The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS
The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS
CTS
The Masters Athlete Playbook
20 minutes Posted Jun 22, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
Do Masters Need More Recovery
Aging Limits And Hidden Advantages
The Five Habits That Matter
Recovery Ninja Basics That Work
Consistency Beats Long Breaks
Stop Worshipping CTL Track Output
High Intensity With Smarter Volume
Joe Friel Style Week Patterns
Strength Training To Fight Decline
Taper Right And Race Fresh
Wrap Up And Share Your Hacks
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Do masters athletes really need more recovery, or are they simply balancing more life stress and responsibilities? In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford breaks down the realities of training and racing as a masters athlete. We discuss recovery, consistency, intensity, strength training, race preparation, and how training priorities should evolve with age. The conversation explores both the physiological realities of aging and the habits that allow many athletes to continue impr...