Previous Sessions

We call it the "buddy pass," where we not only got to know a rock a little better but also strengthened both body and soul out on the trail. What a fantastic effort in the wonderful weather!

Last week's training session was all about trail and off-road running. We ventured out onto the actual trails, and it felt just as it should. Underfoot, we had narrow paths with challenging tree roots to navigate around. The group quickly adapted, learning to interpret the terrain ahead instead of staring at the ground. It's precisely that feeling – when the body takes over and the steps find their natural rhythm on the uneven surface – that makes trail running a unique experience.

It didn’t take many minutes before the competitive instincts kicked in. The session was built around group running in three rounds, and with every passing round, the engagement, the cheering, and the will to give that little bit extra grew. That’s what happens when you run for each other instead of yourself—the body finds an extra gear that simply isn't there when you run alone. One of the evening’s exercises involved one person leading and one following, freely and without a map. The leader decides the direction, pace, and path. The follower trusts and runs. it trains presence, communication, and trust in a way that regular running rarely does. And it’s more fun than it sounds. Tonight’s extra shoutout goes to Estelle, who led a section with a calmness and clarity that impressed the whole group. Thank you for taking the lead.

Session 4 offered "mindful running"—learning to listen to both body and nature. Afterwards, we took the opportunity to have some fun together as well. Great work, everyone. More photos and info will be posted on the website later. Also, remember our "slow & long" session this Sunday. We head out at 10:00 AM, and we’ll make sure you can hop off after 5km, 10km, or choose to complete the entire run. #wildaoutdoors #running #funtogether #getstrong #mindfulrunning

Third session and wow, what a night. The evening sun was back, and the forest welcomed us in the best possible way. The group is growing every week and the energy with it – extra fun to welcome new faces while familiar ones keep returning. Truly impressive to see everyone tackle hills, intervals, and technical trails in the terrain. Everyone pushes themselves in their own way and based on their own capabilities, and that is exactly what it’s all about. No one is left behind. You cheer, you wait, you struggle together. What we practiced The session began, as always, with a warm-up and running wheel drills – butt kicks and high knees to prepare the body for what was to come. Part one consisted of ladder intervals – up and down on a circular loop in the forest where the body learned to maintain pace in varied terrain. Heart rate up, rhythm locked in. Part two took us up into the hills. Several repetitions in glorious evening sun. Hill running activates muscle groups that are otherwise underused and builds the explosive strength that makes you a stronger runner on all surfaces. And unlike tempo running on flat ground, hills are gentle on joints and tendons.

The second session with Wilda Outdoors featured perfect forest conditions—soft trails, natural hills, and lingering evening sun. New runners were welcomed into the group alongside several returning faces from last week. The theme for the evening was running technique with a focus on the stride—how the foot meets the ground, how the body adapts to different inclines, and how small adjustments can make a big difference over time. We worked in varied terrain and filmed each other's strides for direct and concrete feedback. **What we practiced** The session began with "running wheel" drills—butt kicks, high knees with push-off, and arm drills—exercises we return to every session to build a strong and efficient running movement. The main focus then shifted to running technique in three different contexts: flat ground, uphill, and downhill. Each terrain presents different challenges for the body. Uphill, it’s about maintaining a forward lean and driving with the arms and knees. On flat ground, the focus is on rhythm, cadence, and foot strike directly under the body. Downhill, control is crucial—avoiding braking with the heel by taking short, active steps and letting the movement flow. **Why running technique?** Research shows that improved running economy—how efficiently the body moves—can save up to 10 percent energy at the same pace. This translates to faster times, greater endurance, and, above all, fewer injuries. Many common running injuries in the knees, hips, and calves result from improper technique rather than overtraining. Investing time in technique early on is one of the smartest things a runner can do.

Finally, we’ve had our premiere week with Wilda Outdoors! Despite the date, it was no April Fools' joke, even if some participants were a bit suspicious. Mimmi and Marcus hosted a high-intensity session that gave a taste of everything spring has to offer: we challenged ourselves with strength training, hill intervals, ditches, egg hunts, and much more.