Training

Training is the act of transformation to perform in a task.
Training is the acquisition of skills, knowledge and experience for a task.
Training is a way of living in connection with our body and our mind.
Training is changing the biology of the different physiological systems and cognitive functions.

In here I will try to explain my training philosophy, acquired from years of practice, self coached and exploring different capacities and methods, as well as the influences I had from coaches and physiologists I’ve been working with during my career (Maite Hernandez, Jean-Louis Bal, Jesus Alvarez Herms) and the multiple athletes and physiologists I’ve been learning through conversations, books or articles.

1. To perform we need:

CAPACITY + OPPORTUNITY + MOTIVATION 

2. Before starting any planning we should analyse:

  • Task Demands
  • Athlete Capacities

3. Training is optimisation and not maximisation. 

4. Prioritization of what’s more essential, add more towards less essential until the load you’re able to sustain and adapt is reached.

  • General period ( to maximise improvement of capacities)
  • Specific period ( to maximise what is the most impactful on success at the task.

5. Basic periodization:

  • General period: maximize capacities (internal indicators) several months.
  • Specific period: Prepare for race demands (external + internal indicators) 12-8 weeks before event.

If you want to dig deeper into training for mountain endurance sports you can read this document:

Training For Trail Running

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⚠️ How to use the tables: In the upper holder section, click to FILE → MAKE A COPY and save it into your google drive. Or: FILE →DOWNLOAD→EXCEL FILE into your computer. 

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📥 TRAINING TABLE ( here a video explaining how to use it: VIDEO)

📥 RACE PLANNING (fuel and fluid, timetable, here a video explaining how to use it: VIDEO)

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