Ask Evoke: Athlete-Submitted Questions For October 2025

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Overview

Join Coaches Maya Seckinger and Mark Postle for our October 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
• 00:01:06 Key differences between weighted hikes and gym-based muscular endurance
• 00:06:21 Training for an 85k running race while cycling primarily 
• 00:11:30 Increase ability to run uphill late in a run
• 00:15:08 Stair master or stairwell for vertical gain accumulation
• 00:19:08 Most efficient way to build aerobic base
• 00:25:06 Methods for adding weekend volume for a time-constrained athlete 
• 00:30:54 When does flat speed work outweigh uphill tempo?
• 00:36:08 Acute muscle stiffness and soreness after stairs 
• 00:39:12 Muscular endurance substitutions for zone 4? 
• 00:45:18 Recommended threshold work and muscular endurance for VK race
• 00:49:05 Is considerable DOMS normal after a muscular endurance session?
• 00:53:11 Do heart rate zones matter for strength training? 
• 00:54:49 Book recommendations 
• 00:59:51 Stretching recommendations 
• 01:01:13 Best ways to learn about training for sport? 
• 01:03:16 Pros, benefits, and cons of VO2 max intervals
• 01:08:34 Upper body muscular endurance training for cross-country skiing?
• 01:11:25 Final Thoughts