RUNNERS who are approaching TRAIL may be wondering how best to train in this discipline.
Based on our experience and inspired by the work of the world’s most famous athletes in this discipline, we have put together these valuable tips for you:
IN THE MOUNTAINS FORGET ABOUT THE WEATHER
For your own safety and to improve the effectiveness of your training, do not be nagged by your RYTHM. Mountain routes are not linear, so it is impossible to be constant.
DON’T ASK TOO MUCH OF YOURSELF
Organise your workouts in such a way as to achieve a balance between TRAINING and DEFATICATION
Excessive training has been shown to lower performance.
TRY TO SET YOURSELF REAL GOALS
Having an awareness of where you can finish in a competition by not overestimating yourself will help you prepare for that type of competition.
PREPARE YOURSELF TECHNICALLY IN VARIOUS TYPES OF TERRAIN
Look for challenging surfaces to get your head and body used to faster reaction times!
TRAIN EVERY ELEMENT
Physical, technical, mental and equipment preparation determine the final result.
Your training should be designed with the aim of improving all these aspects in a balanced way
DECIDE ON THE ROUTE ACCORDING TO YOUR MOOD
Around a lake or in a forest to seek tranquillity.
Rocks and boulders for when you are charged up.
Climb to a summit if you feel like a challenge
CHOOSE THE RIGHT SHOES
TRAIL shoes, of course!
Whether you do it as non-race-oriented training or you do it to be competitive, always start out EMOTIONED when looking at the summit you want to reach that day!
