Ultra Trail running legend and coach Gediminas Grinius gives his top tips to speed up your game
- From finding the perfect shoes to intermittent fasting and coping with stress, former world champion is here to help you master the trails
Lithuanian Gediminas Grinius is a legend in Ultra Trail running terms, and the former world champion is on the comeback trail following battles with injury and restrictions in the pandemic era.
He is also an accomplished coach, and runs the Trail Running Factory website.
The Post asked him what his top tips are for mastering the trails.
Feet first
“Shoes should be as comfortable as possible,” Grinius says. “And then there is the lightness and the grip for rocky and rooted terrain, especially when wet.
“Usually I choose one model and use it for everything, because your body and mind get used to them and know what to expect. If I go to ice and higher mountains I may adapt this, but not usually. I use around 10-12 pairs a year.
“I also do a lot of CrossFit, and for this and everyday life I use Vibram FiveFingers, because using them means that your feet are always training. They strengthen and stretch your muscles with every step – and you get this for nothing.”
Nutrition
