#127 Ask Evoke: Athlete-Submitted Questions For October 2025
Join Coaches Maya Seckinger and Mark Postle for our October installment of Ask Evoke, where they answer training questions submitted by members of the Evoke Endurance community.To submit your own training questions, or if would like to learn more about the Evoke Endurance community, contact us here.Episode Guide00:00:00 Introduction00:01:06 Key differences between weighted hikes and gym-based muscular endurance00:06:21 Training for an 85k running race while cycling primarily 00:11:30 Increase ability to run uphill late in a run00:15:08 Stair master or stairwell for vertical gain accumulation00:19:08 Most efficient way to build aerobic base00:25:06 Methods for adding weekend volume for a time-constrained athlete 00:30:54 When does flat speed work outweigh uphill tempo?00:36:08 Acute muscle stiffness and soreness after stairs 00:39:12 Muscular endurance substitutions for zone 4? 00:45:18 Recommended threshold work and muscular endurance for VK race00:49:05 Is considerable DOMS normal after a muscular endurance session?00:53:11 Do heart rate zones matter for strength training? 00:54:49 Book recommendations 00:59:51 Stretching recommendations 01:01:13 Best ways to learn about training for sport? 01:03:16 Pros, benefits, and cons of VO2 max intervals01:08:34 Upper body muscular endurance training for cross-country skiing?01:11:25 Final Thoughts
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#126 Seb Pelletti & Ethan Berman: Shooting The Moon, First Ascent Of Ultar Sar's South East Pillar
Join Evoke Coach Seth Keena for an interview with Seb Pelletti, and Ethan Berman to discuss their recent first ascent of Shooting The Moon, on the South East Pillar of Ultar Sar, located in the Karakoram range of the Himalaya, in Pakistan. See Episode Guide for topics covered.To submit your own training questions, or if would like to learn more about the Evoke Endurance community, contact us here.Episode Guide00:00:00 Introduction00:01:01 Hunza Region Overview 00:04:23 History of the South East Pillar 00:09:04 2024 South Pillar attempt 00:26:36 Background of the team 00:36:09 Ethan's first formalized training 00:42:47 Seb's training and preparation 00:48:07 Unique physical demands of South East Pillar 01:01:15 Specific aspects of mental and physical training 01:09:07 The team's muscular endurance training 01:22:11 Improvement aspects for the future 01:34:12 The naming of Shoot The Moon 01:35:56 Final Thoughts
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#125 Joseph Mestrallet: Data-Driven Race Pacing Strategies
Join Coach Scott Johnston for a conversation with Joseph Mestrallet, who works alongside Scott on the team of 2025 UTMB 1st-place finishers Tom Evans and Ruth Croft as a data analyst for running performance metrics. In this discussion, they explore the pacing strategies and analytical tools used for Tom and Ruth, and how Joseph’s experience both as a runner and a mathematician provide a unique skill set to approach the pacing challenges of ultra-distance races. See episode guide for topics covered. Joseph’s company, Enduraw Performance Science: https://enduraw-data.com/To submit your own training questions, or if would like to learn more about the Evoke Endurance community, contact us here.Episode Guide00:00:00 Introduction00:00:49 Joseph’s background00:03:58 About Enduraw00:08:57 Emergence of data-driven performance00:14:34 Applying data analysis00:22:45 “Digital Twin” data modeling00:30:19 Ruth Croft’s 2024 UTMB pacing00:38:03 Using grade-adjusted pace00:49:34 Tools for amateur and elite runners alike01:01:42 Data + training builds confidence01:09:19 Final thoughts
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#124 Paul Booth: Performance Nutrition And Fueling Strategies For UTMB
Join Coach Scott Johnston for a conversation with Paul Booth, who works alongside Scott as a Performance Nutritionist on the teams of 2025 UTMB 1st-place finishers Tom Evans and Ruth Croft. In this discussion, they explore the fueling strategies and testing used for Tom and Ruth, examine how nutrition influenced their UTMB performances, and share tips and strategies for amateur and elite runners alike. See episode guide for topics covered. To submit your own training questions, or if would like to learn more about the Evoke Endurance community, contact us here.Episode Guide00:00:00 Introduction00:00:39 Paul’s experience and educational background00:04:57 Testing for and optimizing fueling strategies00:14:57 Causes of GI upset00:17:11 Effects of dehydration00:19:29 Strategies for training your gut 00:20:99 Fueling for running vs. cycling00:28:38 Fat for fueling and fat adaptation00:38:48 Glycogen depletion stimulus strategies00:45:05 Pre-race gut training00:46:59 Nutrition should support training load00:49:54 Paul’s thoughts on Kilian Jornet’s fueling strategies00:52:02 Work capacity of world-class athletes00:59:40 Respiratory Exchange Rate explained01:01:58 Carbon-13 isotope testing for measuring carbohydrate metabolism01:10:44 The gamble of fueling and training approaches01:16:20 Model for the future of trail running01:18:09 Final thoughts
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#123 Ask Evoke: Athlete-Submitted Questions For September 2025
Join Coaches Scott Johnston and Larry Goldie for our September installment of Ask Evoke, where they answer training questions submitted by members of the Evoke Endurance community.To submit your own training questions, or if would like to learn more about the Evoke Endurance community, contact us here.Episode Guide00:00:00 Introduction00:00:54 Training grip strength for ice climbing?00:05:17 Best core exercises for alpine climbing? 00:09:29 Maintaining aerobic base post successful summit? 00:13:29 Adjusting zone 2 heart-rate in heat? 00:22:05 Targeted training methods for vertical gain? 00:33:10 Sprint interval lengths and VO2max pros and cons? 00:42:22 Upper-body muscular endurance training methods?00:46:24 Training methods for uphill economy?00:52:55 Adding aerobic volume when time-limited00:54:20 Final Thoughts
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