
How to Administer and Analyze a Heart Rate Drift Test
Heart Rate Drift Test This test has become our go-to test for all our coached athletes. We like it…

Talking Health, Performance, and Longevity, with Jesse Charles, M.D
Scott Johnston is joined by Doctor Jesse Charles, M.D. Jesse is a rural medical doctor and longtime adherent to the…

Nose in a Day in the Time of COVID-19
Our Nose in a Day project wasn’t supposed to take so long. COVID closures, issues with training, the California wildfires—nothing…

Success on Denali: Lessons from 45 Summits
Denali climbing season is here! While over 1,200 climbers attempt the highest point in North America each season, the success…

Recruitment Fingerboarding: An Island in the Chaotic Sea of Rock Climbing Training
Add this simple and effective recruitment fingerboarding workout to your training to track and improve finger strength over time. -by…

Mental Health for Mountain Athletes: Resilience
Mental health challenges, particularly the areas around trauma, loss, grief, and depression are a part of life for many mountain…

Using Blood Lactate Testing in Mountain Running
Let’s get one thing straight right away. I may be new to trail and mountain running (less than one year)…

How to Do Core: Scott’s Killer Core Routine
Developing core strength is important for all mountain athletes. A strong core will guard you against injury and will enable…

Kilian Jornet Interview: Training for Different Races
Kilian Jornet explains in this video interview why he is no longer doing any interval training. He tells Steve House…