The Training For Mountaineering Podcast

TFM97: Steps to 8000m - Preparing for Mountaineering With Allie Pepper

In this episode, I interview Allie Pepper about her brand-new coaching offer to help mountaineers navigate the road to an 8000m climb. Inside, she shares some insights in

TFM96: Road To Aconcagua: Luther's Training Journey (So Far)

In this episode, I interview Summit Strength client Luther about his training journey (so far) leading up to Aconcagua. Inside, he shares insights into his training, t

TFM95: Training For Mountaineering, Cancelled Expeditions, and Readjusted Goals - Interview With Ojas

In this episode, I interview Summit Strength client Ojas about his training and preparation for mountaineering. When we first started working together, Ojas had the goal

TFM94: Injury Prevention For Trail Runners: Interview With Mandy

In this episode I interview sports chiropractor Mandy from Performance Place Sports Case, who is a specialist in working with trail runners.  Inside, she shares some in

TFM93: Training For Mt. Rainier's Emmons Glacier Route: Jackie's Story

​In this episode, I interview Summit Strength client Jackie about her recent climb of Mt. Rainier, following the Emmons Glacier Route. Inside, she shares some insights ab

TFM92: Training To Summit Everest: Interview With Shika

On 21 May 2026, Summit Strength client Shika stood on top of Mount Everest after eight years of climbing and four months of structured preparation with Rowan. In this

TFM91: Anxious Before A Big Adventure? Try This Mindset Technique

In this episode, I explore a dead-simple mindset technique a mountaineer can use to manage stress and nerves in the lead-up to a challenging expedition. == Interested

TFM90: Breaking Up Long Cardio For Mountaineers

In this episode, I explore whether breaking up your long cardio days into shorter sessions throughout the week is an effective or recommended strategy to help manage sche

TFM89: Judging Intensity During Strength Training

In this episode, I explore how a mountaineer should (and should not) judge the intensity of their strength training. == Interested in online training for mountaineeri

TFM88: Your Memory Sucks

If you are going through training for a mountaineering journey, don't fool yourself into thinking your memory is reliable. This episode explores why this is an important

TFM87: Active Recovery For Mountaineers

Most mountainers are aware that recovery during their time is important. But the actual application of recovery protocols and strategies in the mountaineering community o

TFM86: Fatiguing Early During Longer Cardio? Look At These Areas.

In this episode, we share some areas a mountaineer can look at if they are always fatiguing early in their longer hikes or runs.  == Interested in online training for

TFM85: 6 Strength Training Myths For Mountaineers

​In this episode, we explore some common myths about strength training that are commonly shared in the mountaineering community. == Interested in online training for

TFM84: Aerobic Deficiency 'Syndrome' For Mountaineers

In this episode, we talk about the concept of Aerobic Deficiency 'Syndrome' for mountaineers and why I believe the conversation around this topic needs to change.  ==

TFM83: Quick Strength Tips For Mountaineers

​In this episode, I explore some quick (but very useful) tips to help a mountaineer get better results from their strength training.  == Interested in online training

TFM82: Respiratory Muscle Strength For Mountaineers: - A Follow-Up

​In this episode, we do a follow-up on the topic of respiratory muscle training for mountaineers. And we explore HOW a mountaineer can train to see benefits in this area,

TFM81: Respiratory Muscle Training For High Altitude Mountaineers And Hikers

In this episode, we explore respiratory muscle training (strength training for your breathing muscles), which is a very interesting area of training for high-altitude mou

TFM80: Upper Body Strength Training For Mountaineers

In this episode, we explore an often-neglected area of training for mountaineers - upper body strength. You will learn: Why is upper-body strength important for mount

TFM79: How To Train Mental Endurance For Mountaineering

Inside, I share some strategies a mountaineer can use to build and sustain mental endurance for the mountains. Fair warning, these ideas are SIMPLE - but if applied, they

TFM78: Common Cardio Mistakes For Mountaineers

In this episode, we explore some of the most basic (but most common) mistakes I see from mountaineers with their cardio training. == Interested in online training for