KoopCast
Coach Jason Koop covers training, nutrition and recent happenings in the ultramarathon world.
Episodes
Koop AI, Unboxed
We reveal how Koop AI turns 25 years of coaching into an adaptive, terrain-aware training system for trail and ultra runners. We share why we built it, what it does today, where it falls short, and how we’re improving it with real race data.• why serious runners wanted expert validation without elite pricing• the three pillars of coaching we modeled: prescribe, analyze, communicate• onboarding tha
Brain Endurance Training with Scott Frey, PhD | KoopCast #244
Dr. Scott H. Frey is an internationally renowned neuroscientist and psychologist, accomplished endurance athlete, author, and teacher. Scott helps individuals and groups identify and realize their aspirations. He can be reached at: Scott@CerebralPerformance.comWant to become a better coach? Check out UESCA’s Ultramarathon Coach Certification.- https://uesca.com/courses/uesca-ultrarunning-coach-cer
Insights from Ultramarathon Pacing Strategies with Baptiste Morale | KoopCast #243
Baptiste Morel-Prieur is a author on a recent paper titled Submaximal force-velocity relationships during mountain ultramarathon: Data from the fieldResearch from the 2023 UTMB offers ground-breaking insights into trail running performance by analyzing how runners handle different gradients throughout a race. Batiste Moral shares his data-driven approach that identifies specific areas where athlet
Monitoring for Overtraining Syndrome with Sophie Herzog, PhD | KoopCast #242
Sophie Herzog is the Owner and Co-founder and primary performance analyst at the MRYAcenter for athlete development.MYRA institute: https://www.myracad.com/Koopcast on HRVhttps://www.myracad.com/articles/the-athletes-career-insurance-implementation-of-monitoring-tools-to-prevent-underperformance-in-sportsSign up for CTS Coaching-https://trainright.com/coaching/ultrarunning/Subscribe to Research Es
Training the Gut for Ultramarathons with Isabel Martinez #241
Isabel Martinez is a Research Sports Dietitian In the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food at Monash University. She is the author of several studies on gut training as well as consults with athletes in this area.The Effect of Gut-Training and Feeding-Challenge on Markers of Gastrointestinal Status inResponse to Endurance Exercise: A Systematic Literature Reviewhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.g
The Brain’s Role in Ultrarunning Performance with Scott Frey, PhD (2024) #240
Dr. Scott H. Frey is an internationally renowned neuroscientist and psychologist, accomplishedendurance athlete, author, and teacher. Scott helps individuals and groups identify and realizetheir aspirations. He can be reached at: Scott@CerebralPerformance.comAdditional resources:https://www.cerebralperformance.com/Sign up for CTS Coaching-https://trainright.com/coaching/ultrarunning/Subscribe to R
Durability in Ultrarunning with Michele Zanini, PhD | KoopCast #239
Michele Zanini is a PhD candidate at Loughborough University as well as the head of Strength and Conditioning for the Italian Triathlon Federation. During this podcast we ddiscuss the concept of durability as it relates to ultramarathon performance. Papers discussed- Durability of Running Economy: Differences between Quantification Methods and Performance Status in Male RunnersSign up for CTS Coac
Polarized or Pyramidal Training for Ultrarunning with Michael Rosenblat, PhD #238
Michael Rosenblat comes back on the podcast to discuss his new paper exploring what types of interval workouts are most effective for Ultrarunners. Which Training Intensity Distribution Intervention will Produce the Greatest Improvements in Maximal Oxygen Update and Time-Trial Performance in Endurance Athletes? A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis of Individual Participant Data. Michael’s
High Carbohydrate Intake for Ultrarunners #237
Aitor Virbay is a Researcher in Exercise Physiologist and Metabolism and the Head of the nutrition and physiology department for the WT INEOS Grenadiers cycling team. He is also a scientific advisor to elite athletes and various companies as well as the Founder and Director of Glut4Science, a platform for scientific outreach.Glut4Science: https://glut4science.comAitor’s X Account: https://x.com/mv
Elite Athlete Contracts with Kelly Newlon #236
Curious about the secrets behind elite athlete contract negotiations? Get ready to master the art of securing powerful deals as we sit down with Kelly Newland, an expert who has transitioned from catering to top athletes to advising them on contract strategies. Inspired by her popular Instagram series, Kelly shares invaluable tips and tactics for athletes preparing to reCoach Jason Koop sits down
Thoughts on DNF with Coaches AJW and Neal Palles #235
What drives an ultra marathoner to push through the final miles, or decide to DNF (Did Not Finish)? This episode tackles this profound question head-on, drawing from recent high-profile races like UTMB, Run Rabbit Run, and Leadville Trail 100. We explore the mental frameworks and pre-race preparations that can make or break an athlete's performance. By sharing personal stories and expert insi
