practices in the country today that consists of all types of endurance athletes, cyclists, triathletes, and MMA fighters. In particular, she works with many of the country’s best cyclists, many of whom we mention throughout the course of this podcast. Kristin’s Website: http://www.keimperformanceconsulting.com/ Buy Koop’s new book on Amazon or Audible. Information on coaching- Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop | |||
| Heat Training Interventions with Coach AJW | KoopCast Episode 125 | 21 Apr 2022 | 01:12:27 | |
This conversation is about how we, as coaches, practically implement heat training strategies for our athletes. You can find previous podcasts on this subject here: https://www.jasonkoop.com/podcast/heat-acclimation-strategies-with-julien-periard-phd | |||
| Heat Acclimation Strategies with Julien Périard PhD | Koopcast Episode 124 | 14 Apr 2022 | 01:15:27 | |
Julien Périard is a Research Professor at the University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise (UCRISE), where he leads the Environmental Physiology Research Group. Julien’s research examines the physiological mechanisms that impact health and performance in adverse environments (heat and altitude), along with strategies to mitigate their influence and harness their adaptive potential. He has worked with both amateur and professional athletes from various disciplines, along with National and International Federations (FIFA, UCI, World Athletics, and World Triathlon). He has authored over 85 research publications in international journals, including an invited review in Physiological Reviews on exercise under heat stress. Julien has also edited a textbook on Heat Stress in Sport and Exercise. He currently serves as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Physiology and has served as Guest Editor for the British Journal of Sports Medicine and Scandinavian Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. Julien’s book- Heat Stress in Sport and Exercise Information on coaching- Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop | |||
| How To Pick The Right Ultrarunning Coach with Dominic Guinto, CTS Athlete Services Director | Koopcast Episode 123 | 07 Apr 2022 | 01:27:06 | |
Dominic Guinto is the Director of Athlete Services for CTS. He is dedicated to finding the right solution for endurance athletes across the world. | |||
| Anti-Doping Education for Ultrarunners with Tammy Hanson, USADA Elite Education Director #221 | 21 Mar 2024 | 01:23:48 | |
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website. Since joining USADA in 2015, Tammy has overseen a nearly twelvefold increase in education reach, highlighted by a significant rise in coach education, and has contributed to the enhancement of audience-specific content and programs. Originally from Wisconsin, Tammy earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire in 2006 and a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Colorado State University in 2019. Tammy is passionate about empowering athletes with the tools necessary to compete with integrity.
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| Using Training Groups To Enhance Your Training with CTS Coach Michelle Foster | Koopcast Episode 122 | 31 Mar 2022 | 00:44:24 | |
Michelle Foster has a BS in Biology and is a CTS Expert coach, a UESCA certified running coach, and an RRCA Level 1 certified running coach. In this episode, we explore how training groups can help or hurt your training and how to leverage them the most effectively. | |||
| RED-s with Ida Heikura PhD | Koopcast Episode 121 | 24 Mar 2022 | 00:47:26 | |
Ida Heikura is a postdoc at Canadian Sport Institute Pacific Info on Sports Science Canada REDs working group. Paper discussed Koop’s Social Media | |||
| New Technology and Training Methods with CTS Coach Adam Pulford | Koopcast Episode 120 | 17 Mar 2022 | 01:17:37 | |
Adam Pulford is a CTS coach and one of the most sought-after mountain bike coaches in the world. Buy Koop’s new book on Amazon or Audible Koop’s Social Media | |||
| Feeding Tolerance and Fat Oxidation in Ultrarunners with Chris Rauch B.Nut.Diet, APD, AccSD | Koopcast Episode 119 | 10 Mar 2022 | 01:05:43 | |
Chris Rauch graduated in Nutrition and Dietetics at Monash University in 2015 following a previous career in Engineering. He is experienced in helping people to manage dietary changes for a broad array of chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and liver disease. A special interest of his is the management of digestive issues such as irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease. Buy Koop’s new book on Amazon or Audible Information on coaching- Koop’s Social Media | |||
