The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS

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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 information and implement proven training strategies that’ll take your performance to the next level. 

  1. 4d ago

    Twenty Coaching Lessons That Make Athletes Better

    After 24 years of coaching athletes, Adam Pulford has seen enough training plans, races, breakthroughs, failures, and comebacks to recognize which lessons continue to matter. In this episode, Adam steps away from the charts and physiology to share 20 observations from his coaching career: why fitness isn't performance, why recovery matters as much as workload, why perfect training doesn't exist, what winning and losing can teach us, and why long-term development requires more patience than most athletes expect. HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world. CTS Cycling Camps: https://trainright.com/camps/ ​​Free Cycling Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/cycling-training-assessment-welcome/ Interested in working with a coach? Schedule a free consult: https://trainright.com/coaching/cycling/ Self-coached athlete? Check out our TrainRight Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/ Find more free resources here: https://trainright.com/blog/ Resources: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Beyond Thoughts by Joseph Nguyen Don’t Believe Everything You Think by Joseph NguyenAwareness by Athlete de MellowFind Your Why by Simon Sinek On The Nature of Things by LucretiusAtomic Habits by James ClearFlow by Mihaly Czeskmihaly Deep Work by Cal Newport Waking Up App by Sam Harris

  2. Aug 31

    The 100-Mile Ride Playbook

    A successful 100-mile ride is rarely the result of one thing going exceptionally well. It's what happens when your fitness, fueling, pacing, and execution all come together on the same day. Coach Adam Pulford breaks down how much to eat and drink, why the opening miles should feel easier than you think, what to prioritize with one week versus six weeks to prepare, and how to use your training data to guide your effort. And Adam's fourth piece of advice might be the simplest: bring your friends. Because 100 miles is usually faster, and definitely funner, with good wheels around you. HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world. ​​Free Cycling Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/cycling-training-assessment-welcome/ Interested in working with a coach? Schedule a free consult: https://trainright.com/coaching/cycling/ Self-coached athlete? Check out our TrainRight Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/ Find more free resources here: https://trainright.com/blog/ Resources: https://youtu.be/_SQA-9uzVcc?si=g9UPnFf8tHGZ_0LMhttps://youtu.be/kPjy5rejBSg?si=mRa7_JewytDDOBlthttps://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/threshold_6_week_100milePrep https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/VO2_6_week_100milePrep https://trainright.com/camps/

  3. Aug 24

    How to Train Torque Without Just Grinding Bigger Gears

    Torque training has become almost synonymous with low-cadence riding. But simply dropping to 60 RPM doesn't guarantee you're producing more force or creating the adaptation you're after. Coach Adam Pulford breaks down the relationship between torque, cadence, power, and force production; explains why the gym may be the best place to raise your strength ceiling; and shows where low-cadence work actually belongs in a cyclist's training year. HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world. ​​Free Cycling Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/cycling-training-assessment-welcome/ Interested in working with a coach? Schedule a free consult: https://trainright.com/coaching/cycling/ Self-coached athlete? Check out our TrainRight Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/ Find more free resources here: https://trainright.com/blog/ Resources: Strength Exercise F-v and P-v Profiles as Predictors of Elite Sprint-Cycling Performance - PubMedPower-time, force-time, and velocity-time curve analysis during the jump squat: impact of load - PubMed 58. HIGH INTENSITY TORQUE TRAINING CAN INCREASE CYCLING PERFORMANCEEffects of Cycling Training at Imposed Low Cadences: A Systematic Review - PubMedEffect of Cycling Cadence on Neuromuscular Function: A Systematic Review of Acute and Chronic Alterations - PMC Pro Workouts: Torque Efforts with Noemi Rueegg | EF Pro Cycling https://trainright.com/camps/

  4. Aug 17

    Why Crit Racers Need More FTP Than They Think

    Does FTP actually matter for criterium racing? Coach Adam Pulford breaks down why your aerobic engine plays such a big role in an explosive race, how a higher FTP can reduce the cost of repeated attacks, and why sprinty "crit dawgs" and breakaway riders should approach their training differently. Plus, why none of those watts matter if you haven't developed the race craft to use them! HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world. ​​Free Cycling Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/cycling-training-assessment-welcome/ Interested in working with a coach? Schedule a free consult: https://trainright.com/coaching/cycling/ Self-coached athlete? Check out our TrainRight Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/ Find more free resources here: https://trainright.com/blog/ Resources: https://australianfootballstrengthcoach.com.au/3-energy-systems-quick-introduction/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546695/ https://strengthmatters.com/anaerobic-lactic-energy-system/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On4W1OVrFig

