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The Training For Mountaineering Podcast

The Training For Mountaineering Podcast

Rowan Smith: Mountaineering Fitness Coach 93 Episodes Jun 25, 2026

The Training For Mountaineering Podcast helps mountaineers and alpinists train, prepare, and conquer their mountain adventures. Host Rowan Smith shares simple and proven training strategies to get fit, strong, and resilient for the mountains. Episodes cover training, injury prevention, nutrition, mental strength, and more. The goal is to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and successful adventure.

Episodes

TFM92: Training To Summit Everest: Interview With Shika
TFM92: Training To Summit Everest: Interview With Shika Jun 25, 2026 32:29 On 21 May 2026, Summit Strength client Shika stood on top of Mount Everest after eight years of climbing and four months of structured preparation with Rowan. In this episode she shares how she trained for the mountain, how she managed the competing demands of work and a master's thesis without burning out, and what summit day actually felt like. If you're dreaming of a serious adventure and wond
TFM91: Anxious Before A Big Adventure? Try This Mindset Technique
TFM91: Anxious Before A Big Adventure? Try This Mindset Technique Jun 12, 2026 08:10 In this episode, I explore a dead-simple mindset technique a mountaineer can use to manage stress and nerves in the lead-up to a challenging expedition. == Interested in online training for mountaineering?  ​Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html
TFM90: Breaking Up Long Cardio For Mountaineers
TFM90: Breaking Up Long Cardio For Mountaineers Jun 5, 2026 10:36 In this episode, I explore whether breaking up your long cardio days into shorter sessions throughout the week is an effective or recommended strategy to help manage scheduling. == Interested in online training for mountaineering?  ​Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html
TFM89: Judging Intensity During Strength Training
TFM89: Judging Intensity During Strength Training May 29, 2026 21:52 In this episode, I explore how a mountaineer should (and should not) judge the intensity of their strength training. == Interested in online training for mountaineering?  Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html
TFM88: Your Memory Sucks
TFM88: Your Memory Sucks May 22, 2026 12:31 If you are going through training for a mountaineering journey, don't fool yourself into thinking your memory is reliable. This episode explores why this is an important subject to be aware of and a simple strategy to help.  == Interested in online training for mountaineering?  Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html
TFM87: Active Recovery For Mountaineers
TFM87: Active Recovery For Mountaineers May 16, 2026 13:25 Most mountainers are aware that recovery during their time is important. But the actual application of recovery protocols and strategies in the mountaineering community often leaves a lot to be desired... one aspect of recovery which often doesn't get applied well is 'active' recovery. In this episode, we explore this topic and dive into: What active recovery is (and why it can be valuable for mo
TFM86: Fatiguing Early During Longer Cardio? Look At These Areas.
TFM86: Fatiguing Early During Longer Cardio? Look At These Areas. May 8, 2026 14:18 In this episode, we share some areas a mountaineer can look at if they are always fatiguing early in their longer hikes or runs.  == Interested in online training for mountaineering?  Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html
TFM85: 6 Strength Training Myths For Mountaineers
TFM85: 6 Strength Training Myths For Mountaineers May 1, 2026 17:35 ​In this episode, we explore some common myths about strength training that are commonly shared in the mountaineering community. == Interested in online training for mountaineering?  Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html
TFM84: Aerobic Deficiency 'Syndrome' For Mountaineers
TFM84: Aerobic Deficiency 'Syndrome' For Mountaineers Apr 24, 2026 18:29 In this episode, we talk about the concept of Aerobic Deficiency 'Syndrome' for mountaineers and why I believe the conversation around this topic needs to change.  == Interested in online training for mountaineering?  Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html
TFM83: Quick Strength Tips For Mountaineers
TFM83: Quick Strength Tips For Mountaineers Apr 17, 2026 08:38 ​In this episode, I explore some quick (but very useful) tips to help a mountaineer get better results from their strength training.  == Interested in online training for mountaineering?  Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html
TFM82: Respiratory Muscle Strength For Mountaineers: - A Follow-Up
TFM82: Respiratory Muscle Strength For Mountaineers: - A Follow-Up Apr 10, 2026 21:17 ​In this episode, we do a follow-up on the topic of respiratory muscle training for mountaineers. And we explore HOW a mountaineer can train to see benefits in this area, plus some commonly discussed training methods that probably won't lead to improvements in this specific area.  == Interested in online training for mountaineering?  ​Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength
TFM81: Respiratory Muscle Training For High Altitude Mountaineers And Hikers
TFM81: Respiratory Muscle Training For High Altitude Mountaineers And Hikers Apr 3, 2026 29:37 In this episode, we explore respiratory muscle training (strength training for your breathing muscles), which is a very interesting area of training for high-altitude mountaineers. Inside, we explore: What is respiratory muscle training? The potential benefits of respiratory muscle training for high-altitude mountaineers How to develop and train respiratory muscle strength (and a few methods whic

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