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Coach Scott Johnston and the Evoke Endurance Collective

Official podcast of the Evoke Endurance collective. Evoke Endurance is an institution that disseminates information on training for mountain sports. Here we share our collection of interviews, discussions, and educational materials for the benefit of the global mountain community. 

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    #128 Racing Forward with Parkinson’s: Coach Larry Goldie Talks with Dr. Sue Goldie

    Join coach Larry Goldie for a conversation with Dr. Sue Goldie. Sue is a triathlete, Harvard professor, and public health researcher. In 2021, Sue was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Since her diagnosis, she has continued to compete in Ironman triathlons while maintaining her academic and research career and raising public awareness for those living with Parkinson’s.  To submit your own training questions, or if would like to learn more about the Evoke Endurance community, contact us here. Learn more about Sue in the links below: New York Times Article About Sue: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/10/13/us/sue-goldie-parkinsons.html?unlocked_article_code=1.2U8.Fsoa.l7nSqV4lLyrR&smid=url-share Sue’s Bio: https://hsph.harvard.edu/profile/sue-goldie/ GHELI (Global Health Education Learning Incubator): https://gheli.harvard.edu/ CHDS (Center for health decision science): https://chds.hsph.harvard.edu/ NPR Interview with John Branch: https://www.npr.org/2025/10/18/nx-s1-5575741/for-four-years-she-hid-her-parkinsons-diagnosis-then-she-let-a-reporter-follow-her-journey Episode Guide 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:02 Sue’s early experiences in endurance sports 00:19:57 Sue’s Parkinson’s diagnosis 00:24:44 Modifying training after Parkinson’s diagnosis 00:29:14 Learning to train with Parkinson’s  00:36:08 Training for injury prevention 00:39:08 Tracking medication efficacy while training 00:43:02 Sue’s unique challenges during race transitions  00:48:17 Tips for fitting training into a busy lifestyle  00:54:44 Sue’s partnership with her coach 01:01:34 Experiences racing and embracing the ‘pain cave’ 01:10:44 Facing danger and the life lesson it gives 01:11:44 Broader understanding of Parkinson’s and Sue’s future projects 01:19:05 What’s next for Sue

    1 ч. 21 мин.

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    #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 Guide 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:06 Key differences between weighted hikes and gym-based muscular endurance 00:06:21 Training for an 85k running race while cycling primarily  00:11:30 Increase ability to run uphill late in a run 00:15:08 Stair master or stairwell for vertical gain accumulation 00:19:08 Most efficient way to build aerobic base 00:25:06 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 race 00:49:05 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 intervals 01:08:34 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 Guide 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:01 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

    1 ч. 38 мин.

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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 Guide 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:49 Joseph’s background 00:03:58 About Enduraw 00:08:57 Emergence of data-driven performance 00:14:34 Applying data analysis 00:22:45 “Digital Twin” data modeling 00:30:19 Ruth Croft’s 2024 UTMB pacing 00:38:03 Using grade-adjusted pace 00:49:34 Tools for amateur and elite runners alike 01:01:42 Data + training builds confidence 01:09:19 Final thoughts

    1 ч. 11 мин.

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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 Guide 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:39 Paul’s experience and educational background 00:04:57 Testing for and optimizing fueling strategies 00:14:57 Causes of GI upset 00:17:11 Effects of dehydration 00:19:29 Strategies for training your gut  00:20:99 Fueling for running vs. cycling 00:28:38 Fat for fueling and fat adaptation 00:38:48 Glycogen depletion stimulus strategies 00:45:05 Pre-race gut training 00:46:59 Nutrition should support training load 00:49:54 Paul’s thoughts on Kilian Jornet’s fueling strategies 00:52:02 Work capacity of world-class athletes 00:59:40 Respiratory Exchange Rate explained 01:01:58 Carbon-13 isotope testing for measuring carbohydrate metabolism 01:10:44 The gamble of fueling and training approaches 01:16:20 Model for the future of trail running 01:18:09 Final thoughts

    1 ч. 19 мин.

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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 Guide 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:54 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-limited 00:54:20 Final Thoughts

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    #122 Questions From UTMB: Part 2 How We Train And Why

    Join Coach Scott Johnston for the second part of his series addressing common questions and inquiries he’s received following the success of his athletes, Tom Evans and Ruth Croft, at the 2025 Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB). After addressing the limitations of VO2 max-focused training in Part 1, Coach Scott elucidates common concepts in Evoke’s methodology, such as fatigue resistance, muscular endurance, and anti-glycolytic training. See episode guide for topics covered. Articles referenced in discussion: Read about Muscular Endurance: https://evokeendurance.com/resources/muscular-endurance-all-you-need-to-know/ Read about Frontier Fibers: https://evokeendurance.com/resources/endurance-its-evolution-psychology-meaning-physiology-and-how-to-improve-yours/ To submit your own training questions, or if would like to learn more about the Evoke Endurance community, contact us here. Episode Guide 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:19 History of Muscular Endurance 00:14:17 Muscle Power Model of Endurance 00:15:52 Ah Ha! Moment 00:16:13 Early Implementation of Muscular Endurance 00:18:16 Muscular endurance: how and why? 00:24:46 Frontier motor units 00:26:46 ME-VO2 max compared 00:28:28 Methods for ME 00:35:25 Anti-glycolytic training 00:41:10 Anti-glycolytic methods 00:49:54Final thoughts

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    #121 Questions From UTMB: Part 1 How We Don’t Train

    Join Coach Scott Johnston as he reflects on an unforgettable day in Chamonix, where his athletes, Tom Evans and Ruth Croft, won their respective overall titles at the 2025 Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB). Since their victories, Scott has received hundreds of inquiries. A common thread among these being questions about VO2 max training, its methodologies, and its implications. In this discussion, Coach Scott explains VO2 max training and why it is far less critical than other training approaches for endurance performance. To submit your own training questions, or if would like to learn more about the Evoke Endurance community, contact us here. Episode Guide 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:25 Fallacy of focusing on VO2-max 00:04:14 Is VO2-max ‘The Gold Standard’? 00:05:38 History of VO2-max 00:08:31 Limitations of VO2-max theory on endurance 00:10:36 Does training VO2-max improve performance? 00:20:42 Should athletes train to improve VO2-max? 00:26:00 Little-known aspects of VO2-max 00:27:51 Improving endurance performance without VO2-max training 00:32:22 Challenges of executing proper VO2-max training 00:36:17 Could VO2-max training be conflated with muscular endurance training? 00:38:50 Open questions for athletes and coaches

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Official podcast of the Evoke Endurance collective. Evoke Endurance is an institution that disseminates information on training for mountain sports. Here we share our collection of interviews, discussions, and educational materials for the benefit of the global mountain community. 

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    Coach Scott Johnston and the Evoke Endurance Collective
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    2022 - 2025
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