Evoke training vs MTN tough

[skipper907]

Been really enjoying the evoke back country hunting plan almost two months in. It is a challenge with the time commitment and trying to work things in

 

[Patriot2]

I am 64 yrs old and on week 6 with Evoke's 20 week plan. I am hanging with it pretty well - will be interesting to see how Colorado goes this fall. My knees are holding up better than I had hoped and I kinda enjoy the strength training although I keep weights pretty moderate as I have never needed more strength when hunting.

 

[jrotter06]

I've read Scott Johnston's book several times and I really think the best thing a feller could do is buy Training for the Uphill Athlete. It goes into the physiology of why we really need to be doing hours and hours below our aerobic threshold, and then support it with general strength and muscular endurance workouts.

When you read the book and get a base understanding of the science, plus the example weeks and traning plans included in the book. It becomes easy to create a plan taylored to you. Plus its $35 price tag is a little more appealing than the $80 dollar plan.

I did MTN Tough for a few months one Winter and really felt like it was just a Crossfit replica; and after reading the book its pretty apparent Crossfit and HIIT style training really don't give the endurance needed to excell in the backcountry.

I saw someone already mentioned it, but listeing to Scott on the Exo cast would be a really good place to start.

 

[jrotter06]

I've read Scott Johnston's book several times and I really think the best thing a feller could do is buy Training for the Uphill Athlete. It goes into the physiology of why we really need to be doing hours and hours below our aerobic threshold, and then support it with general strength and muscular endurance workouts.

When you read the book and get a base understanding of the science, plus the example weeks and traning plans included in the book. It becomes easy to create a plan taylored to you. Plus its $35 price tag is a little more appealing than the $80 dollar plan.

I did MTN Tough for a few months one Winter and really felt like it was just a Crossfit replica; and after reading the book its pretty apparent Crossfit and HIIT style training really don't give the endurance needed to excell in the backcountry.

I saw someone already mentioned it, but listeing to Scott on the Exo cast would be a really good place to start.

Additionally,

A change I've made from what the book calls for is all of my zone 1 and 2 is done with a 45 pound pack, much more sport specific than running.

 

[cornfedkiller]

I saw someone already mentioned it, but listeing to Scott on the Exo cast would be a really good place to start.

Do you have episode numbers? I see episodes with John Freih, but searching for Scott Johnson doesnt come up with anything.

 

[jrotter06]

Do you have episode numbers? I see episodes with John Freih, but searching for Scott Johnson doesnt come up with anything.

HUNT BACKCOUNTRY PODCAST 475 | PROVEN TRAINING METHODS FOR THE MOUNTAIN HUNTER — THE EXPERIENCE PROJECT

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