Tag: best programs for trail running

10 PRACTICAL TIPS FOR TRAIL RUNNING TRAINING AND RACING: THE GUIDE

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 17 March 2026. Posted in Training.

Preparations for trail running races demand endurance, strength, agility, and comprehensive training typically associated with outdoor and mountain sports. In this article, we will explore ten...

Trail Runner on top of one peak of Tor Des Geants

TOR DES GEANTS, SWISS PEAKS, PTL: ENDURANCE TRAINING AND RACE GUIDE (2026)

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 26 January 2026. Posted in Training.

If you are participating or thinking of participating in a TOR des Geants, Swiss Peaks, PTL or any other Endurance Ultra Trail race, in 2026 this guide is what you need! You will find dozens of...

HOW TO PLAN INTERVAL TRAINING SESSIONS

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 22 June 2022. Posted in Training.

Do you know the meaning of interval training and do you know how to plan interval training sessions? Interval Training brings various advantages to the athlete provided, of course, it is planned in...

HOW TO TRAIN FOR LONG DISTANCES

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 10 March 2021. Posted in Training.

Training for long distances does not mean only and exclusively being on your legs for many hours. Your long runs, in addition to having a variable duration according to the race distance you are...

HOW TO IMPROVE SPEED IN TRAIL RUNNING RACES

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 24 February 2021. Posted in Training.

In trail running races, improving speed in the faster sections allows you to gain positions. To take advantage of this opportunity, however, it is necessary both to train on the basic speed on the...

HOW TO TRAIN ENDURANCE IN TRAIL RUNNING AND BECOME MORE RESISTANT

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 9 December 2020. Posted in Training.

In Trail Running, the main ability that the athlete must have is Endurance. Thanks to specific training, any ultra trail runner, can improve this ability and reach a level of athletic training that...

HOW TO WAKE UP YOUR LEGS BEFORE TRAINING?

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 17 November 2020. Posted in Training.

During Spring and Autumn, many athletes find it difficult to warm-up, wake up their legs and be ready for the most demanding workouts. The causes can be of various types, certainly the most common...

10 MISTAKES YOU SHOULD AVOID DURING TRAIL RUNNING PREPARATION

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 30 January 2020. Posted in Training.

There are 10 mistakes in the preparation for Trail Running that might have a negative impact on your entire racing season, let’s see them together. The month of January and beginning of...

MINI-GUIDE FOR SLEEP MANAGEMENT IN ULTRA TRAIL RACES

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 23 August 2019. Posted in Training.

The ability to manage sleep in ultra trails, lasting one or more nights, is essential to avoid compromising the race result or, worse, seriously injuring yourself. In fact, sleep deprivation...

HOW DO YOU TRAIN ENDURANCE FOR ULTRA TRAILS OVER 200 KM?

Written by Cristina Tasselli on 7 May 2019. Posted in Training.

It is a question that is often asked to the TRM Coaches by those who are approaching ultra distances. They wonder how they will cope with such incredible races. Obviously, no one during the...