Speed Dhiman Radio

Here I recap my race at the 90km du Mont Blanc and layout my training block with lots of side quests and dilemma with regard to preparing ultras. Enjoy.

Tight 30 on the way to ski. Race breakdown, bailing on Pierra Menta, Shape, Training, and Planning.

quick chat while on business in Paris

End of a heavy fatigue block, Jan has been epic! Speedhiman Radio now available on most other platforms.

Join me for an early morning drive.

Back to it! Some life updates and training talk. Check generated chapters for details.

Fresh before UTMB? Working through weakness Speedwork base effect later in the seaon? Head case. Joy v Achievement The source of my madness

Topics Discussed: -Post-UTMB emotions -Race Corrections -Signal vs Noise -Bliss of running -Pondering the future

Topics Discussed: -Final UTMB prep -Life in Chamonix -Power Hiker Interview with Antonio Martinez Perez -Training oriented lifestyle -Doing What Works -Intensity control -Racing Tactics Interview with Miguel Benitez -Marathon effects on trail running -Being new at OCC -Road racing motivation

Topics Discussed -StrengthWork & hiking -July Volume 2025 v 24 -Working smarter, not harder -Running in the Groove -Hippie monologue -SpeedWork & downhill running -Intensity retention -BBQ & Ice Cream

Topics Discussed -Life update -Lead up to race -Play by play -Reckoning with success

Topics discussed: -Lavaredo Reconnaissance -Race track feels -Trails and tribulations of high mileages -Born stubborn -Counter-narratives -Race goals

Topics Discussed: -Post race recovery -Block design to Lavaredo -New look to training this year -All-in on progressive overload -Unstructured intensity -Specificity -The merits of boring training

Gautier and I sit down to talk about our respective victories last weekend (MIUT 42k + Ventoux UTMB 90K) Topics discussed: Gautier's Race -Pacing -Marathon training for the trails -Dealing with race nerves -Nutrition -Preparation going forward Ben's Race -Race plan vs execution -Good moments -Minimal preparation -Speed work impact -Regrets? -Going forward

Topics Discussed -10k race result -The folly of self-criticism -Asics training camp -Menorca trail race -March training volume -Potentiation -Session sequencing -Upcoming race

Topics discussed -Damage control -Tactics to increase running volume -Key workouts -Session succession -Importance of general and specific training -Sugar dirge

Topics discussed: Feb Volume Big numbers by cross training Infinite aerobic development Year over year development Work:Rest Rules Approaching competitions The Sugar Plague

Topics discussed Feb volume Key running workouts Going easy Alpinism vs ultrarunning Nepal Book + Podcast recommendations

Topics discussed: January volume Some record numbers Regularity > Heroics Training polarization Dealing with illness Race this weekend Good listens

Breakdown of what winter training is looking like so far this year. Topics discussed: Training Volume Treadmill sessions Ski-mo Running mechanics Winter training general theory Calendar 2025

To get the new year started Gautier and I revisit last year’s training. We share key sessions as well as the principles which guide them. Plenty to celebrate and plenty to critique. But as athletes we understand that progress is a continuum, so we head into 25’ with zeal.

Talking through this year's performances. The good the bad the reality and how I am thinking about next year.

I invited Gautier over to talk about the SaintéLyon. We got into the weeds about tactics, nutrition, what-if scenarios, and also discuss Gautier's training adjustments leading into a year focusing on shorter races.

I break down my recent exploits on the road, taking W's at a local 5k and half-marathon and share my plans for the last trail race of the season.

I sit down with my buddy Gautier to discuss the 2024 season—what went well and what didn’t. We hit training and how it has changed over the years, share stories from recent and old races and get into a range of topics about life and trail running. Enjoy!