KoopCast

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: Scott@CerebralPerformance.com Want to become a better coach? Check out UESCA’s Ultramarathon Coach Certification. [https://uesca.com/courses/uesca-ultrarunning-coach-certification/]- https://uesca.com/courses/uesca-ultrarunning-coach-certification/ Sign up for CTS Coaching-https://trainright.com/coaching/ultrarunning/ [https://trainright.com/coaching/ultrarunning/] Subscribe to Research Essentials for Ultrarunning-https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunning [https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunning] Information on coaching- https://www.trainright.com [https://www.trainright.com/] Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop Buy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning: Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6] Audible-https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6] #ultrarunning #trailrunning #running #sports #sportsperformance #sportsscience

Baptiste Morel-Prieur is a author on a recent paper titled Submaximal force-velocity relationships during mountain ultramarathon: Data from the field [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/384887726_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 distinct "force" (uphill ability) and "velocity" (flat ground speed) components of performance • These components have no correlation with each other, meaning they represent different physiological abilities requiring targeted training • Case study of Jim Walmsley shows 76% of his time difference behind Kilian Jornet in 2022 occurred on gradients steeper than 20% • After focused training in the Alps, Walmsley specifically improved his steep climbing ability before winning UTMB 2023 • Durability analysis suggests flat terrain speed deteriorates more than uphill capability during ultras, indicating flat-ground training after fatigue might be more valuable • Western States vs. UTMB comparison shows dramatically different terrain profiles despite both being 100-mile races • Simple heart rate-based test can help identify your personal gradient-specific weaknesses Papers discussed-Decoding Ultramarathon: Muscle Damage as the Main Impediment to Performance [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39405022/] Sign up for CTS Coaching-https://trainright.com/coaching/ultrarunning/ [https://trainright.com/coaching/ultrarunning/] Subscribe to Research Essentials for Ultrarunning-https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunning [https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunning] Information on coaching- https://www.trainright.com [https://www.trainright.com/] Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop Buy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning: Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6] Audible-https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6] #ultrarunning #trailrunning #running #sports #sportsperformance

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/ [https://www.myracad.com/] Koopcast on HRV [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-use-case-for-heart-rate-variability-with-marco/id1489494447?i=1000544394187] https://www.myracad.com/articles/the-athletes-career-insurance-implementation-of-monit oring-tools-to-prevent-underperformance-in-sports [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/ [https://trainright.com/coaching/ultrarunning/] Subscribe to Research Essentials for Ultrarunning-https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunning [https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunning] Information on coaching- https://www.trainright.com [https://www.trainright.com/] Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop Buy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning: Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6] Audible-https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6] #ultrarunning #trailrunning #running #sports #sportsperformance

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/ [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37061651/] Development of a low-fructose carbohydrate gel for exercise application https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024095288 [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024095288] Additional resources: https://www.cerebralperformance.com/ [https://www.cerebralperformance.com/] Sign up for CTS Coaching-https://trainright.com/coaching/ultrarunning/ [https://trainright.com/coaching/ultrarunning/] Subscribe to Research Essentials for Ultrarunning-https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunning [https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunning] Information on coaching- https://www.trainright.com [https://www.trainright.com/] Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop Buy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning: Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6] Audible-https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6] #ultrarunning #trailrunning #running #sports #sportsperformance

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: Scott@CerebralPerformance.com Additional resources: https://www.cerebralperformance.com/ [https://www.cerebralperformance.com/] Sign up for CTS Coaching-https://trainright.com/coaching/ultrarunning/ [https://trainright.com/coaching/ultrarunning/] Subscribe to Research Essentials for Ultrarunning-https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunning [https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunning] Information on coaching- https://www.trainright.com [https://www.trainright.com/] Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop Buy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning: Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6] Audible-https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6] #ultrarunning #trailrunning #running #sports #sportsperformance