Climb Your Mountain
222 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -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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[CYM 1.0] #11 – Try hiking an ultramarathon ... and watch your endurance skyrocket
July 14, 2020 23:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBCould hiking or running an ultramarathon help you feel more fit and confident for your mountaineering adventures? If you're drawn to the idea of traveling SICKENING distances in a single day, this episode is for you! When I shared pics of my last ultramarathon hike on Instagram, the questions poured in. What do you eat? What shoes do you wear? How do you train for an ultramarathon? Where to you poop?! In this episode, I'll answer all these questions and many more. So if you're interested i...
Try hiking an ultramarathon ... and watch your endurance skyrocket
July 14, 2020 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBCould hiking or running an ultramarathon help you feel more fit and confident for your mountaineering adventures? If you're drawn to the idea of traveling SICKENING distances in a single day, this episode is for you! When I shared pics of my last ultramarathon hike on Instagram, the questions poured in. What do you eat? What shoes do you wear? How do you train for an ultramarathon? Where to you poop?! In this episode, I'll answer all these questions and many more. So if you're interested i...
How to Train in Hot Weather Without Melting Down
July 08, 2020 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBWould you rather eat broken glass than work out in hot, humid weather? Is your training suffering because it's getting too hot to exercise outside? This summer especially, with so many gyms closed or off limits, a lot of us rely on outdoor exercise for our mountaineering training. So today, I'm going to share some tips to make running in the heat and humidity slightly less agonizing than a colonoscopy without Xanax. I'm not a magician. I can't make you into a super special unicorn from...
[CYM 1.0] #10 – How to Train in Hot Weather Without Melting Down
July 08, 2020 22:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBWould you rather eat broken glass than work out in hot, humid weather? Is your training suffering because it's getting too hot to exercise outside? This summer especially, with so many gyms closed or off limits, a lot of us rely on outdoor exercise for our mountaineering training. So today, I'm going to share some tips to make running in the heat and humidity slightly less agonizing than a colonoscopy without Xanax. I'm not a magician. I can't make you into a super special unicorn from...
[CYM 1.0] #9 – Are you dieting during mountaineering training? You might regret it.
June 30, 2020 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBSo many people come into mountaineering training as a way to get healthy and lose weight. If that's you, first off, I want to congratulate you! Committing to a big, long-term goal like a mountain climbing trip is going to teach you so much about your mind and body. However, this can also be a tricky place to be. Because do you know what you have to do to succeed in endurance training? You have to EAT! A lot. The sad truth is that a huge number of mountaineers and endurance athletes — inc...
Are you dieting during mountaineering training? You might regret it.
June 30, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBSo many people come into mountaineering training as a way to get healthy and lose weight. If that's you, first off, I want to congratulate you! Committing to a big, long-term goal like a mountain climbing trip is going to teach you so much about your mind and body. However, this can also be a tricky place to be. Because do you know what you have to do to succeed in endurance training? You have to EAT! A lot. The sad truth is that a huge number of mountaineers and endurance athletes — inc...
[CYM 1.0] #8 – "I'm not ready, and I'm going to die."
June 26, 2020 15:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB"I'm not ready, and I'm going to die." Before a big mountaineering trip, it's normal to feel like you're not prepared and worry that you're going to drop dead — or get left behind, or mess up the trip for everyone else, etc. The good news is that you're not alone if you feel this way, because almost everyone goes through a version of this. The even better news is that there are some very normal things that happen in training that can convince you that you're not ready when you're actually ri...
"I'm not ready, and I'm going to die." Why everyone thinks this before a trip, and what you can do to relieve the anxiety.
June 26, 2020 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB"I'm not ready, and I'm going to die." Before a big mountaineering trip, it's normal to feel like you're not prepared and worry that you're going to drop dead — or get left behind, or mess up the trip for everyone else, etc. The good news is that you're not alone if you feel this way, because almost everyone goes through a version of this. The even better news is that there are some very normal things that happen in training that can convince you that you're not ready when you're actually ri...
[CYM 1.0] #7 – 3 Ways to Learn Mountaineering Skills
June 17, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBIf you're ready to level up from hiking to technical and high-altitude mountaineering, this episode is for you! I dive into three ways to learn essential mountaineering skills: apprenticeship, regional mountain clubs, and professional mountaineering schools. We'll discuss the pros and cons of each, including cost, time commitment, quality of instruction, and quality of teaching and emotional safety. We'll also discuss the best learning options for mountaineers who live far from the mountains...
3 Ways to Learn Mountaineering Skills
June 17, 2020 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIf you're ready to level up from hiking to technical and high-altitude mountaineering, this episode is for you! I dive into three ways to learn essential mountaineering skills: apprenticeship, regional mountain clubs, and professional mountaineering schools. We'll discuss the pros and cons of each, including cost, time commitment, quality of instruction, and quality of teaching and emotional safety. We'll also discuss the best learning options for mountaineers who live far from the mountains...
How to Survive Your First High-Altitude Hike
June 10, 2020 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIf the thought of hiking and mountaineering at high altitude makes you anxious enough to pee your pants, I'm here to assure you that you are not alone! My mountaineering Facebook group is filled with questions about altitude. People wonder: How will I feel up there? Will I get sick? Can I train for high altitude? Should I take altitude sickness medications like Diamox? We'll answer all of these questions and more in today's episode. Detailed show notes at: https://missadventurepants.co...
