FlexiPlan Essentials: Key Sessions for Holistic Trail Running
What those colourful little blocks on the FlexiPlan worksheet actually mean—and how to get the most out of each. Strength Purpose: build muscular endurance, prevent injury, and stay durable on long climbs and descents. Examples: bodyweight circuits, resistance bands and dumbbells. How often: 2–3 times per week. Tip: focus on quality, not quantity. 30 minutes is often enough. I aim for 3 sessions of 30–40 minutes each week. I don’t split into “leg” or “core” days—I mix it all in. That’s how the trail serves it up, so that’s how I train. The most valuable sessions? The ones that simulate trail conditions I’m working to improve. Whether it’s steep descents or technical scrambling, I try to replicate those demands in my training to build confidence where it counts. I listen to my body and adjust based on recent trail efforts and what’s coming up. If I’ve got a big elevation week ahead, I’ll dial up the squats and lunges to prep the legs. Thanks to this consistency, I’ve stay...