| Designing your Ultramarathon Nutrition with Meredith Terranova | Koopcast Episode 118 | 03 Mar 2022 | 01:07:44 | |
Meredith Terranova is a performance nutritionist to many of today’s top ultrarunners. She has been helping her clients reach their nutritional goals since 2004. Through Meredith’s guidance, her clients have reached goals ranging from losing weight, wellness nutrition, race nutrition, training and recovery nutrition, and others using a real-world nutrition approach. | |||
| Strength Training Mistakes and How to Fix Them with Nicole Rasmussen | Koopcast Episode 117 | 24 Feb 2022 | 01:18:27 | |
Nicole Rasmussen is a CTS Expert coach, holds a MS in Exercise Physiology, ACE certified, and UESCA certified. | |||
| Mental Health in Ultrarunning with Neal Palles | Koopcast Episode 116 | 17 Feb 2022 | 01:09:00 | |
Neal Palles is a CTS, a coach Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Sports Performance Specialist based in Longmont, Colorado. He provides psychotherapy and mental skills training/consulting to athletes of all levels throughout the state. Neal holds a dual Masters degrees in Social Work and Applied Sport Psychology as well as holds a license as a clinical social worker. He works towards certification as a mental performance consultant (CMPC) from the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. He has worked for twenty-three years in the mental health field as a clinical social worker and psychotherapist in both private practices, as a consultant, care manager, and supervisor for employee assistance programs, and as a therapist for a residential treatment center. www.ColoradoPsychotherapyandSport.com Twitter: @nealpalles Instagram: @nealpalles Bigger Than the Trail-https://www.bttt.run/ Buy Koop’s new book on Amazon or Audible Information on coaching- Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop | |||
| Coach/Athlete Communication with CTS Coach Ryne Anderson | Koopcast Episode 115 | 10 Feb 2022 | 00:58:37 | |
Ryne Anderson is a CTS ultrarunning coach. You can see coach Ryne’s bio here. Buy Koop’s new book on Amazon or Audible Information on coaching- | |||
| How to Start Strength Training with Coach Sarah Scozzaro | Koopcast Episode 114 | 03 Feb 2022 | 01:22:55 | |
Coach Sarah Scozzaro is a CTS coach who specializes in ultrarunning, strength training, and corrective exercise training. | |||
| Polarized vs Pyramidal Training with Luca Filipas PhD | Koopcast Episode 113 | 27 Jan 2022 | 00:52:29 | |
Luca Filipas a PhD researcher and coach out of Milan, Italy. You can find Luca’s work here- https://www.lucafilipas.com/ Luca on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lucafilipas Luca on Twitter- https://twitter.com/LucaFilipas Paper discussed- Effects of 16 weeks of pyramidal and polarized training intensity distributions in well-trained endurance runners Information on coaching- Koop’s Social Media | |||
| NSAIDs in Ultrarunning with Eve Pannone #220 | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:52:26 | |
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| Solving the Hydration Mystery in Ultrarunning with Meridith Cass of Nix Biosensors | Koopcast Episode 112 | 20 Jan 2022 | 01:13:34 | |
Meredith Cass is the CEO of Nix Biosensors You can preorder the biosensors here. Buy Koop’s new book on Amazon or Audible Information on coaching- Koop’s Social Media | |||
| Nasal Breathing, Breathing Techniques and Ultrarunning Performance with Nick Tiller, PhD | Koopcast Episode 111 | 13 Jan 2022 | 01:21:49 | |
Nick Tiller is a fellow at the Lundquist Institute at Harbor-UCLA where he studies clinical respiratory and exercise physiology, and the physiology/pathophysiology of ultra-endurance exercise. He is also a columnist at Skeptical Inquirer Magazine, and the author of 'The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science' Buy Koop’s new book on Amazon or Audible Information on coaching- Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop | |||
| How to Prevent Injuries in Ultrarunning with Alicja Partyka and Zbigniew Waśkiewicz | Koopcast Episode 110 | 07 Jan 2022 | 01:01:28 | |
Alicja Partyka is a 5th year medicine student at Poznan University of Medical Sciences. She is the lead author of a recent narrative review- The Consequences of Training and Competition to the Musculoskeletal System in Ultramarathon Runners: A Narrative Review Alicja’s instagram and ResearchGate.
