Trail Run - Maverick Race Hampshire Original 2023 - RUN SDJ

Aug 13, 2025

Quick Summary

This is a quick summary of “Trail Run - Maverick Race Hampshire Original 2023” from RUN SDJ. 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

Steve tackled a 25 km trail race with rolling hills and varied terrain, finishing around 2:20 h (≈5:28 min/km).
He kept a steady effort throughout, noting the importance of pacing on both the flat and the climbs.
Nutrition on the course (protein bars, non‑alcoholic beer, energy drinks) helped maintain energy levels.
He set a personal goal of sub 2:30 h for the 25 km and was pleased to end up faster than that.

Workout Example

Try a 25 km trail run (or a comparable distance) using the same pacing strategy:

Warm‑up: 5 min easy jog.
Run 5 km at ~5:24 min/km (Steve’s 5 km split was 27 min).
Run the next 5 km keeping a similar effort – aim for ~5:30 min/km (Steve hit ~55 min at the 10 km mark).
Run 10 km more (up to 20 km) staying around 5:30 min/km (Steve was at 1 h 50 min for 20 km).
Final 5 km push gently, aiming to finish under 2:30 h total (Steve finished ~2:20 h).
Cool‑down: 5‑10 min easy jog + stretch.

Tips to apply:

Stay consistent on hills – treat the ascent and descent as part of your effort, don’t sprint on the downhills.
Fuel early – grab a protein bar or a sip of a non‑alcoholic drink around the halfway point.
Monitor effort rather than obsess over exact pace; keep heart rate in a comfortable zone.

Closing Note

Give this trail‑run pacing plan a try on your next long run, and feel free to adjust the paces to match your own fitness level in the Pacing app. Have fun out there, and don’t forget to watch the full RUN SDJ video for more on the scenery and Steve’s personal insights!