Do you know that feeling of testing your physical abilities? Here are 45 seconds of what visiting the “pain cave” (in Font Romeu) was like.
Personally, I’m very curious to understand the limits of the human body. And based on the sensations and the data I receive, I get to know and understand where I need to work harder.
Looking forward for this season’s races and personal projects.
@stimcare
📹 @zz.2.0
What is it like to run (even in controlled environments) at 6000 meters of altitude? Well, hard 😬
Feels good to be back in Font Romeu. Taking the opportunity to visit family. Visit former university professors. And training at the @cneafontromeu. We have done some sessions at ~6000m to stimulate the hypoxic response. What does this allow?
With low mechanical impact, you can work on some physiological aspects considering your threshold or your vo2max capacity.
The trail running training season is officially open.
You may remember the video we posted pulling the sled on a family adventure.
That is what we wanted to talk about to you today: the balance between family life & life as an elite athlete.
During the week, now that both girls are going to kindergarten, we have about 6 hours to train and work.
Emelie’s training, time in the garden with Moonvalley, and Kilian’s training with NNormal and research.
If we want to do a second session, it is often in the gym while the kids are sleeping.
When the kids are home for holidays or sick (yes, that happens often when viruses spread in kindergarten), we often train inside in the gym, or we alternate between morning/afternoon to train and be with them.
On the weekends, we prioritize being together. We often do a short session in the gym early in the morning and then spend the day doing activities with the kids.
Probably what has changed the most is that now we spend most of our time at home. Before, we organized our lives around races, with lots of traveling.
Now, it’s the opposite; we plan for a calendar with few races or projects so we spend most of the year at home.
Since both our parents live far away, we see if we can meet them around a race so we can also run the same race together.
In the end, it’s about being organized and finding a balance between all the things we want and need to do, sometimes compromising but prioritizing family time and training.
Adding to this, because not all training is about performance, pace, or speed, come our adventures as a family. And these are the best. We take the opportunity to explore Norway’s nature together.
The decision to move to Norway was based on what we thought was best for us as parents and as athletes: living more peacefully, slowly, close to nature, where we know we have everything we seek and need for our well-being.
We don’t want this text to make it seem like everything is perfect because it’s not. There are unforeseen situations. There are days when it’s easier to stick to the plan than others.
In the end, it’s about adapting to each situation and not stressing about it but making the best of it.
📷 1 Laura Moliner | 2, 4 Julien Raison | 3 Matti Bernitz
You may remember the video we posted pulling the sled on a family adventure.
That is what we wanted to talk about to you today: the balance between family life & life as an elite athlete.
During the week, now that both girls are going to kindergarten, we have about 6 hours to train and work.
Emelie’s training, time in the garden with Moonvalley, and Kilian’s training with NNormal and research.
If we want to do a second session, it is often in the gym while the kids are sleeping.
When the kids are home for holidays or sick (yes, that happens often when viruses spread in kindergarten), we often train inside in the gym, or we alternate between morning/afternoon to train and be with them.
On the weekends, we prioritize being together. We often do a short session in the gym early in the morning and then spend the day doing activities with the kids.
Probably what has changed the most is that now we spend most of our time at home. Before, we organized our lives around races, with lots of traveling.
Now, it’s the opposite; we plan for a calendar with few races or projects so we spend most of the year at home.
Since both our parents live far away, we see if we can meet them around a race so we can also run the same race together.
In the end, it’s about being organized and finding a balance between all the things we want and need to do, sometimes compromising but prioritizing family time and training.
Adding to this, because not all training is about performance, pace, or speed, come our adventures as a family. And these are the best. We take the opportunity to explore Norway’s nature together.
The decision to move to Norway was based on what we thought was best for us as parents and as athletes: living more peacefully, slowly, close to nature, where we know we have everything we seek and need for our well-being.
We don’t want this text to make it seem like everything is perfect because it’s not. There are unforeseen situations. There are days when it’s easier to stick to the plan than others.
In the end, it’s about adapting to each situation and not stressing about it but making the best of it.
📷 1 Laura Moliner | 2, 4 Julien Raison | 3 Matti Bernitz
You may remember the video we posted pulling the sled on a family adventure.
