Training for an ultra isn’t just “more miles.” It’s durability. Fueling. Strength. Emotional control. And knowing how to keep moving when things get messy.
Wild Dog Athletics provides personalized ultra and trail running coaching for athletes preparing for 50K, 100K, and 100-mile races. Whether you’re stepping into your first ultra or chasing a breakthrough performance, your training is built around your physiology, your schedule, and your goals.
This is individualized ultra marathon coaching — not a generic plan pulled from the internet.
Coach Abby Heffern isn’t just writing ultra training plans. She’s racing them (12 ultras to be exact). From trail ultras to 100-mile events, her approach is built on firsthand experience navigating fatigue, fueling challenges, and long-course race dynamics.
Her own journey during endurance racing informs how she coaches athletes today — because fueling is not one-size-fits-all.
If you’ve ever dealt with:
- Nausea late in races
- Cramping after 50K
- Trouble tolerating gels
- Stomach shutdown at mile 70
You’re not alone. And you’re not broken. We build a strategy around your physiology — not someone else’s template.
Built around your work schedule, recovery capacity, and race timeline.
Not an afterthought. Strength work is layered in to support durability and reduce injury risk. Learn more about Strength Training for Runners,
Your plan adapts when life gets heavy. Career demands don’t disappear — we train intelligently around them.
You’re not new to hard things. You’re a high-achieving adult who:
Maybe you’ve thought:
“Do I really have time for this?”
“Can someone like me actually train for 100 miles?”
“What if I’m not built for this?”
You don’t need more motivation.
You need clarity, structure, and guidance.
No more squeezing into a one-size-fits-all plan. Your program is tailored to your schedule, race goals, and recovery needs.
You’ll know what to expect on race day — from pacing and fueling to mindset and tapering — so you can show up prepared and proud.
Training includes strength work, recovery strategies, and movement tips to help you stay healthy and strong — even when the miles add up.
You’ll work directly with Abby — an 11x ultramarathoner and experienced marathon coach — for feedback, pacing adjustments, motivation, and more.
We’ll start with a free 1:1 video consult to discuss your running history, your next race, and what success looks like for you.
You’ll receive a custom race training plan — built around your life and experience level — delivered via a shared training app.
As your training progresses, I’ll provide support, feedback, and adjustments so your plan keeps working with your body — not against it.
Your coaching is fully personalized, structured around your schedule, and designed to support both performance and longevity. This isn’t a template plan or a one-size-fits-all program. It’s dedicated guidance built around your life, your goals, and your capacity.
A personalized training plan that adapts to your work schedule, recovery capacity, and race timeline — so every mile has purpose.
Strength work layered strategically into your running program to build resilience and reduce injury risk.
Direct communication, program adjustments, and strategic support to help you navigate training challenges with confidence.
Every 4 Weeks
Weekly check-in via text on Mondays & access to Coach Abby via text throughout the week for additional questions, feedback, & adjustments.
As a seasoned athlete with over a decade of experience, I understand the challenges and rewards of pushing your limits. I've been in your shoes, experiencing the highs and lows of training, the thrill of competition, and the relentless pursuit of improvement. This firsthand knowledge fuels my passion for coaching and empowers me to guide you on your athletic journey.
I've coached runners through their first races, helped others bounce back from injuries, and guided seasoned athletes to new PRs. No matter where you're starting, my coaching focuses on intentional training, consistent progress, and long-term health.You don’t need to train harder — you just need to train smarter. Let’s build your plan.
5K • 10K • Half Marathon
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