In the first of a series we are calling ‘The Energy Series’ Aitor Viribay joins us to discuss how he is crafting a performance environment for Salomon’s professional trailrunning team. The lessons and insights have broad applicability including to the every day athlete!

AItor Viribay is the Global sports performance director at Solomon, a consultant exercise physiologist at Girona football club, cofounder & chief scientific officer at Lab to field, cofounder & researcher at Methub and founder & director at Glut 4 science.

(00:00) Introduction

(02:53) Interview Starts

(05:23) Why Aitor was Brought to Salomon and his Remit

(07:25) How Did Aitor Approach Implementation of Cycling Concepts to Trailrunning

(11:21) Three Pillars of Impact for Trailrunning

(19:18) How did Aitor Develop the Three Pillars of Need

(25:04) Talent Identification in Trailrunning

(28:55) Talent Development for Future Success

(35:24) What Does a Year for a Salomon Athlete Look Like?

(43:52) Logistics as a Performance Advantage

(53:45) Education as a Performance Strategy

(55:00) What has Aitor Brought Across to Trailrunning from Cycling

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Instagram: @aitorviribay

X: @MVAitor

Glut 4 Science Website: https://glut4science.com/

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