The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS
The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS
CTS
You Don’t Have a Fitness Problem, You Have a Durability Problem
14 minutes Posted May 4, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
Durability Versus Fitness
How To Test Fatigue Resistance
Real Test Examples And Rankings
Why FTP Doesn’t Equal Durability
Practical Workouts To Build Durability
Time-Crunched Strategies And Closing
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Most athletes focus on how strong they are when fresh. But performance is defined by what holds up as fatigue accumulates. In this episode, we break down durability: what it is, how to measure it through fatigue resistance, and why it’s one of the most overlooked performance variables in endurance sport. We also cover how to train it effectively so you can maintain power, make better decisions late in races, and perform when it matters most. HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly...