Trail RUNNING in MALLORCA - Training for the MOZART 100 2019 - S2 E6 - Ben Parkes

This is a quick summary of Trail RUNNING in MALLORCA – Training for the MOZART 100 2019 – S2 E6 from Ben Parkes. 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:

• Use race‑oriented GPX files (often posted by local events) to map out long trail routes and load them onto any GPS watch (Garmin, Strava, etc.).
• Keep nutrition simple and natural: nuts, olives, fruit, and occasional gels; swapping foods keeps the gut happy on technical terrain.
• Final training tip – add a purposeful speed finish on the last 4‑5 km of a long run. This is a powerful application of the principles behind structured speed work, similar to those found in our guide to Mastering Interval Training: Science-backed Workouts and How a Smart App Can Personalize Them, and it’s fantastic for boosting endurance and mental toughness.

Workout Example:

1. Route set‑up: Download a 30 km GPX file from a local race, load it onto your watch, and follow the track during the run.
2. During the run: Run at a comfortable, steady effort for the bulk of the distance.
3. Finish‑off (last 4–5 km):
   • Aim for a faster pace. Ben targets 4:00 min per km (or your equivalent effort) for the final 5 km. Hitting this requires serious speed, the kind you can build with dedicated workouts. If you’re looking to develop that gear, explore our proven strategies for Mastering 5K Speed: Proven Interval Strategies to Cut Minutes off Your Time.
   • Use your watch’s lap function to mark the 5 km segment and focus on a controlled speed increase.
   • This short, intentional surge trains you to hold a stronger pace when it matters most. The same principle applies whether you’re tackling an ultra or Mastering the 10K: Proven Training Plans, Pace Strategies, and How a Smart App Can Elevate Your Performance.

Closing Note: Try Ben’s route‑planning method and the 5 km speed‑finish on your next long trail run. Feel free to adjust the distances and paces in the Pacing app to match your own fitness level – the key is the purposeful finish. Have fun out there and keep crushing those climbs

References

• Trail RUNNING in MALLORCA - Training for the MOZART 100 2019 - S2 E6 - YouTube (YouTube Video)

Workout - Fast Finish Long Run

• 12min @ 6'15''/km
• 25.0km @ 5'45''/km
• 5.0km @ 4'00''/km
• 10min @ 7'00''/km

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