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Scott Johnston talks Evoke Coach, Jack Kuenzle about his recent Fastest Known Time round trip ascent and descent of Denali. In this talk Jack fills us in about the time-line of his trip to Denali, his partner's close call with altitude illness, his gear, his future projects, and more...

Scott Johnston is joined by Evoke coach Jack Kuenzle the day after he set a new fastest known ascent and ski-descent time record on Mt. Shasta. Here Jack gives us an up-close look at his ascent and descent; his gear; some of the changes he has made in his training in the past year; and the logistical challenges of trying for FKTs on big mountains in National Parks.

Join Scott Johnston and Evoke coach Jack Kuenzle in a candid discussion about Jack's training and preparation for his latest FKT (Fastest Known Time) attempts on Mt. Shasta, Mt. Rainier, and Denali.

This is Part Two of a discussion between host Scott Johnston, and physicist, mountain ultra-runner, and RunPowerModel app developer, Markus Holler. In Part One, Scott and Markus discuss theory: how running power meters work, what they measure, and the inner workings Markus' RunPowerModel app -- which can be downloaded for free via the link below. Part Two of this discussion centers on application: how to get started using running power meters in training, and how to use the RunPowerModel app for racing. Link To Markus' Website: https://www.runningwithpower.com/

Join Evoke coaches Dave Thompson, Seth Keena, and Carolyn Parker as they answer athlete questions about training and best practices for improving your rock climbing. Coaches Corner occurs monthly. To listen live, or to submit questions for our coaches to answer, email coach@evokeendurance.com.

Scott Johnston is joined by physicist and mountain runner, Markus Holler. Markus has developed an app that measures Running Power for trail runners. The algorithm that he created incorporates several unique components that make it more accurate than the big name power meters, especially in mountain terrain. Scott and Markus discuss the physics of running, the special considerations for mountain running, and how these variables are incorporated into Markus' app.Markus' Website: https://www.runningwithpower.com/Markus' Book: https://www.runningwithpower.com/power-to-trail-and-ultra-runners

Evoke coach Kylee Toth welcomes professional climber Brette Harrington to talk about her personal history, athletic development, and most memorable ascents and adventures. 

In this episode Scott Johnston is joined by evoke coach Dave Thompson. In this talk Dave and Scott grapple with some rather esoteric concepts involved in how we learn skills and translate those into improved performance in sports.

Vault Classic: Vince Paikowski won the Best Ranger Competition in 2020, using EvokeEndurance training principles. Here, Scott Johnston talks with Vince about his background, and how he and his partner prepared, trained, and executed. Since then, Vince has either coached or developed training plans for most of the top-ten finishers of the Best Ranger Competition in the subsequent years.Over the past eight years, numerous Evoke coaches have worked with individual members of US and foreign  military branches as they prepare for demanding selection processes for their various Special Operations. These selections are true ultra-endurance events that last for weeks, with the candidates navigating very rough terrain, covering long distances, and carrying heavy weight -- blending physical, mental, and tactical skill with limited calories and sleep.

This podcast is a recording of a recent mountaineering-focused Coach Corner. Join Evoke coaches Kylee Toth, Seth Keena, Leif Whittaker, and Jack Kuenzle to answer audience questions. We were also very pleased and honored to  have a cameo appearance by Steve Swenson. Veteran of many expeditions to the Karakoram Range, winner of the Piolet d’Or, and most recently the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Alpine Club.