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Join Evoke coach Mark Postle for a discussion with Sam Hennessey about all things Denali. Sam is a professional guide with extensive experience guiding and climbing on Denali, and in the Alaska Range.Learn more about Sam Hennessey here:www.sunwolfadventures.com0:00:00 Introduction0:02:20 Sam’s experience in the Alaska Range0:04:41 The remoteness of the Alaska Range and existing there0:08:44 Factors that create uncertainty during an expedition0:10:49 Alaska Range has unreliable weather forecasting0:15:39 Being flexible with day-to-day planning0:20:24 Summit attempts from 14k ft vs. 17k ft0:22:58 Underestimating cold and altitude0:24:36 Greater levels of energy expenditure unique to climbing in the Alaska Range0:26:11 Common scenarios resulting in failure to summit0:36:23 The necessity of training and practice on technical terrain0:41:03 A multi-year approach for success on Denali0:42:07 Limited bandwidth for skill instruction while on the mountain0:50:45 Logistical challenges on Denali0:52:45 Ways to reduce weight on Denali0:59:41 Heat exposure on Denali1:02:13 Best practices for descending after summiting1:04:17 Observations of unguided parties on Denali1:09:07 Efficient strategies for meal prep1:14:01 Thoughts on decision-making high on Denali1:23:48 Sam’s final thoughts about climbing Denali

Join coaches Scott Johnston and Kylee Toth for our January installment of Ask Evoke, where they answer training questions submitted by members of the Evoke Endurance community.To submit your own training questions for our coaches, send us a direct message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evokeendurance/Or email your questions to coach@evokeendurance.com0:00:00 Introduction0:01:40 Recovery from energy deficiency syndrome0:06:43 Allocation of training load on weekdays vs. weekends0:10:23 Strength cross-training options for ultra running0:14:52 How to break a plateau in Zone 2 running pace0:20:12 Balancing weight-loss with increasing running volume0:27:09 Managing an overreaching of training volume during a holiday0:29:53 Training for mountain races as a flat-lander0:35:05 Balancing electrolytes for long endurance trainings0:39:28 Use of ketones and bicarbonate for fueling0:45:24 Training differences between 100 mile, and 200 mile races0:49:09 How does training effect cortisol levels?0:56:03 Correlation between running speed on flats vs. uphill0:59:58 Can V02 max be increased on a bike as a distance runner?1:13:17 VO2 max plays a minimal role in multi-hour events1:15:43 Use of high-intensity training vs. VO2 max for short duration events1:16:59 Opinion of VO2 max training from high level coaches1:20:49 Does wearing a mask while running effect aerobic development?1:24:01 Tips for training in areas with low air quality1:25:00 Recommended books and literature for improving as a coach and athlete1:32:39 Outro

Join Evoke coaches Scott Johnston and Nikki LaRochelle for a deep-dive in training for, and competing in ski mountaineering races. 0:00:00 Introduction0:03:08 Best choice of ski skins for the Grand Traverse in Colorado0:10:37 Managing hydration and fueling during races0:19:31 Muscular endurance training for long ski-mo races0:25:21 Longest ski distance during pre-race training0:32:18 Developing a system for transitions0:35:14 Ratio of aerobic/anaerobic energy production utilized during ski-mo races0:45:14 Why do ski-mo racers start fast, even for very long races?0:48:28 Gear requirements during races0:52:48 Specific training focuses in the final eight-weeks before a race1:07:03 How to submit your own questions to Nikki about ski-mo

Join Evoke coaches Scott Johnston and Maury Birdwell for a chat with Army Ranger, and alpinist, Mauri DiMeo. DiMeo authors the Tactical Alpinism Instagram, Podcast and Youtube channel, where he shares tactics, techniques, and best practices from recreational and mountain professionals for the military to use.Tactical Alpinism Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TacticalAlpinismInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tacticalalpinism/Spotify: Tactical Alpinism Studies Cited:DOD Arctic Strategy: https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/22/2003507411/-1/-1/0/DOD-ARCTIC-STRATEGY-2024.PDF SFAS QC Success study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0031938419303063 Chapters:0:00:00 Introduction0:00:21 What is the crossover between military and mountain fitness?0:03:27 Gaps in tactical training filled by approaches to mountain fitness.0:10:01 Mountain fitness utilized during the military selection process.0:16:00 Building strength for an endurance-focused person and military athlete.0:20:36 Prescribing strength training within an endurance training program. 0:21:33 Training as a generalist vs. training for specialization.0:23:58 Melding strength and endurance as a tactical athlete.0:33:00 Aerobic training’s roll in sustained output ability during military fitness tests.0:39:40 Why military selections emphasize performing under deep fatigue.0:48:35 What aids or detracts from a military athlete’s ability to perform in the mountains?1:07:11 Favorite mountain, route, or objective of Scott and Maury B.?

