TRAIL TRANSFORMATION
ULTRAMARATHON COACHING
Ultrarunning is a lifestyle. If you live it, you’re constantly thinking about training, fueling, sleeping, and recovering—on top of your work and other commitments. This is where Trail Transformation can help. Whether you’re a first-time or seasoned ultramarathoner, training for a 50K or 100-mile race, we develop a coaching program that fits your day-to-day needs. Our ultimate goal is to keep you injury-free, so you can continue pushing your limits for years to come.
With training plans that include regular speed workouts, tempo runs, easy days, and even rest days, the Trail Transformation coaches make training sustainable, fun, and smart.
Benefits of working with a coach
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Structure and strategy in the training program
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Accountability and feedback
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Guidance on nutrition
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Feedback loop, insight and input on training
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Access to a coach for questions, concerns and celebrations for success.
Why is it important for an athlete to work with a coach when training for a marathon?
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Prevent injury
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Provides accountability
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Gives structure, direction and strategy to program / planning
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Expertise and knowledge to help that takes out the guesswork
Problems that Trail Transformations solves for athletes via marathon coaching (aka athlete pain points)
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Lack of follow through on training
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Hitting plateaus
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Not able to see results they want
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Intimidated by the marathon distance
What does a marathon coaching program include?
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Workouts include speed, long distance, tempo, recovery running - all elements of a training program
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Customize training plan
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Access to coach via email, text
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Strength training
Trail Transformations
Athlete Successes:
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Prevent injury
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Provides accountability
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Gives structure, direction and strategy to program / planning
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Expertise and knowledge to help that takes out the guesswork
At Trail Transformations
Our Coaches Work With:
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Prevent injury
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Provides accountability
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Gives structure, direction and strategy to program / planning
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Expertise and knowledge to help that takes out the guesswork
What sets Trail Transformation apart in this service area?
TT approaches the athlete from a holistic point of view. We don’t just coach you for a marathon- we want to make you a healthy person and athlete. So many athletes reach out to us when they are already injured. We want to help you get faster / stronger and prevent injury
TT approaches the athlete from a holistic point of view. We don’t just coach you for a marathon- we want to make you a healthy person and athlete. So many athletes reach out to us when they are already injured. We want to help you get faster / stronger and prevent injury
TT approaches the athlete from a holistic point of view. We don’t just coach you for a marathon- we want to make you a healthy person and athlete. So many athletes reach out to us when they are already injured. We want to help you get faster / stronger and prevent injury
TT approaches the athlete from a holistic point of view. We don’t just coach you for a marathon- we want to make you a healthy person and athlete. So many athletes reach out to us when they are already injured. We want to help you get faster / stronger and prevent injury
What is the best way to describe the role that Trail Transformation coaches take in marathon coaching?
What are several of the questions you are often asked about Marathon Coaching?
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Do I have to be fast to have a marathon coach?
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Can I train for a marathon even if I’m not fast?
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What happens if I can’t run my race?
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Do you help with nutrition as well?
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Is running a marathon bad for my knees?
Mark M
Working with Trail Transformation has brought me from a middle of the pack runner, to a contender in every race I enter.
What People Are Saying
Andy H
Going through the MRT process with Rachel has helped me feel better every single day.
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Rose R
In 2018, I took 4 hours and 45 minutes off my previous 50 mile PR, all with the help of the Trail Transformation team!