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Climb Your Mountain

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Life coach, mountaineer, and ultra runner Sarah Maurer shares her best endurance training strategies to help you climb your mountain or run your race — in any body at any age. Listen and learn how to eat, train, think, and above all live like a mountain athlete. Each week, Sarah will teach you practical strategies to overcome self-doubt, deal with training setbacks, save time, and stay happy and healthy through the long training season. Sarah earned her high altitude mountaineering certificate from Colorado Mountain Club in 2017 at age 41 and has since summited peaks in Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico, and the USA, including Mount Rainier. She's also completed six (and counting) ultramarathons. She's living, breathing proof that you don't need to be 22 and have 6% body fat to be an endurance athlete. On this podcast, she shares her no-nonsense advice on fitness, (un)diet, motivation, and self belief to help you train for your goal. It's a mix of interviews and solo jam sessions you won't want to miss. So subscribe and get ready to blow your own mind.

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Episodes

How to Think Your Way to Better Fitness. (Yes, I'm Serious.)

January 18, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

What if you could think your way to better fitness? Sounds like a pipe dream, right? But friends, I'm 100% convinced it's actually the key to your success in endurance training. So many people are throwing down money left and right for coaches, training plans, programs, and all the things. But because their minds are a mess, they struggle or fail altogether. So in this episode, I'm gonna blow your mind by walking you through a whole new paradigm for training where everything starts i...

Lactate Threshold Training: How to Stop the Huff and Puff

January 12, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Lactate threshold? What the cheeseballs is that? And why are outdoor athletes so obsessed with it? Well, if you ever wanted to hike faster and climb harder without gasping for breath, finding out your lactate threshold heart rate could be the breakthrough you've been looking for. In today's episode, you'll learn what your lactate threshold is, how to find yours with a simple field test, and how to use it to train smarter, not harder. Ready? Let's do this. Read Detailed Show Notes At: ...

[CYM 1.0] #35 – Lactate Threshold Training: How to Stop the Huff and Puff

January 12, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Lactate threshold? What the cheeseballs is that? And why are outdoor athletes so obsessed with it? Well, if you ever wanted to hike faster and climb harder without gasping for breath, finding out your lactate threshold heart rate could be the breakthrough you've been looking for. In today's episode, you'll learn what your lactate threshold is, how to find yours with a simple field test, and how to use it to train smarter, not harder. Ready? Let's do this. Read Detailed Show Notes At: ...

[CYM 1.0] #34 – An Outdoor Athlete's Guide to Intuitive Eating

January 06, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

Are you tired of tracking every little calorie and macro? Or are you sick unto death or MyFitnessPal and longing to break free? And more fundamentally, do you beat yourself up for overeating or indulging in quote-unquote "bad" foods? If your controlling approach to nutrition is sucking your will to live, this episode is for you. Today we're going to talk all about intuitive eating, which means fueling yourself according to your body's hunger signals. If you have been on a long journey o...

An Outdoor Athlete's Guide to Intuitive Eating

January 06, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Are you tired of tracking every little calorie and macro? Or are you sick unto death or MyFitnessPal and longing to break free? And more fundamentally, do you beat yourself up for overeating or indulging in quote-unquote "bad" foods? If your controlling approach to nutrition is sucking your will to live, this episode is for you. Today we're going to talk all about intuitive eating, which means fueling yourself according to your body's hunger signals. If you have been on a long journey o...

[CYM 1.0] #33 – How to Make a 3-Year, Pandemic-Proof Adventure Plan

December 30, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Planning for adventure in the middle of a pandemic? Yes, it may sound like a giant exercise in futility.  However, getting ready for an adventure trip is a months-long process. And there's a good chance that sometime in 2021, we're going to be free to move about the world again.  So it's a good idea to start your planning now so that when freedom comes, you can hit the ground running.  In today's podcast, I'll walk you through my 3-year planning process for a life of adventure.  Ready? L...

How to Make a 3-Year, Pandemic-Proof Adventure Plan

December 30, 2020 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

Planning for adventure in the middle of a pandemic? Yes, it may sound like a giant exercise in futility.  However, getting ready for an adventure trip is a months-long process. And there's a good chance that sometime in 2021, we're going to be free to move about the world again.  So it's a good idea to start your planning now so that when freedom comes, you can hit the ground running.  In today's podcast, I'll walk you through my 3-year planning process for a life of adventure.  Ready? L...

