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KoopCastThoughts on DNF with Coaches AJW and Neal Palles #235What 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 insights, we aim to provide guidance that helps athletes make confident decisions during and after a race, all while acknowledging the vital role coaches play in offering emotional support.Coaches face a delicate balance of celebrating successes...2024-09-211h 09
KoopCastWestern States 100 Masterclass with Coach AJW #228Coach 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 on coaching-www.trainright.comKoop’s Social MediaTwitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop2024-06-131h 34
KoopCastHow to Set Up Your Season with CTS Coaches AJW and Cliff Pittman #211View 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 50k, American River 50, Miwok 100k, Memorial Day training camp(17:02) Koop’s framework: identifying ke...2024-01-041h 01
Crack A Brew With AJWJason Koop: Coaching, Coaches, and the State of the SportIn this final episode of Season 3 AJW sits down with renowned ultrarunning coach Jason Koop to discuss coaching, some of the most influential coaches in their lives, and the current state of the sport through Koop's unique perspective. Follow Koop on Instagram @jasonkoop Check out his podcast Visit his coaching page2023-09-0950 min
KoopCastThe Neuroscience of Ultrarunning Part 2-A Coach Roundtable | KoopCast Episode #183View 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 with workout-related pain is malleable, athletes see short-term improvement from intensity workouts that physiology cannot explain, examples, individual variation(42:53) DNF spiral: the DNF prediction machine, team sports e...2023-06-0852 min
KoopCastHeat 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: https://trainright.com/coaches/andy-jones-wilkins/Episode highlights:(13:24) Two phase protocols: concentrated heat training 6-8 weeks before an event, maintenance phase, second phase of concentrated heat training pr...2023-05-111h 12
KoopCastPlanning Your Season-Coach Roundtable w/ John Fitzgerald, AJW & Duncan Callahan | KoopCast Episode 165View all timestamps and show notes on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:The coaches review the process they go through with their athletes when planning out their seasons. Episode highlights:(12:15) Koop on weaknesses and strengths: anchor points, assessing weaknesses and strengths, when were you at your best, when were you at your worst, Abby Hall example, recap(33:08) Emphasizing anchor points: making the most important training events known to the athlete so they are less concerned when non-essential training is changed to accommodate life, be 100% consistent 80...2023-02-021h 02
KoopCastPreventing Perfectionism, Training Camps & Subjective Monitoring-A Coach Roundtable | Koopcast Episode 158View all timestamps and show notes on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Coaches Darcie Murphy and AJW sit down with Jason Koop to discuss what they are doing differently with their athletes next year. Episode highlights:(2:06) Darcie’s takeaway: perfectionism inhibiting training, factors outside of running(28:22) AJW’s takeaway: multi-day training camps, creating your own race simulation, camps are a must-have(54:50) Subjective data before objective data: getting useful feedback, creating a practical system, preventing biasAdditional resources:The...2022-12-151h 19
KoopCastUltrarunning's Council of Elders with John Medinger, David Horton, and Scott Mills | Koopcast Episode 153View all timestamps and show notes on the KoopCast website.Episode overview: In this episode, AJW speaks with three legends of ultrarunning, John Medinger, David Horton, and Scott Mills, to discuss the current state of the sport and their thoughts about what the future holds for the next generation of Ultrarunners.Episode highlights:(26:57) Scott on Western States in 1982: waist belts, running with Aunt Jemima bottles, power bars, aid stations, how access to runner support leads to faster race times(35:46) The Barkley Marathons: “impossible” pre-1995 Barkley forma...2022-11-101h 10
KoopCastThe Future of Ultrarunning with Candice Burt and Jason Green | Koopcast Episode 151View all timestamps and show notes on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:In this episode, AJW speaks with two of America's most popular Race Directors, Candice Burt and Jason Green, to discuss the current state of the sport and their thoughts about what they hope ultrarunning will look like in the next decade.Episode highlights:(24:14) Community over competition: sharing inspirational stories, celebrating the final finishers(32:17) Jason on planning for the future of ultras: the commercialization of ultramarathons, appreciating the personal connection(46:56) Candice on...2022-10-281h 03
