Train for Any Course: How to Prepare for Mountains from the Flats
Cathy and Head Coach Andy Dubois break down how to train for race features you can’t access—mountain downhills, climbs, stairs, technical trails, sand and altitude—by identifying race demands and using targeted sessions (reps, volume, intensity), treadmills, stairs, gym step-ups and plyometrics to create the right adaptations.They cover practical progressions, injury risk management, gear and pacing tips, mental preparation, and when to travel or use altitude/heat strategies so you arrive race-ready even if your local terrain differs from the course.
4 Sept 2026
Train Beyond Terrain: Prepare for Mountain Races Without Mountains
In this episode Cathy Duffy and Coach Andy DuBois explain how to prepare for race-specific demands — even when you don't have the same terrain available. Rather than trying to mimic every course feature, they recommend identifying the physical demands (eccentric loading for downhills, muscular endurance for climbs, technical footwork, sand and altitude challenges) and using targeted workouts — reps, volume, intensity, treadmills, stairs, gym strength and jump work — to create those adaptations.The episode covers practical drills, session examples, periodization tips, and race-day planning for heat, cold and altitude, plus mental strategies and small-site solutions (ladders, step-ups, stair repeats, short technical reps) so you can arrive at the start confident and prepared.
26 Jul 2026
Running the Himalayas: Behind the scenes at the finish line: The future of coaching education
Hosts Cathy Duffy and Coach Andy Dubois catch up to share highlights from Mile 27’s Nepal running camp and personal updates. They discuss immersive trail running, cultural experiences, altitude preparation, and memorable ridgeline runs.The episode then shifts to practical advice from Cathy’s event safety and first‑aid work: managing gear and layers, the risks of NSAIDs, fueling and GI practice, cramp causes and remedies, and post‑race recovery. Finally Andy outlines the guiding principles behind his comprehensive coaching course and book for coaches and self‑coached athletes.
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