The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman Remi Bonnet | Uphill World Champion Interview
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Sep 29, 2025 Remi Bonnet, a Swiss mountain and ski-mountaineering athlete and 2025 Uphill World Champion, shares his journey through injury recovery and his training strategies. He reveals how he utilized cycling and treadmill workouts during his no-run period and emphasizes the unique bounce in his uphill stride, a result of his ski mountaineering background. Remi also discusses his ambitious plans for a vertical world record attempt and highlights the balance between running and ski mountaineering seasons, encouraging others to trust their support during tough times.
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Last-Minute Comeback To Win
- Remy Bonnet described coming into his first mountain running world championship after an injury and limited preparation.
- He arrived four days before travel and relied on three weeks of treadmill work and strong final sessions to decide to race.
Stress Injury And Recovery Routine
- Remy recounted suffering a sharp tibia pain in the USA and getting an MRI that showed a stress reaction.
- He spent four weeks off running, did upper-body gym work, nutrition focus, and new training to recover quickly.
Train Specific Grade And Mix Workouts
- Train climbing volume to build leg strength and use treadmill sessions at race grade to gain efficiency.
- Mix flat speed work with steep-specific sessions to remain quick and efficient on all terrain.