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 mental ga...
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 114
Join coaches Scott Johnston and Nikki LaRochelle for our June 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 00:02:31 How to progress muscular endurance sessions? 00:11:33 Practical tips for motivation? 00:21:00 What limits power during hill sprints? 00:36:03 Tips fo...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 113
Join Evoke coach Jack Kuenzle for a 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 first part of this series, they discuss how to tailor Will’s specific preparation with his current training, and how they’ll approach the training process over the next months. As Part 1 of this series, we will b...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 112
Join coaches Leif Whittaker and Larry Goldie as they provide a comprehensive guide for climbing Mount Baker, covering preparation, gear, and strategies for a typical 3-day guided ascent. Leif and Larry discuss essential equipment, packing tips, camping techniques, and nutrition strategies for mountaineering, as well as the importance of proper training and pacing during the climb. They also offer insights into the daily expectations of the climb, including the approach hike, glacier skills train...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 111
Join coaches Scott Johnston and Maya Seckinger for our May installment of Ask Evoke, where they answer training questions submitted by members of the Evoke Endurance community . To submit your own training questions for our coaches, send us a direct message on Instagram or contact us here . Episode Guide 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:32 Am I administering and calculating my aerobic threshold test correctly? 00:07:22 Altering Evoke’s Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim plan for an 50-mile race. 00:10:11 Limitations ...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 110
Join Evoke coach Larry Goldie for a conversation with Sid Pattison. Sid has guided three successful Everest expeditions, as well as other Himalayan peaks, including guided Lhotse and Ama Dablam. In addition, Sid has played a role in investigating the 1924 Mallory-Irvine expedition--- one of the great unsolved mysteries of mountaineering history as to who was actually the first person to climb Mount Everest. Who We Are Contact Us Train With Us Episode Guide 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:51 Sid’s ea...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 109
Join coaches Kylee Toth , Larry Goldie , and Jack Kuenzle , as they discuss training and best practices for spring skiing adventures, and answer questions submitted by members of the Evoke Endurance community. To submit your own training questions for our coaches, send us a direct message on Instagram or contact us here . 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:08 Muscular endurance-style core vs. max-strength core routines and ski-erg training 00:06:30 Correcting Aerobic Deficiency Syndrome after moving to...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Join coaches Scott Johnston and Leif Godberson 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 for our coaches, send us a direct message on Instagram or contact us here . Episode Guide 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:08 Muscular endurance-style core vs. max-strength core routines and ski-erg training 00:06:30 Correcting Aerobic Deficiency Syndrome after moving to high altitude 0...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Join Evoke coach Larry Goldie for a discussion with Matt Hainstock. Matt is a professional mountain guide with a passion for training, who is currently working his way through the full A.M.G.A certification process. Matt underwent knee surgery following a skiing accident in 2023. Since then, Matt has recovered and returned to full capacity. Larry and Matt discuss Matt’s injury and return. Matt’s Article: https://evokeendurance.com/resources/acl-injury-repair-and-rehabilitation/ 00:00:00 Introduc...
Apr 17, 2025•51 min
Join coaches Scott Johnston and Kylee Toth for our March installment of Ask Evoke, where they answer training questions submitted by members of the Evoke Endurance community. To submit your own training questions for our coaches, send us a direct message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evokeendurance/ Or email your questions to [email protected] 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:16 Common gaps most people have in training theory 00:12:23 Does anaerobic work blunt aerobic development if ...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 25 min
Join Evoke coach Dave Thompson for a discussion with Luis Freitas. Luis is an ambitious and talented alpinist and mountaineer who seeks to survive and thrive while managing his type 1 diabetes in high altitude and technical terrain. Learn about how Luis approaches his objectives, and how he manages diabetes while training, and on expeditions. Find Luis here: https://www.instagram.com/luisartf/ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:34 Why Luis chose to pursue climbing 00:02:31 Differences for a diabetic du...
