#37 - The Best Elevation Training Advice I've Ever Heard (in 3 Words)

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Do you dream of climbing a mountain but worry that it's impossible because you live in Florida or Minnesota or Bangkok or some other super flat place?

Do you think the only way to get in shape for mountain adventures is to spend eight hours a day on the Stairmaster?

Friend, if you're dreaming your high alpine dreams at sea level, stay tuned.

Because in today's podcast, I'm gonna share three words that will change your life and empower you to train for every adventure you've ever dreamed of.

Ready? Let's do this.

Linked Resources

• Mountain Fit Course
• UESCA Ultramarathon Coaching Certification
• (Podcast) Training at Sea Level and Ernie Hampsten
• Interview with Kaci Lickteig
• (Video) How to do step-ups
• (Book) The Outdoor Athlete
• (Podcast) Training as a Hero's Journey
• Backpackers and Mountaineers in Training Facebook Group
• Sarah's Instagram (@missadventurepants)
• Try breathwork with Sarah

Episode Sneak Peek

• [6:30] The best elevation training advice I’ve ever heard, and why it blew my mind.

• [9:32] The raw power of fitness. How Kaci Lickteig wins ultramarathons in the Sierra Nevada Mountains while training in Nebraska.

• [12:43] How elevation training makes us lose our minds and look for shiny objects. High-altitude tents, stair climbing marathons, moving to Colorado, and other training rabbit holes. The crazy things people do to prepare for high-altitude adventures that probably aren’t necessary.

• [19:04] What really works in elevation training. The mental health benefits of limiting specific training. How to set fitness priorities. Why sustainability trumps specificity.