KoopCast

Apr 10 2025 240 ep. 70 mins 910
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Coach Jason Koop covers training, nutrition and recent happenings in the ultramarathon world.

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Durability in Ultrarunning with Michele Zanini, PhD | KoopCast #239

Apr 10 2025 68 mins  
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 Runners Sig

Polarized or Pyramidal Training for Ultrarunning with Michael Rosenblat, PhD #238

Apr 04 2025 79 mins  
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

High Carbohydrate Intake for Ultrarunners #237

Oct 24 2024 82 mins  
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.com Aitor’s X Accou

Elite Athlete Contracts with Kelly Newlon #236

Sep 29 2024 101 mins  
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

Thoughts on DNF with Coaches AJW and Neal Palles #235

Sep 20 2024 69 mins  
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

Double Threshold Workouts for Ultrarunning with Rune Talsnes #234

Sep 11 2024 48 mins  
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 Ultrarunning Additional resources: Buy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning on Amazon or Audible. Information on coaching-

High Performance Coaching for Elite Ultrarunners Launch #233

Sep 06 2024 42 mins  
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 Program Subscribe to Research Essentials for Ultrarunning Additional resources: SUBSCRIBE to Research Essentials for Ultrarunning Buy Training Essentials

The Race Recovery Cycle with CTS Coaches Adam Ferdinandson & Neal Palles #232

Aug 25 2024 71 mins  
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 acti

Excelling in Chamonix - Coach Roundtable | CTS Coaches Stephanie Howe & Ryne Anderson #231

Aug 18 2024 48 mins  
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 app Additional resources: SUBSCRIBE to Research Essentials for Ultrarunning Buy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning on Amazon or Audible. Information on coaching- www.trainright.com Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoo

Micro-Periodization Strategies with Luca Filipas, PhD #230

Aug 04 2024 68 mins  
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 disciplines Previous podcast with Luca The use case for HRV