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Presentation of the course “Trailrunning with Pau Capell”
This course is not to show you how I run, it is for you to learn to run better. Presentation of the course “Trailrunning with Pau Capell” by his teacher, Pau Capell. Who I am? What is the syllabus of the course? What will you learn? |
2 min.
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Mountain race technique in FLAT areas
A correct footprint is essential to optimize energy, but also to avoid injuries. The basic technique is learning to run correctly on the flat |
3 min.
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The best techniques for CLIMBS in trail running
Apply and adapt the tread that we use on the plain to the climbs. A correct footprint is essential to optimize energy, but also to avoid injuries. |
1 min.
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Downhill race technique, feel the terrain
Downhill technique is essential to win races, but also to avoid ending up on the ground. We will learn two lowering techniques: the conservative and the aggressive. Feel the ground and become aware of the foot! |
6 min.
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Correct position of the body to run on the PLANE
If you spend less energy running correctly you will be able to run more and faster. Running is not just the feet, we must be aware of how to position the whole body (arms, head, butt, inclination…), so we can optimize our energy |
4 minutes
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Correct position of the body in RISE running and walking
If going up is always tiring, can you imagine not doing it correctly? Fundamental concepts to correctly position the body both in a smooth running climb and in a strong climb walking and helping our hands. |
6 min.
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Use of poles in trail running
The canes can be a great ally if we know how to use them correctly. With the correct cane technique you will get less tired or go faster. But it is not easy, you must first learn the theory and then practice. |
9 min.
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Do we use POLES on the descents?
What happens with the use of the poles downhill? Learn to appreciate when you have to and when you don’t have to use them |
3 min.
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When to RESERVE or be AGGRESSIVE in a race
It’s not always time to risk. Learn to correctly assess the terrain and its risks to be more or less aggressive in a section of the route. If you always go to the limit, the easiest thing is that you end up on the sofa injured |
4 minutes
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How to Plot a good run down
Anticipating is the basis, but in each field it is done in a different way. Learn the basic concepts to draw the best route downhill. Look up and anticipate. |
3 min.
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The importance of Plotting in plane and ascent
Anticipating is the basis, but in each field it is done in a different way. Learn the basic concepts to draw the best route on the flat and uphill. |
4 minutes
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The MENTALITY to face trail running races
A reflection on the importance of seeking goals and having support to get where we set out. Find a foothold in your life and you will move the world (free interpretation of Archimedes by B4Experience) |
3 min.
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VESTS for running in the mountains
It is important that your running vest has several things. We are going to review the most essential for each type of distance. |
3 min.
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What CLOTHES should I wear to run?
The necessary details of the clothes you wear to practice trail running. Avoid chafing, one of the most widespread problems we can have. |
3 min.
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The rest of the OBLIGATORY MATERIAL
The details of the rest of the materials that you have to use for a correct practice of trail running. Most of it is mandatory in most races. |
3 min.
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The GPS WATCH, an inseparable companion
Why do we use this type of watches? Follow a route, record the one we are doing, measure all our parameters to be able to measure and improve our training. |
1 min.
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Considerations in trail running SHOES
We review all the concepts that affect the choice of your shoes: types of tread, insoles, drop, carbon plates, types of sole, etc. |
6 min.
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TEST, validates everything learned
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10 min.
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