The Talent Myth
"My mother said to me, ‘If you are a soldier, you will become a general. If you are a monk, you will become the Pope.’ Instead, I was a painter, and became Picasso."
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Under the Influence
In December 2002, Will Gadd, Kevin Mahoney, and I completed the first ascent of "Howse of Cards" (VI M7- WI6X), a difficult and controversial new route on the northeast face of Howse Peak.
Maximum Speed ⚡
Short, intense efforts—with proper form and long passive rests—help increase muscle fiber recruitment, lay the groundwork for anaerobic capacity, and improve mechanics.
Influences & Acknowledgments
Influences
Scott Johnston
Starting in 2005, Scott mentored me in endurance theory, advised me on training during my skimo days, and coached me from October 2016 to March 2017. Scott pointed me toward the people below in addition to engaging in our 17-year dialog on endurance training. At last