Who are you becoming? And have you considered asking yourself, why?Are you the result of a decision or an accident?How good is your relationship with yourself?In the mountains we are all asked to try new things, to learn. Learning is agency distilled into its purest form. Perhaps this is why education has often served as the great equalizer in a meritocracy. Could mountains be the purest form of meritocracy in existence? In the mountains we are learning how we can choose to control one aspect of our life and ourselves. As you deepen your practice in the mountains, that control…
Author: Steve House
Structured, evidence-based training methods for coaches and self-coached athletes who want clarity on when physiological testing is useful, how to interpret training data, and how to effectively track performance improvements without overly relying on formal lab tests.
Learn about how mitochondrial adaptations influence lactate metabolism and how endurance athletes can apply these insights to their training.
Read all about the role of mitochondria in aerobic training. By tailoring training and recovery, readers can enhance these biological processes to improve endurance and resilience.
This guide breaks down how to train effectively for hiking and trekking goals—from building aerobic endurance and strength to managing pack weight, planning your schedule, and preparing mentally.
The New Year often brings big resolutions—grand ambitions and lofty goals. But here’s the truth: big dreams aren’t built in big gestures. They’re built in the quiet moments of showing up, day after day, whether you feel like it or not. For those of us drawn to the mountains, whether we’re running trails, climbing peaks, or training in silence, we know that the real work is rarely glamorous. It’s not the summit photo or the race finish. It’s lacing up your shoes in the dark of winter. It’s getting in the miles when no one’s watching. It’s fighting the little…
Read all about why heart rate and HRV data should be interpreted within the broader context of physical and mental stressors.
The point of climbing a mountain like Everest is to become the person that can climb Everest. Steve House Training for a Mount Everest expedition demands a meticulous blend of physical, mental, and technical preparation. While our book, Training for the New Alpinism, delves deeply into these topics, this guide provides concise, actionable advice underpinned by essential theories to help you understand the "why" behind an effective mountaineering training plan. Let’s embark on the journey of preparing you for the highest peak on Earth. The Everest Mountaineer as Athlete Mount Everest challenges climbers with extreme physical and mental stress. Unlike…
Follow this in-depth guide to learn how to perform the heart rate drift test and to learn why it is an essential tool for aerobic self-assessment.