#116 Ask Evoke: Athlete-Submitted Questions For July 2025

Join coaches Scott Johnston and Seth Keena for our July 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

00:06:50 Development as an athletic coach

00:08:31 Experiences traveling for climbing

00:14:27 Methods to supplement with variable-modality aerobic volume

00:26:10 How local muscular fatigue slows pace in distance events

00:38:45 Using micro-workouts for strength development

00:50:10 Maintaining strength for multiple mountain sports

01:03:43 Pacing strategies for an aerobically deficient alpine climber

01:07:00 Should muscular endurance workouts be done only when well rested?

01:08:50 When to push through vs. take a break from training

01:12:19 Personalizing your long-term aerobic development 

01:17:58 Final thoughts and submit your own questions