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…
30/30 Interval Training and the Need For Speed
Many athletes I work with throughout the year target long-duration events: high-altitude climbs, ultramarathons, and big ski tours. As avid…
Ice Climbing: Core and the Figure 4
Many climbers write off the Figure 4 as an advanced ice climbing move reserved for the most advanced mixed climbers.…
Steve House Packing for an Overnight Alpine Climb
In this video, alpinist and Uphill Athlete coach Steve House shares his packing methodology for a one-night overnight alpine climbing…
Running Shoes: Fit, Sizing, and How to Screw Them for Winter
While it’s great that running and hiking are both simple and do not require much gear, the shoe is a…
Talking Safety and Preparedness for Backcountry Skiing with Larry Goldie
Backcountry skiing is experiencing a huge surge in popularity. Scott Johnston discusses the implications, and the issues, with Larry Goldie,…
Off-Season Base Building for the Skimo Season
Winter-sport athletes face a unique problem when it comes to training for their disciplines. Cross-country ski racers train seven to…
