Best Uphill Athlete Podcasts (2024)

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Podcast Interview with Uphill Athlete's Steve House 1:06:50

4h ago1:06:50

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You know you've made your name in the climbing world when Reinhold Messner calls you “the best high-altitude climber in the world.” Today, Steve runs one of the most successful broad-based coaching services. Uphill Athlete, founded by Steve House and Scott Johnston in 2014, has become synonymous with all things mountain sports, from trail running a…

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Acclimatization Strategies, Part 1: Foundations and Moderate Altitude 1:11:13

1h ago1:11:13

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In the first episode of a two-part podcast, Alyssa and coach Martin Zhor, dive into an overview of acclimatization strategies, with particular focus on moderate to high altitudes. They break down how and why the body adjusts to altitude with specific responses and the short and long-term effects. They also discuss training and racing strategies to …

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Cocodona 250 Recap: Mental Strategies, Dealing with Lows, and How to Conquer a 200+ Miler 5:09:02

1h ago5:09:02

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I completed the Cocodona 250 this past week and wow; what an absolute ride it was! It was the most difficult thing I have ever accomplished, and I learned so many lessons along the way that truly will help not just my ultrarunning; but also my life. And in this episode, I break down all of the details of the race for you, including the highs, the l…

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Everest 2024: Weekend Update May 12 16:57

4h ago16:57

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The first summiteers on Everest marked the beginning of the climbing rush. The rope fixers summited a few days ago, and over thirty-five climbers summited today. Two climbers added to their summit collections to extend their records. Teams arrived at up base camp on the Tibet side, while a respected Sherpa sadly lost his life on Makalu. We're now e…

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Everest 2024: Everyday Everest Podcast Part 16–Home and The End 9:54

7h ago9:54

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The final chapters of Everyday Everest, my new Podcast series, Part 15, drop today with chapters 49 and 56. I'll continue my annual coverage as usual. Based on my 2020 Virtual Everest series, Everyday Everest follows a fictional team of nine climbers and their personal Sherpas from leaving home to trekking to base camp, acclimatizing, and finally, …

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Everest 2024: Everyday Everest Podcast Part 15 30:51

6d ago30:51

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Part 15 of Everyday Everest, my new Podcast series, drops today with chapters 46, 47, and 48. I'll continue my annual coverage as usual. Based on my 2020 Virtual Everest series, Everyday Everest follows a fictional team of nine climbers and their personal Sherpas from leaving home to trekking to base camp, acclimatizing, and finally, on their summi…

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Everest 2024: Everyday Everest Podcast Part 14 32:33

2h ago32:33

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Part 14 of Everyday Everest, my new Podcast series, drops today with chapters 43, 44, and 45. I'll continue my annual coverage as usual. Based on my 2020 Virtual Everest series, Everyday Everest follows a fictional team of nine climbers and their personal Sherpas from leaving home to trekking to base camp, acclimatizing, and finally, on their summi…

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Everest 2024: Weekend Update May 5 17:52

1d ago17:52

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The biggest news from Everest is the lack of news. Typhone-force winds strafed the mountain like a summer hail storm in Colorado. Reports of forty or more tents were damaged at Camp 2. Despite this, a few teams continued their rotations, and more made plans as hopes increased the fixed ropes would reach the summit next week. The high winds of last …

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Cocodona 250 Preview: Peak Training, Race Day Plan, and Final Thoughts Before the Race 1:16:55

1d ago1:16:55

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Cocodona 250 is next week! And I'll be racing it as my first 200+ mile race. In this episode, I'll be breaking down what my last few weeks of training has been like, how the taper has been going, my race day plan, and also answering ALL of your questions about the race. If you are looking to prepare for ANY race, I hope this episode shows you what …

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Everest 2024: Everyday Everest Podcast Part 13 25:02

3d ago25:02

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Part 13 of Everyday Everest, my new Podcast series, drops today with chapters 39, 40, and 41. I'll continue my annual coverage as usual. Based on my 2020 Virtual Everest series, Everyday Everest follows a FICTIONAL team of nine climbers and their personal Sherpas from leaving home to trekking to base camp, acclimatizing, and finally, on their summi…

