About The Elite Trail TEaM
A unique trail and mountain running team
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. (African proverb)
The Elite Trail Team is created for athletes - aiming to enhance their performance with a holistic approach that brings together world-recognised experts, learning from other sports, and underpinned by a focus on athlete health and wellbeing.
Our vision: Bringing world-class support to trail running, while helping progress the sport
our mission
a world class support system for elite trail running athletes
The Goal
➜ A holistic support network going beyond (but including) performance coaching
➜ Bespoke nutrition, psychology, physiology and sleep coaching
➜ Applying best practice to training
➜ Professional support at individual and team (collective) level
➜ Symbiotic partnership with sponsors - creating mutually beneficial opportunities for representation, access to new markets and other benefits
The Approach
➜ A Performance Panel composed of world renowned experts in their field
➜ World class coaching and advice for athletes, including a knowledge hub
➜ Personalised athlete-level support package for each key event in the calendar
➜ Team events, workshops and learning opportunities
➜ Financial and logistical support to help raise athletes’ profiles and enable them to go further in their careers
our Values
Dedication - Shown through responsiveness and support of the team and teammates
Respect - Our teammates, the team, our reputation, and the wider trail running community
Trust - Fostered through support and openness of expression in a safe environment
Equality - A community where all are treated equally
Pride - Be proud of the team, be proud to be part of the team. Show this in your actions
our Performance Principles
Focus - Making decisions and choices that facilitate improved performance
Innovation - Open minded whilst challenging new ideas and concepts
Collaboration - Working closely with each other and with brands that align with our principles
Courage - Taking the opportunities that feel challenging (and sometimes scary) but rejecting those which risk health or longevity in the sport
Sportsmanship - Compete hard but fairly, supporting other competitors when in need