That is what we wanted to talk about to you today: the balance between family life & life as an elite athlete.
During the week, now that both girls are going to kindergarten, we have about 6 hours to train and work.
Emelie’s training, time in the garden with Moonvalley, and Kilian’s training with NNormal and research.
If we want to do a second session, it is often in the gym while the kids are sleeping.
When the kids are home for holidays or sick (yes, that happens often when viruses spread in kindergarten), we often train inside in the gym, or we alternate between morning/afternoon to train and be with them.
On the weekends, we prioritize being together. We often do a short session in the gym early in the morning and then spend the day doing activities with the kids.
Probably what has changed the most is that now we spend most of our time at home. Before, we organized our lives around races, with lots of traveling.
Now, it’s the opposite; we plan for a calendar with few races or projects so we spend most of the year at home.
Since both our parents live far away, we see if we can meet them around a race so we can also run the same race together.
In the end, it’s about being organized and finding a balance between all the things we want and need to do, sometimes compromising but prioritizing family time and training.
Adding to this, because not all training is about performance, pace, or speed, come our adventures as a family. And these are the best. We take the opportunity to explore Norway’s nature together.
The decision to move to Norway was based on what we thought was best for us as parents and as athletes: living more peacefully, slowly, close to nature, where we know we have everything we seek and need for our well-being.
We don’t want this text to make it seem like everything is perfect because it’s not. There are unforeseen situations. There are days when it’s easier to stick to the plan than others.
In the end, it’s about adapting to each situation and not stressing about it but making the best of it.
📷 1 Laura Moliner | 2, 4 Julien Raison | 3 Matti Bernitz
You may remember the video we posted pulling the sled on a family adventure.
That is what we wanted to talk about to you today: the balance between family life & life as an elite athlete.
During the week, now that both girls are going to kindergarten, we have about 6 hours to train and work.
Emelie’s training, time in the garden with Moonvalley, and Kilian’s training with NNormal and research.
If we want to do a second session, it is often in the gym while the kids are sleeping.
When the kids are home for holidays or sick (yes, that happens often when viruses spread in kindergarten), we often train inside in the gym, or we alternate between morning/afternoon to train and be with them.
On the weekends, we prioritize being together. We often do a short session in the gym early in the morning and then spend the day doing activities with the kids.
Probably what has changed the most is that now we spend most of our time at home. Before, we organized our lives around races, with lots of traveling.
Now, it’s the opposite; we plan for a calendar with few races or projects so we spend most of the year at home.
Since both our parents live far away, we see if we can meet them around a race so we can also run the same race together.
In the end, it’s about being organized and finding a balance between all the things we want and need to do, sometimes compromising but prioritizing family time and training.
Adding to this, because not all training is about performance, pace, or speed, come our adventures as a family. And these are the best. We take the opportunity to explore Norway’s nature together.
The decision to move to Norway was based on what we thought was best for us as parents and as athletes: living more peacefully, slowly, close to nature, where we know we have everything we seek and need for our well-being.
We don’t want this text to make it seem like everything is perfect because it’s not. There are unforeseen situations. There are days when it’s easier to stick to the plan than others.
In the end, it’s about adapting to each situation and not stressing about it but making the best of it.
📷 1 Laura Moliner | 2, 4 Julien Raison | 3 Matti Bernitz
Snowy family training session in the Norwegian mountains! Uphill skiing with my little ones in tow – because why choose between family time and altitude gain? 😄❄️
🎥 @tinaemelie
Back to Zegama. 11th run. And yet, the feeling is new every time. It’s more than a race. It is a reunion
The trails, the cheers, the faces—it’s all here. A return to where passion, community, and nature intertwine to create something extraordinary.
The energy of the crowd. The cheers echoing off the mountains. A reminder that we are part of something greater.
Will I see you there?
📷 @bielrafols
Happy to introduce – the Tomir 2.0.
It’s been two years since we first introduced its predecessor. I’ve been testing out the Tomir 2.0 on my everyday training but also on some of the adventures, like the crossing in the Pyrénées.
I’m planning to rely on it for my longer runs this year too.
Here’s why I really like this shoe:
⚫️ It lasts. I’ve put it through a lot, and it’s held up every time.