Double Threshold Workouts for Ultrarunning with Rune Talsnes #234
Coach Jason Koop discusses the merits of double threshold workouts with Rune Talsnes. Comparison of acute physiological responses between one long and two short sessions of moderate-intensity training in endurance athletes.SUBSCRIBE to Research Essentials for UltrarunningAdditional resources:Buy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning on Amazon or Audible.Information on coaching-www.trainright.comKoo
High Performance Coaching for Elite Ultrarunners Launch #233
Coach Jason Koop sits down with Stephanie Howe PhD, Nicole Rasmussen and Sarah Scozzaro to discuss the development and launch of our High Performance Coaching service for elite ultra runners. Info on the High Performance Coaching ProgramSubscribe to Research Essentials for UltrarunningAdditional resources:SUBSCRIBE to Research Essentials for UltrarunningBuy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning on
The Race Recovery Cycle with CTS Coaches Adam Ferdinandson & Neal Palles #232
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 strategie
Excelling in Chamonix - Coach Roundtable | CTS Coaches Stephanie Howe & Ryne Anderson #231
Coaches Stephanie Howe, PhD and Ryne Anderson discuss what athletes should and should not be doing in the several days leading up to UTMB.Timeshifter appAdditional resources:SUBSCRIBE to Research Essentials for UltrarunningBuy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning on Amazon or Audible.Information on coaching-www.trainright.comKoop’s Social MediaTwitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop
Micro-Periodization Strategies with Luca Filipas, PhD #230
Luca Filipas is a coach, researcher and exercise physiologist based out of Milan Italy. He is the coach of TotalEnergies Pro Cycling Team, Owner and Coach of Endurance Academy and Researcher at the University of Milan. Paper discussed-Beyond the classical periodization: the new frontier of micro-periodization for endurance disciplinesPrevious podcast with LucaThe use case for HRV in ultrarunning w
Heat Mitigation Strategies with Julien Périard, PhD #229
Uncover the secrets to excelling in extreme heat with Julian Perriard, a leading expert in environmental physiology. As the Western States Endurance Run approaches, Julian provides cutting-edge strategies for heat mitigation, including ice baths, slurries, and menthol gels. With rising global temperatures impacting athletic performance, we delve into crucial safety measures for endurance athletes.
Western States 100 Masterclass with Coach AJW #228
Coach AJW discuss all things Western States 100 including how to manage before and during race. This podcast is a must have for any athlete and crew preparing for the Western States 100. Crack a Brew with AJWHeat Acclimation Strategies with Julién PeriardAdditional resources:SUBSCRIBE to Research Essentials for UltrarunningBuy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning on Amazon or Audible.Information o
Sports Nutrition Labels & Quality Control with Untapped CEO Doug Brown #227
Doug Brown is the founder and CEO of Untapped. In this discussion we review how nutrition labels are created and what the quality control process looks like for a nutrition product that is derived from natural components. Additional resources:SUBSCRIBE to Research Essentials for UltrarunningBuy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning on Amazon or Audible.Information on coaching-www.trainright.comKoop
Spring Energy - Nutrition Integrity and Transparency #226
Our Research for Essentials for Ultrarunning team discuss the recent Spring Energy debacle. Access the Spring reportsStephanie Howe-https://trainright.com/coaches/stephanie-howe/Nick Tiller-https://skepticalinquirer.orgJim Rutberg-https://trainright.com/coaches/jim-rutberg/Join Coach Jason Koop, Stephanie Howe, Nick Tiller, and Jim Rutberg on this episode of the KoopCast as they discuss lab result
Taking the Right Advice with CTS Coaches Anne Tisdell and Ryne Anderson #225
Coaches Anne Tisdell and Ryne Anderson discuss how to take the right advice from your friends and training partners through the lens of how we take our own training and racing and translate it to athletes. Additional resources:SUBSCRIBE to Research Essentials for UltrarunningBuy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning on Amazon or Audible.Information on coaching-www.trainright.comKoop’s Social MediaT
Strategies for High-Quality Training with CTS Coach Adam Pulford #224
Jason Koop and Adam Pulford discuss training quality and how we can define and improve it.Study on training quality-https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijspp/18/5/article-p557.xmlAdditional resources:SUBSCRIBE to Research Essentials for UltrarunningBuy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning on Amazon or Audible.Information on coaching-www.trainright.comKoop’s Social MediaTwitter/Instagr
Anti-Doping Framework for Ultrarunning with Gabe Baida #223
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Gabe Baida is a 15 year anti-doping professional. He was previously at USADA, where he served as the director of UFC and Premiere Sport. He is now the Executive Director of InnoVero.Episode highlights:(25:52) No fault period: a period with no consequence, athletes need to have the opportunity to learn the rules, six months
