#119 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.Aerobic Training For Military Athletes Article: https://evokeendurance.com/resources/aerobic-training-for-the-military-athlete/Episode Guide00:00:00 Introduction00:01:24 Muscular endurance training in blocks or continuously?00:06:48 Balancing alpine climbing and ultra-running training00:12:52 Tips for speeding recovery00:22:17 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 training00:51:10 Determining personal weekly training volume01:01:57 Training differences for a 25k vs. 50k race?01:03:26 Dealing with loss of motivation01:11:37 Minimum cardio during a sport climbing training block?01:13:30 Shifting to endurance as a strength athlete01:18:05 Incorporating technical skill acquisition while following a stock training plan01:22:28 Tactical athlete balancing weight lifting and running01:23:25 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
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#118 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 Guide00:00:00 Introduction00:01:34 David’s athletic interests and background00:07:04 Experiences with first hundred-milers and FKTs00:13:43 About David’s mathematics career00:17:09 David’s simple non-analytical approach to training00:20:10 Approaches to Hardrock00:21:36 High-fat fueling strategies00:24:02 Getting selected to compete in Hardrock00:28:26 Changing up training approaches for Hardrock00:31:12 Incorporating intensity and speed work00:36:03 Leveraging will during an event00:38:47 Weighted uphill intensity00:40:00 Demands of Hardrock 10000:45:25 Prepping for Hardrock on the course00:49:12 Strategies and experiences on race-day00:54:07 Avoiding the onset of cramping00:56:36 Quad pain and potential for rhabdomyolysis01:01:06 Holding then gaining position01:05:27 Splits for a 4th place finish01:07:25 Post-race thoughts01:08:20 Peak experiences and take-aways from Hardrock01:11:15 Final thoughts
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#117 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 gone up to now, and how they’ll plan for this final training block. This is the second of their coaching conversations in the lead-up to Tor.Listen to episode #112 for their first conversation, and look out for Part 3 in early September.To submit your own training questions, or if would like to learn more about the Evoke Endurance community, contact us here.Will’s Podcast: From The BackcountryEpisode Guide00:00:00 Introduction00:01:00 Balancing medical school rotations and training00:02:02 Will’s recent training volumes and metrics00:09:11 Tips on pacing and heart rate for a time trial00:11:55 The structure of Will’s high-intensity sessions00:19:42 More firm heart rate limits and novel stimuli00:23:28 Strategies on pacing for long runs and downhills00:33:09 Training efficiency with poles00:36:44 Tweaking fueling strategies00:41:47 Drinking to thirst at your sweat salinity 00:44:44 Planning the upcoming training block00:50:53 Dialing total vertical accumulation and terrain selection00:56:21 Scouting the Tor course00:59:02 Acclimatization and heat training01:07:42 Sleep strategies for Tor01:11:01 Mandatory gear for Tor01:15:09 Final thoughts
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#116 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 Guide00:00:00 Introduction00:06:50 Development as an athletic coach00:08:31 Experiences traveling for climbing00:14:27 Methods to supplement with variable-modality aerobic volume00:26:10 How local muscular fatigue slows pace in distance events00:38:45 Using micro-workouts for strength development00:50:10 Maintaining strength for multiple mountain sports01:03:43 Pacing strategies for an aerobically deficient alpine climber01:07:00 Should muscular endurance workouts be done only when well rested?01:08:50 When to push through vs. take a break from training01:12:19 Personalizing your long-term aerobic development 01:17:58 Final thoughts and submit your own questions
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#115 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, highlighting the physical and emotional aspects of the climb and the need for continued vigilance during descent.To submit your own training questions, or if would like to learn more about the Evoke Endurance community, contact us here.Episode Guide00:00:00 Introduction00:01:37 Unique demands of Aconcagua00:03:34 Route selection00:10:11 Pros and cons of guided vs. unguided ascents00:15:13 Most important training elements00:21:55 Travel to Aconcagua00:27:54 Approach trek to base camp00:31:01 Strategies for acclimatization and common mistakes00:42:15 Cache and carry process of ascending00:50:46 Common hazards00:58:37 Tips and landmarks on summit day01:05:32 Emotional experiences on summit day01:07:16 Descent options to camp 2 and/or base camp01:14:51 Final thoughts
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