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S'entrainer

 

The 24-hour rollerblading adventure begins long before the starting line. The 24 Hours of Le Mans rollerblading race isn't just a race. It's an adventure, a slightly crazy challenge… and a lot of fun on eight wheels.

And this adventure begins long before arriving on the circuit.

It begins the day you put on your skates, the day you decide to go out skating, even when your motivation is a little wavering. It begins with every outing, every kilometer, every step forward.

Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or experienced skater, everyone builds their own path to the 24 hours.

 

The beginnings: rediscovering the feeling

Perhaps you're putting on skates again after several years.
Perhaps you are discovering roller skating for the first time.

No pressure: the goal is simple, to feel good on your skates.

We work on balance and posture. The outings are short but regular. Little by little, the sensations return and confidence builds.

 

And that's often where pleasure takes over.

 

Example of a training week – Discovery

2 to 3 sessions per week are more than enough to make progress.

 

Session 1 – Technique (40 to 60 min)

  • balance work

  • Cornering and braking

  • Skating at a comfortable pace

 

Session 2 – Endurance run (40 to 60 min)

  • Easy route

  • Regular rhythm

  • Objective: to remain comfortable throughout, to work on endurance

 

Optional: additional activity for endurance

  • Cycling, walking, running, 40 minutes at…

The priority: consistency, not distance.

The progression: the moment when it gets serious (but still fun)

After a few weeks, something changes.

The legs turn better. The distances lengthen. We start to look at our route, our time, our speed.

Now is the time to alternate between long runs and more dynamic sessions to improve endurance and resistance to effort.

Each outing brings us a little closer to Le Mans.

Example of a training week – Intermediate

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2 to 3 sessions per week.

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Session 1 – Endurance run (45 min to 1 hour 30 min)

  • Comfortable pace

  • Regular work

 

Session 2 – High-intensity workout (45 to 60 min)

  • 10-minute warm-up

  • Alternate faster periods, for example 5 x 3 minutes faster

  • Recovery time of 2 to 3 minutes between each effort

 

Session 3 – Technical outing / circuit (45 to 60 min)

  • Cornering, braking, agility, peloton

  • Follow-ups

  • posture work

 

Optional: long bike rides or runs, or muscle strengthening

Objective: to be able to sustain a steady effort for a long time.

 

 

The experience: when every detail counts

For experienced skaters, preparation becomes a real game of optimization.

We work on the relays, we identify the team's strengths and weaknesses.
We simulate the race, we establish strategies
We adjust the equipment, we optimize the wheels.

But those who are used to it know: recovery is almost as important as training.

Over a 24-hour period, knowing how to recover quickly allows you to come back strong.

 

Example of a training week – Confirmed

4 to 5 sessions.

 

Session 1 – Intensive intervals (1 to 1.5 hours)

  • 15-minute warm-up

  • 8 x 2 min at high intensity

  • 2-minute recovery

 

Session 2 – Long run (1.5 to 2 hours)

  • Regular rhythm

  • Relay simulation possible

 

Session 3 – Technical/Speed Work (1 to 1.5 hours)

  • Restarts and accelerations, work at maximum speed (e.g., 8 x 200m sprints)

  • Turns

  • Aerodynamic position, high-speed peloton work

 

Session 4 – Muscle strengthening (1 hour)

  • core strengthening and general harmony

  • strengthening leg endurance and power

  • stability, proprioception,

 

Session 5 – active recovery (45 min to 1 hour)

  • very quiet bike ride or rollerblade outing

 

Objective: to manage effort over time and remain effective even when tired.

The Le Mans circuit: a character in its own right

The 24-hour roller skating circuit is not just a loop.

It's a playground with its own character.

  • Climbing requires power and effort management

  • Downhill skiing requires technique and skill.

Training on slightly hilly courses can really help you arrive more confident on race day.

 

 

An endurance adventure

The 24-hour rollerblading race is all about endurance and mental strength among friends! It's a great opportunity to get together, share these moments and train with teammates or friends.

Whether you ride solo, with friends or as a team, your body will have to last the distance.

 

Many skaters supplement their training with:

  • cycling to develop endurance

  • running for cardio

  • muscle strengthening for stability

Anything that makes you stronger over time is an ally.

 

 

Rule number one: regularity

If there's a secret to the preparation, it's this:

Consistency always beats momentary motivation.

Drive often.
Ride at your own pace.
Listen to your body.

That's how the kilometers accumulate... and how confidence grows.

 

 

And one day, without really realizing it, we're there.

With a smile on their face, we're there!

The helmet is on!
The roller skates are tight.
The circuit is there.

 

But deep down, you already know: the 24-hour rollerblade race didn't start today.

They started the day you decided to train.

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