#123 Ask Evoke: Athlete-Submitted Questions For September 2025

Join Coaches Scott Johnston and Larry Goldie for our September 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

00:00:54 Training grip strength for ice climbing?

00:05:17 Best core exercises for alpine climbing? 

00:09:29 Maintaining aerobic base post successful summit? 

00:13:29 Adjusting zone 2 heart-rate in heat? 

00:22:05 Targeted training methods for vertical gain? 

00:33:10 Sprint interval lengths and VO2max pros and cons? 

00:42:22 Upper-body muscular endurance training methods?

00:46:24 Training methods for uphill economy?

00:52:55 Adding aerobic volume when time-limited

00:54:20 Final Thoughts

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 0:54 Training grip strength for ice climbing?
• 5:17 Best core exercises for alpine climbing?
• 9:29 Maintaining aerobic base post successful summit?
• 13:29 Adjusting zone 2 heart-rate in heat?
• 22:05 Targeted training methods for vertical gain?
• 33:10 Sprint interval lengths and VO2max pros and cons?
• 42:22 Upper-body muscular endurance training methods?
• 46:24 Training methods for uphill economy?
• 52:55 Adding aerobic volume when time-limited
• 54:20 Final Thoughts