[CYM 1.0] #32 – 5 Travel Workout Tips to Help You Survive the Holidays

December 24, 2020 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Is holiday travel putting the squeeze on your workout routine?  Wondering how to keep your training going on the road — especially when the gyms are closed?  Friend, if you’re dying for a little cardio therapy before you sit around the table with your judgmental, bickering family, this episode is for you!  Today I’ll share my best tips for training while traveling.  We’ll talk about how to adapt your workout to your hotel room, your parents living room, or anywhere!  Ready? Let’s do thi...

5 Travel Workout Tips to Help You Survive the Holidays

December 24, 2020 16:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

Is holiday travel putting the squeeze on your workout routine?  Wondering how to keep your training going on the road — especially when the gyms are closed?  Friend, if you’re dying for a little cardio therapy before you sit around the table with your judgmental, bickering family, this episode is for you!  Today I’ll share my best tips for training while traveling.  We’ll talk about how to adapt your workout to your hotel room, your parents living room, or anywhere!  Ready? Let’s do thi...

[CYM 1.0] #31 – 5 Fitness Metrics That Matter More Than Weight

December 18, 2020 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

Are you a slave to the number on the scale? Does your mood soar when you lose half a pound only to crash down when you gain a few ounces? Friend, if you worry that you can't do the things you want to because you haven't reached your goal weight, here's a secret. Your weight actually doesn't mean much when it comes to health and fitness. The truth is, you can improve your health and fitness at any size. So how do you know that's happening? In today's episode, I'm going to walk you throu...

5 Fitness Metrics That Matter More Than Weight

December 18, 2020 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Are you a slave to the number on the scale? Does your mood soar when you lose half a pound only to crash down when you gain a few ounces? Friend, if you worry that you can't do the things you want to because you haven't reached your goal weight, here's a secret. Your weight actually doesn't mean much when it comes to health and fitness. The truth is, you can improve your health and fitness at any size. So how do you know that's happening? In today's episode, I'm going to walk you throu...

What I Eat in a Day

December 10, 2020 17:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Are you ready to start eating healthy, but overwhelmed by the time required? Tired of reading nutrition blogs by Cathy Clean Eater who spends 23 hours a day shopping at farms markets and cooking elaborate meals? Friends, if you want simple strategies for eating healthier in a time crunch, this episode is for you. As someone with multiple jobs and a busy training schedule, I have really learned to keep nutrition simple. So in today's episode, I'm going to walk you through a day of hea...

[CYM 1.0] #30 – What I Eat in a Day

December 10, 2020 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

Are you ready to start eating healthy, but overwhelmed by the time required? Tired of reading nutrition blogs by Cathy Clean Eater who spends 23 hours a day shopping at farms markets and cooking elaborate meals? Friends, if you want simple strategies for eating healthier in a time crunch, this episode is for you. As someone with multiple jobs and a busy training schedule, I have really learned to keep nutrition simple. So in today's episode, I'm going to walk you through a day of hea...

[CYM 1.0] #29 – How to Make New Friends to Adventure With

December 01, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MB

Are you tired of hiking alone? Is your circle of friends full of couch potatoes? Or are you tired of nagging your significant other to play outside with you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it might be time to make some new adventure friends. Yes, meeting new people can be hard when you're a grownup with work and family commitments. So in this podcast episode, I'm going to share some easy ways to meet outdoorsy people. These are strategies that work for me as someo...

How to Make New Friends to Adventure With

December 01, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

Are you tired of hiking alone? Is your circle of friends full of couch potatoes? Or are you tired of nagging your significant other to play outside with you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it might be time to make some new adventure friends. Yes, meeting new people can be hard when you're a grownup with work and family commitments. So in this podcast episode, I'm going to share some easy ways to meet outdoorsy people. These are strategies that work for me as someo...

The Art of Winging It

November 24, 2020 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

OK, so I get that this is a podcast about mountaineering training. But what if you just don't have enough time in the day to train by the book? Should you wait until you retire or your baby goes to preschool? Or should you wing it, even if you don't feel ready? Friends, here's a secret. As much as I bang on about training, I am also a big fan of doing things I don't feel ready for. It's actually been my secret weapon for living a more adventurous life. So in today's episode, let's talk ...

