Ep. 2 - “The List”, Training Grounds, Cotopaxi and More

11/02/2025 1h 17min

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In Episode 2 ofTy’s Training: Talking with my Dad, Tyler Andrews takes us through his first week of training for Project Himalaya—while still technically on vacation. Joined by his co-host and father, Tim Andrews, they discuss how Tyler balances adventure and structured training in the breathtaking landscapes of Quito, Ecuador.Tyler shares insights from a meaningful final run with a friend in Concord before his trip, epic days in Cotopaxi National Park, and the strategic choice of Quito as his training base. Tune in for tales of Type 2 fun on Rumiñahui, a muddy Polichaski Trail workout, and the delicate balance of excitement versus recovery at high altitude.Plus, Tyler walks through “The List,” a set of personal guidelines for his journey ahead. If you’ve ever wondered how elite athletes prepare for massive challenges, this episode is packed with stories, strategies, and heart-pumping adventures at over 10,000 feet!Don't forget to check out the written training log and catch up on Episode 1 for the full backstory.Stay with us!Mywritten training log is updated weekly on my ⁠website⁠ or via ⁠substack⁠. You canwatch  the video version of this episode on ⁠my YouTube Channel⁠. You can also see my daily training data on ⁠Strava⁠ and I post (fairly) regularly on ⁠Instagram⁠.Finally, ifyou don’t understand any of my lingo, check out ⁠Ty’s Jargon Dictionary⁠ and feel free to send any questions, comments, concerns, hopes, or dreams  my way to ⁠[email protected]⁠ or ⁠DM me on Instagram⁠.You can also learn more about coaching with Chaski Endurance Collective at ⁠www.chaski.run⁠ or find us on ⁠Instagram.⁠