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| Training Essentials for Ultrarunning 2nd Edition - Chapter 1 | Koopcast Episode 109 | 30 Dec 2021 | 00:32:20 | |
Find the book here- | |||
| When to Switch from Running to Walking to Maximize Ultramarathon Performance with Jackson Brill | Koopcast Episode 108 | 23 Dec 2021 | 01:18:51 | |
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| Training Essentials for Ultrarunning 2nd Edition | Koopcast Episode 107 | 16 Dec 2021 | 01:24:37 | |
Training Essentials for Ultrarunning 2nd is now released. We have a conversation with the authors on what to expect from the book. Find the book here- Information on coaching- | |||
| The Use Case for Heart Rate Variability with Marco Altini and Corrine Malcolm | Koopcast Episode 106 | 09 Dec 2021 | 01:37:16 | |
Marco’s app- HRV4Training Information on coaching- Koop’s Social Media | |||
| Ask Me Anything - Cross Training, Base Training and What Young Ultrarunners Should Focus On | Koopcast Episode 105 | 02 Dec 2021 | 00:52:47 | |
Want to ask a question on a future episode? Use the SpeakPipe link below or DM on Instagram. Information on coaching- Koop’s Social Media- | |||
| Cannabis and Athletic Performance Jamie Burr PhD | Koopcast Episode 104 | 25 Nov 2021 | 01:00:11 | |
Jamie Burr is an Associate Professor in Human Health and Nutritional Science and the director of the Human Performance and Health Research lab at the University of Guelph. His work considers integrated systems-level exercise physiology, with a focus on novel techniques and training practices to optimize performance. His laboratory works with elite athletes across a range of sports who compete at the national, international, and professional levels. They also share a focus on understanding the role of exercise and physical activity in promoting good health. Jamie’s Lab website: A condensed version of review for Gatorade Sports Science XP Articles discussed- Cannabis and Athletic Performance Habitual cannabis use is associated with altered cardiac mechanics and arterial stiffness, but not endothelial function in young healthy smokers
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| Treating Athletes With Eating Disorders with Kate Bennett, PsyD | Koopcast Episode 103 | 18 Nov 2021 | 00:48:27 | |
Kate’s Book- Treating Athletes With Eating Disorders Information on coaching- | |||
| Exploring the Pain Cave with Lloyd Emeka MSc, PhD(c) #219 | 07 Mar 2024 | 00:56:30 | |
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| Is the Oura 3 worth it? A coach roundtable with Stephanie Howe PhD, Corrine Malcolm and Ryne Anderson | Koopcast Episode 102 | 11 Nov 2021 | 01:00:00 | |
This podcast is a coaching roundtable inspired by listener questions. It is about if the Oura 3 is worth it and what the use cases are. | |||
| Physical Therapy Modalities with Nat Collins, DPT CSCS | Koopcast Episode 101 | 04 Nov 2021 | 00:58:31 | |
Nat Collins is a DPT and CSCS practicing in Colorado Springs, CO https://www.linkedin.com/in/nat-collins-dpt-ocs-cscs-a9310a4/ Information on coaching- Koop’s Social Media | |||
| Successful Physical Therapy for Ultrarunners with John Chao DPT OCS | Koopcast Episode 100 | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:54:19 | |
Information on coaching- Koop’s Social Media | |||
| How To Make The Most Out Of Physical Therapy with Jessica Cozine-Lehman | Koopcast Episode 99 | 21 Oct 2021 | 00:59:38 | |
Physical therapist, Jessica Cozine-Lehman, earned her undergraduate degree from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ and her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Regis University in Denver, CO in 2004. She joined the team at Great Moves in 2005, and became a partner in 2009. She has continued her education in many areas, including manual therapy, women’s health and sport-specific rehabilitation (cycling, running, and triathlon). Jessica had the honor of going to the Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece in 2004 as a therapist for the Cycling Team. Jessica has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) since 2001. She has enjoyed volunteering for the Colorado Chapter of the APTA since 2002, and currently serves on the Colorado APTA Board. She is also the Co-Chair of the Professional Development Committee and serves on the Colorado delegation at the National House of Delegates. She is honored to have received the Bob Doctor Service Award in 2008 and was named the Outstanding Physical Therapist of the Year in 2014 by the Colorado APTA. Information on coaching- Koop’s Social Media- | |||
