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Sep 27, 2022 · Kilian Jornet, aka the Greatest Of All Time, just published a summary of his training data and practices for all of 2022. His post is destined to be a legendary guide to thinking about training theory and what it takes to have the best season ever. Let’s break it down.
Nov 17, 2022 · 6 ways to train like Kilian Jornet. The mountain GOAT recently wrote an in-depth blog detailing his 2022 training. Here are six takeaways for runners of all abilities. By Rick Pearson...
Sep 3, 2019 · Jornet's training plan has helpful insights for every kind of runner. Kilian Jornet had an impressive 2019. The Spanish sky runner won the Sierre-Zinal race for a seventh time, and his...
Aug 21, 2023 · The watch-maker Coros published a fascinating snapshot of Kilian Jornet’s training data in the weeks leading up to his course record performance at UTMB. Let’s break it down.
- Reduce Load On The Body For Improved Recovery. Running is a high-impact sport that stresses the skeletal and muscular systems. Lower impact sports, such as cycling, skiing, and swimming allow you to build your aerobic base without as much stress on the body.
- Increase Aerobic Capacity. A huge benefit of cross-training is that you exercise for a much longer time with a much lower risk of injury. In the spring and summer, Kilian will typically spend 15 hours per week training on feet, while he can spend 25-30 hours per week on skiis during the winter.
- Improve Muscular Strength to Prepare For Upcoming Running Season. For ultrarunners and mountain runners like Kilian, downhill speed and strength are extremely important.
- Injury Prevention For A Longer Career. When cross-training, the mechanical load is so much different compared to being on your feet. For Kilian, his decision to take several months off from purely running is not only about short-term recovery, but the long-term benefits, so he can keep doing what he loves for as long as he can.
Mar 5, 2024 · Learn the top training and techniques from Kilian Jornet, the ultimate GOAT in endurance sports. Discover 6 invaluable tips to elevate your training game.
Jun 16, 2024 · Discover the extraordinary world of Kilian Jornet: a legendary mountain runner, philosopher, and pioneer of endurance sports training.
