If you’re training for a big mountain, wearing a GPS fitness watch that spits out daily physiological metrics, you’ve probably asked yourself this question (sometimes proudly, sometimes nervously): “Is my...

If you’re anything like me, the last week of December is an interesting one. Reflections on the past year eventually give way to what’s in store in 2026– and maybe...

Breathwork is the secret weapon for mountain athletes, from climbers completing the Seven Summits, to ultra-runners finishing races like UTMB or Leadville 100. We’re using this blog post to summarize...

If you’re training for endurance—especially with mountains in your future—you’ve probably been sold the same message for years: more miles, more fitness. And while volume plays a large role, there’s...

How Do You Know If You Are Breathing Properly? Breathing zones determine how efficiently we take in oxygen, especially for mountain endurance athletes. We breathe over 20,000 times a day, yet...

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re on the edge of a new frontier. Maybe it’s your first climb well above 5,000 meters. Maybe it’s Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, or...

You’ve booked the trip. The dates are set for Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, or Everest Base Camp. You have the gear list and the itinerary. But there is one nagging question keeping...

When you catch a glimpse of an elite alpinist scaling a mountain with ease, It’s easy (and dare a say comforting?) to write it off as genetic lottery or “superhuman”...

Hey, Uphill Athlete Coaches! The training session recording is below. Let me know if you would like more info about how your clients could benefit from breathwork/respiratory muscle training for...