#139 Ask Evoke: Athlete-Submitted Questions For October 2026

Join Coaches Larry Goldie and Leif Whittaker 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 you would like to learn more about the Evoke Endurance community, visit our Reddit forum: https://www.reddit.com/r/evokeendurance/, or contact us here.

Episode Guide

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:29 Best gym machine for training mountain ultra runs

00:08:23 Why ballistic muscular endurance training causes greater soreness

00:16:56 Tips on modulating training

00:23:36 Tips on loading progression

00:31:41 Using supplements for sleep

00:39:07 Zone 1 vs. Zone 2 load

00:45:13 Comparing aerobic thresholds in different activities

00:53:53 Purchasing used avalanche gear

00:56:45 Leif’s base-building for his Everest climb

01:00:34 Training recommendations for Tor des Géants

01:07:26 Tips for climbing Denali

01:13:30 Training during ski-mountaineering season

01:20:34 Specific training qualities for Nanga Parbat

01:26:16 Outro and Thanks