Mar 20, 2025•40 min
Join Evoke coach Larry Goldie for a discussion with Jesse Crocker. Jesse is the creator of Goat Maps, an adventure mapping and route-planning app, as well as an Evoke Endurance athlete. Larry and Jesse discuss Jesse’s thinking behind the creation of Goat Maps, and his experiences as an athlete, and mountain enthusiast. More information on the Goat Maps app: https://www.goatmaps.com/ https://www.instagram.com/goatmaps/ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:12 What brought Jesse to Evoke as a coached athlet...
Mar 13, 2025•45 min
Join coaches Scott Johnston and Kylee Toth 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 for our coaches, send us a direct message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evokeendurance/ Or email your questions to [email protected] 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:24 Managing races that are 2-weeks apart 00:05:55 Sacrificing mileage for elevation gain as a mountain run...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 46 min
Join Evoke coach Larry Goldie for a discussion with Ian Nicholson. Ian is a professional mountain guide with decades of experience as an alpinist in mountain ranges all around the world. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:45 Ian’s early days of climbing 00:09:40 Ian’s beginning ambitions to be a mountain guide 00:12:39 Being a good skier as a guide 00:16:11 Ian’s experiences becoming an A.M.G.A. certified guide 00:24:06 Dividing time instructing guides and guiding clients 00:24:43 Common mistakes made ...
Feb 20, 2025•49 min
Join Evoke coach Mark Postle for a discussion with Sam Hennessey about all things Denali. Sam is a professional guide with extensive experience guiding and climbing on Denali, and in the Alaska Range. Learn more about Sam Hennessey here: www.sunwolfadventures.com 0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:20 Sam’s experience in the Alaska Range 0:04:41 The remoteness of the Alaska Range and existing there 0:08:44 Factors that create uncertainty during an expedition 0:10:49 Alaska Range has unreliable weather for...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 26 min
Join coaches Scott Johnston and Kylee Toth 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 for our coaches, send us a direct message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evokeendurance/ Or email your questions to [email protected] 0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:40 Recovery from energy deficiency syndrome 0:06:43 Allocation of training load on weekdays vs. weekends 0:10...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 34 min
Join Evoke coaches Scott Johnston and Nikki LaRochelle for a deep-dive in training for, and competing in ski mountaineering races. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:03:08 Best choice of ski skins for the Grand Traverse in Colorado 0:10:37 Managing hydration and fueling during races 0:19:31 Muscular endurance training for long ski-mo races 0:25:21 Longest ski distance during pre-race training 0:32:18 Developing a system for transitions 0:35:14 Ratio of aerobic/anaerobic energy production utilized during ski...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Join Evoke coaches Scott Johnston and Maury Birdwell for a chat with Army Ranger, and alpinist, Mauri DiMeo. DiMeo authors the Tactical Alpinism Instagram, Podcast and Youtube channel, where he shares tactics, techniques, and best practices from recreational and mountain professionals for the military to use. Tactical Alpinism Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TacticalAlpinism Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tacticalalpinism/ Spotify: Tactical Alpinism Studies Cited: DOD Arctic Strategy: ht...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Join coaches Scott Johnston and Kylee Toth for our December installment of Ask Evoke, where they answer training questions submitted by members of the Evoke Endurance community. To submit your own training questions for our coaches, send us a direct message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evokeendurance/ Or email your questions to [email protected] Are you a mountaineer who has attempted to climb mountains above 6000 meters? If so, please consider participating in the survey menti...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Join Evoke coach Leif Whittaker for a conversation with Brian Oestrike. As CEO of Hypoxico Altitude Training Systems, and life-long athlete, Brian provides a wealth of knowledge on the history, protocols, and best practices of simulated altitude training (SAT). The topics covered in the conversation are listed below. For more information on Hypoxico’s products, visit: https://hypoxico.com/ 0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:46 Brian’s athletic background 0:05:00 Brian’s shifts in athletic goals over his ...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Join Evoke coach Scott Johnston for a conversation with Ruth Croft. Coached by Scott, Ruth secured a second-place finish at UTMB 2024, a race that attracts the best-of-the-best in the ultra running world. Learn about Ruth’s rest and recovery strategies post-UTMB, and approaches used by Ruth and Scott for Ruth’s long-term athletic development. More info on Ruth: https://www.instagram.com/ruthcrofty/ 0:00:00 Introduction 0:00:37 Ruth’s Post-UTMB break form training 0:03:00 Training break strategie...
