Jérôme completed the SaintéLyon race (82km format). His initial goal was to finish the race in less than 12 hours, but several unexpected events complicated his journey. He tells us.
How did your SaintéLyon race go?
My goal was to finish the SaintéLyon in less than 12 hours, but I ended up finishing in 14h53. Naturally, there was a tinge of disappointment, but I noted an improvement in my average speed of +0.5 km/h, which is satisfying. Unfortunately, my preparation was disrupted: three weeks before the race, I had to stop due to patellar/quadriceps tendonitis. This generated a lot of stress, with the feeling that each day brought a new pain.
Even at the starting corral, after warming up, an unexpected discomfort in the thigh appeared. Nevertheless, giving up was out of the question. From the 15th km, cramps and quad tétanization complicated the rest. Thanks to regular stretching and strong mental determination, I managed to cross the finish line.
How did you manage the preparation for the SaintéLyon?
My training program for the SaintéLyon lasted 27 weeks, with 5 sessions per week:
- Monday: muscle strengthening (PPG)
- Tuesday and Thursday: easy runs / cardio / hill training
- Saturday: long run in rando-course
- Sunday: cycling
Unfortunately, tendonitis appeared in September. Despite the pain, I continued to follow my program until early November, before taking a complete break to rest my knee for the race. It was a period of intense doubt: the pain persisted, and psychosomatic symptoms appeared. Fortunately, I managed to start.
What motivates you to run?
Self-improvement, running in nature, achieving goals, improving my physical condition, and maintaining my health.
How did you hear about the RunMotion Coach app?
I heard about the RunMotion Coach app in the registration process for the Asics SaintéLyon.
What encouraged you to download and try the app?
I needed a personalized training program.
What do you like about the app?
Its pleasant design, interaction with the virtual coach, and advice on nutrition as well as mental preparation.
After the SaintéLyon, what is your next sporting challenge?
The Grand Trail de Saint-Jacques in June: 81 km with 3400 m of positive elevation gain.
Congratulations Jérôme! It’s only a matter of time, next time it will be under 12h 🔥