Uphill Athlete Podcast
Episodes
Interview With Ultra Running Phenom, Clare Gallagher.
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki LaRochelle is joined by fellow Uphill Athlete coach Mike Foote in interviewing ultra running phenom, Clare Gallagher, a major contender in...
Muscular Endurance for Mountain Athletes
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Johnston discusses the evolution of the Uphill Athlete muscular endurance programming that has become a staple in the training of mountain athle...
Chamonix Mountain Fit LITE. Steve House and Neil MacLean-Martin
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our Chamonix Mountain Fit at home strength program has been immensely popular with everyone who has tried it. But what many do not realize is that we ...
Best Ranger Competition 2021, Vince Paikowski talks to Scott Johnston
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
By using the Uphill Athlete training philosophy of building a big aerobic base Vince broke with tradition and with his partner, Alastair Keys, won the...
Performace Mindset with Scott Johnston and Brian Carlock
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Scott Johnston is joined by UA-coached athlete Brian Carlock. They discuss the background and evolution of Brian's athletic developme...
Strategies and Methods to Balance Life
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Uphill Athlete Coaches Carolyn Parker, Maya Seckinger, Nikki LaRochelle, and Karen Bockel take up the question of how to balance being the best at all...
Introducing Uphill Athlete Yoga
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this installment of the Uphill Athlete Podcast co-founder Steve House talks to Yoga Instructor Bree Dillon about their new joint venture: A recover...
Recovery by Feel.
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Training will never produce the desired results if you don't allow sufficient recovery between training bouts for the desired adaptations to occur. Up...
Mountaineering Training with expedition guide Adrian Ballinger
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Several years ago UA coach Scott Johnston helped Adrian Ballinger and his partner Cory Richards prepare for his successful ascent of Mt Everest's Nort...
Hormones and Training as a Female Uphill Athlete
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A fascinating chat with three of our Female Uphill Athlete coaches. This time they dive into considerations for training with their reproductive cycle...
Female Athletes and Coaches Discuss the Need to Prove Themselves
02 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the mountain environment women often feel they are the odd-ones out. Here coaches Carolyn Parker, Maya Seckinger, and Karen Bockel openly share the...
Kilian Jornet and David Goettler talk about Everest 2021
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
David Goettler has been coached by Scott Johnston for more than 6 years. Kilian Jornet was the impetus for and co-authored with UA cofoun...
Training for Juniors, with Scott and Maya
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For over a decade UA coach Scott Johnston was focused on the training of junior Cross Country skiers (with a side gig of advising Steve House on his t...
Talking Climbing Everest at 75 Years Old with Art Muir
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When Art first approached UA for coaching he was woefully unprepared for an attempt on Mt Everest. He not only didn't have the fitness needed he...
Talking Speed and Form for Endurance Athletes
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Scott Johnston and Sam Naney discuss the subject of speed, an often overlooked element in endurance sports.
Talking Injury Recovery and Self Identity with Hillary Allen
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Steve House is joined by Hillary Allen. Hillary endured a tragic accident while competing in Sky Running (an ultra distance technical ...
Phil Maffetone on Over Training
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Johnston is once again joined by Phil Maffetone as they discuss over training — particularly the common misconceptions, and social facto...
Through Trauma and Grief with Barry Blanchard
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve House is joined by his longtime friend and climbing parter Barry Blanchard. As they exchange stories about coping with the afte...
Guidance for Integrating Loss And Grief
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve House and Sky Yardeni, therapeutic director of the Climbing Grief Fund, explore the process of living with grief, integrating the new real...
At the Intersection of Trauma, Grief, and Loss
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve House and Sky Yardeni, the therapeutic director of the Climbing Grief Fund continue their discussion about integrating stress, and most often ho...
Mental Health for Mountain Athletes: Resilience
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mental health challenges, particularly the areas around trauma, loss, grief, and depression are a part of life for many mountain athletes. Steve...
Talking Health, Performance, and Longevity, with Jesse Charles, M.D.
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Johnston is joined by Doctor Jesse Charles, M.D. Jesse is a rural medical doctor and longtime adherent to the Uphill Athlete training methods. A...
Cody Townsend, Professional Free Skier and Ski Mountaineer
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode coach Sam Naney talks with his athlete, professional free skier and ski mountaineer, Cody Townsend. Cody has had a long and illustriou...
Talking Safety and Preparedness for Backcountry Skiing with Larry Goldie.
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Backcountry skiing is experiencing a huge surge in popularity. Scott Johnston discusses the implications, and the issues, with Larry Goldie, an AMGA-I...
