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Athletes are often required to move with weight. Whether they’re mountaineering, in a military selection pipeline, or carrying the minimum required kit in an ultra marathon trail race that could last 80+ hours. Military athletes are often forced to maneuver and perform with a heavy loadout. Logic dictates that we should be strapping on weightContinue reading “Training for Weighted movements”
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Blister prevention and field treatment
The following information comes courtesy of one of our coaches with over 10 years of SOF active duty and a lot of rucking miles on his feet. Arrrg! FOOT BLISTERS. They are brutal, and there is no way to ignore them. Blisters do not care how fit you are. Nothing will shut you down fasterContinue reading “Blister prevention and field treatment”
Constraints on the military athlete
A military athlete faces a highly variable and irregular schedule. This places significant constraints on the military athlete in implementing effective fitness training. For athletes, consistency is absolutely key. An erratic and random approach to training will be ineffective. Improvements in, especially, the aerobic system require frequent and regular stimulus—at least four workouts per week,Continue reading “Constraints on the military athlete”
Chris Wright On Climbing Hard While Guiding
Join host Scott Johnston in a conversation with accomplished alpinist and IMFGA certified climbing guide, Chris Wright. Learn how Chris has balanced a demanding mountain guiding career with training and executing his personal climbing ambitions and goals.
Rob Smith On Balancing Guiding And Personal Climbing Goals
Scott Johnston is joined by professional guide and climber, Rob Smith. They discuss how Rob manages training for the elite climbing while he fits this into his busy guiding schedule. This is the first podcast in a series devoted to the specific training needs of mountain guides.
Matt Segal On Hard Sport And Alpine Rock Climbing
In this episode join Evoke coach Mark Postle for a chat with rock climber and alpinist, Matt Segal. Matt has had a great year of climbing in 2023 including a free ascent of Cowboy Direct (Grade VII, 5.13a) on the Trango Tower in Pakistan, and an ascent of Kryptonite (5.14d) near his home in Colorado.Continue reading “Matt Segal On Hard Sport And Alpine Rock Climbing”
Comparison of Heart Rate Monitoring Technologies
The use of heart rate as a proxy to gauge athletic effort level is a simple method that’s been in use for over 50 years. While it is not a perfect metric to gauge intensity, it is accurate enough to guide the user to where they function from a metabolic standpoint without being too cumbersome.Continue reading “Comparison of Heart Rate Monitoring Technologies”
Vault Classic: Recovery By Feel
In this episode, coach Scott Johnston discusses some tools and tips for understanding the feedback your body is giving you on your recovery status and readiness to train. Training will never produce the desired results if you don’t allow sufficient recovery between training bouts for the desired adaptations to occur. The proliferation of new devisesContinue reading “Vault Classic: Recovery By Feel”
Summit Series: Climbing Mt. Baker
In this episode, coaches Larry Goldie and Leif Whitaker discuss Mount Baker’s significance, popularity, and climbing challenges. They touch on the unique snowmobile access situation on the mountain’s south side and the conflicts it creates. The conversation highlights the dangers of mountaineering, particularly on the north side, and the changing conditions on the mountain overContinue reading “Summit Series: Climbing Mt. Baker”
Vault Classic: Art Muir On Climbing Everest At 75 Years Old
In May of 2021, at 75 years old, Art Muir 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. We capturedContinue reading “Vault Classic: Art Muir On Climbing Everest At 75 Years Old”
Maya Seckinger Interviews Cy Keener On Long-Term Athletic Development And Surgery Recovery
Evoke Coach Maya Seckinger is joined by Cy Keener. Cy is a life-long climber who started being coached by Maya in 2020. Early-on the duo worked hard on Cy’s climbing and aerobic development, followed by Cy receiving a hip replacement and going through the necessary recovery in 2022. This year Cy completed the Grand TraverseContinue reading “Maya Seckinger Interviews Cy Keener On Long-Term Athletic Development And Surgery Recovery”
Climbing Aconcagua With Larry Goldie And Mark Postle
Join Evoke coaches Larry Goldie and Mark Postle for a chat about experiences climbing Aconcagua. Aconcagua is the highest mountain on the South American continent, and one of the seven highest continental points on Earth. The height of Aconcagua, at just under 23,000 feet, presents unique challenges for climbers hoping to scale its flanks. LearnContinue reading “Climbing Aconcagua With Larry Goldie And Mark Postle”
Vince Paikowski On Changing Paradigms In Tactical Training, And His ‘Unofficial’ Twelve-Mile Ruck Record
Scott Johnston talks with Evoke tactical coach Vince Paikowsiki about Vince’s recent ‘unofficial’ fastest time for the Twelve-Mile Ruck, a standard military fitness test required for armed-services members. Vince discusses how he trained and prepared for his record, and how he used this knowledge to train his entire infantry company to achieve outstanding results allContinue reading “Vince Paikowski On Changing Paradigms In Tactical Training, And His ‘Unofficial’ Twelve-Mile Ruck Record”
Caffeine as an Ergogenic Aid in Mountain Sports
For most of us, that early morning coffee is nearly as integral to any mountain adventure as the mountains themselves. The key ingredient in this magical elixir? Caffeine. In this article, we will explore the role of caffeine as an ergogenic aid in mountain sports. Caffeine and Performance Caffeine is a naturally occurring stimulant foundContinue reading “Caffeine as an Ergogenic Aid in Mountain Sports “
Vault Classic: Back Country Skiing And Unplanned Bivouacs With Kylee Toth
Join Scott Johnston and coach Kylee Toth as they discuss her unplanned bivy while on a back country ski trip during a scouting mission for a Bugaboo to Rogers Pass ski traverse. They highlight how fitness, good decision making, and experience kept Kylee and the other members of her group safe.
