Run Mountain Peaks

Andrew Wojciak
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Mountain & ultra running, endurance training, trail stories, and random thoughts in the White Mountains.

  1. 4D AGO

    Endurance for Mountain Running & Ultramarathons, Runamuck 50k Preview - Ep.30

    This week I talked through the essentials in my training and coaching philosophy for mountain running and ultra running. I think there is so much information out there, quick hacks, new research, supplements, etc. that it is hard to know what to focus on and what is worth it. But I truly believe that endurance training fundamentals along with unwavering consistency is where all the gains are actually made. I talk through everything and give personal insights on how I've used it myself to become stronger in the mountains. If you don’t believe me, here’s what one of my close buddies has to say about it: “Reality is that 99% of our capacity comes from the BASIC and INDIVIDUAL boring and unexciting training.” - Kilian Jornet, January 2026, Trail Running 2026, where are we, where are we going. Also, one resource that really helped me when I started seriously training 4 or 5 years ago was the book Training for the Uphill Athlete by Scott Johnston. For anyone looking to train themselves I highly recommend reading it through and then building from there with more recent research and strategies. For a long time I slept with it on my tote box nightstand lol.  Lastly, maybe I am delusional about my own goals, but one thing that I think a lot of people underestimate is their own potential. I think the best of the best have just been working WAY harder and WAY longer than the rest. How many YEARS are you willing to put in to achieve your goals? (Running, hiking or other goals). OKAY that got a little out of hand but maybe not. After the training talk I give you a slightly dramatic story about me accidentally throwing a water bottle at somebody the first day at my new gym. Did a Runamuck 50k preview. Big hype for this race. It's back after two years and some sluggers have signed up. Then I wrap up with a couple more quick race previews and some results. YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@runmountainpeaks TRAINING & NUTRITION INFO https://substack.com/@runmountainpeaks FREE ENDURANCE TRAINING GUIDE https://www.runmountainpeaks.com/run-coaching FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaks Threads: https://www.threads.com/@runmountainpeaks?hl=en X: https://x.com/runmtnpeaks #TrailRunning #Mountains #WhiteMountainNationalForest

    1h 15m

  2. MAR 29

    Conor Brown | The Man Who Beat Mt. Ascutney - Ep.29

    This week I sat down with Conor Brown. He is a hiker and trail runner that has accomplished some pretty mind blowing feats over the past few years. He was the finisher at the inaugural Mt. Ascutney Vertical Backyard Ultra, hiking over 200 miles and 108k ft of climbing in a single push over four days. He set records for most summits in 24 hours on his home mountains North Ucanoonuc and South Uncanoonuc (48 & 58 respectively). He thru hiked the Appalachian Trail. Had an impressive win at the well known Manchester to Monadnock ultramarathon and a blazing time at the Jigger Johnson 50 miler. He’s young, he’s tough and he’s fast. We talked about how he got started with all this madness and touched on most of his big efforts. Give it a listen. HOW TO FIND CONOR: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/conorbrwn/ STRAVA: https://strava.app.link/jwlLR9yWZHb YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@runmountainpeaks TRAINING & NUTRITION INFO https://substack.com/@runmountainpeaks FREE ENDURANCE TRAINING GUIDE https://www.runmountainpeaks.com/run-coaching FOLLOW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588592565447 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@runmountainpeaks Threads: https://www.threads.com/@runmountainpeaks?hl=en X: https://x.com/runmtnpeaks #TrailRunning #Mountains #WhiteMountainNationalForest

    1h 7m

  3. MAR 22

    NH Spring Trail Running Playbook, Uphill Will Skimo 24Hr & Sleeping Giant Ultra Preview - Ep.28