[CYM 1.0] #6 – How to Survive Your First High-Altitude Hike
June 10, 2020 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIf the thought of hiking and mountaineering at high altitude makes you anxious enough to pee your pants, I'm here to assure you that you are not alone! My mountaineering Facebook group is filled with questions about altitude. People wonder: How will I feel up there? Will I get sick? Can I train for high altitude? Should I take altitude sickness medications like Diamox? We'll answer all of these questions and more in today's episode. Detailed show notes at: https://missadventurepants.co...
Happy Birthday Breonna (and a request)
June 06, 2020 02:00 - 8 minutes - 5.84 MBToday, instead of an episode, I'd really like to send a quick message of love and support to everyone who has been traumatized, outraged, and otherwise touched by the deaths of George Floyd, Armaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all people of color who have died in police custody. This has been such a traumatic week for our nation that it seems right to suspend our regular programming for this week. However, I do have one request. I would love to use both the blog and the podcast to share the o...
Are you too old for mountaineering? (Spoiler alert: NO.)
May 29, 2020 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBThink 40, 50, 60, 70, or 80 is too old to climb a mountain? Think again! In this post, we'll talk about why so many people start mountaineering around midlife, the benefits of endurance training after 40, and how to adapt your mountaineering training to prevent injury and allow for more recovery time. At the end of this post, you still might have some doubts and challenges around climbing your mountain. But I promise you, age won't be one of them! Read detailed show notes at: https://missad...
[CYM 1.0] #4 – Are you too old for mountaineering?
May 29, 2020 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBThink 40, 50, 60, 70, or 80 is too old to climb a mountain? Think again! In this post, we'll talk about why so many people start mountaineering around midlife, the benefits of endurance training after 40, and how to adapt your mountaineering training to prevent injury and allow for more recovery time. At the end of this post, you still might have some doubts and challenges around climbing your mountain. But I promise you, age won't be one of them! Read detailed show notes at: https://missad...
10 Health Habits That Will Supercharge Your Mountaineering Training
May 20, 2020 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBAs mountaineers and endurance athletes, we might think we're the healthiest people alive. But the truth is, so many of us focus on fitness at the expense of our health. You probably know athletes who are stressed, bloated, hating their bodies, sleep deprived, addicted to their diet trackers ... and just not loving the whole mountaineering training journey! Or maybe that person is you. Well, on today's episode, we are going to set all that on fire and burn it up for good. I'm going to show y...
[CYM 1.0] #3 – 10 Health Habits That Will Supercharge Your Mountaineering Training
May 20, 2020 20:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBAs mountaineers and endurance athletes, we might think we're the healthiest people alive. But the truth is, so many of us focus on fitness at the expense of our health. You probably know athletes who are stressed, bloated, hating their bodies, sleep deprived, addicted to their diet trackers ... and just not loving the whole mountaineering training journey! Or maybe that person is you. Well, on today's episode, we are going to set all that on fire and burn it up for good. I'm going to show y...
[CYM 1.0] #2 – 5 Common Strength Training Mistakes that May Be Sabotaging Your Mountaineering Fitness
May 16, 2020 01:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBThink mountaineers don't need strength training? Think again! People tend to either skip this important aspect of fitness — or overdo it. In this podcast, we'll talk about how to strike the right balance that will boost performance on summit day. We'll also cover the importance of proper form, periodization, and what to do about gym-timidation. My goal is to show you that strength training is for you and that it doesn't have to be super hard or time consuming.
5 Common Strength Training Mistakes that May Be Sabotaging Your Mountaineering Fitness
May 16, 2020 01:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThink mountaineers don't need strength training? Think again! People tend to either skip this important aspect of fitness — or overdo it. In this podcast, we'll talk about how to strike the right balance that will boost performance on summit day. We'll also cover the importance of proper form, periodization, and what to do about gym-timidation. My goal is to show you that strength training is for you and that it doesn't have to be super hard or time consuming. CONTACT SARAH TO SCHEDULE A F...
[CYM 1.0] #1 – The No. 1 thing you must do to get in mountaineering shape
May 10, 2020 20:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBHere's one mountaineering training tip will save you a ton of time, confusion, and aggravation. It's super simple and intuitive, yet even many personal trainers get it wrong! This simple principle will guide 80% of your mountaineering workouts to help build epic endurance for summit day. Hint: having great squat form won't help you hike uphill for 6–15 hours on summit day! Find out what will, and why the classic endurance training model is the best preparation for your toughest adventures. ...
01 - The No. 1 thing you must do to get in mountaineering shape
May 10, 2020 20:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBHere's one mountaineering training tip will save you a ton of time, confusion, and aggravation. It's super simple and intuitive, yet even many personal trainers get it wrong! This simple principle will guide 80% of your mountaineering workouts to help build epic endurance for summit day. Hint: having great squat form won't help you hike uphill for 6–15 hours on summit day! Find out what will, and why the classic endurance training model is the best preparation for your toughest adventures. ...
The No. 1 thing you must do to get in mountaineering shape
May 10, 2020 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBHere's one mountaineering training tip will save you a ton of time, confusion, and aggravation. It's super simple and intuitive, yet even many personal trainers get it wrong! This simple principle will guide 80% of your mountaineering workouts to help build epic endurance for summit day. Hint: having great squat form won't help you hike uphill for 6–15 hours on summit day! Find out what will, and why the classic endurance training model is the best preparation for your toughest adventures. ...