Special Operations Training: The Aerobic Way
I was a few months into an academic desk job in the Southeast when I…
Browsing: Endurance
Why Miles Matter in Running
Historically, runners have always spoken about and compared their training in terms of “mileage.” Counting…
Making the Most of Your Uphill Athlete Training Plan
We offer a lot of training plans at Uphill Athlete, and the list is growing…
Low-Carb, High-Fat Diets and Ultra-Endurance Performance
This article explores whether eating a low-carb, high-fat diet further enhances ultra-endurance performance beyond training,…
How to Maximize Your Fitness: Duration vs. High-Intensity Training
A common refrain we hear from amateur athletes is that they do not have time…
Clogging Up the Drain: Why You Are Forced to Slow Down
When I first started skimo racing, I started races way too fast. The gun would…
Endurance and Power Don’t Mix (in the Same Workout)
An important part of becoming an athlete is building an understanding of your physiology and…
Beyond the Breaking Point
The voices had gotten progressively louder, yet continued to be muffled. It sounded like being…
David Goettler Trains Muscular Endurance for Shishapangma
Professional alpinist David Goettler, coached by Scott Johnston, uses a special muscular endurance workout in…
Six Tips for Mountain Runners
The worlds of trail and ultrarunning are growing incredibly fast. Athletes from all types of…