Maverick 25km Trail Pace
Workout - Maverick 25km Trail Pace
- 5min @ 7'00''/km
- 25.0km @ 5'28''/km
- 5min @ 7'00''/km
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Quick summary
Trail Run - Maverick Race Hampshire Original 2023 from RUN SDJ is worth watching. Here’s how to build a workout inspired by it. Watch the full video for context.
Key points
- Steve ran a 25 km trail race on tough rolling terrain, clocking 2:20 h (roughly 5:28 min/km).
- He held a steady rhythm throughout, a good example of pacing on flats and climbs.
- On-course nutrition (protein bars, non-alcoholic beer, energy drinks) kept his energy stable.
- His target was under 2:30 h. He beat it at 2:20 h.
Workout example
Run a 25 km trail (or adjust distance to your fitness) using Steve’s approach:
- Warm-up: 5 min easy jogging.
- First 5 km at around 5:24 min/km (Steve’s opening 5 km took 27 min).
- Second 5 km at a similar effort, roughly 5:30 min/km (he reached 10 km in about 55 min).
- Next 10 km (up to 20 km) keep pace near 5:30 min/km (Steve hit 1 h 50 min for 20 km).
- Last 5 km, push a little, targeting under 2:30 h total (Steve’s actual time was 2:20 h).
- Cool-down: 5 to 10 min easy jogging and stretching.
What to focus on:
- Hold effort on hills. Both uphill and downhill are part of the race rhythm. Don’t sprint descents.
- Eat on schedule. Protein bar or energy drink around halfway.
- Go by feel more than the watch. Keep effort steady rather than chasing exact splits, and aim for a sustainable heart rate.
Closing note
Try this trail-run pace strategy on a long run soon, and tweak the numbers to your current ability with your pacing tool. Watch the full RUN SDJ video to see the landscape and hear Steve’s take.
References
- Trail Run - Maverick Race Hampshire Original 2023 - YouTube (YouTube Video)