Being a Rugged Athlete: How to Train Work Capacity for the Mountains w/ Austin Womack

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Austin Womack on training for the physical demands of wildland firefighting and mountain hunting.

In this episode, I talk with Austin Womack, a wildland firefighter and fellow strength coach. We discuss the unique physical demands of wildland firefighting and compare it to hunting in the mountains, the importance of endurance and strength training, and how to balance work capacity in training. Austin shares insights on pacing, the concept of 'periodizing the suck' for effective training, and the role of technology in performance. The conversation emphasizes the need for mental toughness and the ability to push beyond perceived limits in both training and real-life scenarios.

People in this episode

Guest: Austin Womack

Topics covered

• wildland firefighting
• endurance training
• strength training
• work capacity
• mental toughness
• performance technology

Keywords

• rugged athlete
• training
• endurance
• strength
• mental toughness
• performance
• wildland firefighter

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Okayest Podcast Network

Books & works: Wild Strength Podcast

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