KoopCastWhat It's Like To Be Coached by Koop with AJW and DBo | Koopcast Episode 150View all timestamps and show notes on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Still in his 30s, Dylan Bowman has enjoyed a remarkable ultra-running career. During the past 10 years, Dylan has had ample experience being coached by Koop. In this episode, he shares some of the ups and downs of the past decade and looks ahead to a promising future in the sport.Episode highlights:(18:06) Deconstructing the DNF: satisfaction and goal setting, motivation, health, respecting the race(29:08) Koop’s guidance for DBo: international racing, gaining experience, te...2022-10-2156 min
KoopCastWhat It's Like to Be Coached by Koop with AJW & Kaci Lickteig | Koopcast Episode 149View all timestamps and show notes on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Kaci Lickteig, known to many as the Pixie Ninja, is one of the most popular personalities in Ultrarunning. Her incredibly positive spirit is infectious. In this episode, you will learn all about her 8 Western States finishes, her challenges with injuries over the years, and her incredible relationship with her coach, Jason Koop.Episode highlights:(18:08) Western States 2017: challenges, stress, deciding not to quit, “get in the boat”(24:56) Kaci’s experience with injury: running with a torn...2022-10-1352 min
KoopCastThere Is No Off-Season-A Coach Roundtable (2021) | Koopcast Episode 143View all timestamps and show notes on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:Coach Koop sits down with coaches Stephanie Howe PhD, AJW, Darcie Murphy and Ryne Anderson to discuss what they are doing with their athletes’ transition phase. Episode highlights:(10:03) Unstructured training: psychological recovery, fear of detraining, quantifying maintenance (33:36) Working your weaknesses: physical therapy, use geography to your advantage(45:33) Incorporating SkiMo: racing year-round, the importance of recovery, impact and cross-training trapsAdditional resources:Koop’s blog on off...2022-09-0158 min
KoopCastHow to Prepare for The Races with CTS Coaches AJW, Corrine Malcolm and Michelle Foster | Koopcast Episode 129This episode of the podcast is a coaching roundtable with CTS coaches AJW, Corrine Malcolm, and Michelle Foster. We go over our experiences training athletes during the last 6-10 weeks leading into a race. Buy Koop’s new book on Amazon or Audible.Information on coaching-www.trainright.com2022-05-201h 20
KoopCastHeat Training Interventions with Coach AJW | KoopCast Episode 125This 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: https://trainright.com/coaches/andy-jones-wilkins/Buy Koop’s new book onAmazon-https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6Audible-https://www.audible.com/pd/Training-Essentials-for-Ultrarunning-Second-Edition-Audiobook/B09P38S2PR?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-290525&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_290525_rh_usInformation on coaching-...2022-04-211h 12
KoopCastThere Is No Off-Season - A Coach Roundtable | Koopcast Episode 95Coach Koop sits down with coaches Stephanie Howe PhD, AJW, Darcie Murphy, and Ryne Anderson to discuss what they are doing with their athletes’ transition phase. Koop’s blog on offseason- https://trainright.com/off-season-for-ultrarunners-setting-up-your-transition-phase/Information on coaching-www.trainright.comKoop’s Social MediaTwitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop2021-09-1659 min
KoopCast200 Mile Strategy with Coaches Corrine Malcolm, AJW and Duncan Callahan | Koopcast Episode 89In this podcast, we discuss what strategies we use for sleep, nutrition, and pacing with athletes doing 200-mile ultramarathon races. Information on coaching-www.trainright.comKoop’s Social MediaTwitter/Instagram- @jasonkoopInformation on jobs at CTS- https://trainright.com/about/careers/2021-08-051h 00
KoopCastCTS Athlete Spotlight - Kevin Mays and Coach AJW | Koopcast Episode 54In this episode of the KoopCast we put the spotlight on CTS Athlete Kevin Mays. Like many athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kevin had to pivot his goals and new ways to stay motivated and improve. Kevin worked with his coach, CTS coach AJW to capture a personal goal of setting a 'new to him' FKT on the Mammoth Cave trail. CTS Coaching2020-11-1938 min