    This week I give my New Hampshire spring trail & mountain running playbook. Dirt, rocks and roots are here, you just gotta go find them. Spring shoulder season in the White Mountains is full of postholes, rapidly changing trail conditions and other surprises. I usually take this time to check out a handful of other mountain gems in the region, of which there are many. Some of these are very popular, some of these are more off the beaten path. All awesome trails. Lots of dirt in my future, spring is almost here and I’m getting stoked. I finish the episode off with some race talk. Trustrength Uphill Will 24 hr and F.I.T. Trail races went down last weekend. And next weekend is “one of the toughest, gnarliest races in the Northeast!”, the Sleeping Giant Trail Runs. I share my research and thoughts. Lots of crushers on the entrants list. INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@runmountainpeaks TRAINING & NUTRITION INFO https://substack.com/@runmountainpeaks FREE ENDURANCE TRAINING GUIDE https://www.runmountainpeaks.com/run-coaching #TrailRunning #Mountains #WhiteMountainNationalForest

    1h 9m

  4. MAR 15

    4:50min/mi GAP up a Small Mountain, Running Injuries, Race Updates - Ep.27

    This week I'm diving into a recent time trial effort I did on my local peak. I ran the same 1 mile route (510ft of climbing) twice in the span of five days. The first effort was at a 7:37min/mi pace, but during the second effort, I was able to knock off almost 30 seconds and run a 7:08min/mi pace (4:50min/mi grade adjusted pace).  Obviously, I didn’t gain a ton of fitness in those five days, so I talk through some of the “race” day execution that let me run faster and be mentally stronger in the red. Short, fast road efforts are not my strong suit, but I think there is a lot of value in getting out of your comfort zone. I plan on mixing more of these efforts in between my ultramarathons. Then, I talk about my injury history. I’ve dealt with so many different running injuries over the last handful of years. I discuss the two major injuries that have taken the most time to come back from: bone stress injuries in my shins & ankle pain that became problematic due to a 10 year old injury that left my ankle not quite fully functional.  I finish up with a look at the race calendar, including results from the BURCS Satan’s Sidewalk virtual race from February and a preview of some events coming up in Rhode Island, Maine, and Massachusetts. Give it a listen. INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@runmountainpeaks TRAINING & NUTRITION INFO https://substack.com/@runmountainpeaks FREE ENDURANCE TRAINING GUIDE https://www.runmountainpeaks.com/run-coaching #TrailRunning #Mountains #WhiteMountainNationalForest

    1h 11m

  5. MAR 8

    Ryan Fournier | AT Thru Hike, Pemi Loop, Half Marathon Drama - Ep.26

    This week I sat down with Ryan Fournier. He is a friend and a road & trail crusher. He started road running a handful of years ago and after thru hiking the AT in 2024, has thrown down some amazing efforts. Everything from short road to long trail. Big range. 50 miles in 6hr 58m, Sub 16min 5k, 6:39 Pemi loop, Boott Spur throwdown, etc. He was slated to PR the half marathon this March but unfortunately the race was cancelled and he is too fast for 2026 (YMCA)  treadmill technology. We talked about the half marathon drama, his background, and some training stuff. Give it a listen.HOW TO FIND RYAN: INSTAGRAM: ryeguy_43 STRAVA: https://strava.app.link/59gxKUmcc1b COACHING INQUIRES/QUESTIONS: ryanfournier24@gmail.com or DM any socialsINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@runmountainpeaks TRAINING & NUTRITION INFO https://substack.com/@runmountainpeaks FREE ENDURANCE TRAINING GUIDE https://www.runmountainpeaks.com/run-coaching #TrailRunning #Mountains #WhiteMountainNationalForest

    1h 28m

  6. MAR 1

    Maine & Moosehead Lake, Extreme Activites, Tracking Sleep, Favorite Chips - Ep.25

    Lots of topics this week. I talk about some of my time spent living and getting outdoors in Maine. My annual trip to Moosehead Lake and how cool of a region it is up there. The view from under Mt. Kineo rock face being undefeated. I talked through and ranked each of the extreme activities I have done: white water rafting, parasailing, zip lining, sky diving. Some quick Hundred Mile Wilderness talk. Tracking my sleep and how I am trying to improve my sleep and recovery. I give out my top 3 favorite chips of all time. And end with some motivation.INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@runmountainpeaks FREE ENDURANCE TRAINING GUIDE https://www.runmountainpeaks.com/run-coaching #TrailRunning #Mountains #WhiteMountainNationalForest

