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#133 Paul Booth: New Science On Carbohydrate Utilization In Ultra Running 29.05.2026 1j 18min

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 how metabolic processes are measured in the lab, and look at the latest research on carbohydrate fueling and fat utilization in ultra runners. See episode guide for topics covered. To submit your own training questions, or if you would like to learn more about the Evo...

#132 Ask Evoke: Athlete-Submitted Questions For April 2026 29.04.2026 47min

Join Coaches Maya Seckinger and Nikki Larochelle for our April 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 you would like to learn more about the Evoke Endurance community, visit our Reddit forum: https://www.reddit.com/r/evokeendurance/, or contact us here. Episode Guide 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:58 Time in zone 2 vs. even more time in Z1/low-Z2 00:10:27 Training while r...

#131 Climbing Mt. Everest & Lhotse, Step-By-Step 13.04.2026 1j 45min

Join coach Leif Whittaker and his guest, Garrett Madison, as they take you through the step-by-step process of climbing Mt. Everest, and Lhotse. As the founder of Madison Mountaineering, Garrett has guided hundreds of clients on the world's biggest peaks, and is one of the most experienced high-altitude guides on the planet. To submit your own training questions, or if you would like to learn more about the Evoke Endurance community, visit our Reddit forum: https://www.reddit.com/r/evokeendur...

#130 Ask Evoke: Athlete-Submitted Questions For February 2026 26.02.2026 58min

Join Coaches John Frieh and Leif Godberson for our February 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 you would like to learn more about the Evoke Endurance community, visit our Reddit forum: https://www.reddit.com/r/evokeendurance/, or contact us here. Episode Guide 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:13 Possible limitations to heart rate drift tests 00:05:31 Should a drift test...

#129 Ask Evoke: Athlete-Submitted Questions For January 2026 27.01.2026 46min

Join Coaches Leif Godberson and Seth Keena for our January 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 00:00:39 Moving from WI4 to WI5 00:07:49 Differences in training between uphill touring and ice climbing 00:12:30 Thoughts on stretching 00:16:31 Improv...

#128 Racing Forward with Parkinson’s: Coach Larry Goldie Talks with Dr. Sue Goldie 12.12.2025 1j 21min

Join coach Larry Goldie for a conversation with Dr. Sue Goldie. Sue is a triathlete, Harvard professor, and public health researcher. In 2021, Sue was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Since her diagnosis, she has continued to compete in Ironman triathlons while maintaining her academic and research career and raising public awareness for those living with Parkinson’s. To submit your own training questions, or if would like to learn more about the Evoke Endurance community, contact us...

#127 Ask Evoke: Athlete-Submitted Questions For October 2025 03.11.2025 1j 12min

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 00:1...

#126 Seb Pelletti & Ethan Berman: Shooting The Moon, First Ascent Of Ultar Sar's South East Pillar 26.10.2025 1j 37min

Join Evoke Coach Seth Keena for an interview with Seb Pelletti, and Ethan Berman to discuss their recent first ascent of Shooting The Moon, on the South East Pillar of Ultar Sar, located in the Karakoram range of the Himalaya, in Pakistan. See Episode Guide for topics covered. 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 00:01:01 Hunza Region Overview 00:04:23 History of the Sou...

#125 Joseph Mestrallet: Data-Driven Race Pacing Strategies 16.10.2025 1j 10min

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’s experience both as a runner and a mathematician provide a unique skill set to approach the pacing challenges of ultra-distance races. See episode guide for topics co...

#124 Paul Booth: Performance Nutrition And Fueling Strategies For UTMB 08.10.2025 1j 19min

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, and share tips and strategies for amateur and elite runners alike. See episode guide for topics covered. To submit your own training questions, or if wo...

#123 Ask Evoke: Athlete-Submitted Questions For September 2025 25.09.2025 56min

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? 00:05:17 Best core exercises for alpine climbing? 00:09:29 Maintaining aerobic base post successful ...

#122 Questions From UTMB: Part 2 How We Train And Why 22.09.2025 51min

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 in Evoke’s methodology, such as fatigue resistance, muscular endurance, and anti-glycolytic training. See episode guide for topics covered. Articles referenc...

#121 Questions From UTMB: Part 1 How We Don’t Train 17.09.2025 40min

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, its methodologies, and its implications. In this discussion, Coach Scott explains VO2 max training and why it is far less critical than other training approac...

#120 David Göttler: On Climbing Nanga Parbat’s Schell Route With A Paragliding Descent 06.09.2025 1j 17min

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. To submit your own training questions, or if would like to learn more about the Evoke Endurance community, contact us here. David Göttle...

#119 Ask Evoke: Athlete-Submitted Questions For August 2025 27.08.2025 1j 35min

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 Guide 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:24 Muscular endurance tra...

#118 David Ayala: On His 4th Place Finish At Hardrock 100 Endurance Run 2025 20.08.2025 1j 12min

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 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:34 David’s athletic interests and background 00:07:04 Experiences with first hundred-milers and FKTs 00:13:43 About David’s mathematics career 00:17:09 Da...

#117 Road To Tor Des Geants, Part 2 12.08.2025 1j 17min

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...

#116 Ask Evoke: Athlete-Submitted Questions For July 2025 31.07.2025 1j 18min

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 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:50 Development as an athletic coach 00:08:31 Experiences traveling for climbing 00:14:27 Methods to supplement with variable-modality aerobic volume 00:26:10...

#115 Climbing Aconcagua — Step-By-Step 17.07.2025 1j 15min

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 t...

#114 Dr. David Spindler: Actionable Tactics For Your Mental Game 10.07.2025 1j 4min

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 ultra runner. While Dr. Spindler typically works with professionals in various activities, this episode seeks to provide actionable ...