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: [email protected] Want to become a better coach? Check out UESCA’s Ultramarathon Coach Certification. - https://uesca.com/courses/uesca-ultrarunning-coach-certification/ Sign up for CTS Coaching- https://trainright.com/coaching/ultrarunning/ Subscribe to R...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 244
Baptiste Morel-Prieur is a author on a recent paper titled Submaximal force-velocity relationships during mountain ultramarathon: Data from the field Research 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 athletes can improve from year to year. • Analyzing Strava data from 600 UTMB participants reveals distin...
May 16, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 243
Sophie Herzog is the Owner and Co-founder and primary performance analyst at the MRYA center for athlete development. MYRA institute: https://www.myracad.com/ Koopcast on HRV https://www.myracad.com/articles/the-athletes-career-insurance-implementation-of-monit oring-tools-to-prevent-underperformance-in-sports Sign up for CTS Coaching- https://trainright.com/coaching/ultrarunning/ Subscribe to Research Essentials for Ultrarunning- https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunning In...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 242
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 in Response to Endurance Exercise: A Systematic Literature Review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37061651/ Development of a low-fructose carbohydrate gel for exercise application https://www....
Apr 24, 2025•52 min•Season 4Ep. 241
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: [email protected] Additional resources: https://www.cerebralperformance.com/ Sign up for CTS Coaching- https://trainright.com/coaching/ultrarunning/ Subscribe to Research Essentials for Ultrarunning- https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrar...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Season 4Ep. 240
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 Sign up for CTS Coaching- https://trainright.com/coaching/ultrarunning/ Subscribe to Research Essentials for Ultrarunni...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 239
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 website- https://www.evidencebasedcoaching.ca/ Koop’s article on interval training- https://trainri...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 238
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 Account: https://x.com/mvaitor SUBSCRIBE to Research Essentials for Ultrarunning Additional resources: Buy Training Essent...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 237
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 with Kelly Newlon to discuss the state of elite ultramarathon contracts and best practices for athle...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 3Ep. 236
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 insights, we aim to provide guidance that helps athletes make confident decisions during and after a race, al...
Sep 21, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 235
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- www.trainright.com Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop...
Sep 12, 2024•48 min•Season 3Ep. 234
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 for Ultrarunning on Amazon or Audible . Information on coaching- www.trainright.com Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Inst...
Sep 07, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 233
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 strategies to keep you performing at your peak while steering clear of injury and burnout. What happens when ...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 232
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- @jasonkoop...
Aug 19, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 231
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 in ultrarunning with Marco Altini Additional resources: SUBSCRIBE to Research Essentials for Ultrarunning Buy Train...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 230
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. Learn how to maximize your performance while staying safe, regardless of the weather conditions. Ju...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 229
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 AJW Heat Acclimation Strategies with Julién Periard 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- @jasonkoop...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Season 3Ep. 228
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 Ultrarunning Buy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning on Amazon or Audible . Information on coaching- www.trainright.com Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop...
Jun 08, 2024•57 min•Season 3Ep. 227
Our Research for Essentials for Ultrarunning team discuss the recent Spring Energy debacle. Access the Spring reports Stephanie Howe- https://trainright.com/coaches/stephanie-howe/ Nick Tiller- https://skepticalinquirer.org Jim 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 results that reveal significant nutritional discrepancies in Spring Energy products, the implicatio...
Jun 01, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Season 3Ep. 226
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 Ultrarunning Buy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning on Amazon or Audible . Information on coaching- www.trainright.com Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 225
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.xml 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- @jasonkoop...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 3Ep. 224
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 of no fault for education (37:25) Solving anti-doping in ultrarunning: putting aside businesse...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 223
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) Managing cost: a federation, race organization, or other relevant entity could serve as a signa...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 222
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 is recognized for her commitment to supporting global anti-doping partners and ongoing internation...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 221
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, and other factors. NSAIDs exacerbate some of the stresses of endurance sport to dangerous levels a...
Mar 14, 2024•52 min•Season 3Ep. 220
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 a Postgraduate Diploma (conversion degree) in Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London. Afte...
Mar 07, 2024•57 min•Season 3Ep. 219
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 and has provided nutrition and physiology support for amateur and elite athletes across sports, i...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 218
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 2017 MS Nutritional Physiology, Wageningen University 2005 Internship, the University of Texas at Austin, Department of Kinesiology, 2005 BS Nutrition and Dietetics, Amsterdam University of Appl...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 217
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 highlights: (32:02) Training differences: road runners 20 hrs/week, trail runners 10 hrs/week, road r...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 216
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: [email protected] Episode highlights: (29:00) Data and compromising effort levels: example of readiness scores harming mental preparation pre-race (39:04) Feedback manipulation: tr...
Feb 03, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 215
