Meet Maya Seckinger

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Maya Seckinger was the very first person Scott hired to work for him at Uphill Athlete.

True to form, she was the first of the Uphill Athlete coaches to align with Scott when he announced he was leaving to start Evoke Endurance. She was mentored by Scott Johnston and was instrumental in helping him develop and refine many of the principles that have become core to our training philosophies.

Maya’s own athletic background is in cross-country skiing-racing on the national circuit, and NCAA Division 1 level through her university years. She has now branched into other mountain pursuits, running, climbing and skiing. Scott started coaching Maya at the age of 13; she has lived and breathed Evoke Endurance training methods ever since.

Maya’s athletes have had success on:

- Everest | Lhotse

- Denali | Aconcagua

- Rainier | Baker

She has also coached athletes for ultra-running races and other endurance goals. She is especially good at helping athletes get back to training after injury or long lay-offs. Maya is personable, detail-oriented, and fun to work with.

Kind words from Maya's athletes

"I can unreservedly recommend the team who runs Evoke Endurance. The level of integrity that runs through the whole outfit is both striking and rare. I really appreciate this type of training that encourages real listening to the whole body whilst taking in the context of life. My coach Maya is the best person I have ever worked with. She is highly attuned to the physical and the emotional whilst being deeply practical. Maya continues to help me find a way of training that takes in the undulations of my monthly cycle, life curveballs, work, family time and travel. She does so with an extraordinary level of empathy, care, and encouragement. I feel fully supported by my coach Maya and by the wider Evoke Endurance team. If you are hesitating to get started, I recommend jumping in with two feet. This team of coaches has got your back whatever your training goals or aspirations."

Antonia

Mountain Runner

"Maya, I made it to 6850m on the Lhotse face close to Camp 3!! It was an incredible experience - THANK YOU. YOU made a corporate desk person who lives in hotels and planes, with no athletic background or talent get to this amazing place - I cannot thank you enough for your support and guidance through these past 3+ years. I couldn’t have done it without you!! (who only wanted to see what Everest was like and and had no summit aspirations….for this trip anyway)." RUCHIKA SINGHAL Mountaineer

Ruchika Singal

Mountaineer

Maya is a fantastic trainer. She is kind, patient, warm and has always transmitted her positive energy through our video calls and messaging. She was able to take me-an out of shape, middle aged guy-to a fitness level where I was able to hike a challenging 5 day mountaineering expeditions. I could not have done it without her careful training plan, where she built me up, steadily and patiently, and without her constant support and encouragement. I would highly recommend Maya to anyone. NEIL SIGLER Mountaineer