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EPISODE · Jul 20, 2026 · 15 MIN

Fitness Isn't Performance: The Truth About CTL

from The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS · host CTS

Cyclists often treat CTL like the ultimate measure of fitness, but that's only part of the story.In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford explains what CTL actually measures, why performance and fitness aren't the same thing, and how to use your training data to peak for races instead of chasing a bigger number.HOSTAdam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.​​Free Cycling Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/cycling-training-assessment-welcome/Interested in working with a coach? Schedule a free consult: https://trainright.com/coaching/cycling/Self-coached athlete? Check out our TrainRight Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/Find more free resources here: https://trainright.com/blog/Resources:https://trainright.com/what-is-chronic-training-load-ctl-and-how-to-use-it-to-improve-performance/?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CW9JtfcFodT/?img_index=1

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Cyclists often treat CTL like the ultimate measure of fitness, but that's only part of the story. In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford explains what CTL actually measures, why performance and fitness aren't the same thing, and how to use your training data to peak for races instead of chasing a bigger number. HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for enduran...

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