Jason Koop

KoopCast

Sports EN ↓ 246 episodes

Coach Jason Koop covers training, nutrition and recent happenings in the ultramarathon world.

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Jason Koop

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Sports

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www.koopcast.com

Latest episode

Oct 8, 2025

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Episodes

There Is No Off-Season - A Coach Roundtable | Koopcast Episode 95 16.09.2021

Coach Koop sits down with coaches Stephanie Howe PhD, AJW, Darcie Murphy, and Ryne Anderson to discuss what they are doing with their athletes’ transition phase.  Koop’s blog on offseason- https://trainright.com/off-season-for-ultrarunners-setting-up-your-transition-phase/ Information on coaching- www.trainright.com Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

Ask Koop Anything- Toughness Training and Separating your Calories from Hydration | Koopcast Episode 94 09.09.2021

In this podcast, Coach Koop takes on listener questions. The first question was about training for adversity and toughness. How often should you do this and what does it look like? The second question is should you consume your calories and hydration in the same drink.  Podcasts referenced-  KoopCast #2 with Roxanne Vogel from Gu- https://www.jasonkoop.com/podcast/nutrition-r-and-d-with-roxanne-vo...

Self Talk for Enhanced Ultramarathon Performance with Karim Ramadan | Koopcast Episode 93 04.09.2021

Karim’s Instagram- @myperformancepsychologist The previous episode with Karim: https://www.jasonkoop.com/podcast/mental-skills-and-self-talk-for-ultrarunning-with-karim-ramadan Information on coaching- www.trainright.com Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

GI Issues in Ultrarunning with Kyle Smith | Koopcast Episode 92 26.08.2021

Kyle Smith is a researcher and Ph. D. candidate at the University of Arizona. He is the lead author of this paper which was discussed during the podcast.  Information on coaching- www.trainright.com Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

GI Issues in Ultrarunning. Problems and Solutions with Jamie Pugh PhD | Koopcast Episode 91 19.08.2021

Jamie Pugh is a researcher, coach, and athlete with a specialty in GI issues in endurance sports. He is the co-author on the recent paper- Gastrointestinal pathophysiology during endurance exercise: endocrine, microbiome, and nutritional influences.  Information on coaching- www.trainright.com Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

Why Coach Education Matters with Rick Prince CEO UESCA | Koopcast Episode 90 12.08.2021

Rick Prince is the Founder and CEO of UESCA.  https://coachendurancesports.com/ Discount for KoopCast Listeners-  Get $100 off the UESCA Ultramarathon Coaching Certification with promo code koopcast100  Information on coaching- Podcast with Dominic Gunito- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-choose-right-coach-dominic-guinto-cts-athlete/id1489494447?i=1000483791922 www.trainright.com Koop...

200 Mile Strategy with Coaches Corrine Malcolm, AJW and Duncan Callahan | Koopcast Episode 89 05.08.2021

In this podcast, we discuss what strategies we use for sleep, nutrition, and pacing with athletes doing 200-mile ultramarathon races.  Information on coaching- www.trainright.com Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop Information on jobs at CTS-  https://trainright.com/about/careers/

Running Injuries and Blood Flow Restriction with Patrick McGlade | Koopcast Episode 88 15.07.2021

Patrick McGlade is a PTA at Next Level Sports Performance and an ultramarathon Coach with CTS. Information on coaching- www.trainright.com Information on jobs at CTS-  https://trainright.com/about/careers/ Koop’s Social MediaTwitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

Uphill and Downhill Biomechanics with Wouter Hoogkamer PhD | Koopcast Episode 87 08.07.2021

Wouter Hoogkamer is a PhD professor and researcher at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He has contributed immensely to our understanding of running mechanics on the road and trails.  Information on coaching- www.trainright.com Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

Tapering for Ultrarunning with Iñigo Mujika PhD | Koopcast Episode 86 01.07.2021

Iñigo Mujika is one of the most foremost experts in the world in sports performance and tapering. He has made seminal contributions to our understanding of how all different types of athletes should taper.  http://www.inigomujika.com/en/about-me/#.YJLpJmZKg-w https://twitter.com/inigomujika_en?lang=hu Information on coaching- www.trainright.com Koop’s Social Media- Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

Antidoping Solutions for Ultrarunning Part 5 - Dylan Bowman and Mario Fraoli | Koopcast Episode 85 24.06.2021

This podcast is the final in a five-part series about anti-doping policy in the sport of trail and ultrarunning.  https://www.globaldro.com/Home USADA Athlete resources- https://www.usada.org/resources/ Information on coaching- www.trainright.com Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

Antidoping Solutions for Ultrarunning Part 4 - Charlie Ware | Koopcast Episode 84 17.06.2021

Charlie Ware is a runner and instigator of one of the original pieces for a framework for an anti-doping solution in ultrarunning.  Information on coaching- www.trainright.com Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

Antidoping Solutions for Ultrarunning Part 3 - Lisa Roberts | Koopcast Episode 83 10.06.2021

Lisa Roberts is a former professional triathlete entering the sport of trail and ultrarunning.  https://www.globaldro.com/Home Western States Endurance Run Anti-doping policy-  https://www.wser.org/drug-testing-policy-and-protocols/ Information on coaching- www.trainright.com Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