Anti-Doping Solutions for Ultrarunning with Corrine Malcolm #222
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website. Episode overview:Corrine Malcolm is a coach, podcaster, on-air personality, and the head of the Pro Trail Runners Association anti-doping working group. Episode highlights:(14:34) Anti-doping goals in ultra-trail: an internationally recognized governing body, WADA compliance, moving past guerilla education, clarity and common rules(39:50)
Anti-Doping Education for Ultrarunners with Tammy Hanson, USADA Elite Education Director #221
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Tammy Hanson currently serves as the Elite Education Director at the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). In this position, she oversees the day-to-day operations of USADA’s education and engagement initiatives, drives strategic planning, and develops effective, data-driven programs that focus on clean sport education. Tammy i
NSAIDs in Ultrarunning with Eve Pannone #220
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview: In this first of four episodes on drugs in ultramarathon running, Eve Pannone joins the podcast to discuss NSAIDs in endurance sport. The widespread use of NSAIDs like ibuprofen (Advil) and naproxen (Aleve) in ultramarathon running is alarming due to the health risks associated with kidney disease, electrolyte imbalance,
Exploring the Pain Cave with Lloyd Emeka MSc, PhD(c) #219
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Lloyd completed a BA (hons) in Business Administration at Staffordshire University and an MSc in Marketing Management at Aston University. He then proceeded to work in the advertising industry for several years before embarking on a career change in 2016.Lloyd returned to academia after a thirteen-year break and completed
Omega 3 & Vitamin D for Exercise Induced Muscle Damage with Dan Owens, PhD #218
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Dan Owens is an associate professor in cellular and molecular exercise physiology at Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool (UK). His research sits at the crossroads between nutrition, muscle metabolism, and muscle adaptation. In parallel to his academic career, Dan brings his passion for sports science to practice
Supplement Selection for Ultrarunning with Floris Wardenaar, PhD #217
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Floris Wardenaar is an assistant professor at the College of Health Solutions since September 2017 with expertise in Performance Nutrition.Floris's education:PhD Dietary exposure assessment in athletes, Wageningen University 2017MS Nutritional Physiology, Wageningen University 2005Internship, the University of Texas a
Differences Between Elite Road and Trail Runners with Frederic Sabater Pastor, PhD (2023) #216
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Frederic Sabater Pastor is a CTS ultrarunning coach with a PH.D. in Exercise Physiology and experiences coaching athletes for a variety of challenges. He is also a Postdoctoral researcher at the Inter-university Lab of Human Movement. His areas of focus are running, trail, performance, physiology, and fatigue.Episode high
The Brain’s Role in Ultrarunning Performance with Scott Frey, PhD #215
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Dr. Scott H. Frey is an internationally renowned neuroscientist, psychologist, accomplished endurance athlete, author, and teacher. Scott helps individuals and groups identify and realize their aspirations. He can be reached at: Scott@CerebralPerformance.comEpisode highlights:(29:00) Data and compromising effort levels: ex
Developing Durability for Ultrarunners with Nicolas Berger, PhD #214
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Dr. Nicolas Berger is a Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise at Teeside University’s Centre for Rehabilitation. In this episode, we discuss the emerging topic of durability in endurance sports and how it applies to ultrarunning. Topics discussed: 1- Why examining physiological variables matter and why determining what v
Strength Training Masterclass with CTS Coaches Sarah Scozzaro and Nicole Rasmussen #213
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:CTS Coaches Sarah Scozzaro and Nicole Rasmussen go over how to set up a strength program for ultrarunners. We discuss strength training for injury resiliency, performance goals, and health, and discuss tools that you can use to set up your season. Episode highlights:(32:01) Programming for performance goals: experience in
Weight Loss for Ultrarunners with Stephanie Howe, PhD #212
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Stephanie Howe, Ph.D. is a CTS Pro Coach and nutritionist. She has a Ph.D. in Nutrition & Exercise Science from Oregon State University and a Sports Nutrition Diploma from the International Olympic Committee. She is also the 2014 Western States Endurance run champion.Episode highlights:(25:43) Weight loss for performan
How to Set Up Your Season with CTS Coaches AJW and Cliff Pittman #211
