If you are a coach looking to develop your knowledge in coaching ultra runners or simply want to be able to coach yourself then the Mile 27 Ultra Coaching Certificate presents an evidence-based approach to all facets of coaching ultra runners.
The course has two main Modules
1. How to train for an ultramarathon
This is for those who want to take control of their own training. It teaches you the underpinning reasons for all the different training sessions and when and how they should be implemented in a year round training plan
2. How to coach someone to train for an ultramarathon
If you are looking to coach others then this is for you. It includes the “How to train for an ultramarathon ” module and builds on it with how to coach others.
What you will learn
If you are looking for a collection of training plans for different distances then this is not for you. We go deep on the whys and hows of training, giving you the underpinning knowledge to create unique programs specific to the individual, their strengths and weaknesses and the races they are training for.
The coaching section of the course looks at the bigger picture outside just training. We delve into the physiology of training and racing , coping with injuries , balancing life and training and how to motivate and be a mentor to your athletes
If you are just interested in how to design training plans for your own training then the first section is for you ( although if you are keen to learn more on the physiological aspects to performance then do both models ). The coaching section teaches you all you need to know to effectively coach ultrarunners physically and psychologically.
A small sample of what you will learn includes
How to determine training intensities for all types of runs from recovery runs to VO2 max workouts
How to structure your training year to bring your athlete to peak performance in their goal races
How to analyse workout and race data and how that drives your future training prescription
Nutrition principles in training and races
How to coach a strong mindset for both training and races
Why training zones should not be used in training prescription and what to use instead
How much volume is enough ?
How long should your long run be?
Fat burning vs carb burning is there a place for both?
How is the course delivered
The course is delivered online in 5-10 minute videos on each topic with accompanying text. You can work your way through the videos at your own pace , watching them as many times as needed to fully understand the material
On completion, there is the option to undergo an assessment and receive a certificate.
Monthly live Q&A’s with a Mile 27 coach to answer any of your questions as you work your way through the course
Who is presenting the course ?
The course is presented by the Director of Mile 27 Andy DuBois and Mile 27 Coach Ben Duffus.
Andy has been coaching Ultrarunners for 15+ years and is one of the most respected Ultracoaches in Australia and Asia. He has coached athletes to the podium of most of the big ultras all over the world including Ultra Trail Australia, Hong Kong 100, Ultra Trail Mont Blanc, CCC, Ultra Trail Monta Rosa, and many more. He has talked on numerous podcasts including Trail Runner Nation several times, written for dozens of magazines and has been recognised as a Level 3 Performance Coach by the Australia Ultra Running Association. He is a world leader in how to use power to guide training on trails and in ultras and one of the most experienced and knowledgeable ultra coaches worldwide.
Ben Duffus has been coaching with Mile 27 for 5 + years and has a Masters in Coaching. He is an elite athlete with podiums in races all over Australia and a 3rd in the World Sky Running Champs. Ben is a sponge when it comes to information and has quickly developed into one of Australia’s best Ultrarunning coaches with a balance of deeply analytical thinking about training and the physiological aspect to coaching.
Training for an Ultra | Coaching Ultra runners | |
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Training Variables | ||
Training Intensity | ||
Periodisation of training | ||
Race Planning | ||
Data Analysis | ||
Recovery Strategies | ||
Nutrition | ||
Psychology | ||
Coaching | ||
Assessment | ||
Monthly Q & A | ||
Private Facebook Coaching Group |
Includes access to Train Yourself Content
Single access to training yourself course is Coming Soon…
For now, you can sign up via Coaching others, to gain FREE access to this content.
Single access to training yourself course is Coming Soon…
For now, you can sign up via Coaching others, to gain FREE access to this content.