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How Skimo Builds Better Mountain Runners | Max King

Trail running national champion Max King joins Skimo Gold to break down how ski mountaineering (skimo) has transformed his mountain running performance — and why more endurance athletes should be training uphill on skis. Max shares how watching European stars like Kilian Jornet led him to adopt skimo as winter cross-training — and how that decision improved his results in steep, technical races like the iconic Mount Marathon Race. We dive into: How skimo builds uphill-specific muscular endurance Why skiing makes you more efficient in mountain races Balancing 40–50 miles per week of running with ski training VO2 max, threshold, and interval workouts on skis Training rivalry and staying competitive as a masters athlete Launching a youth skimo program in Bend, Oregon Preparing for the legendary Barkley Marathons Skimo in the Olympics and the future of U.S. development Max also shares what it’s like racing Mount Marathon with his son, building grassroots youth programming, and why ski mountaineering might be the most underutilized training tool for mountain athletes. If you're a trail runner, skimo racer, mountain athlete, coach, or endurance sports fan, this episode delivers actionable insights on performance, longevity, and next-generation development. 🎿 Subscribe for more ski mountaineering interviews, race analysis, and Olympic coverage. 🔥 Follow Skimo Gold for weekly conversations with the best athletes and coaches in the sport. Skimo Gold is sponsored by CAMP. Check them out at camp.it #skimo #skimountaineering #trailrunning #mountainrunning #mountmarathon #barkleymarathons #olympicdispatch