training plans for 50k to 100+ mile trail races
We have a library of training plans to help you succeed in your trail running goals. Training plans include daily customized workouts, customized strength workouts w/ videos, and weekly notes with the intent for the week and target vertical gain.
Unlike many Training Plans, Will to Run plans are continually updated based on the latest research in physiology, continuing education, and experience coaching athletes to success at races like UTMB, Western States, Leadville, Grindstone, Vermont, Val d’Aran, and many more. New in 2023: TSS scores for every workout, expanded strength training library, and new running workouts (I promise there are some fun ones in there!).
Find the right plan and get started to succeed in your next race.
Testimonials
“Thank you so much for the training plan! It was excellent to have it there to know the volume and variety I needed to be aiming at. And I liked your notes on the course. I’m completely delighted! An amazing experience to remember forever.”
- UTMB Finisher
“Thank you for publishing your training plan on Training Peaks. I used yours to complete the CCC - my first 100k. The body was strong throughout the race and it was such an enjoyable experience.”
- CCC Finisher
Mountain trail race training plans
I have successfully coached runners to finishes at races including Western States, Leadville, Canyons, Grindstone, Cascade Crest, UTMB, Bryce, Zion, Rio del Lago, Kosziusko, Val d'Aran, Miwok, and Vermont. I have significant experience with mountainous races from 50K to 200+ miles including Hellbender 100 (2nd and 3rd overall), Bighorn 100 (9th overall), Cruel Jewel (8th overall), Vermont (10th overall), Terrapin 50K (2nd and 3rd overall) and Tor des Geants (67th overall, 2nd American).
All plans include daily customized workouts, customized strength workouts w/ videos, and weekly notes with the intent for the week and target vertical gain.
50K TRAINING PLAN
A customized plan for a hilly or mountainous 50K.
24 Week 50K Plan - Competitive
24 Week 50K Plan - Intermediate
100 MILE TRAINING PLAN
A customized plan for a hilly or mountainous 100 Miler.
UTMB Series Training Plans
I am a certified running and ultrarunning coach, and I am an experienced mountain and ultra runner. I have coached dozens of runners to success at UTMB Series races, finished UTMB three times (28 hours, 63rd, and top 3 American man), and finished Val d'Aran and Trail Verbier.
All plans include daily customized workouts, customized strength workouts w/ videos, and weekly notes with the intent for the week and target vertical gain.
UTMB
A customized plan for UTMB. This plan is also well suited for TDS and other UTMB World Series Races such as Val d'Aran, Trail Verbier, Andora, Eiger, Snowdonia, and Canyons.
OCC
A customized plan for OCC. This plan is also well suited to for other UTMB World Series Races such as Val d'Aran, Trail Verbier, Andora, and Eiger.
CCC
A customized plan for CCC. This plan is also well suited for other UTMB World Series Races such as Val d'Aran, Trail Verbier, Andora, Eiger, Snowdonia, and Canyons.