Backyard Ultra Training Plans

Depending on where you are in your training cycle and what your backyard goals are, take your pick from best-selling 12-week or 26-week plans.

Plans and Pricing

These plans are supplied through the Training Peaks app. You will need a Training Peaks account to access the plan. It's free and takes just a few minutes to set up.

If these plans don't fit your needs, please contact me to discuss a bespoke backyard ultra training plan.

12-Week Plan

Designed for intermediate runners with a good base running fitness looking for 10-15 loops.


  • Assumes a good existing base level of running fitness, up to 30 miles per week.

  • BYU race target of at least 10-15 loops/hours

  • Training tips included

  • US$30 (via Training Peaks)

  • 26-Week Plan

    Designed for intermediate to advanced runners looking for more than 15 backyard loops.


  • Assumes a good existing base level of running fitness, up to 30 miles per week.

  • BYU race target of at least 10-15 loops/hours

  • Training tips included

  • US$50 (via Training Peaks)

  • Custom

    Designed specificially for you, based on your fitness levels and ambitions for a backyard ultra.


  • For an level of fitness and experience

  • Optional 1:1 interim checkpoints

  • Training tips included

  • Cost dependent on your needs and timelines