The Albon Way

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!

The Albon Way is a sports podcast hosted by The Albons, with 45 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Albons hosts The Albon Way, a sports show with 45 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  UTS 50K Debrief, "Training Races", Poles & The Sugar Experiment

  May 31, 202643 minS2

  <p>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.</p><p> </p><p>🧭 ASCEND DISCOUNT CODE</p><p>Check out ⁠Ascend⁠ trailrunning app for personalised trail running plans and data insights. Use code theal...

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  Episode #12

  Rethinking Vert & Fueling for Ultras

  May 5, 202657 minS2

  <p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>🧭 ASCEND DISCOUNT CODE</p><p>Check out ⁠Ascend⁠ trailrunning app for personalised trail running plans and data insights. Use code thealbonway30 for 30% off your first month!</p><p><br></p><p>💬 SHARE & RATE THE PODCAST</p><p>If you enjoy...

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  Episode #11

  How to Pace a Trail Ultra: Effort, Intensity & Race Strategy

  Apr 13, 202649 minS2

  <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>LINK TO INTENSITY ZONES here </p><p><br></p><p>🧭 TRAIL TRAINING & ANALYTICS</p><p>Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ascend⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for personalised trail running plans and data insights. Your first 2 weeks are completely FREE. <...

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  Episode #10

  Recovery After an Ultra: Why Racing Too Often Is Holding You Back

  Mar 26, 202645 minS2

  <p>How long should you really take to recover after an ultra, and how soon is too soon to race again?</p><p>After TGC, we share our own recovery process and why jumping back into racing too quickly can hold you back. We talk through what’s happening in the body post-race, why “training races” aren’t really a thing at longer distances, and how recovery ultimately shapes your entire season. Because at the end of the day, you only benefit from the training you recover from.</p><p><br></p><p>🧭 TRAIL TRAINING & ANALYTICS</p><p>Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ascend⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for personalised t...

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  Episode #9

  What It Took to Win Transgrancanaria Classic

  Mar 9, 202655 minS2

  <p>A 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, freezing wind, desert heat, tactical racing, shoe changes, fueling plans, and the small decisions that shaped both races. They also reflect on tapering, training with Ascend, and the key lessons they’re taking into the rest of the season.</p><p> </p><p>🧭 TRAIL TRAINING & ANALYTICS</p><p>Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ascend⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (formerly AlbonApp) for personalised trail running plans and data insights based on Running Impact. Your first 2 weeks are completely FREE!</p><p><br></p><p>💬 SHARE & RATE THE PODCAST</p><p>If you enjoy...

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