Training Science

Why You’re Failing at Endurance Training: The High Stress Training Epidemic and How to Fix It

Coach James Stewart writes his most important article yet. Understand why you're doing endurance wrong and how to unlock your ability to become an endurance beast!
Coaching

COUCH TO THE SUMMIT PERFORMANCE COACHING

Couch to the Summit Performance Coaching has been offering coaching services since 2019 for vertical focused endurance elite athletes through to beginners. Learn more about what I do and how I might benefit you in your fitness journey!
Training Science

How I Trained for 10 Weeks to Climb 18 Grouse Grinds in 19 Hours (14,650m vertical)

Tackling the Grouse Grind once is enough for most people. The Grind is a 2.9km trail ascending 810 vertical meters along the steep forest of North Vancouver’s Grouse Mountain. Learn how I trained to accomplish 18 grinds in 19 hours over a ten-week training block in the summer of 2019.
Training Science

Training Science Articles by Couch to the Summit Performance Coaching

Couch to the Summit Performance Coaching aims to educate all athletes on how to train effectively, efficiently and safely and maximise their potential as an athlete, while also keeping health and longevity in mind.
Coaching

About Coach James Stewart of Couch to the Summit Performance Coaching

My name is James Stewart. I'm an Australian born 45-year-old ultra-endurance and vertical focused trail running athlete living in Vancouver Canada. I’m also an experienced adventurer, health and fitness advocate, adventure photographer/film-maker and performance coach!
Coaching

What to Look for in a Trail Running Coach?

Coaching is a big investment in your time, money and health, and vetting and choosing a coach is likely to be challenging process. What should you be looking for in a coach?