Category: Training & Nutrition

Together With By Ryne Anderson, CTS Ultrarunning Pro Coach  Is Zone 2 the endurance hero it’s cooked up to be? Yes, and no. Research into intensity distributions among elite and everyday athletes show that the majority of training volume (about 80% for amateurs and up to 90+% for elites) should be in Zones 1 and 2.…

Stage races aren’t just about endurance. They’re about waking up sore, smiling, and doing it all again. Here’s how to train so you don’t just survive the stages but savor them.

Learn the science behind perfecting your taper with help from CTS coach, Jim Rutberg.

I came into the lab a skeptic, and walked out a very sweaty convert. You don’t need to be fast to benefit from this kind of testing. In fact, the slower or more unsure you feel, the more helpful it can be. 

How do you take care of your feet before they start showing signs of trouble?

Learn about the basics of effective heat training from the experts at CTS.

You’ve already spent your money and time on training, so let’s make it to the finish line, eh?

A Runner's Guide to Smart Hydration

Isometric strength training builds muscle, strengthens and stiffens tendons, and helps prevent injury—making it a powerful, low-skill tool for ultrarunners to train smarter.

Reclaim the joy in your miles. Here’s how adding play to your training can boost performance, fight burnout, and keep you in love with the run.