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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