[CYM 1.0] #28 – The Art of Winging It

November 24, 2020 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

OK, so I get that this is a podcast about mountaineering training. But what if you just don't have enough time in the day to train by the book? Should you wait until you retire or your baby goes to preschool? Or should you wing it, even if you don't feel ready? Friends, here's a secret. As much as I bang on about training, I am also a big fan of doing things I don't feel ready for. It's actually been my secret weapon for living a more adventurous life. So in today's episode, let's talk ...

How to Tune Up Your Diet Before the Holidays

November 20, 2020 02:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Has your nutrition completely derailed and jumped the tracks in 2020? If you notice yourself carrying a bit more weight around these days, you're not alone. There's nothing like a global pandemic to get us all stress eating and glugging wine. I'm definitely not immune to this. I've run two ultramarathons in 2020, and I actually somehow managed to gain a few pounds through all that training. The good news is that it's never too late to get back on track. So in today's episode, I'm g...

[CYM 1.0] #27 – How to Tune Up Your Diet Before the Holidays

November 20, 2020 02:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Has your nutrition completely derailed and jumped the tracks in 2020? If you notice yourself carrying a bit more weight around these days, you're not alone. There's nothing like a global pandemic to get us all stress eating and glugging wine. I'm definitely not immune to this. I've run two ultramarathons in 2020, and I actually somehow managed to gain a few pounds through all that training. The good news is that it's never too late to get back on track. So in today's episode, I'm g...

How to Train for Mountain Hiking in the Flatlands

November 10, 2020 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

Are you dreaming of climbing Kilimanjaro or trekking to Everest Base Camp, but discouraged because you live in Florida or Iowa or another super flat place? You may be asking yourself, how the cheese balls do I train for high altitude mountain hiking when I live at sea level? Friends, if you're dreaming your mountain hiking dreams in the flatlands, this episode is for you. Today I'm going to share with you the workouts that helped me prepare for big mountaineering trips while living in ...

[CYM 1.0] #26 – How to Train for Mountain Hiking in the Flatlands

November 10, 2020 20:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Are you dreaming of climbing Kilimanjaro or trekking to Everest Base Camp, but discouraged because you live in Florida or Iowa or another super flat place? You may be asking yourself, how the cheese balls do I train for high altitude mountain hiking when I live at sea level? Friends, if you're dreaming your mountain hiking dreams in the flatlands, this episode is for you. Today I'm going to share with you the workouts that helped me prepare for big mountaineering trips while living in ...

[CYM 1.0] #25 – Breathwork for Energy, Recovery, and Anxiety Release

November 04, 2020 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

What if you had the power to instantly energize your body, speed up your recovery, reduce stress, and boost your motivation? Well, here's something crazy. You have that power inside you right now. And it's not something you can access easily with your thoughts. The easiest pathway to get to those deeper states of healing and well-being is through your breath. In today's episode, I want to introduce you to the mind-body practice that totally transformed by training life. It's called...

Breathwork for Energy, Recovery, and Anxiety Release

November 04, 2020 01:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

What if you had the power to instantly energize your body, speed up your recovery, reduce stress, and boost your motivation? Well, here's something crazy. You have that power inside you right now. And it's not something you can access easily with your thoughts. The easiest pathway to get to those deeper states of healing and well-being is through your breath. In today's episode, I want to introduce you to the mind-body practice that totally transformed by training life. It's called...

Steal my healthy meal prep routine

October 29, 2020 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

Think you need to spend four hours chopping veggies and cooking every night in order to eat healthy? Dude, who has time for that? Maybe Suzy the Instagram influencer does, because that's her full-time job. But if you have kids, a career, a training schedule, and a dog that needs walked, you need to cook smarter, not harder! So in today's episode, I'm gonna walk you through a simple weekly meal prep routine to help your fuel your adventures the fresh and healthy way. Ready? Let's do...

