The Hill Pursuit Podcast

By Hayden Gerhart

Welcome to the Hill Pursuit Podcast! This is a show where I discuss all things health, fitness, coaching and training. I use my own experiences, along with some common practices in the industry to spa... more

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May 25, 2021 EPISODE 27: BUILT FOR THIS
- Meet our guest, Ken Rogers; attempting to set the World Record for number of pullups in one day
- The current record is 7,715 pullups
- Ken has tried and failed many times, most recently 1 year ago, almost to the day
- Mental toughness gathered from his CHOICE to participate in individually grueling sports at a very young age
- A fine line exists between being FORCED and CHOOSING to do something
- Fun fact: Ken ran a 3:32 marathon on 4 days notice, and can also rep a 500lb deadlift 11 times. He may be a CYBORG.
- How does one program to perform this many pullups??
- Be sure to follow along beginning at 8am EST Friday
- There will be a live Instagram feed @kennyrogers93
- Please donate to the GoFundMe for Hope for the Warriors, a nonprofit that assists families/individuals with PTSD
- Contact us on Facebook and Instagram @hillpursuit, and email at [email protected]
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41min
May 23, 2021 EPISODE 26: Race Recap and Our First Guest SOON!
- Mitch is crushing testing week! Will be testing 5k run w/50lb ruck TONIGHT! Good luck Coach Mitch!
- Race Recap; Mighty Moraine Main Olympic Triathlon
- Swim 1500m, Bike 25miles, Run 6.2miles (distances CLOSE)
- Swim went WAYYY better than expected, and that lit a FIRE for the rest of the race!
- Bike average over 18mph and felt incredible throughout
- Run was just OKAY, good not great, but still satisfied!
- Learning moments = 1) I am a better swimmer than I give myself credit for; 2) I need to pull the bike back a bit so I can murder the run
- ON TUESDAY WE HAVE A SPECIAL GUEST!!!
- Ken Rogers is attempting to set the Guinness Book of World Record for pullups in 24 hours! He is coming on the show for Tuesday's podcast! Make sure you check it out!
- Contact us on Facebook and Instagram @hillpursuit, and email at [email protected]
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42min
May 14, 2021 EPISODE 25: Racing is BACK!
- WORLD RECORD PULLUPS IN 24 HOURS!! See below for more info
- Big weekend of training ahead
- Testing week next week for Mitch
- Olympic Distance Triathlon next weekend for Hayden
- Cold water means extra preparation
- We have a special guest joining us after his attempt at breaking the Guinness Book of World Record's number of pullups in 24 hours!! Stay tuned
- Contact us on Facebook and Instagram @hillpursuit, and email at [email protected]
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34min
May 07, 2021 EPISODE 24: How to Periodize for an Elk Hunt, Part 4
- Jui Jitsu: A great form of anaerobic crosstraining!
- FTP test coming up TODAY
- Tightening up these first 4 weeks
- Specifics within the 4 weeks outlined
- Testing for Mitch in about 1 week
- Contact us on Facebook and Instagram @hillpursuit, and email at [email protected]
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37min
May 04, 2021 EPISODE 23: Control What You Can Control
- What are REALISTIC expectations, and how do you create them?
- A year of "Firsts" quickly approaching
- Put the work in DAILY, the results will be what they will be
- Our performances are a direct result of our training, nothing else
- Your "goal" is imaginary, unless you put the work in EVERY DAY!
- Expect to be thrown off course on "race day"
- You put the work in, so let your FITNESS take control
- Contact us on Facebook and Instagram @hillpursuit, and email at [email protected]
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36min
April 29, 2021 EPISODE 22: How to Periodize for an Elk Hunt, Part 3
- Part THREE!
- Mitch still in "Maintenance" and loving it
- Hayden's new bike is on another level ENTIRELY
- Programming the first four weeks of this elk hunt
- Strength, Conditioning, Mobility, and Endurance: How does it all FIT?
- Contact us on Facebook and Instagram @hillpursuit, and email at [email protected]
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40min
April 21, 2021 EPISODE 21: How to Periodize for an Elk Hunt, Part 2
- It's been about a week! Thanks for checking back in with us
- Brief training/life update
- Currently in 5-week base maintenance phase
- Following testing battery, we will focus on Mobility, Strength, and Conditioning
- The mid-test will only be a few days, not a full week (following about 4 weeks UP)
- Need to focus on hips and low back
- Current strength programming is SOLID, don't fix it if it aint broke
- We need to add in significant and relevant conditioning along with aerobic base
- Swimming as cross-training
- To be continued! Check out Part 3 later!
- Contact us on Facebook and Instagram @hillpursuit, and email at [email protected]
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50min
April 12, 2021 EPISODE 20: Training For Life
- New Routes
- Award your Training, and COMPETE with yourself!
- Pushing your own limits doesn't need to be a daily occurrence, but you should do it.
- Change it up and work on your WEAKNESSES.
- Races are happening! This is a GOOD sign!
- Contact us on Facebook and Instagram @hillpursuit, and email at [email protected]
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40min
April 06, 2021 EPISODE 19: How to Periodize for an Elk Hunt, Part 1
- We hope you had a HAPPY EASTER!
- Mid-September Elk Hunt, we will be working backwards for programming purposes
- 5-week base maintenance beginning April 8
- May 13-20 initial testing period
- May 20th start date for a big 16-week block
- Mid-test potentially July 8-12
- Post-test potentially Sept. 2-9
- What will we be testing??? See below
- TESTS CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING
1. sit-n-reach (low back/hamstring/posterior chain flexibility)
2. 3rm back squat (lower body maximal strength)
3. 60-second max repetitions back extension w/25lb plate (low back/posterior chain endurance)
4. hamstring mobility assessment
5. 1.5-mile open run (aerobic capacity)
6. 5k run w/50lb ruck (aerobic/anaerobic capacity)
- Contact us on Facebook and Instagram @hillpursuit, and email at [email protected]
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38min
April 01, 2021 EPISODE 18: Learning from Losing
- BACK-TO-BACK EPISODES!! This is NOT an April Fool's Joke!!
- Multi-Sport vs Single-Sport participation as a young athlete
- Ways we can avoid experiencing BURNOUT
- Learning to work with teammates and coaches
- Learn MOVEMENTS, Don't focus on OVERLOADING resistance training
- Unique opportunities for mental growth
- Contact us on Facebook and Instagram @hillpursuit, and email at [email protected]
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35min

FAQs about The Hill Pursuit Podcast:

How many episodes does The Hill Pursuit Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 117 episodes available.