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:If you are not planning out your season by now you should be! CTS coaches Cliff Pittman and AJW discuss how to set up your season with the right anchor points, how to schedule a B race and how to keep the focus on the things that are the most important.Episode highlights:(9:02) Western States classic buildup: Way Too Cool
Figuring out Failure with Neal Palles #210
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Neal Palles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Mental Performance Coach, and CTS Ultrarunning coach based in Longmont, Colorado.Have you ever felt the weight of failure pressing down on you after a season of unmet athletic goals? Join Coach Jason Koop and CTS coach Neal Palles as we dissect the emotional journey of resi
Winter Training for Ultrarunning with CTS Coaches Stephanie Howe, PhD and John Fitzgerald #209
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:CTS Coaches John Fitzgerald and Stephanie Howe discuss how to navigate winter training for Ultramarathon.Episode highlights:(14:39) Structuring the winter season around races: athletes who peak at different times of the year, longer recovery for athletes with longer race seasons, 4-8 weeks of fun or unstructured training,
Hydration Consideration for Female Ultrarunners with Nidia Rodriguez-Sanchez, PhD #208
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Nidia Rodriguez-Sanchez, Ph.D., has spent her career in the field of sports nutrition and physiology. She earned her BSc in Dietetics / Clinical Nutrition and later pursued postgraduate studies in Anthropometry and Nutrition applied to Sports, which gave her a better understanding of the unique nutritional needs of athlete
Navigating Pseudoscience with Nick Tiller, PhD #207
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Nick Tiller, PhD is an exercise scientist at Harbor-UCLA. He is also the author of The Skeptics Guide to Sports Science, a columnist for Ultrarunning Magazine and the Skeptical Inquirer.Episode highlights:(9:09) Science communication: academics fighting back against media claims, Don't Be Such A Scientist, the importa
Collagen Supplementation for Ultrarunning with Luc van Loon, PhD and Keith Baar PhD #206
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Luc van Loon is a Professor of Physiology of Exercise and Nutrition and Head of the M3-research group at the Department of Human Biology at Maastricht University. Luc has an international research standing in the area of skeletal muscle metabolism and has published well over 475 peer-reviewed articles. Current research in
Carbohydrate Periodization for Ultrarunning with Jeff Rothschild, RD, PhD #205
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Jeff Rothschild is a registered dietician, PhD, and research associate at Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand.Ever been curious about the science behind fueling your athletic performance? Look no further, as we are joined by Jeff Rothschild, a registered dietitian and researcher, who is here to break down the
What Coaches Can Do To Be Relevant in the Next 10 years with Jim Rutberg #204
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Jim Rutberg is the Content Director for CTS. He has co-authored ten books on training and sports nutrition, including “The Time-Crunched Cyclist” and “Training Essentials for Ultrarunning,” and produced more than 20 full-length indoor cycling videos. He is also the primary author for the Research Essentials for Ultrarunnin
The Business of Ultramarathon Coaching-Hosted by Dirk Friel with Jason Koop, Heather Hart and Jeff Browning #203
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Coaching industry veteran and Training Peaks’ co-founder Dirk Friel takes over the KoopCast to discuss the business of ultramarathon coaching. The panel of coaches and coaching business owners includes Jason Koop, Heather Hart, owner/founder of Hart Strength and Endurance Coaching, and Jeff Browning, who owns his own coach
Weighted Vests in Ultrarunning with Diego Jaén-Carrillo PhD #202
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Diego Jaén-Carrillo PhD is a postdoctoral researcher at Universität Innsbruck. Weighted vests are a common intervention used by both coaches and athletes, yet the existing research on weighted vests is virtually nonexistent. In this episode we discuss his pioneering study on weighted vests and their potential training appl
Coach Roundtable - What We Screwed Up, and How We're Fixing It | Nicole Rasmussen, Sarah Scozzaro, Ryne Anderson #201
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Didn't we all, at some point, feel that prick of regret at a mistake made or a lesson learned the hard way? As your devoted trail and ultra running coaches, we've had our share of missteps over the past year. From seemingly minor issues like failing to thoroughly educate athletes about the World Anti-Doping Agenc
Exploring the Limits of Ultrarunning with Nicholas Berger, PhD #200