[CYM 1.0] #24 – Steal my healthy meal prep routine

October 29, 2020 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

Think you need to spend four hours chopping veggies and cooking every night in order to eat healthy? Dude, who has time for that? Maybe Suzy the Instagram influencer does, because that's her full-time job. But if you have kids, a career, a training schedule, and a dog that needs walked, you need to cook smarter, not harder! So in today's episode, I'm gonna walk you through a simple weekly meal prep routine to help your fuel your adventures the fresh and healthy way. Ready? Let's do...

[CYM 1.0] #23 – How to Cope With Illnesses, Injuries, and Setbacks

October 21, 2020 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MB

What do you do when you plan, train, work so hard ... and then it all comes crashing down, due to an illness or injury? How do you cope when you're not sure when or if you'll ever get back to that active lifestyle you love? Friends, if you're going through this, I see you, I feel you. I've definitely been down there in the shadows where you are. And I wish I had a quick fix. But the truth is, this shit is hard. And ... sometimes it's the hard stuff that helps us become more resilient...

How to Cope With Illnesses, Injuries, and Setbacks

October 21, 2020 20:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

What do you do when you plan, train, work so hard ... and then it all comes crashing down, due to an illness or injury? How do you cope when you're not sure when or if you'll ever get back to that active lifestyle you love? Friends, if you're going through this, I see you, I feel you. I've definitely been down there in the shadows where you are. And I wish I had a quick fix. But the truth is, this shit is hard. And ... sometimes it's the hard stuff that helps us become more resilient...

[CYM 1.0] #22 – How to Stay in Shape During Winter

October 14, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

If you work a 9 to 5 job, we're coming into the part of the year where you go to work in the dark and come home in the dark. For us outdoor athletes who love to train outside, that's a challenge, even in a normal year. And this is not a normal year, because thanks to Covid, a lot of us simply aren't going to the gym. So how the cheese balls are we supposed to stay in shape if we don't have 20 gazillion dollars to spend on a Pelaton? Well friends, I promise you, we are going to get thro...

How to Stay in Shape During Winter

October 14, 2020 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

If you work a 9 to 5 job, we're coming into the part of the year where you go to work in the dark and come home in the dark. For us outdoor athletes who love to train outside, that's a challenge, even in a normal year. And this is not a normal year, because thanks to Covid, a lot of us simply aren't going to the gym. So how the cheese balls are we supposed to stay in shape if we don't have 20 gazillion dollars to spend on a Pelaton? Well friends, I promise you, we are going to get thro...

[CYM 1.0] #21 – How to Get Faster: 3 Game-Changing Workout Hacks for Slow Hikers

October 09, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

Are you tired of being the hardest-working hiker among your friends — and still the slowest one on group hikes? It's so unfair. But the truth is, hiking a lot doesn't necessarily translate into speed on trail. The good news is that making a few tweaks to your workout can really ramp up your speed. And it can happen relatively quickly. So if you want to shock your friends (and delight yourself) by morphing into a speed demon, this is the episode for you. We'll cover: Why getting faster ...

How to Get Faster: 3 Game-Changing Workout Hacks for Slow Hikers

October 09, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Are you tired of being the hardest-working hiker among your friends — and still the slowest one on group hikes? It's so unfair. But the truth is, hiking a lot doesn't necessarily translate into speed on trail. The good news is that making a few tweaks to your workout can really ramp up your speed. And it can happen relatively quickly. So if you want to shock your friends (and delight yourself) by morphing into a speed demon, this is the episode for you. We'll cover: Why getting faster ...

[CYM 1.0] #20 – How to Live a Life of Adventure: My 9 Rules

October 01, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Think you don't have the time or money to live a life of adventure? Then maybe it's time to get out of your own way!  Believe it or not, most of the limitations in our lives don't come from outside of us. They actually come from our own heads.  And the good news about that is that once we're aware of them, we can release them.  So in today's podcast episode, I'm going to share with you my 9 rules of living a life of adventure. Warning: listening to this episode may inspire you to sell al...

How to Live a Life of Adventure: My 9 Rules

October 01, 2020 18:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Think you don't have the time or money to live a life of adventure? Then maybe it's time to get out of your own way!  Believe it or not, most of the limitations in our lives don't come from outside of us. They actually come from our own heads.  And the good news about that is that once we're aware of them, we can release them.  So in today's podcast episode, I'm going to share with you my 9 rules of living a life of adventure. Warning: listening to this episode may inspire you to sell al...

