On December 1st, one will start the Valencia marathon. The other will start the… Shanghai marathon. Two different continents. Two different races. Two different goals. But an (almost) common preparation. For several weeks, Yohan Durand and Yoann Kowal have been training together. With Benoît Boutron, the two friends explain these months of training, the differences between their sessions and the paces to follow. Why did they share a lot of sessions? How did they help each other sportingly and humanly? What do they think of each other? What are they aiming for in their respective marathons? YoDu’ and YoKo tell you everything! The week’s session will be devoted to shock weekends, those days when the volume intensifies to accustom the body to the effort. But what can this really be used for? What are the risks? And do we have to put one in place? Finally, in the good gear plan, two copies of the book “Marathoniens, the secrets of physical and mental preparation for the marathon” written by Yoann Kowal and Matéo Benoist-Fritsch are up for grabs!
This Sunday, November 17, 2024, more than 11,000 people set off during the 10K HOKA Paris Center with the Opéra Garnier in the background. With the Palais Brongniart, the Église de la Madeleine, the Place des Victoires, the Boulevard Haussmann as a backdrop and an exceptional finish on the Avenue de l’Opéra, the runners were able to cover 10 dream kilometers through the streets of the capital. On this occasion, RMC Running decided to supervise the preparation of 4 lucky people for this event. They won their bibs, complete HOKA equipment and the training plan provided by Yohan Durand via My Running Club. Benoît Boutron and Master YoDu today debrief the performances of Julia, Clémence, Éric and Laurent. With the help of Florian, the coach who supervised them, the champions give their times and look back on their races. Are they satisfied? How did they cope with the turns and the slippery road? What are their next goals? You will know everything… without forgetting a focus on the stratospheric performance of a young athlete in full progress, a certain Benoît Boutron!
Behind every athlete there is most of the time a dedicated and passionate coach. RMC Running today highlights the role of coach with the presence of Jérémy Cabadet, coach in Aix-en-Provence. Benoît Boutron and Yohan Durand return with him on his journey, he who has a marathon record of 2h27’40”, his training methods and his view on the opposition between volume and quality. Jérémy Cabadet also talks about his relationship with two successful athletes, friends of RMC Running: Nicolas Navarro and Floriane Hot. How did they know each other? What is the secret of their success? And how far can they go? This week’s session will be devoted to the coach-trainee relationship: why is it so important? How can you completely trust your coach? Should we keep a say on the sessions offered? You will know everything! And finally, in terms of good gear, RMC Running introduces you to the AYAQ brand, an eco-responsible brand that offers magnificent outdoor and technical products. On this occasion, you can win a t-shirt by staying attentive and listening to the podcast!
This Sunday, November 17, 2024, several thousand people will set off during the 10K HOKA Paris Center with the Opéra Garnier in the background. The Palais Brongniart, the Église de la Madeleine, the Place des Victoires, the Boulevard Haussmann and an exceptional arrival on the Avenue de l’Opéra will follow. On this occasion, RMC Running decided to supervise the preparation of 4 lucky people chosen for this race. They won their bibs for this event, complete HOKA equipment and the training plan provided by Yohan Durand via My Running Club. Benoît Boutron and Master YoDu receive Julia, Clémence, Éric and Laurent today to discuss this race 5 days before the deadline. Florian, the coach who supervised them, is also present to look back on their respective preparations and share some anecdotes. Together, they take stock of the last crucial moments before a race: why is rest so important? Can we put a little speed on the last split session? And how to properly warm up on race day? You will know everything!
During the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, he was one of the revelations of French athletics. In the 400m hurdles, Clément Ducos obtained a magnificent fourth place during the Olympic final. The 23-year-old young athlete is this week’s guest on the RMC Running podcast. With Benoît Boutron and Yohan Durand, he looks back on this unforgettable memory. Looking back, does pride replace disappointment? How did he feel about running in front of Alison dos Santos and being neck and neck with Karsten Warholm? The Girondin, a former javelin thrower, talks about his discovery of hurdles, his progress and his diet, he who stopped using added sugars. He also talks about his choice a few years ago to go into exile in the United States to discover a new training method. This week’s session will be devoted to the correct paces to adopt during a short interval session. Can we really avoid leaving too quickly? How to determine the right speed? What is the secret to maintaining pace? Should we base it on VO2 or maximum heart rate? Master YoDu’ explains everything to you! And finally, this week, the good gear plan is exceptional! Thanks to Nike, RMC Running is giving away a pair of Alphafly 3, the carbon model from the famous brand with the comma! Stay attentive and listening!
