Owen Anderson's web site for runners who want to improve their training, sports nutrition, injury prevention, and performances

Register for One of Owen's Vermont Running Camps

YES - I would like to attend the Thetford Running Camp on June 18-23, 2011 (or August 13-18, 2011). The cost of the camp for all training, seminars, video analysis, and room and board is $795.00.

Please note:
The day option is available for full-participation campers not requiring overnight housing, and includes lunch daily for $325.

The resident option is available for spouses, parents, or friends who will not be training or attending any demonstrations or lectures but would like to stay overnight and enjoy all meals, for $395.

  

 

  

Sign Up for Individual Coaching

Individual coaching costs just $79 for the first month. Sign up for your first month today!

For more information please review our Coaching section.

 

5K Training Program

Yes, I want the only 5K training program which combines vVO2max workouts with a full progression of running-specific strength training.  I'll use the easy-to-follow instructions for each running and strengthening session to improve my 5K times significantly (Owen's note: This is a 26-week program, but it can be easily adjusted to 12, 16, or 20 weeks; it is appropriate for runners of all ability levels).

10-K Training Program (Intermediate Level)

The only 10-K training program which combines vVO2max, running-economy, lactate-threshold, and 10-K-rehearsal workouts with a full progression of running-specific strength training.  Instructions for each running and strengthening session are easy to follow.(Owen's note: This is a 26-week program, but it can be easily adjusted to 12, 16, or 20 weeks; it is appropriate for runners who average from 20 to 40 miles per week).

10-K Training Program (Advanced Level)

The only 10-K training program which combines vVO2max, running-economy, lactate-threshold, and 10-K-rehearsal workouts with a full progression of running-specific strength training.  Instructions for each running and strengthening session are easy to follow.(Owen's note: This is a 26-week program, but it can be easily adjusted to 12, 16, or 20 weeks; it is appropriate for runners who average more than 40 miles per week).

Half-Marathon Training Program (Intermediate Level)

The only half-marathon training program which combines vVO2max, running-economy, lactate-threshold, and half-marathon-specific workouts with a full progression of running-specific strength training.  Instructions for each running and strengthening session are easy to follow.(Owen's note: This is a 26-week program, but it can be easily adjusted to 12, 16, or 20 weeks; it is appropriate for runners who average 24 to 40 miles per week). 

Half-Marathon Training Program (Advanced Level)

The only half-marathon training program which combines vVO2max, running-economy, lactate-threshold, and half-marathon-specific workouts with a full progression of running-specific strength training.  Instructions for each running and strengthening session are easy to follow.(Owen's note: This is a 26-week program, but it can be easily adjusted to 12, 16, or 20 weeks; it is appropriate for runners who average more than 40 miles per week ).

Marathon Training Program (Intermediate Level)

The only marathon training program which combines marathon-specific long runs and vVO2max, running-economy, and lactate-threshold, workouts with a full progression of marathon-specific strength training.  Instructions for each running and strengthening session are easy to follow.(Owen's note: This is a 26-week program, but it can be easily adjusted to 12, 16, or 20 weeks; it is appropriate for runners who run about 25 to 40 miles per week).

 

Marathon Training Program (Advanced Level)

The only marathon training program which combines marathon-specific long runs and vVO2max, running-economy, and lactate-threshold, workouts with a full progression of marathon-specific strength training.  Instructions for each running and strengthening session are easy to follow.(Owen's note: This is a 26-week program, but it can be easily adjusted to 12, 16, or 20 weeks; it is appropriate for runners who average more than 40 miles per week).

 

The 21 Principles of Successful Kenyan Runners

Find out the 21 things which highly successful Kenyan runners do on a regular basis to ensure that they are achieving their best performances.  Topics covered include training, injury prevention, recovery, and sports nutrition.

A Marathoner's Dozen

The 13 things which most marathoners do wrong as they prepare for and run their marathons.  Topics include training, tapering, make-up of the long run, when to do the last long run, goal-setting, injury prevention, cross training, proper eating, recovery, sports-drink use, gels, and fueling during the race.

A 5K From Nothing in Just 12 Weeks

For complete beginners, individuals who are not currently running but would like to get fit and try a 5K in the near future.  This program begins with four weeks of walking and strengthening and then leads up to a first 5-K race with eight weeks of gradually progressing running and strength training.  Easy to follow - all workouts are carefully explained.

Aurora by Owen Anderson

The book that transforms your life and your running by helping you find your deepest sources of energy and inspiration

"Aurora is an extraordinary feast of essays and running lore for the complete runner - read it for more excitement, expertise, and inspiration in your running.  As an exercise physiologist, coach, and world-traveling student of the sport, Owen knows running like no one else.  From cell to sinew and from sole to soul, let Owen's wisdom transform your running life - it did mine." - Dan Collison, M. D., Dartmouth Medical School

Purchase the E-Book, Aurora, by Owen Anderson