Podcast Episodes

How Quickly Can VO2 max Increase in Cyclists? with Tim Cusick (#285)

Season 5 Episode 285

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VO2 max or maximum aerobic capacity is your performance ceiling, but it is trainable and you can not only increase your VO2 max, but also the…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

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How Quickly Can Cyclists Increase Functional Threshold Power (FTP), with Tim Cusick (#284)

Season 5 Episode 284

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Following their episode on aerobic training, CTS Coach Adam Pulford and Tim Cusick (Head Coach at Basecamp and TrainingPeaks WKO Product Lead…

9 months, 4 weeks ago

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How Quickly Can Aerobic Training Make You Fast, with Tim Cusick (#283)

Season 5 Episode 283

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"How long is this going to take?!" Everyone wants to know how long it takes for the training you do today to result in performance improvemen…

10 months ago

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What's Happening In Your Body As You Recover From A Workout? (#282)

Season 5 Episode 282

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We all know recovery takes time, but how much time and what is going on internally while "recovery" is happening? How do factors like the dur…

10 months, 1 week ago

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Going Pro: The Data Behind Nathan Cusack's Journey From Juniors to EF Education-Aevolo

Season 5 Episode 281

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Nathan Cusack is an emerging talent in road racing, having won his first European race in 2025, racing for Team USA at Tour de l'Avenir, and …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

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Cycling While Deaf: How This CTS Athlete Trains, Wins, and Prepares for the Deaflympics

Season 5 Episode 280

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Cyclists rely on their sense of hearing more than you might imagine, to hear traffic coming, to communicate with fellow riders during group r…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

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Creatine: What Cyclists Need To Know To Benefit From Creatine Supplementation

Season 5 Episode 279

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Creatine is one of the most researched supplements available, it's safe to consume, and it has been receiving renewed interest in endurance c…

11 months ago

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Before They Were Champions: Revisiting An Early Interview With A Young Christopher Blevins

Season 5 Episode 278

In 2025, Christopher Blevins won 9 UCI World Cup races and was the first American Male to earn the UCI Men’s World Cup Overall Championship in 34 yea…

11 months, 1 week ago

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Do What AI Can't: How To Adjust Your Workout In Real Time (#277)

Season 5 Episode 277

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Can AI optimize your training by determining if you should do more or fewer intervals than prescribed today? Artificial Intelligence can do a…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

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Training, Strategy, and Demands of Timed-Segment Racing vs. Traditional Racing

Season 5 Episode 276

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Timed-segment racing might be your new favorite competition format! Coach Adam Pulford and CTS Athlete Camilo Lopez discuss their experiences…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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