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Description
Start your year out right training for Spring, Summer and Fall races.
The plan is designed for a steady progression to keep you injury free and get you ready for your next training phase! This is a 10 week group training program. The group aspect allows you to get a professional plan at a fantastic price! It is optimal to signup for the training plan distance based on your current weekly mileage.
Your registration includes a:
- Training plan wrote by Coach Loretta Tobolske-Horn of Ornery Mule Coaching
- Training plan for daily mileage goals
- Strength training schedule that will prepare you for any kind of terrain
- Trail Running University joggers
- Finisher stickers & fun swag gifts mailed to you
- Multiple distance options. There is a plan for any level runner or walker
- You can set Vert Challenges for yourself!
- This training challenge counts towards the Run Your Ass Off Buckle
You can start this plan anytime from May 1st to June 1st- Upload your daily miles onto RunSignup. Instructions sent on email.
If you are looking for a fully custom plan please visit TrailRun.Coach. Many talented coaches are available.
Detailed description of training
● Develop or build on endurance
● Develop or build on aerobic fitness
● Develop or build on cardiovascular and muscle endurance
● Develop or build on strength
● Building or rebuilding a foundation
If you are looking for a fully custom plan please visit TrailRun.Coach. Many talented coaches are available.
Training Plan wrote by Coach Loretta
Experienced Running Coach at Ornery Mule Coaching
Coach Loretta- Education and Experience
Specialized Training Options
5k in 10 weeks
Whether you're brand new to running or just getting back on track, this beginner-friendly plan will take you from zero to 5k in just 10 weeks.
With just 30- 60 minutes a day, three days a week, you'll go from "I could never..." to crossing your first finish line feeling strong and proud!
Let's go ---your 5k finish line is waiting.
Unlock Your Speed in 10 weeks!
Ready to get faster, stronger, and more confident on the run? This 10-week speed development plan is built to boost your top-end power and endurance without relying on rigid pacing. Through time-based intervals, focused tempo efforts, and strategic long runs, you'll sharpen your speed and finish stronger—no matter the race distance. Guided by RPE, it's adaptable, efficient, and designed to fit your life. Let's get after it.
Build Your Climbing Legs in 10 Weeks
Ready to crush the climbs and own the descents? Whether you're training for a mountain ultra, vert race, or just want to get stronger on the trails, this 10-week vert-focused plan is built to turn your legs into uphill engines.
You'll combine hill sprints, rolling tempo efforts, and long trail adventures to boost
your endurance, strength, and confidence on any terrain.
Designed for trail runners, mountain athletes, and anyone chasing vert. Train
hard. Climb fast. Get strong.
Training Plans- We will email you your training plan when you register!
How to choose a distance based plan:
The plans will get you to the required distance you chose:
● If you are just starting or not yet running or walking- 100 mile plan
● If you are running between 10 to 15 miles a week- 200 mile plan
● If you are running between 16 to 25 miles a week- 300 mile plan
● If you are running between 26 to 30 miles a week- 400 mile plan
● If you are running between 31 to 40 miles a week- 500 mile plan
Earn Great Swag- High quality custom joggers
Meet Head Mule Michele Hartwig
You can click on Michele's photo to learn more about Ornery Mule Racing and Michele!
Coach Loretta and Coach Lindsay share how Trail Running university works
Size chart for Trail Running University Hoody
Policies for Trail Running University
There are no refunds/rollovers for Trail Running University.
Race credits with Ornery Mule Racing do not work for this program.
We will send you your training plan within 24 hours of registration.
We mail race swag in February
If you do not receive a training plan, send an email to dirtrunner100@yahoo.com. You may want to check your spam or promo file in e-mails first.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.ornerymuleracing.com/.
Place
Crystal Lake, IL US 60014
Race Contact Info
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