Training plans for trail, ultra, gravel & strength – built by coaches who race
Structured, evidence-based training plans from the HP3 coaching team, led by Chartered Physiotherapist, endurance coach and Montane Summer Spine Challenger winner Tim Pigott – with S&C coach Morgan Ogle and endurance coach Ed Milbourn. Every plan syncs to your watch through TrainingPeaks, and most include the thing generic plans ignore: structured fuelling and strength built in.
Most popular plans
First Ultra 100k
From capable runner to 100k finisher: progressive long runs with strength, structured fuelling and gut training built in.
Ultra & Trail Base Block
Our highest-rated plan: the repeatable base block that keeps you strong and consistent between goals.
50 Mile Ultra – 8 Weeks
Race two months out? The late-cycle sharpener that gets a trained runner to the start line ready.
Free basic TrainingPeaks account included · Syncs to Garmin, Wahoo, COROS, Apple Watch · Covered by the TrainingPeaks refund policy
How it works
Choose your plan
Browse by sport, distance and level, or answer three questions and we'll point you at the right one.
Sync to TrainingPeaks
Buy through the TrainingPeaks store (free basic account included). The plan loads into your calendar and structured workouts sync to Garmin, Wahoo, COROS, Apple Watch and Zwift.
Train with targets
Every session set to your threshold heart rate, pace or power, with coaching notes throughout. Questions? Message HP3 directly – we answer personally.
New to TrainingPeaks? Read the full setup guide →
Choose your goal
Ultra Marathon Plans
First 50k to 100 miles and beyond. Every HP3 ultramarathon training plan builds your long runs progressively, trains your hiking as deliberately as your running, and includes structured fuelling and gut training plus strength work, because ultras are finished on legs, stomach and head, not fitness alone. See ultra plans →Trail Running Plans
Trail marathon and mountain marathon training plans from first-timer to seasoned fell racer: 14 to 20 weeks, time-based sessions built for real terrain (distance lies on the fells), with hill strength, descending skills and run-walk strategy where it earns its place. See trail plans →Marathon Plans
Road marathon training plans from parkrun to the start line: a 24-week beginner build with benchmark races along the way, plus marathon-specific strength and post-race recovery blocks. Evidence-based walk-break pacing and CORE-guided nutrition, so your first marathon is decided by training, not fuelling errors. See marathon plans →Gravel Cycling Plans
Gravel training plans for 100k and 200k events (10–12 hours in the saddle), written by coach Ed Milbourn: power-based sessions for smart trainers, gravel-specific technique and core work, and big back-to-back weekends that make race distance familiar before race day. See gravel plans →Strength Training Plans
Strength and conditioning plans for endurance athletes, designed by a Chartered Physiotherapist and our S&C coach: from a $10 home plyometric programme based on published research (a 4% improvement in running economy) to 16-week periodised gym plans for trail and marathon runners. Bolt one onto any training plan. See strength plans →Base, Maintenance & Recovery
The unglamorous plans that make the difference: repeatable base blocks (our highest-rated plan, 4.9★), off-season speed and skills work, return-to-running after a break, and structured post-race recovery so you never stop dead or rush back. This is where durable athletes are built. See base & recovery plans →Race-Specific Systems
Complete race-specific systems built around one event: base block, race plan, strength bolt-on and recovery, engineered for the exact demands of the course. First in the series: the Montane Spine Race, from Britain's most experienced Spine coach. More races coming – join the list to hear first. See the Spine Race system →Why HP3 plans
Physio-led
Written by a Chartered Physiotherapist-led coaching team, so progression and injury risk are managed inside the same plan, not left to luck.
Strength built in
Progressive strength work is included in the plan, not sold separately: the research-backed element most generic plans omit.
Fuelling & gut training
Structured fuelling and gut training in most plans, because long races are lost on the stomach before they are lost on the legs.
Honest entry criteria
Every plan states exactly who it is for, so you start the right plan, not just any plan. Not ready? We route you to a base block first.
Not sure? Training plan vs 1:1 coaching
Training Plan
Fixed structure, self-directed. Ideal if you're self-motivated with a clear goal.
Includes TeamHP3 community access and email support.
1:1 Coaching
Fully adaptive and coach-led, with ongoing communication and review. Ideal if you want personalised guidance and long-term development.
Both are built on the same HP3 methodology – and if you buy a plan then upgrade to coaching within a season, we discount your first month.
"Tim helped me with the psychological aspects as well as progressively building strength training, which improved my resilience and sped up my post-race recovery. I bounced back to second-place finishes."
Train smarter between plans
Get the free HP3 Fuelling & Gut Training primer plus printable race-day planning tools – the same resources bundled with our plans. One useful email at a time; unsubscribe whenever you like.
Send me the packAnd join the free TeamHP3 community on Circle – webinars, Q&As and support from the whole team: join TeamHP3 →
FAQ
Do I need a TrainingPeaks subscription?
No – every plan includes a free basic TrainingPeaks account. A premium subscription adds analytics but is optional.
Which devices are supported?
Structured workouts sync to Garmin, Wahoo, COROS, Apple Watch and Zwift via TrainingPeaks.
What if I pick the wrong plan?
Plans are covered by the TrainingPeaks refund policy and may, with approval, be exchanged for another HP3 plan of equal value.
What's the difference between these plans and a generic plan?
HP3 plans are written by a Chartered Physiotherapist-led team and include the elements generic plans omit: progressive strength work, structured fuelling and gut training, and honest entry criteria so you start the right plan, not just any plan.
Can I talk to someone before buying?
Yes – message us through TrainingPeaks or join the free TeamHP3 community and ask the team directly.