Talking Metabolic Testing with Director of Sports Performance at UC Davis, Judd Van Sickle
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Director of Sports Performance at UC Davis, Judd Van Sickle, talks about metabolic testing, fat adaptation, and aerobic deficiency with Sc...
Phil Maffetone talks Health, Training, and Aerobic Deficiency with Scott Johnston
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Maffetone could well be called the "prophet of Zone 2". He's been writing, speaking and coaching the importance of aerobic base since the e...
Talking Strength Training for Bipedal Mountain Sports
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode coaches Alison and Sam Naney discuss the proper application of supplemental strength training and how athletes may go about determinin...
Introducing Chamonix Mountain Fit. A video-based, guided at-home, progressive strength program.
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Uphill Athlete co-founder Steve House and Chamonix-based physical therapist Neil MacLean-Martin as they discuss Uphill Athlete's new Chamonix Mou...
Our Female Coaches Discuss Training and Mountain Pursuits for Female Athletes
09 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Uphill Athlete coaches Carolyn Parker, Alison Naney, and Maya Seckinger in conversation about helping women in gain the knowledge to support them...
Dr. Olga Dobranowski on balancing training, career, family life...and big mountains.
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Scott Johnston is joined by Olga Dobranowski. Olga is a medical doctor, based out of Colorado, who has tackled some impressive mounta...
Navigating Training Plans Through Time
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A question we are often asked is how to utilize our training plans through time as many people re-cycle the plans year after year. Scott Johnston and ...
Talking Ski Mountaineering with Nikki Larochelle and Mike Foote
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Sam Naney is joined by Nikki LaRochelle and Mike Foote: Two successful mountain athletes both highly accomplished in the ski mountaineering, ult...
Talking Overtraining
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coaches Scott Johnston and Sam Naney discuss overtraining syndrome (OTS). “Treading on the knife’s edge, there is no real road map.” ...
How a 74-y.o Athlete-In-Training Approaches Training and Mountain Goals
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Scott Johnston is joined by Art Muir. Art is a seventy-four year old mountain enthusiast who has worked with Uphill Athlete for severa...
Cody, Wyoming Ice Climbing
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cody Ice Climbing: No Drafting on Pick Holes!Join Uphill athlete co-founder Steve House for a discussion with UA coach John Frieh and South Fork local...
Talking Tactical Training with Drew Hammond
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Scott Johnston talks with Uphill Athlete's military and tactical coach, Drew Hammond. In this episode Scott and Drew discuss: Drew’...
Getting into SkiMo with Sam Naney, Scott Semple, and Luke Nelson
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Sam Naney is joined by athlete Luke Nelson and coach, and 2019 Canadian Masters National SkiMo Champion, Scott Semple for a chat about all thing...
Talking Ultra Running and Ski-Mo with Mike Foote
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, Scott Johnston talks with professional runner, Mike Foote. They discuss Mike's training and athletic hi...
Scott Johnston Talks with Luke Nelson on training for ultra running.
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Uphill Athlete co-founder Scott Johnston in his conversation with elite ultra runner Luke Nelson as they discuss their history and Luke’s conne...
Nutrition For The Aging Athlete
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Johnston talks with high performance dietitian Rebecca Dent on a variety nutrition-related topics for aging athletes. In this episode they cover...
High Altitude Expedition Doctor, Monica Piris M.D.
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, Scott Johnston interviews Doctor Monica Paris M.D., basecamp doctor for Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, and Man...
Coping With Catastrophic Injury
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Other people’s fears cannot get the best of us.” -Tami Goodrich. In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, Scott Johnston is joined by husba...
Talking High Altitude Training with David Goettler
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Uphill Athlete Podcast, Scott Johnston talks with elite alpinist David Goettler on a gamut of topics including David’s traini...
Talking Injury with Staff Physical Therapist Pete Dickinson
01 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Uphill Athlete co-founder Scott Johnston in a conversation with our staff physical therapist Pete Dickinson. In this episode they discuss Pete's ...
The Aging Athlete
25 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Uphill Athlete founders, Steve House and Scott Johnston, for a discussion of the aging process in athletes. In this episode, they outline their t...
All About Aerobic Base
25 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It seems that the endurance training world is rediscovering the importance what we used just call base training but is now often referred to as ...
Free Speed: A Talk With Coach Scott Semple
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
People often gloss over technique and attitude because this is in some ways more difficult to work and less gratifying than getting destroyed in a wor...
Training, Stress, and Success for Female Athletes with Uphill Athlete Coach Alison Naney
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Uphill Athlete Coach Alison Naney has been running ultras since 2003 and coaching a broad range of athletes since 2006 through training groups, clinic...