Listen to this Episode: Killian Jornet and David Goettler recently returned from an attempt at an unassisted, oxygen-less ascent of Everest. Scott Johnston unpacks their experiences of acclimatization, and training cycles at altitude; the unique situation of climbing big mountains, post-lockdown; and the influences of social media on the projection and attainment of goals. Please rate and subscribe to our podcast on all podcast platforms. If you’d like more information on coaching, one of our training plans, our training groups or to provide feedback, please email us at coach@uphillathlete.com. Also Listen On : View on Zencastr Listen on Apple Listen on…
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In this episode, Scott Johnston is joined by fellow Uphill Athlete coach Maya Seckinger as they discuss training for juniors: how junior training differs from that of adults; tailoring training to the needs of kids; age-appropriate training for specific levels of development; and their personal experiences of training as juniors themselves. Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Listen to this Episode: Also Listen On : More Episodes and Posts View All Aerobic Training Capacity Training vs Utilization Training Aerobic Training Intensity Monitoring during Training Aerobic Training Determining Aerobic Threshold Using Breath Monitoring Aerobic Training Breath Intensity Monitoring…
At 75 years old, Art recently summited Mt. Everest, making him the third-oldest person to have attained this feat. In this episode, Scott, Art, and his coach Seth Keena recap Art’s experiences on the expedition, and the training process leading up to his summit bid, going back 2 plus years. Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Listen to this Episode: Also Listen On : More Episodes and Posts View All Aerobic Training Capacity Training vs Utilization Training Aerobic Training Intensity Monitoring during Training Aerobic Training Determining Aerobic Threshold Using Breath Monitoring Aerobic Training Breath Intensity Monitoring Physiology…
Listen to this Episode: Scott Johnston talks to Sam Naney, describing in hilarious detail several lessons from his earliest days of climbing: Not nailing initial plans and objectives; successes and failures; and the beauty and wisdom to be found in the exuberance of youth.Please rate and subscribe to our podcast on all podcast platforms. If you’d like more information on coaching, one of our training plans, our training groups or to provide feedback, please email us at coach@uphillathlete.com. Also Listen On : View on Zencastr Scott post-ski tour with Alex Lowe, Lynn Hill, and Tony Yaniro circa 1988. Listen on…
Listen to this Episode: In this episode of The Uphill Athlete Podcast, Scott Johnston and Sam Naney discuss the subject of speed, an often overlooked element in endurance sports.Please rate and subscribe to our podcast on all podcast platforms. Also Listen On : View on Zencastr Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Listen on Google More Episodes and Posts View All Aerobic Training Capacity Training vs Utilization Training Aerobic Training Intensity Monitoring during Training Aerobic Training Determining Aerobic Threshold Using Breath Monitoring Aerobic Training Breath Intensity Monitoring Physiology Athlete Stories Giselle Cesin Becomes First Venezuelan Woman to Summit Denali Athlete…
In this episode Steve House is joined by Hillary Allen. Hillary endured a tragic accident while competing in Sky Running (an ultra distance technical ridge running race). She and Steve recap her experiences of this accident, the grief and unexpected loss of sense of self that arose, and Hillary’s path to recovery. Hillary documents this process in her book: Out and Back: A Runner’s Story of Survival Against All Odds. Listen to this Episode: Also Listen On : Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Listen on Google More Episodes and Posts View All Aerobic Training Capacity Training vs Utilization Training…
Scott Johnston is once again joined by Phil Maffetone as they discuss over training — particularly the common misconceptions, and social factors that perpetuate this unfortunate phenomenon. Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Listen to this Episode: Also Listen On : More Episodes and Posts View All Aerobic Training Capacity Training vs Utilization Training Aerobic Training Intensity Monitoring during Training Aerobic Training Determining Aerobic Threshold Using Breath Monitoring Aerobic Training Breath Intensity Monitoring Physiology Athlete Stories Giselle Cesin Becomes First Venezuelan Woman to Summit Denali Athlete Stories Stuss Leeds Summits Makalu (8,485 Meters) Videos How to Do…
In this episode, Steve House is joined by his longtime friend and climbing parter Barry Blanchard. As they exchange stories about coping with the aftermath of tragedies amongst the peaks they reflect on the ways specific events have shaped their experiences moving forward, and how they, and others they know, have worked through these events as individuals. For more information on Mountain MuskOx, please visit https://www.mountainmuskox.com/ Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Listen to this Episode: Also Listen On : “Sharing the valleys and the storms together is as important if not of greater importance then sharing the summits…
Steve House and Sky Yardeni, therapeutic director of the Climbing Grief Fund, explore the process of living with grief, integrating the new reality of life that comes after the loss of a friend, partner, or loved one. In conclusions they summarize their discussions around loss, trauma, and grief within the mountain community. Thank you for being a part of this important conversation. Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Listen to this Episode: Also Listen On : Connect with the Climbing Grief FundWebsite I Instagram I Facebook More Episodes and Posts View All Aerobic Training Capacity Training vs Utilization Training Aerobic Training…
Steve House and Sky Yardeni, the therapeutic director of the Climbing Grief Fund continue their discussion about integrating stress, and most often how that relates to risk-taking and grief. Specifically how grief is not necessarily linked to loss and death, but may come from other forms of loss. This conversation traces an arc which moves towards creating and manifesting an attitude of wholeness, as individuals and as a community. Integrating the good and the bad. Lastly we discuss the stress continuum, PTSD and it’s context, and the spiral of guilt that is so common in accident survivors and responders.Links we…