The Uphill Goat - Hosted By Andrew Conover : Recent Episodes
Andrew Conover
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Super great to sit down with local legend and KOM hunter Truman Glasgow.
Truman and I have been friends/race competitors for almost 10 years, and it has been super fun to watch him take cycling to the next level with good results on the big stage!
In this conversation, we do a deep dive into his three most recent races and talk about the rest of the season.
Truman is a great racer and an even better dude. Make sure to give this one a listen!
Michaela Thompson is an incredible athlete and human being. With her 3rd place finish at Leadville a few weeks ago, she put herself on the map and is going to start marking her territory. And at only 22 years old, the cycling world better watch out, because she's got an exciting career ahead.
In our conversation, we talk about Michaela's background in cycling and racing, her early success as a Jr., her experience at Leadville, and the importance of approaching racing and life with curiosity and appreciation for the opportunity.
You can follow her cycling career on instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/michaelamthompson/
and on Strava here:
https://www.strava.com/pros/24916063
Welcome everybody to the Uphill Goat! A high-performance podcast to help you be your best!
Today's guest is Jess Clapier, a Utah road racer who has won East Canyon Cat 1 Road Race, Mirror Lake Cat 1 Road Race, shared the podium with Olympian Howard Grotts at the Iron Horse Stage Race, and much more.
Jump into today's episode to hear all about his journey!
Go give Jess a follow on Strava and Instagram.
Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/11665028
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_clapier/
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The Uphill Goat is back! I had this conversation with Danny back in January, and I'm super excited for all of you to be able to enjoy it now.
Danny is a professional marathon mountain bike racer, racing the UCI marathon World Cup circuit in Europe along with other big one-day races.
In this episode, we dive into his journey of racing from a teenager at the National Championships with Keegan Swenson to his current goals and hopes as he balances being a husband, and father, working full time, and racing professionally.
Danny is super impressive on the bike and an even more impressive person. I loved chatting with him and learned a lot about discipline, grit, and following your dreams from our conversation. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did.
A few weeks ago a friend told me the Spry gang was going to ride the White Rim and he wanted to do it as fast as he could. It sounded intriguing and so I went with him. My stretch goal was 6 hours, but I would be stoked to be anywhere under sub 6:30. Top 10 is 6:26, so that was something I thought could potentially be in the cards if everything went perfectly.
In this episode we talk about Keegan Swenson, and potential reasons to his constant and consistent victories this year. We talk about Alabama football and Coach Sabin's ability to recognize swings in sport, any how that can be applied to racing and being on the edge of change rather than late to it.
In this episode I dive into where I'm at with my racing and training, and the importance of trusting the process and being patient with yourself as you're waiting for good results.
Have you found the starts of your XC races to be wild and crazy. It's because people haven't settled in yet.
Listen to this episode to find out what I call the 5 minute rule.
In this episode we introduce Spencer Stevenson the new co-host of the Uphill Goat. We also talk about the best way to train with only 30 minutes a day and what that looks like long term.
This is a good time in the season to take a break to reset, refocus, and increase your motivation for upcoming races. What is your place?
As I've been reflecting on some recent races the purpose of training and racing has come to mind, and I haven't been having enough fun lately. So don't get too serious, and keep it fun.
The full picture of my race. A little piece of humble pie, and ready to get ready for the next races.
We talk about: - unbound nutrition - pacing - what it was like to be at the front - Carters goals and upcoming races - training going into unbound - what recovery has been like - advice for anyone wanting to be fast.
Timo has led the AF Cavemen to win 10 state titles since 2009, two second place finishes at nationals, and several other top 10 finishes. He is one of the smartest coaches out there after over 40 years of racing, and coaching. We dive into: - the best way to get the best bang for your buck in training. - Visualization - negative splits - racing how you train - Strength and core work - recovery runs every day
Find out how I have my athletes track their performance when you take heart rate monitors and power meters out of the equation. Many athletes, including the developer of the system: Craig Manning, have found this to be fundamental for high performance.
We talk through Jules story and how he came to be where he is, and his goals with skimo and mountain bike racing. We discuss what it means to be a professional cyclist/athlete, and what racing on a pro team in Asia was like. We discuss the risks/rewards of going for backcountry skiing FKT's and his hopes to make the first USA olympic Skimo team in 2026.
Cadence drills are one of the most overlooked aspects of training. Pedaling efficiency is one of the three pillars of being fast while pedaling a bike, and cadence drills are fundamental to building good pedaling efficiency.
A conversation with professional cyclist Brayden Johnson. He's a 2x US National Champion and is currently in Europe racing the World Cups. We talk about:- Fueling during training, and racing. - Goal setting- Race Plans- The importance of having fun.- What to do if you're feeling unmotivated.
Race #2 this year, and why I'm confident this season is going to shape out really well.
There is power in being genuinely interested in other people. I think it'll make you race faster. Here's why
Fun to shock the system with the first race in 6 months.How do you pass without losing time while racing?
I've noticed an interesting pattern with many training sessions. 1. First third, fun.2. Second third, hard.3. Third third, rewarding.
Can I train every day, or do I need days off? Can I always go fast, or do I need to go slow?
Give this quick episode a listen to find out why you should focus on being curious rather than having expectations!
Crazy how the same circumstances can be seen in very different ways based on how we view it.
President Ensign is one of the most amazing people I have been blessed to know. God be with you.
With yet another bit storm, we opted to ski the south facing three temptations. These beautiful faces, visible from the Tibble Fork Parking lot in American Fork Canyon are an Iconic line, and definitely worth checking out.
