#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