| Potential Long Term Health Effects of Ultramarathon Running with Nick Tiller PhD | Koopcast Episode 98 | 14 Oct 2021 | 01:10:02 | |
Potential Long Term Health Problems Associated with Ultra-Endurance Running: A Narrative Review Nick’s interview on triathlete magazine Nick’s book- The Skeptic’s Guide to Sports Science Information on coaching- Koop’s Social Media- | |||
| Heat Acclimation Strategies with Julien Périard PhD | Koopcast Episode 97 | 07 Oct 2021 | 01:15:25 | |
Julien Périard is a Research Professor at the University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise (UCRISE), where he leads the Environmental Physiology Research Group. Julien’s research examines the physiological mechanisms that impact on health and performance in adverse environments (heat and altitude), along with strategies to mitigate their influence and harness their adaptive potential. He has worked with both amateur and professional athletes from various disciplines, along with National and International Federations (FIFA, UCI, World Athletics and World Triathlon). He has authored over 85 research publications in international journals, including an invited review in Physiological Reviews on exercise under heat stress. Julien has also edited a textbook on Heat Stress in Sport and Exercise. He currently serves as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Physiology and has served as Guest Editor for the British Journal of Sports Medicine and Scandinavian Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. Julien’s book- Heat Stress in Sport and Exercise Information on coaching- Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop | |||
| Overtraining Markers with Brent Ruby | Koopcast Episode 96 | 30 Sep 2021 | 01:05:52 | |
Brent Ruby is an exercise physiologist at the University of Montana You can find out more about his lab here- https://www.researchgate.net/lab/Brent-C-Ruby-Lab See the mobile lab in action in this video Papers discussed- Substrate use and biochemical response to a 3,211-km bicycle tour in trained cyclists Effects of 21 days of intensified training on markers of overtraining Brent’s children’s book- www.wrangoandbanjo.com Information on coaching- Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop | |||
| There Is No Off-Season - A Coach Roundtable | Koopcast Episode 95 | 16 Sep 2021 | 00:59:02 | |
Coach Koop sits down with coaches Stephanie Howe PhD, AJW, Darcie Murphy, and Ryne Anderson to discuss what they are doing with their athletes’ transition phase. | |||
| Ask Koop Anything- Toughness Training and Separating your Calories from Hydration | Koopcast Episode 94 | 09 Sep 2021 | 00:35:38 | |
In this podcast, Coach Koop takes on listener questions. The first question was about training for adversity and toughness. How often should you do this and what does it look like? | |||
| Self Talk for Enhanced Ultramarathon Performance with Karim Ramadan | Koopcast Episode 93 | 04 Sep 2021 | 01:12:13 | |
Karim’s Instagram- @myperformancepsychologist | |||
| Omega 3 & Vitamin D for Exercise Induced Muscle Damage with Dan Owens, PhD #218 | 22 Feb 2024 | 01:05:40 | |
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.
Vitamin D conversion for dietary/supplemental intake: 1 microgram = 40 IU (we suggest 1000-2000 IU per day vitamin D3 during winter) | |||
| GI Issues in Ultrarunning with Kyle Smith | Koopcast Episode 92 | 26 Aug 2021 | 00:58:26 | |
Kyle Smith is a researcher and Ph.D. candidate at the University of Arizona. He is the lead author of this paper which was discussed during the podcast. Information on coaching- Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop | |||
| GI Issues in Ultrarunning. Problems and Solutions with Jamie Pugh PhD | Koopcast Episode 91 | 19 Aug 2021 | 01:07:03 | |
Jamie Pugh is a researcher, coach, and athlete with a specialty in GI issues in endurance sports. He is the co-author on the recent paper- Gastrointestinal pathophysiology during endurance exercise: endocrine, microbiome, and nutritional influences. | |||
| Why Coach Education Matters with Rick Prince CEO UESCA | Koopcast Episode 90 | 12 Aug 2021 | 00:54:46 | |
Rick Prince is the Founder and CEO of UESCA. | |||