Training for the Uphill Athlete
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For mountain athletes seeking to push their limits in alpine climbing, ski mountaineering, or mountain running, this comprehensive guide offers a science-based approach to training that actually works at altitude. Drawing on decades of elite coaching experience and cutting-edge sports science, it demystifies the physiology of endurance and explains how to build a training programme tailored to the unique demands of vertical terrain.
Whether preparing for an expedition, planning a long mountain traverse, or simply wanting to move more efficiently in the hills, readers will find practical advice on periodisation, strength training, nutrition, and mental preparation. The methodology has been proven at the highest levels of mountaineering whilst remaining accessible to amateur enthusiasts. This is essential reading for anyone serious about improving their performance in the mountains.