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How to Destroy Race Day Anxiety and Build Bulletproof Confidence to Crush Your Running Race 1:06:20

14d ago1:06:20

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Pre-race nerves are normal when it comes to ultrarunning. But are those nerves becoming too big to manage? Or would you rather take those nerves and turn it into bulletproof confidence? In this episode, I share my tried and true strategy to end race day anxiety/nerves and how you can feel fully confident to show up as the best version of yourself i…

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Voice of the Mountains: Mountains Tell the Truth with guest Barry Blanchard 1:31:20

5d ago1:31:20

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We are thrilled to release the first episode of our new series, Voice of the Mountains. Hosted by legendary climber Steve House, the first episode welcomes Barry Blanchard. He hardly needs an introduction, but Barry is an Alpinist, a mountain guide, a father, a mentor and a dear friend to many. Barry and Steve explore the connection of Barry’s chil…

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Everest 2024: Everyday Everest Podcast Series Part 12–Summit Plan for the Team 18:07

6d ago18:07

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Part 12 of Everyday Everest, my new Podcast series, drops today with chapters 37, 38, and 38. I'll continue my annual coverage as usual. Based on my 2020 Virtual Everest series, Everyday Everest follows a FICTIONAL team of nine climbers and their personal Sherpas from leaving home to trekking to base camp, acclimatizing, and finally, on their summi…

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Everest 2024–HIgh Winds on Everest 12:21

6d ago12:21

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Everest's summit is slammed by hurricane-force winds, causing most teams to hunker down or pause rotations for a few days. However, the fixed ropes have reached the South Col. China confirms it will open the Nepal border on May 7th. This season will go down as all dressed up and nowhere to go - on both sides. First, on the Nepal side, as of the end…

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Uphill Running: How to Improve Your Climbing and Train for Uphill Ultras 1:33:37

9d ago1:33:37

1:33:37

Running uphill is one of those things that can seem really tricky: you breathe harder, it takes more out of your legs, and sometimes, it forces you to hike. Just like anything else, you can TRAIN to be a better uphill athlete. BUT, there are a lot of mistakes that people make when they are training to be a better uphill runner that hold them back f…

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Mental Strategies, Tools, and Tricks for Ultrarunning and Resilience 46:17

11d ago46:17

46:17

Physical training isn't enough when it comes to an ultramarathon; you also need to mentally train and have the mental tools to push through the low points. That's why in this episode, I break down some of the most tried and true and effective mental strategies that you can use in your next ultramarathon to build confidence, resilience, and mental t…

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Everest 2024: Everyday Everest Podcast Part 11 22:48

19d ago22:48

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Part 11 of Everyday Everest, my new Podcast series, drops today with chapters 33, 34, 35 and 36. I'll continue my annual coverage as usual. Based on my 2020 Virtual Everest series, Everyday Everest follows a fictional team of nine climbers and their personal Sherpas from leaving home to trekking to base camp, acclimatizing, and finally, on their su…

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Training for Altitude: Guiding in Altitude 58:27

14d ago58:27

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In the latest episode of the Uphill Athlete podcast, Alyssa and Steve welcome AMGA guide Bill Allen, to discuss guiding practices and client preparation at altitude. They provide recommendations for clients concerned about altitude, how a guide assists and assess’ clients at high altitudes and how guides keep themselves safe on the mountain. They c…

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Everest 2024: Everyday Everest Podcast Part 10 18:19

15d ago18:19

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Part 10 of Everyday Everest, my new Podcast series, drops today with chapters 31 and 32. I'll continue my annual coverage as usual. Based on my 2020 Virtual Everest series, Everyday Everest follows a fictional team of nine climbers and their personal Sherpas from leaving home to trekking to base camp, acclimatizing, and finally, on their summit pus…

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Everest 2024: Everyday Everest Podcast Part 9 12:28

16d ago12:28

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Part 9 of Everyday Everest, my new Podcast series, drops today with chapters 28, 29 and 30. I'll continue my annual coverage as usual. Based on my 2020 Virtual Everest series, Everyday Everest follows a fictional team of nine climbers and their personal Sherpas from leaving home to trekking to base camp, acclimatizing, and finally, on their summit …

