Making progress in trail is a long journey. To give yourself every chance of success, you need to define a race strategy that lets you improve at your own pace without getting injured. Follow a coach's advice to get started and progress in trail with confidence.
Run less to run better
"Run less to run better" is the motto of Sébastien Cornette, known as Coach Séb. Founder of L'École de Trail, he has been coaching sportspeople and athletes for 17 years. Also a teacher at La Clinique du Coureur, the leading organisation in running injury prevention, he champions the concept of "Run less to run better".
This saying aims to show that trail is accessible to everyone. By focusing on key factors such as technical skills and strength training, it is possible to getting started in trail and make real progress.
Promoting a multidisciplinary approach
Promoting a multidisciplinary approach is Coach Séb's other piece of advice. Not just running, but also making room for strength training. At the start, small exercises will be enough. He advocates a race strategy based on cross-training activities such as cycling. Running regularly without necessarily doing heavy sessions, and incorporating other sports into your training, helps promote a multidisciplinary approach.
Enjoying your running
Enjoying your running remains Coach Séb's number one piece of adviceof Sébastien Cornette, known as Coach Séb ! To have time and make the most of your running sessions, you need to organising a trail training week between personal life and work. It is by enjoying your running that steady progress in trail is guaranteed.
Also check out our tips for preparing for a trail.
Check out Coach Séb's tips, suitable for beginners and athletes alike!
