In this podcast appearance, I joined Coach Lisa Thompson for a wide-ranging discussion on mountain training, endurance performance, strength development, and preparing for challenging outdoor objectives. We answer listener questions and share practical insights from our experience coaching hikers, climbers, mountaineers, and endurance athletes. Whether you’re training for your first summit or looking to improve your mountain performance, this conversation offers actionable takeaways you can apply to your own training.
Key topics covered:
- Mountain-specific strength training
- Endurance development for hiking and mountaineering
- Training volume and recovery
- Preparing for big mountain objectives
- Common mistakes mountain athletes make
- Mindset and performance in the mountains
- Coaching philosophy and athlete development
You can listen to Mountain Training Q&A with Coach Jacque Tietjen on Spotify or watch the video on Youtube below!
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