Mountain running advanced course in Luz Saint Sauveur and Gavarnie

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2 days
Sporty
From 16 years-old and up
From€239

Running in the mountains is your favorite hobby? Then this course is ideal for you to train harder and discover the beautiful Pyrenees!

Mountain running, this addictive sport and permanent self-improvement activity, is a demanding sport that you need to train for. If you are looking for a course that can help you progress, follow the pros of Dahu Ariégeois!

Course program: physical development and practical advice!
The 2 days are a preparation that consists of accumulating a large number of altitude difference and kilometers over two or three days.

The ideal, if you practice mountain running regularly and intensively, is to incorporate this course in a training cycle and renew it several times a year. It is also a perfect physical preparation 15 to 21 days before a race goal to cause the body to be overcompensated physically the day of the event.

Typical program

Day 1
- Trail in the mountains on a beautiful ridge line.
- Sequence of several climbs and descents: between 14 and 20km, 1000 to 1500m of elevation gain approximately (depending on the levels)
- Your instructor will analyze your level (technical support uphill and downhill, effort management, use of sticks ...) to adapt the circuit.
- Sheathing and muscle reinforcement.

Day 2:
- Trail in the mountains on a superb course: between 15 and 20km, 1200 to 2000m elevation gain depending on the progression.
- Endurance management, work descent supports, feeding during the effort.
- Afternoon: analysis of objectives and development of individual training plans.

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From€239

Practical information

This option grants you access to the 2 days discovery training of mountain running.
You'll have theory classes to analyse, understand and improve your technic.

You can be filmed during your runs to allow a better analysis afterwards.

You'll evolve in groups of 6 participants maximum. The level will be adapted to the group.

You'll have access to: classrooms, recuperation room (sauna, jaccuzzi...), weights room.

Objectives

During the course:
- analysis of your step with your instructor
- understand and study your running technics
- work on your downhill feet support
- understand and analyse your heart rate and breathing stages...

Activity requirements

Participants must have a good mountain running level.

Special terms

The meeting point might change, your instructor will let you know if it's the case.

Meeting point:
Tourist Office of Luz Saint Sauveur
Spoken languages:French
Included
  • Coaching & guide in the mountains
  • Organisation & insurance
  • Accommodation & meals
Excluded
  • Transportation
  • Drinks & energy complements
  • Repatriation insurance
Do not forget to bring
  • Running clothes and shoes fitted to mountain conditions
  • Your personal care products and change of clothes
  • Picnic for the 1st day and bottled water
  • Light backpack

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