Jason Koop is the Director of Coaching at Carmichael Training Systems (CTS) and a wealth of knowledge and experience in endurance sports coaching. We dive into a wide variety of triathlon training topics in this interview, including getting specific on how to improve your triathlon run training.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -How much (or how little...) fitness should you lose in the off-season? -Why you must know the purpose of every single workout and block of training -How should triathletes structure their run training to improve their running? -Common mistakes triathletes make in their training -Current fads in triathlon and endurance sports   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts166/   THAT TRIATHLON SHOW HOMEPAGE: www.thattriathlonshow.com   SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free!   Retül - Retül Bike Fit makes riding more enjoyable by making you more efficient while reducing the chance of injury and increasing comfort on the bike. It’s also more than just a bike fit - it’s a way to learn about your body, the root cause of your aches and pains, and how a proper fit will help you achieve your cycling goals.   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Jason's bio on the CTS website Training Essentials for Ultrarunning - Jason's book Jason Koop on Coaching Competence and Smarter Training - podcast interview on the Strength Running podcast   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/   CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.