#98 Ski Mountaineering Racing: Training And Competing, With Nikki LaRochelle
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 8 min
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Episode description
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-mo races
0:45:14 Why do ski-mo racers start fast, even for very long races?
0:48:28 Gear requirements during races
0:52:48 Specific training focuses in the final eight-weeks before a race
1:07:03 How to submit your own questions to Nikki about ski-mo
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