Lot's of fun skiing today in Provo mountains. They're super reactive right now. Be wise!
Ego vs. Task orientation and why you should be careful with how you're measuring your success.
Ep. 67In this episode I share a story of a PR attempt and how exit speed relates to our spiritual growth in our lives. Photo from the summit of Lone Peak. Not related.
My story racing the 6 hours of Frog Hollow Mountain Bike Race with my twin little sisters, and how it related to todays monster assignment.
"Today was all-time, and it was all-time all day." Go get it folks, it doesn't get better than this.
People keep having misconceptions about what backcountry skiing actually is. So I recorded this episode to explain what I do all day.
In this episode I talk about how cycling, singing, and life is better when we work in harmony.
What is the Aerobic Endurance Test and why focusing on building your aerobic base is a good idea.
Make sure to have a good plan when you had into the backcountry. It's not the same as resort skiing where you can just decide what to ski as you go.
had a lot of fun reflecting on these memories I recorded this. Check it out to hear my experience getting into this sport that has become one of the most rewarding parts of my life.
How it all started, how it grew, and how it's going! A big thanks to John Jonas for making it all possible.
In this episode I discuss what to do when snow starts sticking to the bottom of your skins, and how it relates to progress and change in our own lives.
What is really the best way to high performance? Trying to be like someone else? Or exploring the best version of ourself. Find out in this episode.
Motivation can be a tricky thing. In this episode I dive into some tips and tricks to help you get out the door even on days when motivation is completely down the toilet.
The conditions were wild today. But at least the views were excellent and skiing down the Avalanche path was kind of cool!
The story of the British cycling teams transformation and why you should focus on making small improvement rather than changing everything all at once.
In this episode I dive into what my Sports Psychology teacher Craig Manning called, "Power Statements." When and how to use them. I also talked about riding the Guacamole trail near Virgin, UT.
Skiing near the cedar breaks and mountain biking in the green valley area in St. George.
A wild day in the backcountry with extreme winds and a drastic weather change. Location- Big Springs Park in South Fork up Provo Canyon.
Why it's a good idea to replace your wake up alarm with a "go to bed alarm." https://uphillgoat.com/2023/02/07/227/
First impressions of the Salomon Xalp 170's and why I'm going to attempt 15,000 vertical feet of skiing tomorrow.
In this episode I dive into time relativity and how it relates to success in the mountains.
Today we skied something different: Squaw Peak. Formally known as Kyhv Peak. The single track descent was fun, and exciting. However, I wouldn't want to do it without new snow.
In this episode I talk about using the Moon bike, skiing pow, some crazy ideas I've had recently, and the goals that are forming for the season.
Are you doing what you love? Are you motivated by love? Are you living the life you want to be living? In this episode I share my thoughts about these questions and why we are motivated to do different things.
Thinking about checking out backcountry skiing? Check out this episode to find out what it's like from Kyle's perspective!
This week is turning into an unplanned rest week as my body is declaring it's had enough after several 15 hour weeks in a row! I felt unmotivated and gloomy during today's tour until I started thinking of the things I'm grateful for, which increased energy and excitement and led me to the thought that happiness leads to winning, not the other way around.
The story of beating the legendary Zach Calton. Yes, it was a low priority race, but still a peak experience for me!
In this episode I dive into Sports Psychologists Craig Mannings method for setting goals. I've found it to be key in accomplishing big goals, especially in the long term.
In this episode I break down my routines as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to help me run a sub 5 minute mile. I also talk about our potential and capacity as Children of God.
Two new lines for me in Rock Canyon, Provo, UT. I'm not sure the Avy danger is complete gone at lower elevations. No slides today, but a lot of sluffing. It's probably good to go, I'm just not 100% convinced yet.
Beautiful skiing 5 minutes from my apartment. Why you should look at the world with eyes of wonder. The steps of transition and the importance of doing the same thing every time!
Enjoying the deep snow from the recent storm in Upper Days Fork. I also talk about the benefits of mindful eating for endurance athletes and how it's helped me have more consistent energy levelels.
In this episode I dive into my race day routine and talk about the benefits of yoga, and meditation. Below is the link to the yoga I discussed. https://youtu.be/GLy2rYHwUqY
What it's like ski the Three Temptations in American Fork Canyon and how to ski flat exits.
After having multiple key races ruined by mechanicals, it's made me wonder if it's just bad luck, or if I'm not riding correctly. I also talk about fat burning vs. carb burning and how I've been training differently to burn fat.
In this episode we talk about skiing Scotties Bowl and the warm hike up. We talk about what it's like when snow sticks to your skins and how it affects the skiing. We also talk about cornicws, what causes them, and why you shouldn't stand on them.
In this episode I describe the three different techniques I use to carry my skis on my moped. I also talk about skiing the bowl behind Bobs Nob and talk about current snow depths.
In this episode I dive into why I haven't been biking, and describe my first higher intensity efforts of the season in Rock Canyon. I also describe the Avalanche debris from Grr Couloir.
In this episode I talk about my strength training today and what I've done in the past, as well as our ski tour above Aspen Grove in Provo Utah where it was snowing hard and we heard some big Avalanches.
How to keep traction on a skin track and avoid falling to your knees. Best practices for kick turns. How it applies to life.
We explored the Avalanche that ran from Mount Timpanogos into Dry Canyon located in Lindon UT.
In this episode we'll dive into who A.J. Conover is and his thoughts on best practicing for dressing up in the backcountry.