#137 Ask Evoke: Athlete-Submitted Questions For August 2026
Summary
Andy Reid and Kylie Toth discuss plyometrics for ultra runners, emphasizing tendon stiffness and injury prevention through low-volume, high-intensity sessions. They explore downhill resilience strategies, including eccentric strength training and "shock weekends" to simulate race conditions. The coaches also address scheduling breaks, the utility of cycling for aerobic base building, and the importance of back-to-back long runs over single marathon-length efforts. Finally, they advise on periodization for elite athletes, suggesting that fast runners should prioritize Zone 1 volume while add…
Topics discussed
The role of plyometrics in ultra running
Preparing for downhill resilience and training
Managing rest weeks and tapering strategies
Applying running methodology to cycling
Stairmasters vs. incline treadmills for base
Understanding CTL, ATL, and heart rate zones
Designing capstone workouts for mountain races
Overtraining studies and intensity markers
Staple 100-mile workouts for elite runners
Threshold variability and drift testing
Muscular endurance and cycling specifics
The science and utility of stretching
Muscular endurance for flatter trail races
How to choose your next trail race
Agility, proprioception, and isometric work
Comparing Pogacar and Vingegaard
Tempo vs. threshold training definitions
Strength training for marathoners
Closing remarks and sign-off
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