The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS
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The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS

by CTS

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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1
Pro Teams Are Doing Zone 2 Intervals. Should You? (#297)
10:25 Mar 23, 2026
2
Finding Your Training Rhythm: A Weekly Framework for Time-Crunched Cyclists (#296)
9:33 Mar 17, 2026
3
We're Leveling Up — Here's What's Coming
2:11 Mar 13, 2026
4
Should Cyclists Use Different Power Zones for Indoor vs Outdoor Training? (#294)
16:05 Feb 18, 2026
5
How to Build VO2 max Year Round! (#293)
25:55 Feb 11, 2026
6
Indoor Cycling: How to Prevent ERG Mode From Ruining Your Workouts (#292)
17:49 Feb 4, 2026
7
How Training VO2 max Also Increases FTP (and vice versa) (#291)
18:29 Jan 28, 2026
8
How To Level Up With Volume, Recovery, Strength, And Community (#290)
18:56 Jan 21, 2026
9
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating an Annual Strength Training Plan (#289)
31:13 Jan 14, 2026
10
Step-by-Step Guide to Building An Annual Training Plan (#288)
24:18 Jan 7, 2026
11
Down to Earth New Year's Fitness Advice (#287)
14:37 Dec 31, 2025
12
How to Train Anaerobic Capacity to Go Fast and Win, with Coach Tim Cusick (#286)
46:31 Dec 24, 2025
13
How Quickly Can VO2 max Increase in Cyclists? with Tim Cusick (#285)
43:11 Dec 17, 2025
14
How Quickly Can Cyclists Increase Functional Threshold Power (FTP), with Tim Cusick (#284)
39:26 Dec 10, 2025
15
How Quickly Can Aerobic Training Make You Fast, with Tim Cusick (#283)
49:09 Dec 3, 2025
16
What's Happening In Your Body As You Recover From A Workout? (#282)
21:15 Nov 26, 2025
17
Going Pro: The Data Behind Nathan Cusack's Journey From Juniors to EF Education-Aevolo
57:03 Nov 19, 2025
18
Cycling While Deaf: How This CTS Athlete Trains, Wins, and Prepares for the Deaflympics
39:52 Nov 12, 2025
19
Creatine: What Cyclists Need To Know To Benefit From Creatine Supplementation
18:18 Nov 5, 2025
20
Before They Were Champions: Revisiting An Early Interview With A Young Christopher Blevins
47:34 Oct 29, 2025
21
Do What AI Can't: How To Adjust Your Workout In Real Time (#277)
15:22 Oct 22, 2025
22
Training, Strategy, and Demands of Timed-Segment Racing vs. Traditional Racing
1:06:57 Oct 15, 2025
23
How To Leverage Late-Season Fitness For Big Gains
13:37 Oct 8, 2025
24
Scribble Outside the Lines: How Imperfect Training Makes Faster Cyclists (#274)
14:14 Oct 1, 2025
25
Smart Strength Training for Cyclists, with Sarah Scozzaro MS, NSCA-CPT, NASM-PES
33:51 Sep 24, 2025
26
Can Rucking With A Weighted Vest Make You A Stronger Cyclist?
29:59 Sep 17, 2025
27
Is A.I. Coaching Ready for Prime Time? Hear What TrainingPeaks Says!
33:34 Sep 10, 2025
28
Is FTP Dead? Is Critical Power the Cyclist's Next Great Training Metric? (#270)
33:44 Sep 3, 2025
29
Are "Recovery Scores" Accurate? Does Recovery Slow With Age? Find out from Christie Aschwanden (#269)
20:03 Aug 27, 2025
30
Science of Recovery with Christie Aschwanden: Do tart cherry juice, ketones, and ice plunges work? (#268)
33:01 Aug 20, 2025
31
Carbs, Climbs, and Descents: Coach Adam Pulford Answers Listener Questions (#258)
40:10 Aug 13, 2025
32
Tour de France Femmes Stage 9 Recap and Final Analysis From The Entire Race
40:06 Aug 3, 2025
33
Descents, Periods, and Power: Tour de France Femmes Stage 8 Podcast
39:03 Aug 2, 2025
34
TDF Femmes Podcast - Stage 7 & Physical Demands at the Front vs. the Grupetto
41:26 Aug 1, 2025
35
TDFF Stage 6 Recap, Bike Fit for Female Cyclists, and The Science Behind "Mom Watts"
39:40 Jul 31, 2025
36
TDF Femmes Podcast - Stage 5 & Alison Tetrick's Insights on Rider Salaries, Opportunities, and More
28:57 Jul 30, 2025
37
Tour de France Femmes Podcast - Stage 4 & Inside Look at EF Education Oatly's Nutrition Strategies
40:09 Jul 29, 2025
38
Tour de France Femmes Podcast - Stage 3 & Inside Look at Alison Jackson's Training
29:32 Jul 28, 2025
39
Tour de France Femmes Podcast - Stage 2 Recap & The Science of Heat Training for Female Athletes
28:09 Jul 27, 2025
40
Tour de France Femmes Podcast - Stage 1 Recap & The Science of Pre-Race Tapering
33:57 Jul 26, 2025
41
How Respecting Your Body, Emotions, and Competition Improves Performance
21:10 Jul 23, 2025
42
How to Find Hidden Training Hours in Your Busy Life (#257)
22:20 Jul 16, 2025
43
Do Time-Crunched Cyclists Need a Mid-Season Break or Mid-Season Volume? (#256)
17:46 Jul 9, 2025
44
Training After Illness: A Practical Guide For Returning to Training (#255)
21:33 Jul 2, 2025
45
Best Heat Training Strategies for Time-Crunched Cyclists (#254)
35:00 Jun 25, 2025
46
Sprint Training for Time-Crunched Cyclists (#253)
58:24 Jun 18, 2025
47
Training and Development Tips for Junior Cyclists (and Parents!)
43:43 Jun 12, 2025
48
Rest Day vs Recovery Ride: Making Smart Recovery Choices (#251)
14:40 Jun 4, 2025
49
How to Train for Long Hill Climb Finishes (#250)
26:26 May 28, 2025
50
Power vs Heart Rate vs RPE: Which Metric is Best?
18:38 May 21, 2025
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