Karim Ramadan is a PhD candidate at the University of Thessaly specializing in sports psychology and self-talk. He is also a mountain sports athlete and an avid ultramarathon runner.

Karim on Facebook

Karim on Instagram

Information on Karim’s work in Thessaly

Lab of Exercise Psychology & Quality of Life, University of Thessaly

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Koop’s Social Media:

Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

If you have ever heard of the term ‘Polarized Training’ or ‘80/20’, you have Stephen Seiler to thank. Stephen is sought after by elite athletes and recreational athletes alike for his council on training design and structure. He fostered the concept of polarized training through his research as well as practice with elite athletes and is one of the foremost thought leaders in training research today. 

Stephen on Twitter- @StephenSeiler

Stephen’s TED talk- https://www.ted.com/talks/stephen_seiler_how_normal_people_can_train_like_the_worlds_best_edurance_athletes

Information on coaching: www.trainright.com

Koop’s Social Media:

Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

Roger Enoka, PhD is a Professor in the Integrative Physiology Department at the University of Colorado, Boulder. His research interests include the neuromuscular determinants of motor function in health and disease.  

https://www.colorado.edu/iphy/people/professors/roger-enoka

Information on CTS coaching packages- 
www.trainright.com

In this episode, host Jason Koop speaks Nicola Giovanelli about when and how to use trekking pole to improve your ultramarathon performance. 

Papers referenced- 

Do Poles Save Energy in Uphill Walking?

Nicola’s website

Information on CTS coaching packages- 

www.trainright.com

In this episode, host Jason Koop speaks with Sebastien Pavailer Ph.D. and Marlene Giandolini Ph.D. of the Salomon Sports Science Laboratory about footwear innovation. They discuss how science ends up on your feet, what the process looks like, and how runners benefit from the research done out of the Salomon lab. 

There are no conflicts of interest with the KoopCast and Salomon or the Salomon performance laboratory.

www.salomon.com

Papers referenced: 

• Biomechanics and Physiology of Uphill and Downhill Running 
• Fatigue Associated with Prolonged Graded Running

Branden is a CTS athlete that recently completed Montana’s 50 highest peaks. In this episode, we discuss his training and preparation leading up to the event. 

• Branden’s FKT

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Alena is a PhD in Integrative physiology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. She specializes in biomechanics and specifically prosthetics and other mechanical assistive devices.

You can see Alena’s TedTalk ‘Put Yourself in Someone Else's Legs’ here.

Information on CTS coaching packages: https://www.trainright.com

In this episode of the podcast, we talk to CTS coach Chantelle Robitaille about a recent systematic review and meta-analysis on how oral contraceptive affects exercise.

Paper Referenced:
The Effects of Oral Contraceptives on Exercise Performance in Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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In this episode, we talk with Michael Koppy and his coach Stephanie Howe about his attempt and FKT on the Superior Hiking Trail. At the perfect age of 69, Michael decided to take on the 310-mile trail in a supported FKT style fashion and raise some money for the trail foundation along the way. We discuss what went into his training, how he handled sleep deprivation, and what he would do differently. 

• Donate to the Superior Hiking Trail
• Current FKT on the Superior Hiking Trail
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This episode of the podcast is with Biomechanist and Coach Max Paquette, PdH. Max is an associate professor a the University of Memphis and in this episode we discuss some recent research and commentary on training load.

Max’s Bio

Papers discussed:

• Moving Beyond Weekly "Distance": Optimizing Quantification of Training Load in Runners
• Session Rating of Perceived Exertion Combined With Training Volume for Estimating Training Responses in Runners
• Age and training volume influence joint kinetics during running

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• Max on Instagram
• Max on Twitter