The sun is out, the season’s winding down, and Jon is heading into Ultra Pirineu 100k with more questions than answers. Can built-up fitness from UTMB carry him through? Meanwhile, Henriette debates what an “off-season” really means and whether to share her training again on Strava. Expect honesty, a few laughs, and plenty of trail-running truths about motivation, recovery, and racing at the tail end of the year.// TRAIL TRAINING & ANALYTICSCheck out AlbonApp for trail specific data insights and bespoke trail running plans. First 2 weeks are completely FREE!// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST// FOLLOW US ON IG@henriettealbon@jonalbon@albonapp
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Trail Running, Exposed — Busting the Myths
In this episode, we dive into the myths that shape how we think about trail running. Do carbon shoes really make you faster? Do you always need to train on trails to be ready for races? Can you race yourself into shape, or is that a recipe for burnout? Is walking a sign of weakness, or actually one of the smartest tools in an ultrarunner’s kit? We also unpack whether intervals are truly necessary, whether trail races are still wilderness experiences or have become big festivals, and finally - whether ultras are ultimately about suffering.We share our own experiences from years of training and racing, and talk about where the truth usually lies in the grey area between. Expect honest reflections, practical insights, and a few friendly disagreements along the way.// TRAIL TRAINING & ANALYTICSCheck out AlbonApp for trail specific data insights and bespoke trail running plans. First 2 weeks are completely FREE!// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST// FOLLOW US ON IG@henriettealbon@jonalbon@albonapp
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Jon’s UTMB: From Lead Pack to DNF
Jon breaks down his stormy UTMB: from an solid start and early lead to brutal rain/snow, frozen hands, fueling woes, and sharp knee pain that forced a DNF at Champex-Lac. We talk kit mistakes (layers, gloves, insoles), getting sucked into racing, the emotional call to stop, and what he’d change next time. Plus a quick recovery update and thoughts on what’s next.
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Race Ready or Not? Lessons from UTMB Prep
Henriette and Jon Albon catch up on their final weeks of training ahead of UTMB before diving into the bigger question: what does it actually mean to be “race ready” as a trail runner Beyond VO₂ max or interval splits, they break down the key dimensions of trail race fitness. They also share practical tools, including the AlbonApp’s Fitness Profile, to help runners gauge readiness and train smarter. Whether your goal is simply to survive or to truly excel, this episode offers honest insights into preparing for the unique demands of trail racing. // TRAIL TRAINING & ANALYTICSCheck out AlbonApp for trail specific data insights and bespoke trail running plans. First 2 weeks are completely FREE!// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST// FOLLOW US ON IG@henriettealbon@jonalbon@albonapp
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Your Trail Running Questions Answered: Roads, Vert, HR Drift + More | Episode 26
On this episode of The Albon Way, Jon and Henriette answer trail running questions from the community. They talk about balancing road and trail training, managing vert in training plans, preventing foot issues, and handling heart rate drift in hot weather. Packed with insights and real-world tips for trail and ultra runners.// TRAIL TRAINING & ANALYTICSCheck out AlbonApp for trail specific data insights and bespoke trail running plans. First 2 weeks are completely FREE!// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST// FOLLOW US ON IG@henriettealbon@jonalbon@albonapp
Henriette and Jon Albon are two professional trail runners passionate about providing practical and actionable advice that you can use in your own training and racing. By sharing genuine conversations about our journey we hope to educate, inspire and entertain!
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