Vault Classic: Olga Dobranowski On Climbing Big Mountains While Balancing Career And Family
In this vault classic episode, Scott Johnston is joined by Olga Dobranowski. Olga is a medical doctor, based out of Colorado, who has been drawn to the mountains her entire life and tackled many impressive mountain goals. Here are some of the topics discussed:
Fasted Training—A Nuanced View
A three-part article that takes a deep dive into this practice and comes up with some surprising and hopefully valuable findings. Part I: Definition, Description, Effects I was recently informed that someone had altered an article I wrote years ago on another website. This caused me to have a look at that article. First, letContinue reading “Fasted Training—A Nuanced View”
Josh Rowe, Of Maurten Sports Fuels, On Fueling For Athletic Work
Join Scott Johnston in a conversation with Performance Scientist and Innovative Lead at Maurten Sports Fuel, Josh Rowe. Here, they discuss the research and appropriate use of hydrogels and bicarbonate for fueling sports performance, and how these technologies are utilized by athletes in endurance and high intensity sports.
Guiding Everest With Larry Goldie And Mark Postle
Join Evoke coaches Larry Goldie and Mark Postle in a conversation about Mark’s successful 2023 summit of Mt. Everest. Mark reflects on his earlier trips to the region, and how expedition logistics have changed since his first experiences in the Khumbu.
Nutrition And Performance Enhancement For Athletes With Redbull Performance Nutritionist Stephen Smith
Scott Johnston is joined today by Redbull Performance Nutritionist, Stephen Smith. In this conversation they discuss a broad range of nutrition strategies and key factors in supplementation for amateur and elite level athletes. This includes nutrient timing, metabolic considerations, supplementation of various well-known ergogenic aids, and how these strategies are applied to the unique demandsContinue reading “Nutrition And Performance Enhancement For Athletes With Redbull Performance Nutritionist Stephen Smith”
Adrian Ballinger
Join Scott Johnston as he talks with professional climber and guide, Adrian Ballinger, Founder and Director at Alpenglow Expeditions. In this episode, they discuss a range of topics including:
Roxanne Vogel
Join Evoke coaches Maya Seckinger and Kylee Toth for a conversation with Roxanne Vogel. Roxanne is a researcher with GU Performance who was able to summit Everest on a short trip to the Khumbu Region. Learn what Roxanne did to position herself to do ‘The Impossible’.
Midge Cross On Mental Toughness And Athletic Longevity
Join Evoke coaches Maya Seckinger and Kylee Toth for a conversation with Midge Cross. Midge is a life long athlete who’s appreciation for the mountains has driven her to do all of the mountain sports and activities we love. From expeditions to big mountains, rock climbs, or other endurance challenges, Midge has maintained a life-longContinue reading “Midge Cross On Mental Toughness And Athletic Longevity”
Steve Swenson
Scott Johnston is joined by life-long alpinist, Steve Swenson. Steve is the winner of two Piolet d’Or awards, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Alpine Club, and author of the book Karakorum . They discuss their early climbing exploits, Steve’s most memorable ascents, and his involvement in the development of essential infrastructure for people in the Karakorum region. https://www.iqrafund.org/