[CYM 1.0] #19 – What's the ideal body fat percentage for a mountaineer? Yours.

September 16, 2020 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

Almost every week, I get an email that goes like this: Sarah, I dream of hiking the AT or climbing Longs Peak or (insert your dream here), but I'm 50 pounds overweight, and I need to slim down first. Friends, as an inclusive fitness coach, nothing makes me sadder than when you put your dreams off because you think you're in the wrong body. I actually worked with a client whose previous coach told her that in order to climb her mountain, she had to "look the part." WTAF? Here's the truth....

What's the ideal body fat percentage for a mountaineer? Yours.

September 16, 2020 16:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

Almost every week, I get an email that goes like this: Sarah, I dream of hiking the AT or climbing Longs Peak or (insert your dream here), but I'm 50 pounds overweight, and I need to slim down first. Friends, as an inclusive fitness coach, nothing makes me sadder than when you put your dreams off because you think you're in the wrong body. I actually worked with a client whose previous coach told her that in order to climb her mountain, she had to "look the part." WTAF? Here's the truth....

These Training Plan Dos and Donts Will Save You Months of Suffering

September 11, 2020 20:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Are you following a training plan that you got out of a book or off the internet — and realizing it's not working for you? Maybe it's making you tired or hurting your joints. Or maybe you're just not getting the results you want. If you're in this boat, let me assure that I've been there too. I've felt the frustration — and also some burning rage at the training plan creator. And I'm also here to tell you that, in most cases, whatever is going wrong can be fixed. So in today's episode...

[CYM 1.0] #18 – These Training Plan Dos and Donts Will Save You Months of Suffering

September 11, 2020 20:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Are you following a training plan that you got out of a book or off the internet — and realizing it's not working for you? Maybe it's making you tired or hurting your joints. Or maybe you're just not getting the results you want. If you're in this boat, let me assure that I've been there too. I've felt the frustration — and also some burning rage at the training plan creator. And I'm also here to tell you that, in most cases, whatever is going wrong can be fixed. So in today's episode...

[CYM 1.0] #17 – How to Get Back in Shape (Pandemic Edition)

September 03, 2020 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Has your health and fitness taken a ding during the coronavirus pandemic? The good news is you're not alone! When I ask my community what they're struggling with right now, they talk about: Door Dash addiction Overdrinking Having no time to workout while homeschooling Feeling lost without the gym Struggling to stay motivated when their trips are canceled. Being out of shape is no fun, but here's the truth. It happens to all of us. You are not going to make it from now until old age w...

How to Get Back in Shape (Pandemic Edition)

September 03, 2020 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

Has your health and fitness taken a ding during the coronavirus pandemic? The good news is you're not alone! When I ask my community what they're struggling with right now, they talk about: Door Dash addiction Overdrinking Having no time to workout while homeschooling Feeling lost without the gym Struggling to stay motivated when their trips are canceled. Being out of shape is no fun, but here's the truth. It happens to all of us. You are not going to make it from now until old age w...

Want to Be an Energy Monster on Trail? Here's What to Eat.

August 27, 2020 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

Are you fed up with falling behind the pack on long hikes? Are you so tired after hiking that you skip your shower and go to bed dirty? Maybe it's because you're trying to climb a huge mountain on two goos and a sawdust bar. If you're training hard and getting nowhere, it's time to look at your fueling strategy. The truth is, very few people eat and drink enough during training hikes and long workouts. And that's too bad, because nutrition is just as important as working out. In fac...

[CYM 1.0] #16 – Want to Be an Energy Monster on Trail? Here's What to Eat.

August 27, 2020 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

Are you fed up with falling behind the pack on long hikes? Are you so tired after hiking that you skip your shower and go to bed dirty? Maybe it's because you're trying to climb a huge mountain on two goos and a sawdust bar. If you're training hard and getting nowhere, it's time to look at your fueling strategy. The truth is, very few people eat and drink enough during training hikes and long workouts. And that's too bad, because nutrition is just as important as working out. In fac...

[CYM 1.0] #16 – Want to Be an Energy Monster on Trail? Here's What to Eat.

