As a trail runner who recently moved to New Caledonia, I explore the trails here and beyond.
Welcome to Gecko Trailer, my travel diary from New Caledonia to trails all over the world. 🦎
- UTMB Nice training: 3-hour run
Boulari, 7.30 am – Setting off into the unknown The morning sun is already caressing the ridges around Nouméa, but at this time of year the air is still cool. My training plan calls for 3 hours and 850 metres of elevation gain. Today, I’m leaving the usual trails behind for a new route: a… - Cagous Trail
This year, the Trail des Cagous* takes place along the River Ouaméni, 100 km north-west of Nouméa. This run forms part of my preparation for the Nice Ultra Trail. I don’t have any specific performance targets: above all, it will give me the chance to train in real-world conditions, on a route I’m not familiar… - UTMB Nice training: getting back into shape
After two weeks of suffering from sore ribs following my fall during the DMBA Trail, I was finally able to enjoy a lovely run in one of my favourite places: Mont Dore. I did, in fact, spend those two weeks continuing my training, but at a reduced intensity. In other words, I stuck to the… - DMBA Trail
This trail is advertised as 27 km with 1,200 m of elevation gain, which fits in well with my preparationfor Nice. The start is at ‘Trou des Nurses’ and the finish at Fayard Park in Dumbéa.My aim is to run this trail at a leisurely pace, without any pressure: the main thing is to cover… - UTMB Nice training : Training injury
My training plan has been disrupted by a groin strain I’ve been carrying for a few weeks. I’d beenmanaging it until then, but during an interval session, I really hurt myself.So, off to the osteopath to try and sort it out as quickly as possible. I didn’t run for the next four days toaid recovery…. - UTMB Nice training : the recovery
After two weeks of recovery following the Tarawera, I’m getting back into training. The return to training is going smoothly. Even so, the first few sessions – although low-intensity – are harder than I thought. The strength training sessions have left me with aching muscles throughout March. This surprises me all the more as I’m… - UTMB Nice Training preparation
Target March marks the end of the rest period following the Tarawera Ultra. Now it’s time to prepare for the Nice 100M. The UTMB in Nice, in France, covers 165 km with 8,900 meters of elevation gain. The route starts in Auron in the Mercantour National Park and ends at the Promenade des Anglais in… - First Ultra
The Tarawera Ultra-Trail My first ultra: the Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB® in New Zealand, February 2025. The 100K course covers 102 km with 2,400 meters of elevation gain. Here we are—my friend and I have arrived in Rotorua. We check into a guesthouse near the lake, even though the weather isn’t great, the view of… - UP to 50K
After a three-year hiatus from sports, I’m getting back into trail running in 2025 in a very favorable setting: New Caledonia.A professional opportunity allowed me to explore this region, far from mainland France. And what a pleasure it is to do so via the numerous and varied trails, as well as the trail races held…