This 24-week 100 mile Ultra Run training plan requires the use of a heart rate monitor. It was designed by Eric Orton using his proven training principles developed from 11 years of coaching experience. It works well for seasoned runners and following this plan will prepare you for your 100 miler by including all of the elements used by Eric in training his personal coached ultra runners. To start this plan you should have completed 1 or more 100 mile races and have a goal of improving your personal best race time. Or have an experienced background in running, including marathons and shorter ultras. The workouts included in most weeks alllow you to customize the plan to your capacity for weekly volume. Weekends are very specific, with a focus on "quality" back to back runs. The exception is in R&R weeks every fourth week when training is greatly reduced for 4-5 days. These R&R weeks will allow for adaptation and improved performance.

This 20-week 50 mile Ultra Run training plan requires the use of a heart rate monitor. It was designed by Eric Orton using his proven training principles developed from 11 years of coaching experience. It works well for seasoned runners and following this plan will prepare you for your 50 miler by including all of the elements used by Eric in training his personal coached ultra runners. To start this plan you should have completed a 90 minute long run or more and have an experienced background in running, including marathons. The workouts included in most weeks alllow you to customize the plan to your capacity for weekly volume. Weekends are very specific, with a focus on "quality" back to back runs. The exception is in R&R weeks every fourth week when training is greatly reduced for 4-5 days. These R&R weeks will allow for adaptation and improved performance.

This 6-week program is designed specifically for those just starting to run. Your runs will incorprate walking and running all within specific heart rate training zones, so a heart rate monitor is required. Working within your own heart rate zones allows you to always be working within your ability while you gain running confidence and endurance. During your first week of training, you will be instructed how to perform your own heart rate test to establish these individualized training zones.

This plan is designed for runners just finishing the Getting Started - 6 week training plan and also perfect for beginning runners who have been running on and off for 4-8 weeks and are ready to start building more strength endurance. In the program you will start to build strength by doing short hill runs, 10 minute barefoot runs, as well as endurance building runs. You will need a heart rate monitor for this program.

This 12-week 5K training plan requires the use of a heart rate monitor. It was designed by Eric Orton using his proven training principles developed from 11 years of coaching experience and detailed in the book Born To Run. The 12 week plan works well for runners looking to tackle their first 5K race. The workouts included in most weeks allow you to customize the plan to your capacity for weekly volume. Workout descriptions are very specific, with a focus on "quality" runs. R&R weeks every fourth week when training is greatly reduced for 4-5 days. These R&R weeks will allow for adaptation and improved performance. If you are just starting to run, it is recommended that you first complete the 6 or 8 week Getting Started Training Plan, which will prepare you for this program.

This 12-week Half Marathon training plan requires the use of a heart rate monitor. It was designed by Eric Orton using his proven training principles developed from 11 years of coaching experience and detailed in the book Born To Run. The 12 week plan works well for runners who have be running consistently for the last 4-6 weeks or more. Following this plan will prepare you for your Trail Half Marathon by including all of the elements used by Eric in coaching his trail runners. The workouts included in most weeks allow you to customize the plan to your capacity for weekly volume. Workout descriptions are very specific, with a focus on "quality" runs. R&R weeks every fourth week when training is greatly reduced for 4-5 days. These R&R weeks will allow for adaptation and improved performance.

This 12-week Peak Fitness training plan requires the use of a heart rate monitor and is designed for the non-racing runner. It was designed by Eric Orton using his proven training principles developed from 11 years of coaching experience and detailed in the book Born To Run. The 12 week plan works well for runners who have completed the 8 Week Getting Started Strength Endurance Program and is committed to running 2-4 hours per week. Following this plan will build peak strength endurance and fitness. The workouts included in most weeks allow you to customize the plan to your capacity for weekly volume. Workout descriptions are very specific, with a focus on "quality" runs. R&R weeks every fourth week when training is greatly reduced for 4-5 days. These R&R weeks will allow for adaptation and improved performance.

This 12-week training plan requires the use of a heart rate monitor and is designed for the experienced runner who has a solid base of running and is looking to develop better strength endurance during the off season or non-racing season. This plan works great for those 10k to ultra distance runners looking to continue to build fitness and remain "sharp" during non-racing times of year. Following this plan will improve lactate threshold, build strength endurance and foundational leg strength. The workouts included in most weeks allow you to customize the plan to your capacity for weekly volume. with long weekend runs topping out at 2 hours. Workout descriptions are very specific, with a focus on "quality" runs. R&R weeks every fourth week when training is greatly reduced for 4-5 days. These R&R weeks will allow for adaptation and improved performance.