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Dr. Nicolas Berger is a Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise at Teeside University’s Centre for Rehabilitation. In this episode we discuss Nic’s new study on the limits of ultramarathon performance, which brings together a who’s-who of researchers in the ultramarathon space to create a framework of performance that will
Coach Roundtable - What we learned this year with Addison Smith and Adam Ferdinandson #199
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:CTS coaches Addison Smith and Adam Ferdinandson join the podcast for an insightful coach roundatble. We discuss subjectivity from coach participation in sport, the delicate balance of simultaneously supporting and challenging your athletes, and the importance of being there either in-person or virtually for your athletes b
Mastering Interval Training for Ultrarunners with Michael Rosenblat, PhD #198
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Michael Rosenblat is a researcher and coach with expertise in kinesiology, physiotherapy, and exercise science. In this episode we discuss his three most recent meta-analyses on interval structure, including how to translate cycling intervals to protocols for runners, interval duration and macrostructure, and the relations
Anti-doping Solutions for Ultrarunning Part 1-USADA and Dr. Fedoruk (2021) #197
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Dr. Fedoruk is the Chief Science Officer for USADA. In this episode, we discuss the landscape of anti-doping solutions and what USADA does to combat doping within the sports they have jurisdiction over.Episode highlights:(32:48) Global anti-doping structure: USADA is one of over 100 signatories of the World Anti-Doping Age
High Performance Coaching in Ultrarunning with Guillaume Millet & Vincent Viet #196
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Guillaume Millet and Vincent Viet manage the Salomon High-performance program for their elite athletes.Episode highlights:(12:57) HPC coaching structure: team sports the U.S., the high performance coordinator, bringing in other experts(24:30) Building athlete confidence: the process takes time, not all athletes are interes
Potential Long Term Health Effects of Ultrarunning with Nick Tiller PhD (2021) #195
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Originally released on October 14, 2021.Nick Tiller Research 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 Ske
Exogenous Ketones-Claims vs Reality with Brendan Egan, PhD. #194
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Brendan is an Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise Physiology and Head of School for the School of Health and Human Performance at DCU. His current research investigates skeletal muscle function and adaptation across the life course, with special interest in the synergy between nutrition and exercise interventions ran
Mitochondria and Amplifying Adaptation with Professor David Bishop #193
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Professor Bishop is a world leader in muscle exercise physiology, with over 250 scientific publications. He leads the Skeletal Muscle and Training research group at Victoria University in Australia. The focus of his research group is to examine how diet, exercise, and genes interact to regulate skeletal muscle adaptations.
Iron Metabolism and Supplementation for Ultrarunners with Dr. Alannah McKay #192
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Alannah McKay completed a Bachelor of Science (Exercise, Health, and Sports Science) at the University of Western Australia in 2014. Subsequently, Alannah completed a post-graduate position within the Physiology department at the Australian Institute of Sport, where she was involved in preparing many Australian athletes be
Live High, Train Low- Lessons from 25 years of Practice with Olivier Girard, PhD | KoopCast Episode #191
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Dr. Olivier Girard is an Associate Professor in Human Performance and Research Director of the Sports Science, Exercise, and Health Department at the University of Western Australia.He spent 20 years in the field of exercise physiology and biomechanics developing and facilitating performance outcome-based solutions for eli
Continuous Glucose Monitors in Ultramarathon with Amy-Lee Bowler, PhD (c) | KoopCast Episode #190
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Amy-Lee Bowler is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Bond in Australia. Her research seeks to understand the current practice pathways and subsequent dietary management used by sports dietitians when assessing and managing energy availability in athletes.Episode highlights:(25:45) Personalization of blood glucose: new
How To Build A Valuable Coach-Athlete Relationship with Dominic Guinto, CTS Athlete Services Director (2022) | KoopCast Episode #189
View all timestamps and show notes on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:(2022 Re-Release)Dominic Guinto is the Director of Athlete Services for CTS. His role is dedicated to finding the right solution for endurance athletes across the world.Episode highlights:(28:00) The best athlete feedback: why do you want a coach, expectations(34:05) Long term athlete-coach relationships: finding a coach t
