Welcome to this 12-week training plan, designed to prepare you for a 100km ultra trail. This demanding race requires precise management of physical and mental resources, with particular attention to technical climbs and descents. The aim of this programme is to optimise performance while maximising recovery, so that you can tackle the race with confidence and energy.
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 reathletisation, Matthieu is renowned for his scientific and individualised approach.
Taking part in a 100 km ultra trail requires precise preparation and optimum resource management. This plan has been designed to help you tackle this distance with confidence, with sessions targeting :
Fundamental endurance: working in zone 2 (75-82% of maximum heart rate) helps to strengthen basic endurance, promoting the ability to sustain long efforts while actively recovering.
Technical climbs and descents: specific sessions on climbs and descents to build muscular endurance and agility, which are essential for coping with the steep gradients involved in ultra trail running.
Mental resilience: the long sessions and moderate/high intensity efforts are designed to get you used to the mental and physical demands of an ultra, with the aim of managing fatigue and the challenges associated with the distance.
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To find out more about Matthieu or find out more about his work, visit his website https://www.matthieu-training.fr/ and his Instagram page matthieu_training.