    1h 2m

  7. FEB 22

    Winning 50 Mile Kilkenny Ridge Race 2024 - Ep.24

    This week I tell the story of my first place finish at the 2024 Kilkenny Ridge Race. A great effort for me and had a few learning lessons for next time. Potentially looking at running that race again this year. Then I talked about Marathon Sports buying Six03 trail races and the $100,000 of prize money they are putting on New Hampshire trail races. Gave my quick thoughts on the Lincoln Woods trail closure for most of 2026 as well as my Black Canyons 100k reaction. What a lineup at that race. And finally we have another virtual race this month from BURCS, the Satan’s Sidewalk 66.66K / 66.66 Hour Virtual Races. Do you believe in bad juju? I try to steer clear.0:00 Intro4:30 Training leading into the race and the tick/antibiotics stuff15:45 First half of the effort27:45 Second half of the effort 39:45 Post race 44:00 Marathon Sports buy Six03 Trail Races50:15 Lincoln Woods trail closure for 202652:30 Olympics recap59:15 Black Canyons 100k reaction63:45 BURCS Satan's Sidewalk 66.66K / 66.66 Hour Virtual Races INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@runmountainpeaks FREE ENDURANCE TRAINING GUIDE https://www.runmountainpeaks.com/run-coaching #TrailRunning #Mountains #WhiteMountainNationalForest

    1h 6m

  8. FEB 15

    20+ Year Pro Triathlete John Hirsch, Last Skier Standing 2026 Reaction - Ep.23

    This week I got to interview John Hirsch. John raced triathlons as a pro for over 20 years. He collected four Top 10 Pro Ironman finishes and competed at the notorious Kona Ironman World Championships. He had a ton of cool stories and great insights into triathlon and endurance training. Outside of triathlons he competed in trail races, grabbing three wins at the Spartan Ultra Beast Masters World Championships. Oh and he also still rips on trail, he was one of the only finishers at the @spartan Peak Snow Devil Snowshoe race from this January. A brutal winter race (snow shoes required) with cut offs that DNF most participants. He gave us the scoop into those races. Give it a listen.Before the interview, I gave my quick Last Skier Standing 2026 reaction. An epic throw down per usual. I ended the episode with some race results from the TARCtic Frozen Yeti 30 Hour and 15 Mile, BURCS Treadmill Marathon & Frozen Folly Virtual 50k and the new Mount Monadnock Heartbreaker race. I was actually on course for this race getting some Monadnock summits in for myself so got to see some crushers first hand. Threw in a trail report for White Arrow and White Dot as well (very good conditions).HOW TO FIND JOHN:INSTAGRAM: @thedeerrunnerFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/john.hirsch.75STRONG LIKE BULL FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/stronglikebullcampsJOHN HIRSCH COACHING: https://www.stronglikebulltraining.com/coaching 0:00 Intro3:55 Last Skier Standing 2026 Reaction11:40 John Hirsch Interview1:47:23 TARCtic Frozen Yeti 30 Hour and 15 Mile Results1:49:15 BURCS Treadmill Marathon & Frozen Folly Virtual 50K Results1:52:55 Mount Monadnock Trail Report 2.14.261:54:05 Mount Monadnock Heartbreaker Race ResultsINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/runmountainpeaks/ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@runmountainpeaks FREE ENDURANCE TRAINING GUIDE https://www.runmountainpeaks.com/run-coaching #TrailRunning #Mountains #WhiteMountainNationalForest

    1h 60m
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Mountain & ultra running, endurance training, trail stories, and random thoughts in the White Mountains.

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  • Creator
    Andrew Wojciak
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Andrew Wojciak
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    Run Mountain Peaks

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