Podcast Episodes

Why You Shouldn’t Train Alone All the Time

Season 6 Episode 302

Training alone might feel productive, but it’s not always the most effective way to improve. In this episode, CTS Coach Adam Pulford explores the con…

8 hours ago

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Why You’re Overcomplicating Endurance Training

Season 6 Episode 301

Zone 2 training has become increasingly complicated, with subzones like 2a, 2b, and even 2c being thrown around. But does any of that actually improv…

1 week ago

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Why Shorter Rest Periods Lead to Bigger Gains (#300)

Season 6 Episode 300

Most cyclists think they need more volume or more power to improve. Coach Adam Pulford explains why that’s not always the case and how training densi…

2 weeks ago

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Is High Carb Fueling Bad for Your Health? (#299)

Season 6 Episode 299

If you're fueling with high carbs during training and worrying about diabetes, weight gain, or gut issues, this episode will change how you think abo…

3 weeks ago

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Build a Bigger Aerobic Engine With These 2 Workouts (#298)

Season 6 Episode 298

Most cyclists think a massive amount of Zone 2 training is the secret to a bigger aerobic engine, but it's only part of the story. Coach Adam Pulford…

4 weeks ago

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Pro Teams Are Doing Zone 2 Intervals. Should You? (#297)

Season 6 Episode 297

Zone 2 intervals are trending across pro pelotons and training apps, but are they actually superior to steady endurance riding, or just a complicated…

1 month ago

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Finding Your Training Rhythm: A Weekly Framework for Time-Crunched Cyclists (#296)

Season 6 Episode 296

Struggling to fit training into your busy life? Coach Adam Pulford breaks down a simple weekly framework that helps time-crunched cyclists build real…

1 month, 1 week ago

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We're Leveling Up — Here's What's Coming

Season 6 Episode 295

1 month, 1 week ago

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Should Cyclists Use Different Power Zones for Indoor vs Outdoor Training? (#294)

Season 6 Episode 294

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Cyclists almost always report a discrepancy between the power output and/or perceived exertion between indoor and outdoor cycling. Typically,…

2 months, 1 week ago

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How to Build VO2 max Year Round! (#293)

Season 6 Episode 293

OVERVIEW
Should cyclists incorporate VO2 max work year round or focus VO2 max work on only select periods of the year? Coach Adam Pulford tackles this…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

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