Trail Running Season Prep: How I schedule my training

[@gsdlmj3450]

Hi Vlad! I'm so excited for training for trailrunning this summer in the US. I just registered for a 3,100m elevation gain 10k. In two months - gotta get on it! Love your videos.

[@VladIxel]

10k with 3100m of gain?

[@gsdlmj3450]

@@VladIxel 3,100 ft! Sorry oops. That would be a little wild/impossible

[@togetherwerunss3554]

Thank you for sharing. When possible, please share your gym routine. I have been following your body weight and at home strength exercises for a while now, and would love to see your gym workouts. Good luck in Europe!

[@VladIxel]

I only really do gym for 2-3 months a year when im looking to build base - rest of the year its all easy body weight work. when im in the gym i keep the weights light overall 10-15% of bodyweight

[@stefanoviviani6064]

I think focusing on your weakness first is a very intelligent and sound approach. Also, downhill is possibly the most overlooked aspect in trail running, so I believe you can reap great benefits from that. I wish you a wonderful TR season here in Europe. Cheers!

[@VladIxel]

yes you are right! overall most runners can get the most gains by working on their downhill running skills

[@religionofrunning253]

Thanks for it I was waiting

[@SeekEndurance]

Thanks for all the information! Are you doing one of the UTA races this week? Would love to see you finish before I take on the 100 on saturday

[@deanbaxter79]

He’s registered for the 22

[@VladIxel]

I had to cancel the trip a few days before. hope you had a good race 🤝

[@guillaumemarquis6680]

Hi Vlad, i watch your strengthening videos and your can a heavy smoker become a pro runner. Verry inspiring! I'm training for a 42 K trail running run at the end of summer. I am 36 and in good shape over all. I would like to know your thought on what can i run next year and so on If i keept training after my race and all the winter. What do you think can i race next year? 80 K or even more? Is there any linear route for progression or can it become exponential? Thank you!

[@VladIxel]

I have done over 70 ultra marathon races and i really think if you are fit you can go far, you just have to go slower. if you can run 42k you can run 80k you just have to go slow and not except too much from the first few times you run the distance. you will learn a lot about your body in the process and will come out of it ready to build up to another longer race