The PHUNT 25k trail race was my first trail race, and therefore, will always have a special place in my heart. I am excited to share my love for the trails with you all, and I hope that you will join me at PHUNT in January! If you haven't started training yet, it is time to get to it.

Below are two beginner training plans. One for the 25k distance, and one for the 50k distance. I know you are eager to get started, but first a few quick notes:

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• These are beginner plans and therefore (somewhat) conservative in regard to mileage. They are designed to have you running 4 days a week. To address all of your body’s “gears”, there’s a day dedicated to speed work, 2 easy run days and, of course, the corner stone long run.  

• PHUNT is a trail race. Try to get at least your longer run in on similar terrain. Do not shy away from hills during your run. Who knows what the RD has in store for us this year… :) 

• What rain?? PHUNT is a winter race in the Northeast. We could have rain, snow, sleet or 75 and sunny! During your training try to get out during bad weather, so you know what to do, wear, etc. should Mother Nature throw us a curve ball – again!

• There is no one-training-plan-fits-all. This is a generic plan. Listen to your body and adjust as needed. Not sure how? Shoot me a message at claudia@beastermode.com or on www.facebook.com/beastermode. I am more than happy to give you some input!

• Before beginning any training plan, make an appointment with your doctor to make sure that you are medically cleared to undertake a goal such as this. There’s no harm in that, right? So, let’s be safe!
   

And finally: Happy training and happy trails! See you all in January!