Uphill Athlete Podcast

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Episodes

High Altitude Expedition Doctor, Monica Piris M.D.

In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, Scott Johnston interviews Doctor Monica Paris M.D., basecamp doctor for Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, and Manaslu. Join them as they discuss a variety of topics including: approaching 8,000 meter peaks; knowing how the body responds to altitude before heading to the Himalaya; avoiding illness during an expedition; general versus individual medical guidelines regarding what is possible in high altitude alpinism; personal risk assessment for climbing at alt...

Sep 15, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 11

Coping With Catastrophic Injury

"Other people’s fears cannot get the best of us.” -Tami Goodrich. In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, Scott Johnston is joined by husband and wife team, Sean and Tami Goodrich, coached by Carolyn Parker. In September of 2019, Sean had a life-threatening climbing accident that jeopardized the entire fabric of their life, goals, and livelihood. Join Scott, Sean, Tami, and Carolyn as they discuss this harrowing story and how they have moved forward and supported Sean’s unflinching desire...

Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 12

Talking High Altitude Training with David Goettler

In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, Scott Johnston talks with elite alpinist David Goettler on a gamut of topics including David’s training history; approaching the big mountain ranges fast and light; the importance of base fitness; learning from failure; fitness versus pre-acclimatization; approaches for a pre-acclimatization “training camp” leading up to high altitude expeditions; the advantages and disadvantages of hypoxic tents for acclimatization training; David’s experience of a...

Aug 23, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Talking Injury with Staff Physical Therapist Pete Dickinson

Join Uphill Athlete co-founder Scott Johnston in a conversation with our staff physical therapist Pete Dickinson. In this episode they discuss Pete's background and affiliation with the U.S. Ski Team; the injury process; how to recover from injury; and strategies for injury prevention for athletes of all ages.

Aug 01, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 8

The Aging Athlete

Join Uphill Athlete founders, Steve House and Scott Johnston, for a discussion of the aging process in athletes. In this episode, they outline their top six rules for athletic longevity, as well as answer questions from the Uphill Athlete community about training and performance as we age.

Jul 25, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 7

All About Aerobic Base

It seems that the endurance training world is rediscovering the importance what we used just call base training but is now often referred to as Zone 2 training. Several popular podcasts have featured coaches and sport scientists like Stephen Seiler, Inigo San Milan and Phil Maffetone discussing this topic, coming at it from different angles. Uphill Athlete is no newcomer to this concept. UA co-founder Scott Johnston became a convert in 1984 after a chance meeting with Dr Zone 2 himself, Phil Maf...

Jul 25, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Free Speed: A Talk With Coach Scott Semple

People often gloss over technique and attitude because this is in some ways more difficult to work and less gratifying than getting destroyed in a workout. Coach Scott Semple and Uphill Athlete co-founder Scott Johnston will dive into what works, and what doesn’t.

Jul 18, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Training, Stress, and Success for Female Athletes with Uphill Athlete Coach Alison Naney

Uphill Athlete Coach Alison Naney has been running ultras since 2003 and coaching a broad range of athletes since 2006 through training groups, clinics, camps, and women’s retreats. Along the way she’s had two daughters, and shifted her mindset around training to fit around her family and work while still accomplishing big personal goals with her own running. Her experience as a massage therapist also guides her coaching practice to help athletes have a sustainable, long-term approach to trainin...

Jun 22, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 2

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