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

• Aerobic Training For Military Athletes Article

Episode Guide

• 00:00:00 Introduction
• 00:01:24 Muscular endurance training in blocks or continuously?
• 00:06:48 Balancing alpine climbing and ultra-running training
• 00:12:52 Tips for speeding recovery
• 00:22:17 How has AI shaped the way you coach?
• 00:38:20 Exceptional weekly zone 2 mileage for the tactical athlete?
• 00:44:52 How donating blood can effect training
• 00:51:10 Determining personal weekly training volume
• 01:01:57 Training differences for a 25k vs. 50k race?
• 01:03:26 Dealing with loss of motivation
• 01:11:37 Minimum cardio during a sport climbing training block?
• 01:13:30 Shifting to endurance as a strength athlete
• 01:18:05 Incorporating technical skill acquisition while following a stock training plan
• 01:22:28 Tactical athlete balancing weight lifting and running
• 01:23:25 Apply the 80%-20% ratio to rock climbing training?
• 01:27:54 New to cross-country skiing: how to progress endurance?
• 01:32:34 Final thoughts and submit your own questions