11-Day
Trail Ready
Challenge
Training That Translates
to the Trail.
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Direct 1:1 Access to Your CoachMessage Mikey or Emily anytime with questions, modifications, or support.
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Expert-Led Strength + Stability SessionsScience-based programming built specifically for what the trail actually demands.
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Structured Cardio Built for the TrailStairmill, incline treadmill, and rucking protocols that build real elevation capacity from flat ground.
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4-Week Progressive Training CalendarStrength, cardio, and recovery mapped out so you always know exactly what to do next.
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Self-Paced + Flexible ScheduleFollow along free on YouTube or ad-free in the OAT Fit App at your own pace.
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Progress Tracking + Workout LoggingLog sets, reps, and load in the app and see exactly how far you've come by Day 11.
Track Every
Session.
Printable session logs, effort tracking, and a 4-week training calendar. Free.
- 11 workout tracking sheets with set/rep/load logging
- 4-week training calendar with cardio + strength structure
- Cardio + HR zone guide for flatland training
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Simple & Structured.
3 months in the OAT Fit App. Upgrade to a full program anytime.
- 11 follow-along video sessions — full coaching cues, filmed workouts, watch and move
- 11 timed versions — same sessions, interval timer format for self-paced training
- 1:1 messaging with Mikey or Emily — questions, modifications, and support anytime
- Progress tracking + workout logging — sets, reps, and load tracked in the OAT Fit App
- OAT community access — message board + invite to monthly community meetings
- Free Trail Ready Progress Tracker — printable session logs + 4-week training calendar PDF
- Repeatable — run the challenge again with more load inside your 3-month window
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11 Days. One Session at a Time.
Days 1–3 build the foundation. Days 4–6 load it. Days 7–9 integrate. Days 10–11 close strong.
Build single-leg control and joint alignment before the terrain gets steep.
Build the trunk strength that connects your legs to your pack.
Develop glute-driven strength endurance for sustained climbs.
Build upper back strength and posture that holds all day under load.
Release quad dominance and prepare your knees for serious downhills.
Train deceleration control and stable landings for technical descents.
Integrate dynamic core stability with single-leg control under load.
Peak session. Everything you've built, loaded and tested at full intensity.
Build resilient ankles and feet for rocks, roots, and technical terrain.
Maintain form and posture under fatigue. Late in the day is when it matters.
Everything together. Athletic, dynamic, lower-body dominant. Leave feeling capable.
Repeat with more load or step into a full periodized program.
FAQ
No. Every movement has a simpler entry point — reduce range of motion, slow the tempo, or remove load entirely. The goal is quality reps and consistent effort, not maximum intensity. If you can hike and you're willing to move with control, this is built for you.
Yes — that's exactly who this was designed for. Pair the strength work with the included cardio guide (treadmill incline, stairmill, rucking) and you'll build a solid foundation before you ever step on a mountain.
The YouTube series is free and public. The app version (included with your $27 purchase) is ad-free, has a structured calendar, set/rep logging, progress tracking, and direct 1:1 messaging with Mikey or Emily. You also get OAT community access.
It builds a real foundation — but it's a starting point, not a complete training cycle. For demanding objectives like EBC, TMB, or Rim-to-Rim, you'll want the longer periodized structure of Backpacker's Bootcamp or Trek Prep to build on this base.
Absolutely. With 12 months of access, many athletes run through it 2–3 times before a trip, increasing load each round. The tracking sheets make it easy to see measurable improvement from cycle to cycle.
The companion guide includes a 4-week training calendar that integrates strength sessions with cardio. We recommend adding 2 Zone 2 cardio sessions per week alongside the workouts — walking, stairmill, or incline treadmill all work.