The Albon Way
by The Albons
Latest episode
UTS 50K Debrief, "Training Races", Poles & The Sugar Experiment
UTS 50K Debrief, "Training Races", Poles & The Sugar Experiment
About this podcast
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!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 45 episodes
- UTS 50K Debrief, "Training Races", Poles & The Sugar Experiment · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 13A 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…
- Rethinking Vert & Fueling for Ultras · 57 min · Season 2 Episode 12This 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…
- How to Pace a Trail Ultra: Effort, Intensity & Race Strategy · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 11How 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…
- Recovery After an Ultra: Why Racing Too Often Is Holding You Back · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 10How long should you really take to recover after an ultra, and how soon is too soon to race again? After TGC, we share our own recovery process and why jumping back into racing…
- What It Took to Win Transgrancanaria Classic · 55 min · Season 2 Episode 9A raw post-race debrief from Transgrancanaria Classic,recorded from the couch while still wrecked. Henriette and Jon unpack what it took to win: midnight start, river running…
- The Habits That Help Us Get More From Our Training + Training Camp Reflections · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 8Tune in for a training update as Transgrancanaria Classic approaches in less than three weeks. We reflect on our separate training camp experiences, before diving into the key…
- Training Camp Decisions, Community Q&A, and Why Good Strava Data Matters · 1 h 1 min · Season 2 Episode 7Henriette and Jon check in from sunny Gran Canaria, where they’ve swapped icy winter training for warm, mountainous trails five weeks out from race day. They talk honestly about…
- How (Not) to Plan Your Trail Running Season · 55 min · Season 2 Episode 6Henriette and Jon unpack how (not) to plan a trail running season, and why you can’t just string together random races and hope for the best. With big ultras like TGC and UTMB in…
- Why January Is the Most Dangerous Training Month · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 5Join the Albons as they dive into the challenges and triumphs of starting a new year with fresh goals and renewed energy. In this episode, Jon and Henriette share insights on…
- Trail Running Mistakes We Wish We Knew Sooner (And How to Avoid Them) · 1 h 2 min · Season 2 Episode 4From load-management issues and toenail fungus to downhill DOMS, dodgy ankles and under-fuelled training sessions...this episode breaks down the trail running lessons we wish…
- Our Approach to Winter Running: Staying Motivated When It’s Dark & Cold · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 3It’s November...and yes, winter running has hit us hard. In this episode, Henriette and Jon Albon casually chat how to stay motivated and consistent through the dark season. They…
- Balancing Your Training Plan with the Joy of Trail Running · 1 h 9 min · Season 2 Episode 2In this episode of The Albon Way, Henriette and Jon share how to follow a trail running training plan without losing the joy and freedom that make the sport so addictive. From…
- The Norwegian Method Explained: Lessons for Trail and Ultra Runners · 60 min · Season 2 Episode 1What exactly is the Norwegian method? In this episode of The Albon Way, Henriette and Jon unpack the training philosophy behind Norway’s rise in endurance sports. From…
- From Drop Bags to Finish Lines: Jon’s Ultra Pirineu Debrief · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 31In this episode, Henriette catches up with Jon for a full debrief of his recent Ultra Pirineu adventure. From chaotic drop bags to picture-perfect pacing, they break down the…
- End of Season, Strava Secrets & One Last Ultra · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 30The sun is out, the season’s winding down, and Jon is heading into Ultra Pirineu 100k with more questions than answers. Can built-up fitness from UTMB carry him through?…
- Trail Running, Exposed — Busting the Myths · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 29In this episode, we dive into the myths that shape how we think about trail running. Do carbon shoes really make you faster? Do you always need to train on trails to be ready for…
- Jon’s UTMB: From Lead Pack to DNF · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 28Jon breaks down his stormy UTMB: from an solid start and early lead to brutal rain/snow, frozen hands, fueling woes, and sharp knee pain that forced a DNF at Champex-Lac. We talk…
- Race Ready or Not? Lessons from UTMB Prep · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 27Henriette and Jon Albon catch up on their final weeks of training ahead of UTMB before diving into the bigger question: what does it actually mean to be “race ready” as a trail…
- Your Trail Running Questions Answered: Roads, Vert, HR Drift + More | Episode 26 · 56 min · Season 1 Episode 26On this episode of The Albon Way, Jon and Henriette answer trail running questions from the community. They talk about balancing road and trail training, managing vert in…
- What’s Up and What’s Next (UTMB Edition) | Episode 25 · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 27After a month-long pause, Henriette and Jon are back to share where they’ve been, how training has gone lately, and what’s ahead as they shift into UTMB prep mode with seven…