Join coaches Scott Johnston and Kylee Toth for our December installment of Ask Evoke, where they answer training questions submitted by members of the Evoke Endurance community.To submit your own training questions for our coaches, send us a direct message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evokeendurance/Or email your questions to coach@evokeendurance.comAre you a mountaineer who has attempted to climb mountains above 6000 meters? If so, please consider participating in the survey mentioned in this podcast. Specific information on this survey is provided at the link below:https://uwashington.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6VBMTx46BKn5wSa0:00:00 Introduction0:00:43 Does movement at sub-aerobic threshold intensity lessen the effects of altitude?0:08:11 Scientific studies on the effects of using artificial acclimatization.0:10:03 How to combat slowing down on hills during races?0:12:45 Guidance for stacking workouts vs. following training as planned?0:16:24 Using mileage vs. time while training on steeper terrain?0:22:27 Two trainings per day vs. one long training session for a 100-mile race prep?0:28:12 Training endurance for downhill skiing?0:33:29 Is a single 6-hour aerobic base workout sufficient for a total weekly volume?0:37:32 Considerations for post-menopausal training of general endurance?0:46:28 Supplementing with Beta-alanine for endurance?0:52:40 How to best train as a new trail runner with a history road-running? 0:55:35 Varying training stimuli vs. repeating training that has previously worked?0:59:01 Vertical accumulation guidelines for weighted muscular endurance training?0:01:12 Achilles tendinopathy recovery strategies after an acute overuse injury?1:03:50 Rock climber: combating muscle cramps after limit efforts?1:06:24 Using the Suunto Zone Sense model vs. traditional three-, four-, and five-zone models?

Join Evoke coach Leif Whittaker for a conversation with Brian Oestrike. As CEO of Hypoxico Altitude Training Systems, and life-long athlete, Brian provides a wealth of knowledge on the history, protocols, and best practices of simulated altitude training (SAT). The topics covered in the conversation are listed below.For more information on Hypoxico’s products, visit:https://hypoxico.com/0:00:00 Introduction0:01:46 Brian’s athletic background0:05:00 Brian’s shifts in athletic goals over his endurance career0:09:48 The shifts in user groups utilizing simulated altitude training (SAT)0:15:39 The basics of how SAT works0:18:38 Differences between simulated altitude, and real altitude0:22:58 Adaptations to a high-altitude, low-pressure environment0:28:04 Risks and side effects of SAT0:33:09 Application and use of Hypoxico Systems0:37:25 Standard protocols for simulated altitude progression?0:40:40 Six days to the summit and down on Everest using SAT0:45:29 Monitoring progression & recovery0:58:33 Age and gender differences in acclimatization protocols1:02:59 General health improvements with SAT1:03:25 Training respiratory muscles for altitude1:07:05 Sleeping best practices in an altitude tent1:10:00 How Brian has personally used SAT for his athletic goals1:12:43 Where to find more information about Hypoxico

