Maverick 25km Trail Pace

Aug 13, 2025

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. Check the full video for more context and details.

Key Points

Steve completed a 25 km trail race on challenging terrain with rolling hills, clocking 2:20 h (roughly 5:28 min/km).
He maintained a steady rhythm throughout, showing how smart pacing matters whether you’re running flat sections or climbing.
On-course nutrition (protein bars, non-alcoholic beer, energy drinks) kept his energy stable.
His target was under 2:30 h—he beat that by finishing at 2:20 h.

Workout Example

Tackle a 25 km trail run (or adjust the distance to match 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—aim for roughly 5:30 min/km (he reached 10 km in about 55 min).
Next 10 km (up to the 20 km mark) keep the pace near 5:30 min/km (Steve was at 1 h 50 min for 20 km).
Last 5 km accelerate a little, targeting a finish under 2:30 h total (Steve’s actual time was 2:20 h).
Cool-down: 5–10 min easy jogging and stretching.

What to focus on:

Hold your effort on hills—both uphill and downhill are part of the race rhythm; resist the urge to sprint descents.
Eat on schedule—grab a protein bar or sip an energy drink around the halfway point.
Go by feel more than the watch—keep effort steady rather than chasing exact splits; aim for a sustainable heart rate.

Closing Note

Test this trail-run pace strategy on a long run soon, and feel free to tweak the numbers to fit your current ability using your pacing tool. Head to the full RUN SDJ video to see the landscape and hear Steve’s thoughts.

References

Trail Run - Maverick Race Hampshire Original 2023 - YouTube (YouTube Video)