In these difficult weeks of lockdowns, curfews, postponed and cancelled races, it is understandable many people lose motivation to stay in shape. We are therefore happy to announce our new partnership with the reputed online training portal TBM The Locker Room. Established in Sydney and linked with the successful Physiotherapy clinic, The Body Mechanic, The Locker Room provides specific trail training plans designed to help trail runners achieve their personal best and avoid injury. The portal is created by leading physiotherapist and elite endurance runner, Mark Green (no relation to T8’s co-founder with the same name). Green’s Ultra Base and Race Training Plans have been designed after years of helping runners achieve their personal best. He has helped over 15,000 athletes improve their running and achieve their race goals. His holistic approach to training, including strength, mobility, nutrition and running technique will have you moving better almost immediately.

With the first ATM points races still at least more than two months away from today, The Locker Room has built a Base and Strength training 12-week plan that they have already used very successfully in the lead up to the Ultra Trail Australia last year. To help you train smart all the way to race day, the Locker Room recommends you follow a 12 week base training block prior to starting a race training block. This will help you build the strength required to ramp up the pace and volume.

As the website reads, “Base training is the first phase of a training cycle. It helps you to develop the endurance and strength you need to prepare your body for the more challenging, race-specific workouts that come closer to race day. If you always train hard, it is likely, you will over train, burnout or injure yourself.”

The 12-week Base & Strength plan designed for trail runners in the Asia Trail Master Championship series will assist you to:

Improve your endurance – or aerobic capacity in a safe way
Train consistently, without breaking your body or over training. (Consistent training = improved performance)
Improve muscular strength to prevent injuries and smooth the transition to challenging workouts included in your race specific training phase

A weekly plan with increased weekly mileage as you build to your ultra race plan to ensure you stay on track. There are training options for beginner, intermediate and advanced runners, and you will also receive Information on trail running technique, how to incorporate "B" races into your training, how to use running poles plus more!

Sign up now for the plan offered to you at a very democratic price of AUD 59 (approx USD 37) only!

In a nutshell, this is what the TBM Locker Room provides you with: