Trail School was founded in 2009 from the imagination, observation, and expertise of one man, Sébastien Cornette. Today, it’s much more than just a method to train less but better. It rethinks the foundations of training around three pillars (muscle strengthening, technique,and cardiovascular development) and helps prevent injuries. It has become a real structure, expanding with multiple competencies and one ambition: to use the power of trail running to change lives.
To make trail running accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Initially: To develop and offer a vision of nature running and an innovative and inclusive method to guide adults and children into or towards sports, regardless of their level.
Since 2020: To train more professionals to safely and enjoyably coach a growing number of participants, both adults and now children.
From 2024: To continue expanding the “Trail School” network in France and abroad, becoming a key player in the trail and running ecosystem by developing expertise and training in other areas.
Over 35 Trail Schools in France (mainland and Réunion) and Switzerland.
400 coaches trained in the method, and 60 certified by 2024.
Nearly 3,500 members (adults and children) coached on the ground in individual or group sessions and virtually by certified Trail School coaches.
By joining a certified Trail School, athletes are supported by a coach trained by the school. These coaches undergo intensive and continuous training, with updated resources to maintain their skills and tools. They are also trained
in the importance of muscle strengthening and the specific technical work needed for trail running, in a “Run Less, Run Better” approach, a method proven in terms of both performance and injury prevention.
“Run Less, Run Better” by Editions Mons compiles the essence of the Trail School method and philosophy.
Trail School offers training sessions for coaches who want to introduce, practice, and improve in trail running and running. These are structured into two levels of expertise (EDT Level 1 and EDT Level 2), incorporating both the theoretical
and practical basics of the Trail School method.
Three other training courses are also offered by Trail School, with both theoretical and practical components :
Who are these training sessions for? These sessions are open to physical trainers, coaches, physiotherapists, athletes, runners, and individuals. No specific profile or level is required.
OBJECTIVE :
TRAINING PROGRAM
Theoretical part :
The fundamentals of trail running. Accessibility / Adaptation / Planning—how these three goals allow you to manage a heterogeneous group. Examples of programming and planning. Approach to training young athletes / scheduling and
planning / specificities.
Practical part :
Fieldwork: running technique, muscle strengthening, physiological development / demonstration of sessions / design and implementation of sessions.
OBJECTIVE :
Building on « EDT Level 1 » training
TRAINING PROGRAM
Theoretical part
:
Identifying the general and specific needs of trail running training.
Designing the planning/scheduling based on the indicated periods (group work).
Critical analysis of different proposals.
Practical part
:
Fieldwork: examples of sessions for different development periods.
OBJECTIVE :
To train young trail runners. Understanding the methodology for developing physical qualities in young trail runners. Offering specific, tailored training programs/schedules.
TRAINING PROGRAM
Theoretical part
:
Psychomotor development of children.
Growth and maturation processes of different systems.
Development of motor and physical skills (flexibility, strength, endurance…) / Differences between boys and girls / Adjustments based on Peak Height Velocity: what to focus on before, precautions during, and what to develop and maintain
afterward.
Examples of session programming.
Group-based session planning by participants.
Practical part
:
Demonstration of session organization: arrangement, animation, pedagogy. Pedagogical practical sessions for participants based on group-designed sessions / feedback on the sessions.
OBJECTIVE :
Discover our e-learning modules to learn how to train better and run better.
OUR E-LEARNING COURSES
Trail training – Module 1 : Understand the effort =>
Click here
Mental preparation – Module 1 : Be relaxed and available during your run => Click here
OBJECTIVE :
The professional objective of this course is to understand and apply the specificities of trail and ultra-trail training for a population living and training in plains and/or urban environments.
OBJECTIVE :
This course aims to equip trail running coaches with the skills to design personalized and effective remote training plans for athletes of all levels. It focuses on advanced planning, monitoring, and adaptation techniques based on
various individual and environmental factors.
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