Dec 05, 2024•58 min
Join coaches Scott Johnston and Kylee Toth for our November installment of Ask Evoke, where they answer training questions submitted by members of the Evoke Endurance community. To submit your own training questions for our coaches, send us a direct message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evokeendurance/ Or email your questions to [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 0:01:16 Heart rate considerations for Vertical Kilometer Anaerobic Threshold Test 0:03:51 Will muscular endurance tr...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Join Evoke coach Kylee Toth for a chat with Erika Flavelle. Coached by Kylee, Erika secured a 4th place finish of 2024 Tor Des Glaciers 450 km race, and placed 6th in the Tor Des Geants 330 km race in 2023. Listen to Kylee and Erika reflect on the training and preparation for these races, and the lessons learned from the effort. 0:00 Introduction 0:01:21 Erika’s experience competing in the Tor Des Geants 0:03:07 Erika’s racing distance progression leading up to the Tor Des Geants 0:07:53 Erika’s...
Nov 21, 2024•52 min
Join Evoke coach Nikki LaRochelle for a discussion with Brent Herring. In summer 2024, Brent achieved the fastest known time on Colorado Trail West Bound, Collegiate West with no outside support. He did so in a time of 10 days 17 hours 38 minutes. Learn about Brent’s training and preparation, and his experiences during this successful FTK attempt. Details on Brent’s journey: https://fastestknowntime.com/fkt/brent-herring-colorado-trail-co-2024-08-22 0:00 Introduction 0:01:08 Brent’s athletic bac...
Nov 09, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Join coaches Scott Johnston and Kylee Toth 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 for our coaches, send us a direct message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evokeendurance/ Or email your questions to [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 0:01:05 How to train aerobic capacity with arthritis 0:04:00 Gauging intensity levels for general and max-strength 0:...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Join Evoke coach Seth Keena for a conversation with Art Muir. Art, at 78 years old, is an anomaly in the mountaineering world – having summited Mt. Everest at 75 years old along with tackling many other difficult mountain objectives around the globe. Learn about Art’s training, his quest for the Seven-Summits, and he and Seth’s approach to training and personal development through their six-year athlete-coach training relationship. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 5:22 Art and Seth’s athlete/coach re...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Join coaches Scott Johnston and Kylee Toth 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 for our coaches, send us a direct message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evokeendurance/ Or email your questions to [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 0:33 Success story: 200 mile ultra race 3:31 Success story: Endurance training for a fast-twitch dominant athlete 8...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 37 min
Join Evoke coaches Kylee Toth, and Andy Reed as they discuss Andy’s experiences training for and competing in the 2024 Hard Rock Hundred Mile Endurance Run. Follow Andy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canmoremd/ 0:00 Introduction 1:15 Andy’s path to competing in ultra running 6:08 The evolution of Andy’s training approach to ultra races 8:47 Favorable physiological adaptations to aerobic base training for ultras 10:38 The unique terrain of the Hard Rock route 12:50 Andy’s approach to tra...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr
Join Evoke coaches Kylee Toth, and Jesse Rich for a discussion about nutrition and fueling for athletes. They cover common mistakes in general nutrition as well as fueling for training, nutrient monitoring, and current thoughts on carbohydrate intake for endurance athletes. Learn more about Jesse here: Nutrition Rundown: https://www.nutritionrundown.com Follow Jesse's Instagram: @jessetrich 0:00 Introduction 0:51 Using the duration of an event to guide nutritional approaches 11:09 Do elite athle...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr
Join coaches Scott Johnston and Kylee Toth 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 for our coaches, send us a direct message on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evokeendurance/ Or email your questions to [email protected] 0:00 Introduction 1:11 Aerobic decoupling and aerobic threshold while training for ultra marathons. 7:37 Can training at altitude benefi...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 38 min