⚫️ You can use it for pretty much anything, from short sprints to long ultras.
⚫️ It adjusts well to different terrains
⚫️ Most importantly, this shoe is the result of a year of working with our community and NNormal athletes.
Can’t wait for you to experience the Tomir 2.0 and happy to know what is your feedback.
Discover more about the shoe at NNormal.com
📸 @_avisuals (1,2) @joelbadiavisuals (3,4)
Happy to introduce – the Tomir 2.0.
It’s been two years since we first introduced its predecessor. I’ve been testing out the Tomir 2.0 on my everyday training but also on some of the adventures, like the crossing in the Pyrénées.
I’m planning to rely on it for my longer runs this year too.
Here’s why I really like this shoe:
⚫️ It lasts. I’ve put it through a lot, and it’s held up every time.
⚫️ You can use it for pretty much anything, from short sprints to long ultras.
⚫️ It adjusts well to different terrains
⚫️ Most importantly, this shoe is the result of a year of working with our community and NNormal athletes.
Can’t wait for you to experience the Tomir 2.0 and happy to know what is your feedback.
Discover more about the shoe at NNormal.com
📸 @_avisuals (1,2) @joelbadiavisuals (3,4)
Happy to introduce – the Tomir 2.0.
It’s been two years since we first introduced its predecessor. I’ve been testing out the Tomir 2.0 on my everyday training but also on some of the adventures, like the crossing in the Pyrénées.
I’m planning to rely on it for my longer runs this year too.
Here’s why I really like this shoe:
⚫️ It lasts. I’ve put it through a lot, and it’s held up every time.
⚫️ You can use it for pretty much anything, from short sprints to long ultras.
⚫️ It adjusts well to different terrains
⚫️ Most importantly, this shoe is the result of a year of working with our community and NNormal athletes.
Can’t wait for you to experience the Tomir 2.0 and happy to know what is your feedback.
Discover more about the shoe at NNormal.com
📸 @_avisuals (1,2) @joelbadiavisuals (3,4)
Happy to introduce – the Tomir 2.0.
It’s been two years since we first introduced its predecessor. I’ve been testing out the Tomir 2.0 on my everyday training but also on some of the adventures, like the crossing in the Pyrénées.
I’m planning to rely on it for my longer runs this year too.
Here’s why I really like this shoe:
⚫️ It lasts. I’ve put it through a lot, and it’s held up every time.
⚫️ You can use it for pretty much anything, from short sprints to long ultras.
⚫️ It adjusts well to different terrains
⚫️ Most importantly, this shoe is the result of a year of working with our community and NNormal athletes.
Can’t wait for you to experience the Tomir 2.0 and happy to know what is your feedback.
Discover more about the shoe at NNormal.com
📸 @_avisuals (1,2) @joelbadiavisuals (3,4)
One of the questions I often get is: what can I do to become a better trail runner?
Today, as I finished my workout, I decided to share with you four simple tips:
1- Always start with the why: why do I want to train? The goals and priorities for someone who just wants to enjoy training are different from those of a professional athlete.
2- Focus on the base of training: volume and different intensities.
3- Focus on being healthy: manage your daily energy, eat well, and rest more!
4- The most important of all: go out into nature, stress-free, and have fun.
If today I had to start from “zero,” these would be the four pillars I would consider.
Happy weekend everyone.
Great to meet @benjaminvedrines and show him my home mountains. Despite his young age, Benjamin has been a great inspiration. His ascents and link-ups in the Alps and the Himalayas have been groundbreaking steps in the history of alpinism. Happy to know this humble and great person with extraordinary capacities.
📹 @gopro
🎿 @moonlight_skis
Back in Norway, yesterday I had the opportunity to catch up with @jonalbon and @petter_engdahl while enjoying perfect spring conditions at home!
Lots of fun skiing and scrambling some ridges and couloirs.
📹 @gopro
🎿 @moonlight_skis
Morning session done: goal was to change rhythms to target high zones (Z4, Z5) without reaching fatigue.
In my daily training, controlling the intensity is crucial to ensure I’m stimulating my body correctly without overdoing it or falling short. I’ve relied on two key metrics: RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion), which takes practice to gauge accurately, and heart rate monitoring.
