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Dr Will's TRAIL Half Marathon Race Ready (13Wk, 3-4 Days/Wk): Science-Backed w/ Expert Coach Support

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Dr Will's TRAIL Half Marathon Race Ready (13Wk, 3-4 Days/Wk): Science-Backed w/ Expert Coach Support

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Author

Dr Will O'Connor

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Length

13 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Plan Description



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Ready to Conquer Your Trail Half Marathon?

You've found the perfect spot. My 13-Week Trail-Ready Half Marathon Plan is crafted to elevate you from a solid runner to a trail master, ensuring you're not just ready for the race, but primed for your personal best in the wild.

🔬 The Science



  • Trail half marathons challenge your agility, strength, and endurance. This plan taps into the latest exercise science, focusing on enhancing your VO2 max, lactate threshold, and running economy, while also building the strength and stability needed for rugged terrain.

🎯 Trail-Specific Workouts


Prepare for workouts that mimic the unique demands of trail running. These sessions are tailored to help you adapt to varying terrains and elevations, giving you a realistic taste of trail race conditions and ensuring you're adept in your specific training zones.

📈 The Journey



  • This is more than just preparing for race day; it's about embracing the trail running adventure. This plan is your guide, meticulously structured to progressively build your skills and confidence, so when race day arrives, you're not just completing the course—you're mastering it.

Ready to take your trail half marathon to the next level? Let's embark on this 13-Week Journey together.

Onward and upward,

Dr. Will 🏃‍♂️🔬

Testimonials



Colin, Sub 4hr Trail Marathon

- Thanks so much Will. Your trail running plan and insightful advice were key to my success. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rich, Conquered Multiple Trail Races

- The improvements in my trail running and the results I've achieved are beyond anything I expected. All thanks to Will's guidance. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Morgan, Trail Runner & Duathlete

- Exceptional coaching. Will not only focuses on the physical training but also on the mental resilience needed for trail running. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What do I get with my plan?



  • Additional Support Resources - Extra help tailored for trail challenges.


  • Progress Measures - Track your trail-specific improvements.

  • Detailed Plan Descriptions - Understand the nuances of trail training.

  • Exportable Structured Workouts - Take your trail plan wherever you go.

  • Lifetime Access to Purchased Plan - Yours to revisit for any trail adventure.

  • Scientifically-Backed Plan Design - Trust the science, embrace the trail.

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About me


With a PhD in Sport and Exercise Science and extensive experience as a sub-elite runner, I bring a unique perspective to trail running. My goal? To help you unlock your potential on the trails. Your ambitions are my ambitions, and together, we'll reach them.



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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x4
03:28:00 01:45:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
03:28:00 01:45:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor
  • GPS

All supported devices

Dr Will O'Connor

Dr Will O'Connor

I have been racing, studying and coaching endurance sports for my entire adult life. For me, endurance training isn't an afterthought or a chore, it's a way of life.

Early mornings, blisters, afternoon naps, getting excited about the latest Garmin release, that's who I am.


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  • Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
  • Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
  • If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More

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