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Case Study: David Ayala Hardrock 100 Build
David Ayala recently finished the 2025 Hardrock 100 in fourth place. He was the first American, finishing behind a trio of Frenchman and ahead of numerous other world class runners. He completed the anticlockwise version of the course in the third fastest time of any American. In this article, I will highlight some of theContinue reading “Case Study: David Ayala Hardrock 100 Build”
Joseph Mestrallet: Data-Driven Race Pacing Strategies
Watch Listen Overview Join Coach Scott Johnston for a conversation with Joseph Mestrallet, who works alongside Scott on the team of 2025 UTMB 1st-place finishers Tom Evans and Ruth Croft as a data analyst for running performance metrics. In this discussion, they explore the pacing strategies and analytical tools used for Tom and Ruth, and how Joseph’sContinue reading “Joseph Mestrallet: Data-Driven Race Pacing Strategies”
Paul Booth: Performance Nutrition And Fueling Strategies For UTMB
Watch Listen Overview Join Coach Scott Johnston for a conversation with Paul Booth, who works alongside Scott as a Performance Nutritionist on the teams of 2025 UTMB 1st-place finishers Tom Evans and Ruth Croft. In this discussion, they explore the fueling strategies and testing used for Tom and Ruth, examine how nutrition influenced their UTMB performances, andContinue reading “Paul Booth: Performance Nutrition And Fueling Strategies For UTMB”
Ask Evoke: Athlete-Submitted Questions For September 2025
Listen Watch Episode Notes Join Coaches Scott Johnston and Larry Goldie for our September installment of Ask Evoke, where they answer training questions submitted by members of the Evoke Endurance community. To submit your own training questions, or if would like to learn more about the Evoke Endurance community, contact us here. Episode Guide 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:54 Training grip strength for ice climbing?Continue reading “Ask Evoke: Athlete-Submitted Questions For September 2025”
Questions From UTMB: Part 2 How We Train And Why
Listen Watch Episode Overview Join Coach Scott Johnston for the second part of his series addressing common questions and inquiries he’s received following the success of his athletes, Tom Evans and Ruth Croft, at the 2025 Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB). After addressing the limitations of VO2 max-focused training in Part 1, Coach Scott elucidates common concepts inContinue reading “Questions From UTMB: Part 2 How We Train And Why”
Questions From UTMB: Part 1 How We Don’t Train
Listen Watch Episode Overview Join Coach Scott Johnston as he reflects on an unforgettable day in Chamonix, where his athletes, Tom Evans and Ruth Croft, won their respective overall titles at the 2025 Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB). Since their victories, Scott has received hundreds of inquiries. A common thread among these being questions about VO2 max training,Continue reading “Questions From UTMB: Part 1 How We Don’t Train”
David Göttler: On Climbing Nanga Parbat’s Schell Route With A Paragliding Descent
Listen Watch About episode Join coach Scott Johnston for a conversation with David Göttler, after his recent alpine-style ascent, and paragliding descent of Schell route, on Nanga Parbat’s infamous Rupal Face. They discuss David’s training and preparation for the climb, and his experiences throughout the expedition. Details of the conversation are provided below in the Episode Guide.Continue reading “David Göttler: On Climbing Nanga Parbat’s Schell Route With A Paragliding Descent”
Training Peaks Podcast: Scott Johnston’s Winning Formula for Ruth Croft and Tom Evans at UTMB
Episode Overview Scott Johnston, fresh off coaching both the men’s and women’s winners of UTMB in the same year, shares his coaching philosophy with Dirk Friel of Training Peaks. Scott emphasizes the value of consistent, disciplined training rooted in tried-and-true principles. Not through flashy shortcuts, just a thoughtful blend of science, individualized pacing, and real-worldContinue reading “Training Peaks Podcast: Scott Johnston’s Winning Formula for Ruth Croft and Tom Evans at UTMB”
Ask Evoke: Athlete-Submitted Questions For August 2025
Join coaches Scott Johnston and Larry Goldie for our August installment of Ask Evoke, where they answer training questions submitted by members of the Evoke Endurance community. To submit your own training questions, or if would like to learn more about the Evoke Endurance community, contact us here. Resources Episode Guide
David Ayala: On His 4th Place Finish At Hardrock 100 Endurance Run 2025
Join Evoke coach Andy Reed as he talks with his athlete David Ayala about David’s 4th place finish at the Hardrock 100 Endurance Run 2025, achieved under Andy’s coaching. To submit your own training questions, or if would like to learn more about the Evoke Endurance community, contact us here. Episode Guide
Road To Tor Des Geants, Part 2
Join Evoke coach Jack Kuenzle for another conversation with Will Peterson. Will requested the coaching services of Jack to prepare him for the 2025 Tor Des Geants, a two-hundred five mile ultra-running race with seventy-eight thousand feet of total vertical, taking place in September. In the second part of this series, they discuss how Will’s training has goneContinue reading “Road To Tor Des Geants, Part 2”
Birth Control and the female mountain athlete: What you need to know
When it comes to managing your cycle as a female athlete, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution and that includes the option of doing nothing at all. For some athletes, letting the natural cycle run its course is the right move. For others, the demands of high-altitude expeditions, long training blocks, or back-to-back race seasons make hormonalContinue reading “Birth Control and the female mountain athlete: What you need to know”
Ask Evoke: Athlete-Submitted Questions For July 2025
Join coaches Scott Johnston and Seth Keena for our July installment of Ask Evoke, where they answer training questions submitted by members of the Evoke Endurance community. To submit your own training questions, or if would like to learn more about the Evoke Endurance community, contact us here. Episode Guide
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Climbing Aconcagua — Step-By-Step
Join Evoke coaches Leif Whittaker and Mark Postle as they discuss climbing Aconcagua, covering various aspects of the expedition including route choices, guided vs. unguided trips, training, and travel tips. They delved into the challenges of high-altitude climbing, emphasizing the importance of proper acclimatization, hydration, and pacing strategies. Leif and Mark include their personal experiences and insights on Aconcagua,Continue reading “Climbing Aconcagua — Step-By-Step”
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Dr. David Spindler: Actionable Tactics For Your Mental Game
Join Scott Johnston for a discussion with Dr. David Spindler. Dr. Spindler, is a renowned sports psychologist, known for his work with elite athletes, including cyclist Mark Cavendish, who overcame personal challenges to break a long-standing Tour de France record. Currently, coach Scott collaborates with Dr. Spindler as part of a support team for an elite ultraContinue reading “Dr. David Spindler: Actionable Tactics For Your Mental Game”
Ask Evoke: Athlete-Submitted Questions For June 2025
Join coaches Scott Johnston and Nikki LaRochelle for our June installment of Ask Evoke, where they answer training questions submitted by members of the Evoke Endurance community. To submit your own training questions, or if would like to learn more about the Evoke Endurance community, contact us here. Episode Guide
Was A Podium Finish at San Diego 100 in the Realm of Possibility?
Short answer – probably not! Set a goal. Build a plan. Go big. Miss. Adjust. Get revenge. This season’s project was a big question: Could I train smart and race hard enough to podium a 100-miler on just 10 hours a week, all while balancing a full-time job and commitments to family, friends, and community?Continue reading “Was A Podium Finish at San Diego 100 in the Realm of Possibility?”