Sky2Run

Olivier came to Durmitor SkyCamp from Belgium. 54 years old. Hadn’t been running much. Afraid of heights and scree.
We started with poles on day one. Worked with him every single day: technique, rhythm, building confidence step by step on terrain that scared him.

By day four he was standing on a scree field with his arms wide open, grinning.
That face in slide 2 - that’s not just someone who learned a skill. That’s someone who proved something to himself.

This is what Durmitor SkyCamp is actually about. Not racing. Not performance. Learning to move in the mountains with confidence - whatever your starting point.
If Olivier could do it, you can too. 🏔️

You can still join us from July 16-20, 2026 in Durmitor National Park, Montenegro for a €659 (discount for groups, write me if you are interested)
Link in bio with more information.

Stop running every uphill.

One of the biggest mistakes I see in trail running is trying to run every climb.
In mountain races, efficiency matters more than ego - knowing when to run, when to hike, and how to pace the climb makes a huge difference.

Three mistakes I see very often on climbs:

1️⃣ Running every climb
Not every hill should be run.

As a simple guideline:
• 0-8% → runnable
• 8-15% → run or power hike
• >15-20% → power hike

On technical terrain, switch earlier.
Efficiency beats ego.

2️⃣ Poor body position
Many runners lean back when climbs get steep.

Instead:
• lean slightly forward from the ankles
• keep hips above your feet
• take short controlled steps
• use arms, knees or poles to push the ground

Your upper body should help you climb.

3️⃣ Starting climbs too fast
The biggest mistake.

A good reference is vertical speed:
• beginners → 400-600 m/h
• intermediate → 600-900 m/h
• advanced → 900-1300 m/h

Start the climb below your target vertical speed, then build rhythm gradually.

These are exactly the things we practice during the trail running workshops at Durmitor SkyCamp. Don’t just train harder - train smarter with a team that knows these peaks.

⛰️ Durmitor National Park
📅 July 16-20
💰 €659

Tap the link in bio to secure your spot or DM me “SKY” for the full breakdown.

Why run one race… when you can run mountains for five days?

Durmitor SkyCamp is more than a race weekend.

It’s five days of running wild trails in one of Europe’s most beautiful mountain landscapes, learning new skills at trail running workshops, and sharing the adventure with a small group of passionate runners.

🏔 Run technical trails in Durmitor National Park
🎓 Practice techniques at trail running workshops
🍽 Enjoy great food and drinks after long mountain days
📸 Take home professional photos from the experience

And yes - you’ll still leave with a camp T-shirt, medal, gifts and your SkyCamp diploma.

But what runners remember most are the mountains, the people and the memories.

Durmitor SkyCamp
📍 Montenegro
📅 July 16-20, 2026
💰 €659

Small group. Big mountains.

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Save this if Durmitor is on your trail running bucket list. 🙂✨