IS THIS FOR ME?
YES. If you want a stronger, steadier,
more capable body for the life you actually live . . .
this is for YOU.
When you think about coaching, do you also wonder . . .
“This seems intense — is it for someone like me?”
“Do I need a big race?”
“Am I experienced enough?”
“Do I need to be fast, or already fit?”
“My goals aren’t huge… does that count?”
“I’m not really an athelete/I haven’t been athletic in a long time . . . this is probably for real athletes.”
Here’s the truth:
You don’t need elite goals, a race calendar, or a perfect training history.
You just need the desire to move well, feel better, and build the health to do the things you care about. Heretic Trail exists to help you grow the spans that matter:
Healthspan — years you feel good
Play-span — years you can actually do things
Joy-span — moments of awe and aliveness
Experience-span — adventures with people you love
If you want more of those, you're in the right place.
Heretic Trail Is For Humans
We’re here for people who want a capable body for the life they want to lead. That means not just mountain runners, elite athletes, or people with 20-hour training schedules.
You belong here if you are any one of the following:
The Adventurer-at-Heart
You want to hike farther, climb stronger, explore confidently, or keep up on the mountain without feeling wrecked.
Big alpine days?
Weekend hikes?
Golf-course walking?
Travel days on your feet?
You want to feel happy and confident doing your thing. And you can.
The Runner — new, returning, or continuing
Maybe you’re:
building from zero
easing back from injury
stuck in the same loop
or trying to level up without burning out
You want structure, clarity, and training that respects real life.
The Busy Professional
Your time matters. Your energy matters. Your training needs to fit your life — not replace it. You want a plan built around:
limited weekday hours
real-world stress
work travel
family
sleep and recovery
You can be a busy working professional and make meaingfull progress on your athletic or fitness goals.
The Masters Athlete
You understand that training over 40 changes physiology, recovery, force production, durability. You want training that:
respects your biology
protects your long-term health
and builds strength that lasts
With the right coaching paradigm, just starting at 40 is as good as if you started at 16.
The Longevity Seeker
No race on the calendar? No problem. You want:
to feel better
to move better
to stay strong for decades
to keep adventuring as you age
Maybe you’re pining to hike with your grandkids, maybe you’re dreaming of fastpacking the Alps. Either way, you’re building the foundation now.
If you’re anywhere on this spectrum of desires, Heretic Trail is for you.
How to Choose Your Trail
Heretic Trail has three paths. Each one exists so you can pick the right level of support for where you are today.
Comprehensive Coaching
A partnership for people who want depth, adaptability, and long-term structure.
Choose this if you want:
weekly or bi-weekly adaptive planning
continuous feedback
a high-touch relationship
long-term development focus
help through busy seasons, injuries, travel, or big goals
Best for masters athletes, high-performing professionals, return-from-injury athletes, or anyone who wants a guide throughout the entire arc.
Custom Training Plan
A 100% purpose-built plan designed for one goal, without ongoing weekly coaching.
Choose this if you want:
a plan tailored to your physiology, history, terrain, and timeline
clarity and structure
a one-time consult and follow-up
independence in your training
something more specific than a stock plan
Best for runners, hikers, and adventurers with a clear objective, from first 5K to stage race.
Structured Training Plans
A high-quality, plug-and-play program designed around real fundamentals, accessible and affordable.
Choose this if you want:
a defined timeframe (4–12 weeks)
clarity on what to do each day
progressive, evidence-based structure
a low-cost way to build capacity
a test-drive before committing to custom or coaching
Perfect for beginners, returners, and DIY athletes.
Still Unsure? That’s Normal.
Let’s make it simple. Choosing a “trail” is the whole point, but you don’t have to choose alone. If you’re not sure where you fit, or if you want help deciding, reach out:
No pressure. No pitch. No judgment. Just clarity, and your next step forward.
A Final Word
Heretic Trail isn’t about being the fastest, strongest, or most extreme. It’s about:
appropriate difficulty
sustainable progress
curiosity over bravado
structure that frees you
practices that last decades
and training that serves your life; not the other way around
If you want to feel more capable in the body you have, right now, and grow it into the body you want for the next season of your life…
Yes. This is for you.