In just a few days, the Valencia region was unfortunately hit by deadly bad weather. Several events are canceled in this city considered one of the most sporting in the world. But what will the authorities do with the Valencia marathon scheduled, for now, for Sunday December 1, 2024? Should it be canceled? Will it be maintained? How is solidarity organized on site? Is the government to blame? To answer these questions, Benoît Boutron and Yohan Durand receive Paco Borao, the race director of the Valence marathon as well as Liv Westhpal, three-time French Elite 5000m champion and currently resident in Valence as well as Simon Bédard, impacted by this meteorological disaster . They give their news and discuss upcoming sporting decisions linked to current events. RMC Running also honors Etienne Daguinos who achieved the third best French performance in half-marathon history with a time of 59’46 obtained in Valencia, Spain. And this weekend, he flew over the 10km of the Quais de Bordeaux in 27’49. But where will he stop? What are his future goals? In the right gear plan, you can win an Aerth brand t-shirt. Born in 2020, the Aerth brand allows all runners to practice running through a new aesthetic of sport. Considered the sportswear brand capable of combining elegance and performance, you can benefit from numerous colors, careful cuts and responsible materials to feel good in your sneakers, both during your sports sessions and in the city.
On October 28, Mathieu Blanchard and Manon Bohard won the Diagonale des Fous, each arriving first in their categories. In 23 hours 25 minutes and 02 seconds, the ultra-trailer completed one of the toughest races. 175 km, 10,150 m of elevation gain. All this for his first participation. For her part, Manon Bohard completed the Grand Raid de la Réunion at 5:49 a.m., in 31 hours 49 minutes and 55 seconds. Thus becoming the first woman to complete the Diagonale des Fous 2024. How did they manage to complete this crazy race in impressive times? Yohan Durand and Benoit Boutron look back with them on their incredible performances! In terms of good gear, RMC Running offers you the chance to win a Garmin Fénix 8 watch! Stay attentive and listening! Production: Roxanne Lacuska and Geoffrey Charpille
On Sunday November 17, 2024, several thousand people will set off during the 10K HOKA Paris Center with the Garnier Opera in the background. The Palais Brongniart, the Église de la Madeleine, the Place des Victoires, the Boulevard Haussmann and an exceptional arrival on the Avenue de l’Opéra will follow. On this occasion, RMC Running decided to supervise the preparation of 4 lucky people chosen for this race. They won their bibs for this event, complete HOKA equipment and the training plan provided by Yohan Durand via My Running Club. For this second episode, Benoît Boutron and Master YoDu once again welcome Julia, Clémence, Éric and Laurent to talk about their training, their objectives and their preparations. Where are our champions three weeks from the deadline? How do they feel? Any physical glitches to report? What sessions are on the program? How do you feel with HOKA equipment? This week’s session will be devoted to this event and more particularly to its route: how to manage the restarts, the numerous turns and even the U-turns? What pace and trajectory should we adopt? How to avoid slipping depending on the surface? Thanks to our Master YoDu’ you will know everything! Production: Killian Verove Director: Kevin Paugam
Known to be one of the most difficult running events in the world, the Marathon des Sables has embarked on a new stage this year with the first edition of the Handi Marathon des Sables. How was this challenge born? Between the time barriers and the dunes filled with sand for wheelchairs, what were the main constraints? And how did the competitors adapt to the demands of the course? Geoffrey Charpille and Yohan Durand receive this week Pierre and Myriam Cabon, survivors of the attacks of November 13, 2015 at the Bataclan and at the origin of the Handi MDS project. For RMC Running, they look back on this unique race, on their joint projects and on the logistical challenge of such an event. This week’s session will be devoted to the difficulty of running in bad weather conditions. Should the mind take over? Is it necessary to slow down? How to equip yourself well? Master YoDu’ tells you everything!