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Everest 2024: Weekend Update April 21 14:35

17d ago14:35

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This is the late April Everest 2024 Weekend Update. The headlines are significantly more positive than last weekend: Permits are a bit higher, which is good for the local economy but not so good for the mountain. The fixed ropes, aka the route, are all the way to Camp 2, thus opening the path for Sherpas to establish the upper camps and for clients…

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Everest 2024: Everyday Everest Podcast Part 8 22:58

19d ago22:58

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Part 8 of Everyday Everest, my new Podcast series, drops today with chapters 25, 26 and 27. I'll continue my annual coverage as usual. Based on my 2020 Virtual Everest series, Everyday Everest follows a fictional team of nine climbers and their personal Sherpas from leaving home to trekking to base camp, acclimatizing, and finally, on their summit …

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Ultrarunning Training Strategies and Principles with Coach Liz Myers 59:28

18d ago59:28

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How can you effectively train smarter and more effectively for your upcoming ultramarathon? In this episode, Coach Liz Myers will show you how to structure your training in a way that will help you crush your next ultra goals, as she shares how she went from starting running in COVID, to winning her two most recent ultramarathons! Liz Myers is an u…

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Everest 2024: Everyday Everest Podcast Part 7 24:39

20d ago24:39

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Part 7 of Everyday Everest, my new Podcast series, drops today with chapters 22, 23 and 24. I'll continue my annual coverage as usual. Based on my 2020 Virtual Everest series, Everyday Everest follows a fictional team of nine climbers and their personal Sherpas from leaving home to trekking to base camp, acclimatizing, and finally, on their summit …

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Istria 110K Recap Part 2: Overcoming Negative Thoughts in an Ultra, Create Motivation, and Build Your Alter Ego 2:06:18

18d ago2:06:18

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How can you overcome immense difficulty, negative self talk, and challenges in an ultra? I share exactly how I did that at Istria 110K in the second part of this recap episode! This is the second part of a two part series on the recap of Istria 110K! If you haven't listened to the first part, it is the episode right before this! In this episode, I …

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Everest 2024: Everyday Everest Podcast Part 6 25:03

22d ago25:03

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Part 6 of Everyday Everest, my new Podcast series, drops today with chapters 17, 18 and 19. I'll continue my annual coverage as usual. Based on my 2020 Virtual Everest series, Everyday Everest follows a fictional team of nine climbers and their personal Sherpas from leaving home to trekking to base camp, acclimatizing, and finally, on their summit …

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Everest 2024: Everyday Everest Podcast Part 5 19:13

23d ago19:13

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Part 5 of Everyday Everest, my new Podcast series, drops today with chapters 14, 15 and 16. I'll continue my annual coverage as usual. Based on my 2020 Virtual Everest series, Everyday Everest follows a fictional team of nine climbers and their personal Sherpas from leaving home to trekking to base camp, acclimatizing, and finally, on their summit …

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Everest 2024: Weekend Update April 14 22:12

24d ago22:12

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Welcome to the Everest 2024 Weekend Update in mid-April. This week's headlines are a bit concerning. The fixed line that should already be at Camp 2 is only halfway through the Icefall. I'm not sure this is bad news for climbers, but Everest permits lag significantly from 2023, down 34%. However, we saw the first 8000er summits this past week, with…

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Everest 2024: Everyday Everest Podcast Part 4 21:48

25d ago21:48

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Part 4 of Everyday Everest, my new Podcast series, covers chapters 11, 12 and 13. I'll continue my annual coverage as usual. Based on my 2020 Virtual Everest series, Everyday Everest follows a fictional team of nine climbers and their personal Sherpas from leaving home to trekking to base camp, acclimatizing, and finally, on their summit push, retu…

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Istria 110K Recap Part 1: How to Practice Suffering Well in an Ultra, Being Patient, and Staying Focused on the Goal 1:32:20

23d ago1:32:20

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I raced in the Istria 110K in Croatia as a tune-up race in my training for the Cocodona 250, and my whole intent of racing this was to practice the art of suffering. In this episode which is the first part of a two part series, I break down my overall strategy for the race, how to practice patience when it comes to pacing well in an ultra, and appr…

