The Albon Way

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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!

  1. 2 FEB

    Training Camp Decisions, Community Q&A, and Why Good Strava Data Matters

    Henriette 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 training is going, the challenge of never quite feeling “ready”, and their approach to long runs this time around. They also compare this year’s training to last year’s, including a shift toward more intervals and “spicy” long runs, and discuss how to balance specificity with staying healthy. The episode then dives into recent community questionsfrom AlbonApp, covering what it really means when fitness numbers drop after time off, how to think about flat versus hilly running during base training, and what to do if race day is approaching but running impact fitness still looks low. They also discuss practical advice on training data; why accurate elevation, treadmill recording, and correctly set threshold pace matter. 🔗 Link to threshold pace test HERE (scroll to bottom) 🧭 TRAIL TRAINING & ANALYTICS Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlbonApp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for personalised trail running plans and data insights based on Running Impact. Your first 2 weeks are completely FREE! 💬 SHARE & RATE THE PODCAST If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your running buddies and leave a quick review, it really helps more trail runners find the show. 📲 FOLLOW US ON IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@henriettealbon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonalbon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@albonapp

    1h 2m

  2. 19 JAN

    How (Not) to Plan Your Trail Running Season

    Henriette 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 mind, they explain how a season needs space for base building, sharpening, tapering, and real recovery. Because long races don’t just take it out of you physically, they can hit emotionally too. They also share a training update from their current training bubble, including how Jon has built back after a tough UTMB period, why he’s bringing intervals back, and how AlbonAppguides their structure. You’ll hear how they think about anchor races, why fewer key races can lead to better season management, and what recovery actually looks like after a hard ultra. Plus: the UTMB “death spiral,” changing plans when injuries happen, racing vs training races, what they’re excited (andnervous) about this season, and a quick end-of-episode joy check-in: ft Northern Lights, pizza, and a Strava troll. 🧭 TRAIL TRAINING & ANALYTICS Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlbonApp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for personalised trail running plans and data insights based on Running Impact. Your first 2 weeks are completely FREE! 💬 SHARE & RATE THE PODCAST If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your running buddies and leave a quick review, it really helps more trail runners find the show. 📲 FOLLOW US ON IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@henriettealbon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonalbon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@albonapp

    55 min

  3. 6 JAN

    Why January Is the Most Dangerous Training Month

    Join 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 maintaining motivation, avoiding common training pitfalls, and the importance of gradual progress. Whether you're a seasoned trail runner or just beginning your fitness journey, this episode offers valuable tips to help you navigate the most dangerous training month of the year. Tune in for a blend of personal anecdotes, “expert” advice, and a touch of humor to kickstart your 2026 with intention and purpose. 🧭 TRAIL TRAINING & ANALYTICS Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlbonApp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for personalised trail running plans and data insights based on Running Impact. Your first 2 weeks are completely FREE! 💬 SHARE & RATE THE PODCAST If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your running buddies and leave a quick review, it really helps more trail runners find the show. 📲 FOLLOW US ON IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@henriettealbon⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonalbon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@albonapp

    49 min

  4. 24/11/2025

    Trail Running Mistakes We Wish We Knew Sooner (And How to Avoid Them)

    From 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 we’d learned years ago. We share the honest stories, practical tips and hard-earned insights that can help you avoid common mistakes, train smarter, stay injury-free and enjoy the long game in the mountains. 🧭 TRAIL TRAINING & ANALYTICS Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlbonApp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for personalised trail running plans and data insights based on Running Impact. Your first 2 weeks are completely FREE! 💬 SHARE & RATE THE PODCAST If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your running buddies and leave a quick review, it really helps more trail runners find the show. 📲 FOLLOW US ON IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@henriettealbon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonalbon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@albonapp

    1h 3m

  5. 14/11/2025

    Our Approach to Winter Running: Staying Motivated When It’s Dark & Cold

    It’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 break down the mindset shifts that make their winter training do-able and explain how embracing reality can nudge your running experience in the direction you want and need. You’ll get practical advice on choosing winter gear (includingJon’s clothing setups), how to make treadmill sessions feel purposeful, staying accountable through goal-setting, and why being smart about winter-specific injury risks can make all the difference. 👊 If you want Jon’s personalised treadmill speed sheet, request yours here: https://forms.gle/AEYU6kqQ7fX6J9jv9 🧭 TRAIL TRAINING & ANALYTICS Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlbonApp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for personalised trail running plans and data insights based on Running Impact. Your first 2 weeks are completely FREE! 💬 SHARE & RATE THE PODCAST If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your running buddies and leave a quick review, it really helps more trail runners find the show. 📲 FOLLOW US ON IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@henriettealbon⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonalbon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@albonapp

    40 min

  6. 30/10/2025

    Balancing Your Training Plan with the Joy of Trail Running

    In 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 recovery and basebuilding weeks to group runs and spontaneous sunrise sessions, they unpack how a flexible approach keeps motivation high, prevents burnout, and makes training more sustainable. The duo also dive into the science of awe, those powerful moments that remind you why you run, and how reconnecting with them can transform your mindset and performance. Plus, they introduce a new segment, Moment of Joy, celebrating the small wins that keep every trail season fresh and fun. 🧭 TRAIL TRAINING & ANALYTICS Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Albon App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for personalised trail running plans, adaptive training zones, and data insights based on Running Impact. Your first 2 weeks are completely FREE! 💬 SHARE & RATE THE PODCAST If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your running buddies and leave a quick review, it really helps more trail runners find the show. 📲 FOLLOW US ON IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@henriettealbon⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonalbon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @albonapp

    1h 9m

  7. 14/10/2025

    The Norwegian Method Explained: Lessons for Trail and Ultra Runners

    What 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 traditional periodisation and high-volume aerobic work to intensity control, double-threshold days, and environmental adaptations like heat and altitude training...they explore what makes this approach so effective, and how its principles can be adapted for long-distance trail and ultra running. Olympiatoppen's intensity scale: https://olt-skala.nif.no/en // TRAIL TRAINING & ANALYTICS Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlbonApp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for trail specific data insights and bespoke trail running plans based on RUNNING IMPACT. First 2 weeks are completely FREE! // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST // FOLLOW US ON IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@henriettealbon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonalbon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@albonapp⁠⁠⁠

    1 hr

  8. 08/10/2025

    From Drop Bags to Finish Lines: Jon’s Ultra Pirineu Debrief

    In 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 race’s highs, lows, and lessons learned along the way. Jon shares how he managed heart rate, fueling, and hydration across long hours on the trails and what he’d tweak next time. Expect honest reflections, a few laughs, and plenty of insight into what it really takes to go the distance in the mountains. // TRAIL TRAINING & ANALYTICS Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlbonApp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for trail specific data insights and bespoke trail running plans. First 2 weeks are completely FREE! // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST // FOLLOW US ON IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@henriettealbon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jonalbon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@albonapp⁠⁠⁠

    47 min
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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!

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  • Creator
    The Albons
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Albons
  • Show Website
    The Albon Way

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