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Training for obstacle races

With the number of obstacle races growing every year, it’s crucial to find the right balance of stamina and strength to help you overcome them.

Training plans

Our training plan is designed to help you achieve your stamina goals. If you follow this plan then you’ll be fit, ready and raring to go come race day. Our training plans are in PDF, if you require an alternative format please email us.

Obstacle race training plan

If you’re training for an obstacle race then this is the training plan for you, it combines gym sessions, cross training and running to make sure that you’ll be prepared for anything that the course may throw at you. 

Access the obstacle race training plan(PDF, 299 KB)

Things to consider

  • Note please do a 15 minute warm up and cool down before Threshold, Continuous Hills, Circuit or Interval sessions.

  • If your are feeling ok you may wish to consider a 20-30 minute recovery run in the morning before any of the quality sessions above.

  • Always substitute cross training for running if you are injured, very sore or it is not safe to run.

  • Please add a Core conditioning, Pilates or Yoga classes once or twice a week if you have time.

  • Try to stretch every day for at least 10 mins.

  • Always eat within 20-30 mins of finishing a run.

  • Always train at your target pace, don’t compromise or run too hard. Tiredness always catches up and take extra rest if required.

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Training FAQs

Do you have any questions about your training? Read our most commonly asked questions.