Group training
For the 2024 edition of the EuropaTrail, collective training sessions have been organized from the start area of the race over a 12-week program. Training begins on Thursday June 27 and ends on September 5, 2 days before the EuropaTrail in Brussels. The aim is to achieve personal improvement in a pleasant, dynamic group setting, with optional participation in an event at the end of the session.
For a number of years now, group training sessions have been held in Parc du Cinquantenaire in preparation for the race. Initially, these trainings were limited to the 12 weeks preceding the event, but the formula has been extended beyond the 12 weeks, and allows runners to train as a group for 6 or 12 months. This is the Zatopek Academy in Brussels! Its slogan? The challenge for those who have become runners and want to stay that way.
What is it?
The academy is structured around an experienced, specially-trained animator. It combines the benefits of a fun group activity with those of organized, consistent physical development work.
The basics are:
- A structured general program, translated and individualized by the coach if necessary
- Weekly supervised group outings (evenings)
- Sessions include a warm-up, a specific activity corresponding to the day's theme and a cool-down.
- Participants benefit from real coaching, with advice, instructions and corrections when necessary.
- It also offers all the advantages of group work:
- security
- relaxed atmosphere
- healthy emulation during work phases
- support and mutual aid
- motivation in difficult times...
Naturally, each participant benefits from health cover during these supervised sessions. Training is scheduled every week except July/August and public holidays.
Personalized training plan
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We wish you the very best preparation. Enjoy your preparation!
