James Wood Trail Running

What those colourful little blocks actually mean—and how to get the most out of each If you’ve scrolled to the bottom of the FlexiPlan post and found yourself staring at a glorious rainbow of workouts, you might be wondering what each colour means and why it matters. This post unpacks the FlexiPlan and augments it with a few valuable tips and insights along the way. 💪 Strength Purpose : Build muscular endurance, prevent injury, and stay durable on long climbs and descents. Examples : Bodyweight circuits, resistance bands, and dumbbells. How Often : 2–3 times per week.  Tip : Focus on quality, not quantity, 30 minutes is often enough. Insights : I aim for 3 sessions of 30–40 minutes each week. I don’t split into “leg” or “core” days—I mix it all in. That’s how the trail serves it up, so that’s how I train. The most valuable sessions? The ones that simulate trail conditions I’m working to improve. Whether it’s steep descents or technical scrambling, I try to replicate thos...