Trail preparation
How to estimate your trail race time
Why 30 km on trails is not the same as 30 km on road, and how to build a realistic estimate with elevation gain, effort distance, pace, and terrain difficulty.
July 2, 2026 6 min
TRAIL RUNNING BLOG: TRAINING, ELEVATION & NUTRITION
Training advice, elevation, nutrition, mental preparation, and field-tested guidance to help you progress in trail running with simple, practical benchmarks.
Beginner trail running
How to prepare for your first trail race
Choose a realistic race, build 8 progressive weeks, learn how to handle elevation, and arrive at the start line with a simple plan.
July 3, 2026 8 min
Trail nutrition
Trail race fueling: how much should you eat and drink?
Carbs, fluids, sodium, timing, and training tests: a practical method to avoid bonking and stomach issues on the trails.
July 3, 2026 7 min
Strength training
Strength training for trail running: perform better and reduce injury risk
Strength, stability, running economy, and downhill resilience: why strength work deserves a place in your trail training.
August 9, 2026 8 min
Trail technique
How to improve your downhill trail running without getting injured
Posture, vision, cadence, and progression: essential cues to descend with more confidence without destroying your quads.
August 9, 2026 8 min
Trail technique
How to improve your uphill trail running: power hiking, cadence, and VAM
When to run, when to hike, how to hold a sustainable effort on a long climb, and how to build vertical gain without wrecking your week.
September 2, 2026 8 min
Training plan
20 km trail training plan: 8 weeks to finish in control
Three sessions per week, progressive elevation, a race simulation, and a taper to prepare for 20 km with 600 to 1,000 m of climbing.
September 16, 2026 9 min
Cardio training
Heart-rate zones for trail running: how to use them well
Understand zones 1 to 5, set up your watch, and combine heart rate, perceived effort, and terrain to manage every session.
September 16, 2026 8 min
Trail gear
Trail running gear: the complete training and race checklist
Shoes, pack, water, clothing, safety, and mandatory equipment: what to carry for the duration, weather, and race rules.
September 16, 2026 8 min