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RACE PREPARATION / 1,000 M OF CLIMBING

Vertical kilometre

Prepare for a race defined by the climb. Learn to combine running and brisk hiking, use poles efficiently and manage your effort to the finish.

3 months of preparationPrevious trail racing experience

FOR YOUR RACE

What we
will work on.

01

Strength endurance on climbs

02

Moving between running and purposeful hiking

03

Pole technique, where permitted

04

Pacing for the course profile

TRAINING PHASES

From a solid base
to the start line.

The order and length of each phase are tailored to you. This is an overview of the preparation, not a ready-made training schedule.

01

Base preparation

Review your experience and available terrain, then develop endurance and strength.

02

Uphill work

Add uphill sessions, practise hiking technique and find an appropriate pace.

03

For your course profile

Simulate sections of the race and build your pacing strategy.

Included in every programme

An introductory conversation and goal setting

A personal training plan

Weekly review and adjustments

Feedback from Ivan

Equipment advice

Race nutrition and strategy

Your next
start line.

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