Antidoping Solutions for Ultrarunning Part 2 - Paul Dimeo | Koopcast Episode 82 03.06.2021

Paul Dimeo is a professor of policy in sport at the university of Serling. Paul’s Book- https://www.amazon.com/Anti-Doping-Crisis-Sport-Paul-Dimeo/dp/1138681679 Information on coaching- www.trainright.com Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

Antidoping Solutions for Ultrarunning Part 1 - USADA and Dr. Fedoruk | Koopcast Episode 81 27.05.2021

Dr. Fedoruk is the Chief Science Officer for USADA. In this episode, we discuss the landscape of anti-doping solutions and what USADA does to combat doping within the sports they have jurisdiction over. https://www.globaldro.com/Home USADA Athlete resources- https://www.usada.org/resources/ USADA Reasoned Decision- https://www.usada.org/athletes/results/u-s-postal-service-pro-cycling-team-investig...

Injuries and RED-S with Dr. Emily Kraus | Koopcast Episode 80 20.05.2021

Dr. Emily Kraus specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) sports medicine and takes a unique approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sports injuries in athletes of all ages. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at Stanford Children’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center. She is involved in multiple Stanford IRB-approved research projects, including...

Framework for Ultramarathon Performance with Guillaume Millet PhD | Koopcast Episode 79 13.05.2021

Guillaume Millet is a researcher and athlete. He has contributed immensely to our understanding of ultramarathon performance.  Gui’s Twitter account : @kinesiologui Gui’s website: www.kinesiologui.com Gui’s lab: Inter-university Laboratory of Human Movement Biology www.libm.fr/en and www.actifs.org The names of the people who have worked with Gui on ultra studies: John Temesi, Vincent Martin, Léon...

How You Should Train Before, During and After your COVID vaccine with Glen Davison PhD | Koopcast Episode 78 06.05.2021

Dr. Glen Davison is Reader and Director of Research in the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences at the University of Kent, where he also co-ordinates the Endurance Research Group. He attained his first degree in Sport and Exercise Sciences (Sheffield Hallam) in 2001, MSc in Exercise Physiology (Sheffield Hallam) in 2002, and Ph. D. in Nutrition and Exercise Immunology (Loughborough University) in...

What Athletes Should Be Doing Right Now with Coach John Fitzgerald | Koopcast Episode 77 29.04.2021

John Fitzgerald is a Pro Coach at CTS. During this conversation, we go over what athletes should be doing right now as racing returns, if FKTs are here to stay and how to pull yourself out of a rut if you are in one. Information on coaching- www.trainright.com John on Instagram- @ackfitz Koop’s Social Media Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

Heat Stress Challenges in Ultramarathon Events with Nicolas Bouscaren and Sebastien Racinais | Koopcast Episode 76 22.04.2021

Heat stress challenges are the difference for ultramarathon events vs marathon events. But how different are they exactly? That’s the question Nicholas Bouscaren and Sebastien Racinas tried to answer in their recent paper Heat Stress Challenges in Marathon vs. Ultra-Marathon Endurance Running. You can find their recent paper here- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33344982/ Information on coaching -...

The Neurophysiology of Performance with Dr. Simon Marshall PhD | Koopcast Episode 75 15.04.2021

Simon Marshall is an internationally renowned expert in the psychology of health, exercise, and performance. He works with elite and recreational athletes to improve cognition and emotion management, increase pain tolerance, manage stress and anxiety under pressure, increase and sustain motivation, and optimize attentional skills. Simon is also the founder of Braveheart health and fItness and the...

Eating Disorders In Endurance Athletes With Dr. Kate Bennett | Koopcast Episode 74 08.04.2021

Kate Bennett is a clinical psychologist with a specialty in treating endurance athletes with eating disorders .  Dr. Bennett’s website - http://www.livetrainthrive.com/athleteinsightkatebennett Information on coaching - www.trainright.com Koop’s Social Media - Twitter/Instagram- @jasonkoop

Mighty Mitochondria with Iñigo San Millán | Koopcast Episode 73 01.04.2021

Iñigo San Millan is a professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine where he does clinical and research work in cellular metabolism, especially in diabetes, cardiometabolic disease, and cancer. He is also the coach for the 2020 Tour de France Champion Tadej Pogačar. He is also the head trainer for the UAE cycling team.  Iñigo on Twitter- @doctorinigo Iñigo San Millán’s TED talk   Info...

What Makes a Great Ultrarunning Coach with Kristen Dieffenbach PhD | Koopcast Episode 72 25.03.2021

Kristen Dieffenbach is a professor at West Virginia University and an expert in coach development. She has spent over two decades developing coaches and coaching policy for the likes of the USOPC, USA Cycling, USA Triathlon, and USA Hockey. She has published research articles in scientific journals, authored and co-authored numerous book chapters, and has written for applied publications such as O...

Caffeine and Performance with Nanci Guest, PhD, RD, CSCS | Koopcast Episode 71 18.03.2021

Dr. Nanci Guest is a registered dietitian (sports focus), personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, and she has been working in private practice for over two decades. She completed two Bachelor of Science degrees and a Master of Science degree at the University of British Columbia, in the areas of agricultural science, dietetics, kinesiology, and nutritional sciences. Her doctoral researc...

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