Addiction in Ultrarunning with Dr. Harlan Austin | KoopCast Episode #188
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Harlan Austin, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist with national certifications in sport psychology and addiction psychology. With 20 years of experience working in the sport and clinical psychology field, Harlan has worked with individuals focused on high performance, return-to-performance, and leadership development. Harl
Adapting Ultramarathon Nutrition for High Altitude with Meredith Terranova | KoopCast Episode #187 (2022)
View all timestamps and show notes on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:(2022 Re-Release)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
Blood Biomarkers with Charlie Pedlar, PhD | KoopCast Episode #186
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Charlie Pedlar, Ph.D. is a researcher at St. Mary’s University in Twickenham, London. He started out as a research assistant for the British Olympic Association based at Northwick Park Hospital. He has since held positions as London Region Lead Physiologist at the English Institute of Sport (primary sport: British Athletic
How to Design Ultramarathon Training Camps with CTS Coaches Ryne Anderson and Cliff Pittman | KoopCast Episode #185 (2022)
View all timestamps and show notes on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:(2022 Re-Release)The weekend training camp is an essential element of most ultrarunner’s training programs. Coaches Ryne Anderson, Cliff Pittman and host Jason Koop discuss how to set up the most effective training camp possible inclusive of goals, volume and the right timing relative to your race.Ryne Anderson is a CTS Ex
How Training for Ultras Can Empower Your Pregnancy Journey with Carla Meijen PhD and Stephanie Howe PhD | KoopCast Episode #184
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Carla Meijen comes back on the podcast to discuss her newest book Empowered Birth which takes lessons learned during training and racing and translates and reframes them to empower the pregnancy and birthing process.Episode highlights:(9:20) Stephanie’s athlete-pregnancy journey: mental and physical pain, the unknown, adap
The Neuroscience of Ultrarunning Part 2-A Coach Roundtable | KoopCast Episode #183
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Coaches Jason Koop, AJW, and Neal Palles discuss the takeaways from last week’s podcast with Dr. Scott Frey. Episode highlights:(6:36) Adjusting training for life stress: methodologies, acceptance and awareness, using RPE, experiential training and pain, “taper” your cognitive load(23:46) Koop’s takeaway: your relationship
The Neuroscience of Ultrarunning with Scott Frey, PhD | KoopCast Episode #182
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Dr. Scott H. Frey is an internationally renowned neuroscientist, psychologist, accomplished endurance athlete, author, and teacher. Scott helps individuals and groups identify and realize their aspirations. He can be reached at: Scott@CerebralPerformance.comEpisode highlights:(33:42) Factors that reduce pain tolerance: sle
Protein for Ultrarunning with Jose Antonio, PhD | KoopCast Episode #181
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Dr. Antonio is the chief executive officer and co-founder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, an academic nonprofit dedicated to the science and application of sports nutrition and supplementation. In addition, he is the co-founder and vice president of the Society for Neurosports, an academic nonprofit with
Ketones for Ultrarunning with Chiel Poffé PhD | KoopCast Episode #180
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Chiel Poffe is a Postdoctoral researcher at KU Leven. His areas of focus are energy metabolism and ketones.Episode highlights:(32:56) Practical ketone use: best during high-intensity training, 25g after exercise and before sleep, individual variance, potential improved sleep, muscle recovery, cognitive benefits, cost(39:38
Heat Training Interventions with Coach AJW | KoopCast Episode #179 (2022)
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview: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-phdAJW is a coach for CTS and an eminent ultrarunning statesman.AJW’s bio: ht
Training for Altitude and the Heat with Lindsay Golich | KoopCast Episode #178 (2020)
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Lindsay is an exercise physiologist at the Olympic and Paralympic Training Center’s Athlete Performance Lab, and the High Altitude & Environmental Training Center (HATC). She works with USA Triathlon, USA Cycling and other Team USA Athletes in Sport Sciences and Data Analytics towards Olympic success. This episode of t
Coach Development with Andy Kirkland PhD | KoopCast Episode 177
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview: Andy Kirkland started out as a sports scientist at the Scottish Institute of Sport and now is a Lecturer in Sports Coaching at the University of Stirling.Episode highlights:(36:30) The limiting factor of coaching is time: time spent communicating with athletes, time is monetized so this is a challenging factor, allocate t
Creatine for Ultrarunning with Scott Forbes, PhD | KoopCast Episode 176
