The GORE-TEX TransRockies Run and RUN3 are fierce contests that test a runner’s strength and endurance while exposing them to some of the most dynamic and challenging courses in the world. Up to six days of running, 113 miles and 25,000 feet of elevation gain is daunting no matter how you look at it! Whether you’re new to this kind of challenge or are looking to improve your overall placing from past years, this Custom Training Program is designed to help you achieve your goals!
Backed by Greg McMillan’s world-class coaching experience and Ian Torrence’s vast ultra-running experience we’re happy to offer a fully personalized training program tailored towards the rigors of the GTTR Run/Run3. Cookie-cutter programs just aren't going to work here, you deserve the best and McMillan Running is looking forward to creating your program for you!
Available for purchase at the fantastic price of $89.99, this individualized program will cover up to12 weeks of training, will show runners how to effectively record and track weekly progress and workouts while providing weekly emails featuring training tips, race strategy and inspirational/motivational content.
As if this opportunity wasn’t exciting enough, TransRockies runners who register for their personalized training program will also gain exclusive discounted access to other McMillan Running resources like technique DVDs. Click here for more details!
McMillan Running founder Greg McMillan is a runner, exercise scientist and coach who has the unique ability to combine the science of endurance performance with the art of real-world coaching. Along with coaching elite athletes to participation in multiple World Championships and the 2008 Summer Olympics, Greg has helped recreational runners maximise enjoyment, effectiveness and understanding of their training.
With a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and a focus on the determining factors of distance running performance, Greg continues his study of running and continually applies advances in sports science to his training programs.
For more information on McMillan Coaching and current programs offered, please visit http://www.mcmillanrunning.com
After signing up, you will receive an Athlete Questionnaire via email. This questionnaire will gather complete information about you, your training and racing history to date, as well as, your goal(s) for the GTTR Run/ Run3. Completing Step 1 will provide McMillan Running with the nuts and bolts of your life’s schedule (number of days running per week, key workout days, long run day, etc.) enabling them to completely personalize your training schedule.
Armed with your information from the questionnaire, McMillan Running will do a complete evaluation of your previous training and racing, and will analyze your strengths and weaknesses as a runner. They will then evaluate your goals and determine how best to advance you towards them. If necessary, they will do an additional follow-up gathering more details for clarification.
Lastly, McMillan Running will design and build a fully customized program just for you! Using the training principles that have led to the successes of countless athletes, your program will gradually but progressively guide you towards a well-prepared experience at GTTR Run/Run3. You'll train optimally and avoid the pitfalls that come with following a generic program. You'll become a better runner fully prepared for anything the GTTR Run/Run3 throws your way.
Once the design of your program have been completed (usually taking one to one and half weeks), your new program will be emailed to you along with other helpful worksheets, charts, tips and tricks. Then you're off and running (literally), towards the GTTR Run/Run3 adventure of your life.
Simple as that!
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These training tips have been provided by Greg McMillan and team to help eager and knowledgeable TR Run and Run3 participants improve their training techniques and remain injury free while preparing for their 2010 GORE-TEX® TransRockies adventure. Check back each Monday for a new piece of advice or insight as to how you can make your experience everything you hope it to be!
- "Consistency in your training is key. Being a weekend warrior is not going to cut it for this kind of event. Gaps in your training increase your risk of injury and establish a poor endurance base. Weekly long runs and a consistent week-in and week-out mileage base will prepare your mind and body for the rigors of a six-day stage race."
- "Specificity: Train on topography and surfaces consistent with what you’ll see on race day. Not everyone will have access to the kind of mountains you’ll see at TRR, but do your best to simulate race week conditions. Practice running hills, negotiating rocky, rutted trails and, perhaps, spending some vacation time in a place with altitude."
- "Practice the three race-day rituals; pre-race, during-race and post-race. How are you going to approach each morning of this six-day stage race? How will you handle yourself during a 24-mile stage? What will you do when you finish? Know what you can do to make your race experience familiar and obstacle-free."
- "Attend to injuries before they become an issue. Feel a tweak here or there? One muscle group more sore than normal? Take care of these little nuisances before they become bigger issues. Take an extra day off, ice the injury, strengthen the weakness or see a masseuse or a specialist. Remember the best chance you have of finishing TRR/RUN3 is getting to the starting line healthy and confident. After each stage treat yourself well: Soak in cold mountain streams, get a post-race massage, re-hydrate, re-fuel and tend to those potential blisters or hot spots."
- "Test your equipment in training before race week arrives. Break in your shoes (have at least two pairs at your deposal), test your hydration equipment, make sure your clothing systems are efficient, light and ensure your selected race-day nutrition agrees with you. Don’t try anything new on race day."
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