Join Evoke coach Scott Johnston for a conversation with Ruth Croft. Coached by Scott, Ruth secured a second-place finish at UTMB 2024, a race that attracts the best-of-the-best in the ultra running world. Learn about Ruth’s rest and recovery strategies post-UTMB, and approaches used by Ruth and Scott for Ruth’s long-term athletic development. More info on Ruth:https://www.instagram.com/ruthcrofty/0:00:00 Introduction0:00:37 Ruth’s Post-UTMB break form training0:03:00 Training break strategies of other professional racers0:05:07 Does focusing on training, and racing less, lead to better outcomes?0:11:14 Racing often and it’s effects on the body0:15:11 Ruth’s strength training strategies0:24:24 Ruth’s plans for training and racing in the coming year0:27:07 Working on training basics versus exotic training methods0:28:40 Most important methods for recovery0:30:33 Ruth’s ambitions to become a Naturopathic Doctor0:34:21 Serum ferritin levels in high level athletes0:43:53 Ruth’s go-to recovery methods0:46:10 Ruth’s nutritional strategies0:50:59 Scott’s experiences coaching mountain runners0:53:24 Personality types attracted to various mountain sports0:57:22 Outro

Join coaches Scott Johnston and Kylee Toth for our November installment of Ask Evoke, where they answer training questions submitted by members of the Evoke Endurance community.To submit your own training questions for our coaches, send us a direct message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evokeendurance/Or email your questions to coach@evokeendurance.com0:00 Introduction0:01:16 Heart rate considerations for Vertical Kilometer Anaerobic Threshold Test0:03:51 Will muscular endurance training improve anaerobic endurance?0:07:53 How local muscular fatigue effects maximum heart rate0:15:49 Does breath-holding during sprint training have a positive endurance training effect?0:20:23 Is training at race altitude beneficial if performed only once per week?0:27:17 Does living at altitude for 3-4 weeks prior to a high altitude race affect performance?0:28:23 Minimum effective dose for aerobic base training; running vs. weighted carries?0:33:08 Does VO2 max training benefit mountaineering performance?0:36:45 Tips for gaining strength without increasing muscle mass?0:39:06 Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic dominance in overtraining?0:44:24 Thoughts on gas-exchange metabolic trackers like Lumen?0:50:55 High heart rate for 25k race. Is this damaging?0:55:55 Maintaining ultra running performance training XC skiing in winter?0:58:43 Why does training above zone 2 negatively effect aerobic capacity?1:03:22 Benefits of shorter versus longer training blocks?1:04:49 Will rucking training negatively effect ultra marathon performance?1:06:19 Does low intensity running aid in the capacity to run faster?1:08:29 Can I get back to my fitness high-point with a drastically reduced weekly volume?

Join Evoke coach Kylee Toth for a chat with Erika Flavelle. Coached by Kylee, Erika secured a 4th place finish of 2024 Tor Des Glaciers 450 km race, and placed 6th in the Tor Des Geants 330 km race in 2023. Listen to Kylee and Erika reflect on the training and preparation for these races, and the lessons learned from the effort.0:00 Introduction0:01:21 Erika’s experience competing in the Tor Des Geants 0:03:07 Erika’s racing distance progression leading up to the Tor Des Geants0:07:53 Erika’s strategies for racing the Tor Des Geants0:11:43 Logistics of the Tor Des Geants0:14:09 Differences between Tor Des Geants and Tor Des Glaciers0:24:24 Preparation and ‘Training Camps’ to simulate race distances0:28:20 Erika’s fueling strategies0:36:05 The mountaineering skill components of Tor Des Glaciers0:38:40 Qualification process for Tor Des Geants0:41:14 Erika’s future objectives and race plans0:44:22 Post-race recovery and monitoring0:48:13 Erika’s thoughts for people considering participating in ultra races

Join Evoke coach Nikki LaRochelle for a discussion with Brent Herring. In summer 2024, Brent achieved the fastest known time on Colorado Trail West Bound, Collegiate West with no outside support. He did so in a time of 10 days 17 hours 38 minutes. Learn about Brent’s training and preparation, and his experiences during this successful FTK attempt. Details on Brent’s journey:https://fastestknowntime.com/fkt/brent-herring-colorado-trail-co-2024-08-220:00 Introduction0:01:08 Brent’s athletic background0:02:07 Fastest Known Time categories0:04:17 Brent’s inspiration 0:07:47 Brent’s training approaches0:11:10 Brent’s training year of training leading up to his FKT attempt0:14:43 Brent’s fueling, food caching, and hydration strategy0:19:37 Day-by-day recap of Brent’s experience1:04:23 Brent’s last day and the emotion of finishing1:06:25 Brent’s recovery post-FKT1:08:37 Brent’s take-aways