La Petite Trotte A Leon - The Little Trot in Leon
6 day cut off. 300+km with an immense 25.ooo+m of ascent and descent. "The course changes every year and allows for runners to discover the rich diversity of the French, Italian and Swiss trails of the Mont Blanc massif"
Rich, an avid trail runner, had been pushing his limits by participating in various ultra races. His love for the sport led him to complete the challenging UTMB in 2019, a grueling 107-mile mountain race around Mont Blanc.
During his UTMB journey, Rich kept crossing paths with Andy, an accomplished ultra runner who had conquered renowned races like Western States, Marathon des Sables, and UTMB. Andy, however, had yet to conquer the Petite Trot à Léon (PTL), after attempts in 2019 and 2022.
With a burning desire to take on the PTL one final time, Andy approached Rich, asking if he had entertained the idea of tackling this extraordinary challenge. United by their shared enthusiasm, Rich agreed to accompany Andy and run with Team Wolfpack and sought one more member to complete their team. The search led Andy to David, a skilled French trail runner whose passion for the mountains matched their own.
Team Wolfpack successfully secured a spot in the highly anticipated PTL 2023 race.
With just 12 weeks remaining until the start line in Chamonix, France, the team dedicate themselves to rigorous training, both physically and mentally, to prepare for the demanding adventure ahead.
As the countdown begins, each passing day brings them closer to their collective ambition. With unwavering determination and the support of their family and friends, Team Wolfpack stand ready to embark on their shared PTL adventure. They understand that success will require not only great physical conditioning but also a resilient mindset and a united spirit.
Catch up with weekly updates on the training and preparation that Team WolfPack complete. Your support and encouragement will spur everyone on to being in the best shape possible to turn up in Chamonix and trot round this legendary race.
What do you want to hear about in the future training updates?
Best in Sport and Health.
Rich
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