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Dr. Scott Forbes is an associate professor in the department of Physical Education Studies at Brandon University and an adjunct professor in the faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the University of Regina in Canada. Dr. Forbes is a certified sport nutritionist through the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Supplements for Ultrarunning with Brady Holmer PhD (c) and Examine.com | KoopCast Episode 175
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Brady earned his bachelor’s degree with honors from Northern Kentucky University and is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Florida, where he’s researching the effects of exercise and sleep deprivation on cardiovascular health. His other research interests include low-carb/keto diets, intermittent fasting, and h
Identity and Eating Disorders in Ultramarathon with Maddy Palermo | KoopCast Episode 174
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview: Maddy is a 5th year doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at the University of South Florida, where she is working with Dr. Diana Rancourt within the DEPTH lab. Her dedication to understanding disordered eating behaviors among athletes began while completing a joint BS/MS degree at Drexel University. Maddy will be tra
Do Poles Improve Performance in Trail Running with Nicola Giovanelli PhD | KoopCast Episode 173
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Nicola is an athlete and professor of motor sciences at the University of Udine. His research has recently focused in the areas of steep train running and how poles can improve performance. Episode highlights:(44:42) Metabolic results of maximal testing: no energetic differences with or without poles, at maximal effort ene
How to Avoid a Pre-Race Crisis of Confidence-Coach Roundtable | KoopCast Episode 172
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:CTS coaches Jason Koop, Andy-Jones Wilkins, Adam Ferdinandson and Ryne Anderson discuss how to avoid a pre race crisis of confidence. Episode highlights:(8:30) Viewing training holistically: highlighting the totality of training to build athlete confidence, recency bias(33:40) Readjusting race goals: setting expectations,
Psychology for Ultramarathon with Dr. Carla Meijen | KoopCast Episode 171
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Carla is a chartered sport and exercise physiologist and senior lecturer in applied sports psychology at St. Mary’s University, UK She has a keen interest in endurance performance inspired by her work providing mental support at running events. She researches and teaches in sport psychology and also works as a sport psycho
Hot Water Immersion and Overtraining with Sam Oliver & Robbie McIntyre | KoopCast Episode 170
View all timestamps and show notes on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Dr. Robbie McIntyre graduated from the University of Stirling with a BSc (Hons) degree in Sport and Exercise Science before going on to do his MSc in Exercise Physiology at Loughborough University. He then completed his PhD at Bangor University, where he specialized in preparatory strategies for exercise in hot environment
Pressure Training with Jolan Kegelaers | KoopCast Episode 169
View all timestamps and show notes on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Jolan Kegelars is psychology professor and a lifelong athlete with a strong interest in the combination of Sport and Clinical psychology. This interest is situated both in research and applied practice.His topics of interest include: existential therapy, behavioral therapy, biofeedback, personality testing, performance enh
Mental Skills for Ultrarunning-Part 2 with Neal Palles | KoopCast Episode 168
View all timestamps and show notes on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Neal is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Mental Performance Consultant based in Longmont, Colorado. He provides individual psychotherapy and mental skills training/consultations/coaching to athletes at all levels through out the state.He has been a clinical social worker since 1998 working in various settings includin
Mental Skills for Ultrarunning-Part 1 with Dr. Justin Ross | KoopCast Episode 167
View all timestamps and show notes on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Dr Justin Ross is a clinical psychologist in Denver, CO specializing in athlete mental health and performance psychology.He is a recreational amateur athlete himself, completing 11 marathons, 6 Boston Marathon qualifiers, and is a recent finisher of the Leadville 100 MTB. He's also completed 2 Ironman 70.3 distance tr
The Complexity of Training with Manuel Sola Arjona | KoopCast Episode 166
View all timestamps and show notes on the KoopCast website.Episode overview: Manuel is an experienced cyclist and coach at TrainingPeaks.com with a degree in Sports Nutrition. His new book, La naturaleza del entrenamiento (The Nature of Training), discusses the nonlinear and complex nature of training.Episode highlights:(24:59) Manuel on RPE: RPE is an effective way of weighting and combining trai