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Podcast Interview with Will Cockrell on his new book Everest Inc 1:14:12

1M ago1:14:12

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In 2024, Everest has become completely commercialized. Shock, right? Well, Will Cockrell's new book, Everest, Inc: The Renegades and Rogues Who Built an Industry at the Top of the World, tells us how it happened. If you love Everest, despise it or don't really care, this book has something for everyone. In this fascinating read, Will did extensive …

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Everest 2024: Everyday Everest Podcast–Part 3 22:30

27d ago22:30

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Part 3 of Everyday Everest, my new Podcast series, drops today with chapters 8, 9 and 10. I'll continue my annual coverage as usual. Based on my 2020 Virtual Everest series, Everyday Everest follows a fictional team of nine climbers and their personal Sherpas from leaving home to trekking to base camp, acclimatizing, and finally, on their summit pu…

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Ultrarunning to Improve Mental Health with Ali To 1:01:23

25d ago1:01:23

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Running can be so much more than running. It can be a solace to heal, to get better, and to find peace. For Ali To, who has conquered multiple races, including a 200+ mile ultra marathon, this is one of the many reasons why she runs. Ali To is an ultrarunner, content creator, and business owner who has completed multiple ultras and shares her journ…

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Everest 2024: Everyday Everest Podcast–Part 2 23:34

29d ago23:34

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Welcome to Part 2 of Everyday Everest, my new Podcast series during the Everest 2024 climbing season. I'll continue my annual coverage as usual.Based on my 2020 Virtual Everest series, I'll have a twenty-minute updated episode of the story a few times a week for the next two months. Everyday Everest follows a fictional team of nine climbers and the…

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Everest 2024: Everyday Everest Podcast–Part 1 22:27

1M ago22:27

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Welcome to the kick-off of Everyday Everest, my new Podcast series during the Everest 2024 climbing season. Based on my 2020 Virtual Everest series, I'll read an updated version of the story a couple of times a week for the next two months. Everyday Everest follows a fictional team of nine climbers and their personal Sherpas from leaving home, trek…

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Training for Altitude: Mental Training Tips for Altitude Trips 1:00:03

28d ago1:00:03

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In the newest episode of the Uphill Athlete podcast, Director of Coaching, Chantelle Robitaille and Director of Memberships Alexa Hasman, join Alyssa to discuss mental training tips in the preparation phase for big mountain expeditions or races in altitude. The three break down the unique mental challenges athletes face at altitude as well as sound…

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Everest 2024 Coverage: Weekend Update April 7 24:27

1M ago24:27

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Welcome to the Everest 2024 Weekend Update. The Everest spring season is on track. Hundreds of people are advancing towards Everest Base Camp on the Nepal side of the Mountain. The Tibet side remains quiet, as teams will not arrive for at least another week. There are a few snags here and there, but nothing serious at this point. #everest2024 https…

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Everest 2024: Weekend Update April 1: Season Underway, Lost Legends 17:15

1M ago17:15

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If it's April, it must be time for Everest. The Icefall Doctors are hard at work. Climbers and trekkers are making their way through the Khumbu or driving from Lhasa. Shepars and base camp crews are building tent platforms and preparing their spots for the teams. Yaks and mules are meandering ever higher, loaded with supplies. Katmandu is filled wi…

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How to Break Limiting Beliefs, Structure Ultramarthon Training, and Nail Speed Workouts (From the PB and Mountains Podcast) 1:04:03

1M ago1:04:03

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If you want both the physical and mental gameplan to help you crush your next ultramarathon, this is the episode for you! In this episode, I cover a wide array of topics including how to crush limiting beliefs that may be holding you back, how to structure your ultramarathon training to get the best result, and speed workouts to implement in your t…

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How to Taper Correctly to Increase Performance in Your Next Ultramarathon 1:07:05

1M ago1:07:05

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Ahhh the taper: one of the most questioned and untrusted aspects of training. I get it; you’re training way less in a taper. So, it would make sense to worry about if you’re doing it “right” to not risk losing all that hard built fitness you’ve earned. Here’s the thing: when you do the taper right, you give yourself a better chance of increasing pe…

