How do I train for Aspire’s supported wilderness running trips, or any ultra distance or multi-day running adventure?
Aspire’s Spring Training Community provides the answer to this important question. When you register for an Aspire trip, you’ll receive access to our three month Spring Training Program
In this program we provide a comprehensive training program for mountain endurance that will lead you into fitness
Andrew Fast: Catch the Stoke! Meet the Coach and Review the Plan
As a professional endurance athlete, coach, and Doctor of Physical Therapy, Andrew dedicates himself to human performance and helping others. His focus on mountain athleticism brings a mixture of science, old-fashioned wisdom, and a touch of philosophy to help others actualize their potential beyond sport.
Training for a multi-day running trip can be a daunting task. How to best prepare, when to increment miles, and what to do if injuries crop up while preparing for such an important trip are common questions. And there is no one-size fits all approach to mentally and physically preparing for a big objective. To help navigate preparation Aspire Adventure Running has teamed up with Doctor of Physical Therapy and professional endurance athlete, Andrew Fast, and created The Spring Training Plan.
Professionally designed by professional athlete, coach, and Dr. of Physical Therapy, Andrew Fast, this training plan is structured to prepare runners for any Aspire trip and many epic personal adventures.
Andrew has run many of the routes Aspire offers and has dedicated his career to helping people participate in life’s most meaningful endeavors. Through this interactive training model the hope is that participants of all levels can show up to their objective confident in their abilities through the process that is The Spring Training Community.
Key Program Dates
| Date | Topic |
| March 3rd | Launch Webinar Join Aspire and Coach Andrew Fast D.P.T., for a high level view of the training plan + Q&A. |
| March 4th | Training Plans Begins |
| March 4th – May 5th | Group and Personal Office Hours with Andrew Fast, D.P.T. available to support your training. Specific dates TBD. |
Community & Accountability
Participating in the training community means adhering to our “ego free” community ethos. We’ve set up a private Strava Club where runners can post their workouts, comment, and connect with fellow trainees.
Winter in the Pacific North West is a dark, wet, and grey affair, and I love it. It is the season of discipline, routine, and training that prepares my body and mind for the equally opposite bright glorious days of summer mountain adventures.
Abram Dickerson