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!
UTS 50K Debrief, "Training Races", Poles & The Sugar Experiment
A debrief of Jon’s win at UTS 57K by UTMB, where he approached the race as a training effort rather than an all-out performance. The Albons also discuss the role of training races within a wider training programme, when poles are worth carrying in trail races, and whether simple sugar has finally replaced gels as their go-to fueling strategy. They also share updates on recovery, heat training, and preparations for MontBlanc 90K around the corner.
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5 May 2026
Rethinking Vert & Fueling for Ultras
This episode covers two key race-prep topics: how we’re approaching vert and downhill specificity for Mont Blanc 90K, and our updated go-to guide for fueling and hydration in racing.
We break down vert ratio, gradient-specific training, gut training, why we separate carbs from fluids, and how to think about sodium intake on race day.
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13 Apr 2026
How to Pace a Trail Ultra: Effort, Intensity & Race Strategy
How should you pace an ultra marathon, and what does “sustainable effort” really mean over longer races? We break down how to manage effort across different terrains and conditions, why pacing by feel matters more than numbers, and the common mistakes that lead to late-race slowdown. We also explain how training intensities translate to race day, and how finding the right effort is key to minimising fade and performing at your best.
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YouTube views
179,000
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
5 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
145 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
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74
Social presence
97
YouTube
86
Engagement
51
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