Unlock your full potential with expert coaching and elevate your trail running game!
​​What You'll Learn:
Essential Foundations: Theory, pole setup, and fundamental skills on flat terrain.
Dynamic Drills: Improve timing and coordination on challenging ascents and descents.
Steep Descent Skills: Learn safe and efficient methods for steep downhill sections.
Personalised Coaching: Receive individual adjustments and tailored guidance to enhance your technique.
Post-Session Support: Take home a comprehensive handout with drills and information.
Q&A and Refreshments: Join us for a final Q&A session in the cafe before you depart.​
Price: £50 per person (3-hour intensive session)​​
"thanks for a great morning, lots to remind myself of with key takeaways " - Mike
Peter
"We were absolute beginners but Richie was very patient with us and built up our skills and knowledge in slow steady steps we could cope with"
Your Workshop Coach
Richard O'Connor
Richard O'Connor
Personal Trainer, Madmule Trail founder
Richard has developed this introductory course to share his knowledge garnered over countless ultra marathons and mountain ultras. The information also presented from 25 years of fitness coaching experience and 9 years of Royal Marine service.
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Richard has completed the infamous UTMB 100 mile finals in 2019 and 2024, North Downs Way 100 in sub 22 hours and most recently the brutal Ultra Trail Snowdonia 100 miles winning his age group category.
'Observing fellow competitors at a multitude of endurance races, I am still shocked to see so many without the fundamental skills to coordinate the poles to work to their advantage. A dedicated consistent amount of time set aside to use the poles in training WILL enhance and support the goals of many to complete these challenges within the cut off times that are being set. '
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'I have accumulated thousands of hours on the hills utilising the poles to get the most out of every stride. By doing so I have been rewarded with the results I set out to achieve and remaining injury free in the process'​
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