How Tyler Andrews Smashed the Everest Speed Record by an Hour Using Double Thresholds
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Tyler Andrews discusses his record-breaking ascent of Mount Everest and his unique training methods.
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Host: LetsRun.com
Guest: Tyler Andrews
Topics covered
- mountaineering
- speed records
- training techniques
- Olympic trials
- running form
- injury prevention
Keywords
- Everest speed record
- Tyler Andrews
- mountaineering training
- double thresholds
- hypoxic training
- Olympic trials
- running mechanics
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Aletheia Run
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Places: Mount Everest, Ecuador, Nepal
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