  5. Aug 10

    Stop Fearing The Recovery Week

    Recovery isn't the break between training. Recovery IS training. In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford explains how he structures recovery blocks with everyone from beginners to elite athletes. Learn why recovery doesn't always need to last a full week, how to know when you've earned one, and why the athletes who recover best often perform best. If recovery weeks make you anxious, this episode is for you! HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world. ​​Free Cycling Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/cycling-training-assessment-welcome/ Interested in working with a coach? Schedule a free consult: https://trainright.com/coaching/cycling/ Self-coached athlete? Check out our TrainRight Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/ Find more free resources here: https://trainright.com/blog/ Resources: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3905295/https://trainright.com/coaching-consultation/Recovery Podcast with Christie Aschwandan: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trainright-podcast/id1494799053?i=1000722793917 Regulation of Muscle Glycogen Repletion, Muscle Protein Synthesis and Repair Following Exercise - PMC

  6. Aug 3

    Behind the Scenes Before the Tour with Alison Jackson

    Days before the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, Coach Adam Pulford caught up with professional cyclist Alison Jackson to talk about the final phase of preparation. From altitude camp in Boulder and heat training to tapering, race strategy, joining a new team, and life behind the scenes, this conversation offers a rare look inside the final build-up to one of the biggest events in professional cycling. HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world. ​​Free Cycling Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/cycling-training-assessment-welcome/ Interested in working with a coach? Schedule a free consult: https://trainright.com/coaching/cycling/ Self-coached athlete? Check out our TrainRight Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/ Find more free resources here: https://trainright.com/blog/ Resources: https://www.peacocktv.com/sports/tour-de-france-femmes-stage-1/bc4c2e95-62c1-3feb-bab2-fd9aeca9d12dhttps://hepoxtech.com/https://www.instagram.com/auber93cyclisme/https://www.skratchlabs.com/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLlhAR6yoMc&t=653shttps://www.precisionhydration.com/performance-advice/performance/how-to-taper-before-a-race/?srsltid=AfmBOooiiHV_JusShIJz67tRyopkUUTnjLmUZRCHBGLE-UhbLaHAv6Rbhttps://www.instagram.com/apsprocycling/reels/https://www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/teams-riders/push-them-outside-their-comfort-zone-four-time-uspro-champion-freddie-rodriguez-returns-to-cycling-as-co-owner-and-strategist-for-aps-pro-cycling-by-cadence-cyclery/https://apsprocycling.net/

  7. Jul 27

    Are Your VO2 Workouts Training The Wrong System

    With the Tour de France wrapped up, conversations about Tadej Pogačar's VO2 max are everywhere. But what actually increases VO2 max? In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford breaks down the two interval strategies he uses with athletes to develop aerobic power. Learn the difference between long, sustained VO2 intervals and short on/off efforts, when to use each one, and how to sequence both leading into your biggest events. If you've hit a plateau or want to maximize your aerobic engine, this episode provides a practical framework you can immediately apply to your training. HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world. ​​Free Cycling Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/cycling-training-assessment-welcome/ Interested in working with a coach? Schedule a free consult: https://trainright.com/coaching/cycling/ Self-coached athlete? Check out our TrainRight Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/ Find more free resources here: https://trainright.com/blog/ Resources: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/ronnestad-30-15-intervals/Short Interval Blocks for Endurance Athletes- Part1Short Interval Blocks for Endurance Athletes Part 2

  8. Jul 20

    Fitness Isn't Performance: The Truth About CTL

    Cyclists often treat CTL like the ultimate measure of fitness, but that's only part of the story. In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford explains what CTL actually measures, why performance and fitness aren't the same thing, and how to use your training data to peak for races instead of chasing a bigger number. HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world. ​​Free Cycling Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/cycling-training-assessment-welcome/ Interested in working with a coach? Schedule a free consult: https://trainright.com/coaching/cycling/ Self-coached athlete? Check out our TrainRight Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/ Find more free resources here: https://trainright.com/blog/ Resources: https://trainright.com/what-is-chronic-training-load-ctl-and-how-to-use-it-to-improve-performance/?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CW9JtfcFodT/?img_index=1

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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 information and implement proven training strategies that’ll take your performance to the next level. 

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