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Training for Altitude: Nutrition Considerations at Altitude 59:04

2M ago59:04

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In the second episode of the Uphill Athlete podcast altitude series, Alyssa welcomes Registered Dietician, Alyssa Leib, to discuss nutrition considerations at altitude. The two run through nutritional needs at different altitudes and recommended practices for training. They also discuss how to navigate eating on expeditions in foreign countries and…

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Mental Tools to Push Through Discomfort and Pain in Ultrarunning for Ultrarunners 1:01:22

2M ago1:01:22

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Let’s face it: if you’re running an ultra, you will hit low points and get uncomfortable. Resistance will arise physically, mentally, and emotionally, all inevitably in the thick of your next ultramarathon. So, your ability to push through discomfort and challenges during the midst of an ultramarathon will be a key factor to whether you hit your ul…

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High Mileage Training for Ultrarunning: How to Put In More Volume in Your Training 1:23:29

2M ago1:23:29

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When it comes to ultrarunning, is more volume/mileage always better? If you’re curious on how much you should be running in your plan towards your next ultra, this is the episode for you. There is a way where you can build high mileage and volume in your training to get the best results. And that involves avoiding some KEY mistakes and implementing…

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Cocodona 250 Training Camp Recap and How to See if Your Ultra Training is Working 2:24:12

2M ago2:24:12

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To put my training for the Cocodona 250 miler to the test, I ran 100 miles in three days on the Cocodona course as a part of a self-designed training camp. Why? To see my strengths and weaknesses with my current training and to gain confidence for race day! Training camps are an excellent way to assess your readiness for your next ultra. And in thi…

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Training for Altitude: Introduction to Altitude 1:04:14

2M ago1:04:14

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The Uphill Athlete podcast returns with a new educational series dedicated to altitude and endurance athletes. In this multi-episode season, they begin with an introduction to altitude with guests Chantelle Robitaille and Martin Zhor who have extensive background in altitude education and application. Alyssa, Chantelle and Martin define the differe…

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Eric Hinman on How to Make More Progress in Your Endurance Training 44:51

2M ago44:51

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It can be frustrating to feel like you are not making progress as an endurance athlete. But Eric Hinman is here to share tons of practical tips on not only how you can trust the process, but also make more progress in your endurance training to hit the goals you are setting to reach. Eric Hinman is a health and wellness expert, endurance athlete, 5…

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200 Mile Ultra Training Principles, Tactics, and Training with Kevin Goldberg 1:00:24

2M ago1:00:24

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Training and racing in a 200+ mile ultramarathon is a beast. But our guest today is breaking down what has worked for him to finish multiple 200+ mile races. He’s also finished in the top 5 of Cocdona twice, has continued to shave down his stoppage time year after year, and is going for the win at Cocodona this year. Kevin Goldberg is an endurance …

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Eli Hemming on Building Ultrarunning Fitness, Going from Road to Trail, and Cross-Training 56:46

2M ago56:46

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Want to learn ultrarunning tips from one of the biggest up-and-coming athletes in the trail running world? This is the episode for you. From covering the benefits of crosstraining for ultrarunners, transitioning from roads to trails (and how to master the specific skills of trail running), and building ultrarunning fitness, this is a masterclass in…

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Justin Grunewald on Must-Haves for a Successful Ultramarathon and Drinking Less to Run Better 59:29

2M ago59:29

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When it comes to someone who is the embodiment of Everyday Ultra, Justin Grunewald fits the title. Not only is he one of the best athletes in the sport, but he also works a demanding job, is the father of young children, and helps to raise money for rare cancer treatment. And most recently, he not only came in second place at the Tarawera 100K, but…

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The Running Mental Shift to Achieve any Ultrarunning Goal or Running Goal 1:02:55

2M ago1:02:55

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Even if you follow the best training plan for your next ultra, our minds can work against us to fall short of our running goal. But there is a way to take control of your mind so that it works FOR you as opposed to AGAINST you. And all it takes is one mindset shift to completely put that into practice. And when you develop this mindset shift, it wi…

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