A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PRO MOUNTAIN RUNNER! Trail and Ultra Marathon Running Training and Diet - Vo2maxProductions

Intro: This is a quick summary of A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PRO MOUNTAIN RUNNER! from Vo2maxProductions. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points:

• Run starts at 8 am with a 2‑hour mountain session that blends steady‑state effort, frequent short uphill bursts, and technical single‑track.
• Total distance ~15 mi (≈ 24 km) with ~2,500 ft (≈ 760 m) of cumulative elevation gain.
• Nutrition focus: pre‑run banana + blueberries + peanut‑butter toast, on‑run natural energy gel (caffeine‑mango), and post‑run protein‑rich burrito.
• Safety & comfort: face mask for respiratory protection, layered clothing, CamelBak Zephyr vest for hydration, and sturdy trail shoes (Hoka Torrent).
• Practical tip: take a short hydration/gel break every 30 min and use a “run‑easy‑run” cadence—easy on the downhills, hard on the short climbs.

Workout Example:

1. Warm‑up – 5 min easy jog on flat ground.
2. Main set (≈ 2 h):
   • Run at a comfortable “talk‑test” pace (≈ 6‑7/10 effort) on the trail.
   • Every 5‑8 min, find a short hill (30‑60 s) and push hard (≈ 8/10 effort) then recover downhill.
   • Keep a hydration stop every 30 min: sip water, take one energy‑gel scoop.
3. Cool‑down – 5‑10 min easy jog back to the trailhead.
4. Total – 12‑15 mi (≈ 20‑24 km) with mixed vertical and technical terrain.

Closing Note: Give this mountain‑mix workout a try, swapping the distances or hill lengths to match your own fitness and using the Pacing app to set your own effort zones. Have fun hitting the peaks, and don’t forget to watch the full video for more gear deep‑dives and nutrition ideas! 🚀

References

• A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PRO MOUNTAIN RUNNER! Trail and Ultra Marathon Running Training and Diet - YouTube (YouTube Video)

Workout - Pro Mountain Runner's Hill Fartlek

• 7min @ 8'00''/km
• 14 lots of:
  • 6min 30s @ 6'00''/km
  • 45s @ 4'30''/km
• 7min @ 8'00''/km

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