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Winter On The Downs

from £44.99

Trail running in the UK during winter is quite a different sport to summer. This training plan we have designed to not only make sure your fitness level is up to the task, but you have the ability and confidence to thrive in winter conditions.

Using RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion), every session adapts to the terrain, weather and how you're feeling on the day. This is a far more effective way of training for trail ultras, where pace alone rarely tells the full story.

Throughout the 18 week plan you'll develop:

  • Aerobic endurance for sustained efforts

  • Hill strength for the South Downs' relentless climbs

  • Confidence running on winter trails

  • Durability for long hours on your feet

  • Efficient pacing and race-day preparation

  • The resilience needed to keep moving when conditions become difficult

Whether your goal is simply to reach the finish line or to race for a personal best, this plan will help you arrive confident, prepared and ready to embrace one of the UK's best winter ultras.

We have separate plans for the 50km, 55 miles and 100 mile races.

Check out further details below

Trail running in the UK during winter is quite a different sport to summer. This training plan we have designed to not only make sure your fitness level is up to the task, but you have the ability and confidence to thrive in winter conditions.

Using RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion), every session adapts to the terrain, weather and how you're feeling on the day. This is a far more effective way of training for trail ultras, where pace alone rarely tells the full story.

Throughout the 18 week plan you'll develop:

  • Aerobic endurance for sustained efforts

  • Hill strength for the South Downs' relentless climbs

  • Confidence running on winter trails

  • Durability for long hours on your feet

  • Efficient pacing and race-day preparation

  • The resilience needed to keep moving when conditions become difficult

Whether your goal is simply to reach the finish line or to race for a personal best, this plan will help you arrive confident, prepared and ready to embrace one of the UK's best winter ultras.

We have separate plans for the 50km, 55 miles and 100 mile races.

Check out further details below

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Coaching is never one-size-fits-all. Every plan is built around your experience, lifestyle, goals, and the reality of balancing training with everyday life.

We combine proven endurance training principles with a practical, sustainable approach that helps you improve without burning out.

What makes us different?

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One of the big differences is that it gives you the ability to move workouts. Whilst we don’t recommend changing our plan’s structure, moving workouts around to fit your schedule better can be more productive overall. Don’t worry, we won’t leave you on your own. If you have any questions get in touch.

You can see the full list of differences here.

What is Training Peaks Premium?

  • Once you make your purchase we will be directly in touch via email.

  • You’ll get a email from Training Peaks when we have sent you the training plan

  • You can create a Training Peaks account here

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