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Trail Running University

Mon December 30 - Mon March 17, 2025 Crystal Lake, IL 60014 US

Events

200 miles

$125 Registration ends January 31, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

300 miles

$125 Registration ends January 9, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

400 miles

$125 Registration ends January 9, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

500 miles

$125 Registration ends January 9, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

100 miles

$125 Registration ends February 10, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Description

Start your year out right training for Spring, Summer and Fall races.

This is a 10 week group training program, built to get you ready for any kind of terrain. The group aspect allows you to get a professional plan at a fantastic price! Your registration includes a:

  • Training plan wrote by Coach Loretta Tobelske-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 hoody
  • 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 between December 30th and January 13th- 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. 

How to choose a distance:

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

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 

The plan is laid out in a few phases: 

● Mileage Base Phase 

● Workout Base Phase 

○ Building leg speed and form (strides) 

○ Maximizing aerobic efficiency (steady state runs) 

○ Testing your aerobic capacity (time trials) 

○ Mental strength (building the long run, steady state and time trials) 

The plan is designed for a steady progression to keep you injury free and get you ready for your next training phase! The plan is optional for you to use. You can just choose a distance and follow your own plan too! 

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

Get in your best shape ever!

Earn Great Swag- High quality hoody! Sustainability rated

Run, Strength & Agility Training Plan

Training Plans- We will email you your training plan when you register!

Meet Head Mule Michele Hartwig

You can click on Michele's photo to learn more about Ornery Mule Racing and Michele!

Size chart for Trail Running University Hoody

Coach Loretta and Coach Reese share how Trail Running university works

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.

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

824 Main Street #102
Crystal Lake, IL US 60014

Race Contact Info

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