Welcome to this 12-week training plan, designed specifically to prepare you for a short trail (14 to 30km). This plan is designed to prepare you for a short trail by judiciously balancing phases of intense training and strategic recovery time.
This training plan is proposed by Matthieu Andreux, Raidlight ambassador and coach specialising in endurance sports. For years he has been helping runners, both amateur and experienced, to optimise their performance and prevent injuries. A graduate in physical preparation and rehabilitation, Matthieu is renowned for his scientific and individualised approach.
Fundamental endurance: working in zone 2 (75-82% of maximum heart rate) builds aerobic endurance while promoting active recovery. This helps to sustain prolonged efforts without excessive accumulation of fatigue.
VMA and PMA: interval sessions develop the ability to sustain intense efforts, which is essential in a stage race. These sessions help to optimize maximum aerobic speed (MAS) and maximum aerobic power (MAP), key elements in sustaining more intense segments of the race.
Mental resilience: these sessions are not just about improving physical capacity, they are also designed to prepare the mind to cope with fatigue and sustained effort. Mental resilience is crucial to maintaining motivation and overcoming moments of doubt.
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To find out more about Matthieu or go further in your practice, visit his website https://www.matthieu-training.fr/ and on Instagram under the name matthieu_training.