August 27, 2020 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

Are you fed up with falling behind the pack on long hikes? Are you so tired after hiking that you skip your shower and go to bed dirty? Maybe it's because you're trying to climb a huge mountain on two goos and a sawdust bar. If you're training hard and getting nowhere, it's time to look at your fueling strategy. The truth is, very few people eat and drink enough during training hikes and long workouts. And that's too bad, because nutrition is just as important as working out. In fac...

[CYM 1.0] #15 – How to Eat Like a Mountaineer

August 20, 2020 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Are you working out, hiking your ass off, doing all the fitness things ... but still not seeing the results you want? If that's the case, it may be time to look at your diet.  Too many mountaineers treat our sport as an excuse to eat whatever the hell we want. (I know, because I was one of them.) But the truth is, our bodies burn fuel just like cars. And if you put crappy, watered-down gasoline in your Suburu, it's going to be misfiring, sputtering along, and die halfway up the next big hi...

How to Eat Like a Mountaineer

August 20, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Are you working out, hiking your ass off, doing all the fitness things ... but still not seeing the results you want? If that's the case, it may be time to look at your diet.  Too many mountaineers treat our sport as an excuse to eat whatever the hell we want. (I know, because I was one of them.) But the truth is, our bodies burn fuel just like cars. And if you put crappy, watered-down gasoline in your Suburu, it's going to be misfiring, sputtering along, and die halfway up the next big hi...

[CYM 1.0] #14 – Nerdy Heart Rate Training Questions ANSWERED!

August 13, 2020 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

Heart rates are kinda like boobs. No one's ever happy with theirs!  I get A LOT of questions from people who see their friend Suzy's heart rate stats on Instagram Stories and are freaking out because theirs is different. They seriously wonder if they've screwed up their fitness or they have a heart defect. And honestly, after 12 solid months of heart rate training, I do the same thing. So this episode, we're going to burn all that down and dive into the nitty gritty science of heart rate ...

Nerdy Heart Rate Training Questions ANSWERED!

August 13, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Heart rates are kinda like boobs. No one's ever happy with theirs!  I get A LOT of questions from people who see their friend Suzy's heart rate stats on Instagram Stories and are freaking out because theirs is different. They seriously wonder if they've screwed up their fitness or they have a heart defect. And honestly, after 12 solid months of heart rate training, I do the same thing. So this episode, we're going to burn all that down and dive into the nitty gritty science of heart rate ...

So You Didn't Summit. Here's How to Feel Better.

July 31, 2020 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

It's one of the saddest things that can happen to a mountaineer. You spend months training, buy $700 boots, travel around the world ... and then you don't summit. Suddenly you're overwhelmed by disappointment, second guessing yourself, and feeling like a total failure.  But believe it or not, missing a summit here and there can make you a better mountaineer and a happier, more resilient human in the long run. The truth is that all successful mountaineers have long lists of unfinished peaks,...

[CYM 1.0] #13 – So You Didn't Summit. Here's How to Feel Better.

July 31, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

It's one of the saddest things that can happen to a mountaineer. You spend months training, buy $700 boots, travel around the world ... and then you don't summit. Suddenly you're overwhelmed by disappointment, second guessing yourself, and feeling like a total failure.  But believe it or not, missing a summit here and there can make you a better mountaineer and a happier, more resilient human in the long run. The truth is that all successful mountaineers have long lists of unfinished peaks,...

[CYM 1.0] #12 – The Scientifically Proven Formula For Recovering After a Killer Workout

July 21, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Do you feel like dog poop after a long hike or workout? 🐕💩  Have you ever been so tired and sore after a day outside that you can't even get your ass in the shower afterward — and just go to bed dirty?  If that sounds like you, I'm here to take away the shame, because I've been there too! And I know it can be fixed.  So in today's episode, we'll look at the science behind an awesome post-workout recovery and share some tips to help you bounce back faster and feel less pain and exhaustion ...

The Scientifically Proven Formula For Recovering After a Killer Workout

July 21, 2020 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Do you feel like dog poop after a long hike or workout? 🐕💩  Have you ever been so tired and sore after a day outside that you can't even get your ass in the shower afterward — and just go to bed dirty?  If that sounds like you, I'm here to take away the shame, because I've been there too! And I know it can be fixed.  So in today's episode, we'll look at the science behind an awesome post-workout recovery and share some tips to help you bounce back faster and feel less pain and exhaustion ...