
Preseason Ski Touring Training
By Uphill Athlete Coach Sam Naney Winter is coming—are you ready for the ski season? Make sure you’re as fit…

The Uphill Athlete Podcast: Talking Overtraining
In this episode Scott Johnston and Sam Naney discuss overtraining syndrome (OTS). “Treading on the knife’s edge, there is no…

The Uphill Athlete Podcast: Meet Art M., a 74-y.o. athlete in training.
In this episode Scott Johnston is joined by Art Muir. Art is a seventy-four year old mountain enthusiast who has…

High-Altitude Climbing: 14 Tips for a Successful Expedition
A successful high-altitude expedition is dependent on many factors. Fitness is the one factor completely under your control, and we…

Skill Training for Rock Climbing
Lots of climbers who want to improve tend to say, “I’m gonna go to the climbing gym two times a…

Mental Training: What Climbing in Slovenia Taught Me
Mental strength, the ability to think—and act—clearly and smartly in demanding and dangerous situations, is the single most difficult capacity…

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…

Heart Rate Drift: A Functional Measure of Aerobic Fitness
Back in the day, coaches and endurance athletes noticed that during prolonged training, an athlete’s heart rate would slowly climb…