Ep. 02: Ty's Training: Talking with my Dad

Professional mountain athlete Tyler Andrews and his father Tim dive into Ty's first week of training for Project Himalaya. From a farewell run in Concord to ringing in the New Year at 3800m in Ecuador, get an inside look at the start of this ambitious training block.
In this episode:
Why Quito, Ecuador is the perfect training base
Exploring iconic training locations: Cotopaxi, Rumiñahui, and the Polichaski Trail
Understanding altitude training and risk assessment in the mountains
The story behind Ty's first quality workout of the block
What "Type 2 fun" really means
BONUS: Ty breaks down his 16 training principles for this buildup
Key locations discussed:
🗻 Cotopaxi National Park (5,897m)
🏃‍♂️ Polichaski Trail (1,100m+ in 5km)
⛰️ Rumiñahui (4,721m)
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