KoopCast
Coach Jason Koop covers training, nutrition and recent happenings in the ultramarathon world.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 70 minutes
- Episodes
- 245
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Mental Skills and Self Talk for Ultrarunning with Karim Ramadan | Koopcast Episode 64
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.
Polarized Training for Ultrarunners with Stephen Seiler, PhD | Koopcast Episode 63
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 trai…
Neuromuscular Fatigue in Ultrarunning with Roger Enoka, PhD | Koopcast Episode 62
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 hea…
When to Use Hiking Poles in Ultrarunning With Nicola Giovanelli, PhD | Koopcast Episode 61
In this episode, host Jason Koop speaks Nicola Giovanelli about when and how to use trekking pole to improve your ultramarathon performance.
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Footwear Innovation from the Salomon Sports Science Laboratory | Koopcast Episode 60
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…
Branden Joy - FKT on Montana’s 50 Highest Peaks | Koopcast Episode 59
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.
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Prosthetics and Performance with Alena Grabowski, PhD | Koopcast Episode 58
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…
Research Breakdown: Effects of Oral Contraceptives on Exercise with Coach Chantelle Robitaille | Koopcast Episode 57
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 o…
CTS Athlete Spotlight - Michael Koppy and the Superior Hiking Trail | Koopcast Episode 56
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 trai…
How to Track Training Load with Max Paquette, PhD | Koopcast Episode 55
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 comment…
CTS Athlete Spotlight - Kevin Mays and Coach AJW | Koopcast Episode 54
In 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 improv…
Research Review! LCHF and Ketogenic Diets For Endurance Athletes with Stephanie Howe PhD | Koopcast Episode 53
Coach Stephanie Howe and Jason Koop review the latest research on Low Carbohydrate and Ketogenic diets for endurance athletes
Referenced papers:
Crisis of confidence averted: Impairment of exercise eco…
The State of Ultrarunning with Amy Clark, Editor of Ultrarunning Magazine | Koopcast Episode 52
Amy Clark is the Editor of Ultrarunning Magazine. We discuss the state of ultrarunning as well as what the future might hold.
Running With the Kenyans and Rise of the Ultrarunners With Adharanand Finn | Koopcast Episode 51
Adharanand Finn is the author of three critically acclaimed books, Running with the Kenyans, The Way of the Runner, and The Rise of the Ultra Runners.
Adharanand’s first title was named Sunday Times S…
Research Breakdown! Interval frequency with CTS Coach Corrine Malcolm | Koopcast Episode 50
In this episode Coach Corrine Malcolm and Coach Jason Koop break down two scientific papers and discuss how to get your interval training right.
Referenced papers
The Influence of Interval training Fr…
Ironman’s Expansion Into Ultrarunning With Dave Beeche | Koopcast Episode 49
Dave Beeche is a Senior Vice President & Managing Director for Oceania for the Ironman Group. Dave and the host discuss Ironman’s entry into the trail and ultra space, what it means for trail runners…
Good Food, Bad Diet with Abby Langer RD | Koopcast Episode 48
Abby Langer is a Registered Dietician and founder of Abby Langer Nutrition in Toronto, Canada. Abby’s nutritional philosophy is both about the food and our why surrounding what we eat. Her first book…
Rebecca Rusch, Lessons from the Queen of Pain | Koopcast Episode 47
Rebecca Rusch, otherwise known as the Queen of Pain, is an illustrious endurance athlete. Among her many accomplishments is begin a 7-time world champion on the mountain bike, cross country skis and …
Jay T. Kearney PhD on Leadership, Mentorship and Performance | Koopcast Episode 46
Jay T. Kearney PhD is a performance physiologist and leadership consultant. He was an olympian in canoe and kayak in the ill fated 1980 Olympics. He was a personal mentor to many coaches, including t…
Coree Woltering - the Ice Age Trail FKT and EcoChallenge | KoopCast Episode 45
In this episode of the KoopCast, Coach Jason Koop speaks with Coree Woltering.
Coree Woltering is an athlete for the North Face. he is the current record holder for the Ice Age Trail FKT and was a mem…