Case Study: Higher-Carb Fueling to Improve Performance
When this pro athlete stopped restricting nutrition and fueling in favor of a higher-carbohydrate diet, she was surprised by the result.
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Best Practices in Endurance Sport
Over a century of training and racing, coaches and athletes have continually experimented with the balance of volume and intensity. Today’s best practices look to maximize both a high volume of training and a small but potent dose of high-intensity work.
The History of Run Training
The timely combination of running facilities and stopwatches gave running a leg up on other endurance sports, inviting more structured training and innovation.
The History of Cycling Training
The early European cycling scene was convinced that more miles and more racing made champions. By the 1980s, a new generation of pros was redefining the goal and the roadmap to get there.
The Evolution of Endurance Training
Coach Joe Friel recounts the relatively short history of endurance sports to identify the athletes and coaches that influenced how we train and race today.
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.
Rach McBride on Gender Inclusivity in Sport
Rach McBride is the first openly gender nonbinary pro in triathlon. They share their experience navigating elite sports and look to a future where nonbinary athletes are included and celebrated everywhere.
A Primer in the Power of Data Analytics
By tapping into the power of data analytics coaches can make important decisions more quickly and better prepare athletes for the specific demands of any given race.
Refining Process & Product for a Thriving Coaching Business
Mike Norton leaned into his love of crunching numbers and applying science to differentiate his coaching services and offer more value for athletes.
Coaching a New Generation of Multisport Athletes
Athletes who want to train and compete in multiple sports require a different approach to training, and to have their expectations managed.
Human Performance in the World of AI
Coach Grant Holicky explains what technological advances and AI won’t be able to replace in coaches.
The Future of Coaching Has Never Looked So Good
Expect the emergence of artificial intelligence and new tech to accelerate potential for the business and execution of coaching.
Why Hill Strides and Speed Development Are Essential for Ultras
In addition to traditional aerobic training, SWAP uses short hill strides to help athletes develop speed. Get the science behind this innovative approach to raising the ceiling on VO2max.
Nutrition Case Study with Skye Moench and Scott Tindal
Ensuring athletes are properly fueled will do better for their performance than trying to hit a number on a scale.