The Uphill Athlete Podcast: Talking Overtraining
In this episode Scott Johnston and Sam Naney discuss overtraining syndrome (OTS). “Treading on the…
Browsing: Ultra Running
The Uphill Athlete Podcast: Ultra Running and Ski-Mo with Mike Foote
In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, Scott Johnston talks with professional runner, Mike…
The Uphill Athlete Podcast: Luke Nelson and Training for Ultra Running
Scott Johnston is the long-time coach of Ultra-Runner Luke Nelson, and in this conversation Luke…
Virtual Leadville Marathon
I ran the Leadville Marathon in 2016, thinking that it would be good training for…
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…
Cold, Wet, and Loving the Adventure at the 2019 Bigfoot 200
It blends together a wee bit, the three days. I remember damp, dark forests, a…
Tor des Glaciers 2019: 450 Kilometers to the Heart of It All
It was morning, full sun. I was on the second-to-last descent, just 20 kilometers from…
Aerobic Self-Assessment for Mountain Athletes
Assessing your Aerobic and Anaerobic Thresholds is important for every mountain athlete because that is…
Tapering for a Race or Event: What to Do and What Not to Do
You’re two weeks out from the main event—the race, the climb, the big adventure. You’ve…
Ultrarunning Training in Your 60s
“Go big or go home.” That’s what my youngest son said in January 2017 when…