GRETEL PLANNER
The only technology specialising in endurance racing strategy
A tool designed to help athletes plan their nutrition, hydration, equipment, split times and effort management.
Plan your race. Run with confidence.
Getting the most out of a trail run isn’t just about training. A good strategy is key to running safely, managing your effort and achieving your goals. There’s nothing more frustrating than seeing your race compromised by poor planning when it comes to pace, nutrition or hydration.
With a strategy tailored to your level and the course’s characteristics, you’ll be able to tackle every kilometre with greater confidence and make better decisions during the race.
Without a strategy, training isn’t enough
Gretel Planner is a free, intuitive tool accessible to all runners. It helps you plan your pace, split times, nutrition, hydration, kit and use of poles so that you arrive on race day with everything under control.
Plan every detail.
⛰️ Optimise your performance. ⛰️
Achieve your goals at the Marbella Epic Trail.
How does Gretel work?
1. Complete your profile
Enter your nutritional details so that Gretel can calculate the amount of carbohydrates and calories you consume during each stage of the race.
2. View the race details
All the technical information about the race is available to you, including notices and terrain details… so you can best prepare for what lies ahead.
3. Pace and timing
You already know what the race is like; now it’s time to work out your pace, so you’ll know what time you’ll pass the refreshment stations and the estimated total time for your race.
4. Nutrition
Plan your nutritional intake according to the duration of each stage, so that you can maintain a high pace throughout and avoid any unexpected issues.
5. Printing
Print out your race plan so you can refer to it during the race. If you see a print date, it means the organisers have decided to print it on durable, waterproof material.
6. Enjoy
Follow your race strategy and enjoy the experience without any worries.
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