For this, I’ve shifted from traditional chest straps to the @corosglobal heart rate monitor. The device sits snugly on the bicep. Not only is it more comfortable, but it’s also just as precise, if not more, in capturing heart rate data. It also connects via Bluetooth to any watch, not just COROS (although, I am biased 😊).
With this 2 things and the time of exercise I can calculate the training load to control that I’m doing what I’ve planned.
#trainwithCOROS
📷 @smamaj
Training at night is always special. The atmosphere is somehow magical, and let’s face it, it’s very convenient to train when the kids are in bed.
This winter, so far, the ice conditions in Romsdal have been great, and one of my fav evening sessions has been to do some loops on the icefall behind our home. It’s a good way to train endurance during the day and work on technique in the evening.
Are you also a fan of training or going outdoors at night?
🤳 @gopro
🔦 @moonlightmountaingear
Unveiling our latest project: Restore The Trails 🛠️🏞️
The @kilianjornetfoundation embarks on a groundbreaking environmental project, focusing efforts towards the restoration of mountain trails and degraded areas. This initiative, built on four fundamental lines of work, aims to be a guiding light of change in preserving mountain natural environments:
1️⃣Direct Actions directly from our Foundation
2️⃣Collaborative Actions: Forging alliances with other environmental associations for greater impact
3️⃣Foundation Scholarships: Encouraging innovation and local action
4️⃣Volunteer Actions: Community at the heart of environmental transformation
The Kilian Jornet Foundation’s mountain trail and degraded area restoration project not only represent a firm commitment to preserving the natural environment but also highlights the importance of collaboration, innovation, and community participation in this pivotal task.
Are you in? 🤝
📅 Stay tuned to the calendar for joining us on this project!
📲 Check the link in bio for more information about this new and exciting project.
@kilianjornet and @andysymonds talk about an athletes role in the climate crisis and what we can do by sharing positiveness online. They also talk about calculating your carbon footprint as an athlete and travelling to races.
For more about Andy head to https://linktr.ee/andysymonds
And to learn more head to www.athleteclimateacademy.com
Supported by @upclearglobal .
Mael Besson talks about how important is the collaboration between the different players in sport (federations, local and national administrations, athletes, organizers) to make a real change on how sport is conceived to be more sustainable and adapted to the realities of today’s world.
For more with Maël head to https://twitter.com/maelbesson_sdd
And to learn more with us at www.athleteclimateacademy.com
Supported by @upclearglobal
In this episode of Athlete Climate Academy, Huw speaks to The North Face athlete, @stephaniemariehowe, about the urge to do more and involve yourself with climate issues and the feeling of hypocrisy that might come with that.
Find out more about Steph at www.instagram.com/stephaniemariehowe
And to learn more head to www.athleteclimateacademy.com
Supported by @upclearglobal.
In this weeks Athlete Climate Academy, Huw speaks to Francesco Puppi, a distinguished distance runner and environmental advocate, discusses how his background has shaped his approach to both athletics and environmental activism. He talks about his influence for positive environmental impact, advocating for mindfulness in travel, race selection, and engagement with eco-conscious sponsors.
For more on Francesco head to @francesco.puppi
And to learn more visit www.athleteclimateacademy.com
Huw speaks to Anna Pitman, current CSR Manager at @montaneofficial. With a career in both design and sustainability, Anna is perfectly place to talk about the next steps in making outdoor apparel less impactful and edging us closer to a lower carbon future for the outdoor industry.
Find out more about Montane at https://montane.com/
And to learn more head to www.athleteclimateacademy.com
Supported by @upclearglobal
In tonight’s episode of Athlete Climate Academy, @huwmjames talks to Estelle Cheuk, an assistant producer at the BBC’s Natural History Unit, discusses the impact of natural history documentaries and the power of storytelling in raising awareness about the climate crisis. She highlights the importance of balancing the realities of environmental issues with messages of hope and motivation. Estelle also addresses the challenge of reducing the carbon footprint in documentary production and the need to amplify diverse voices in the field. She emphasizes the role of conversations and storytelling in creating impact and inspiring action.
To learn more visit www.athleteclimateacademy.com
