Telluride Mountain Run — 10-Week Training Program with Anna Frost
A race-specific coaching program built for the San Juan Mountains. Ten weeks of structured preparation to get you to the start line of one of Colorado's most challenging and spectacular mountain races.
About the Telluride Mountain Run
The Telluride Mountain Run is one of Colorado's most challenging and technical mountain races, set in the dramatic San Juan Mountains above the historic mining town of Telluride. Five routes wind through old mining roads, singletrack, and alpine tundra — over mountain passes, exposed ridgelines, and high summits above 13,000 feet.
TMR is extremely demanding. The combination of significant elevation gain, technical terrain, and high altitude makes specific preparation essential. But the reward is extraordinary — the burn of altitude, the striking colours of the San Juans, and the satisfaction of finishing exactly where you started.
Race Date: August 22-23, 2026
Location: Telluride, Colorado Routes: Five distances available Altitude: Above 13,000 feet
The 10-week program — what's included
Passion. Consistency. Progression.
Weekly personalized training plan on TrainingPeaks, built specifically for the demands of the Telluride Mountain Run — elevation gain, technical terrain, and high altitude running
Initial questionnaire and 1:1 call with Anna to assess your current fitness and map the 10 weeks ahead
Unlimited contact via email, call, or text throughout the program
Regular training analysis, feedback, and comments directly in TrainingPeaks
Race selection guidance — Anna helps you choose the right TMR route for your fitness and goals
Race-day strategy and altitude acclimatisation advice
Holistic coaching — nutrition, recovery, and lifestyle considered alongside training load
25% off a 3-month nutrition plan from Mikki Williden
Discount code for any Suunto watch
Frosty's Footsteps merchandise
US$350 — 10-week program, August 2026 race
The program will be 12 weeks for the 2027 race.
Why train with Anna for Telluride
Anna Frost has raced in high-altitude mountain terrain across the world for over 20 years — from vertical kilometers to 100-mile mountain ultras. She understands the specific physical and mental demands of racing above treeline, at altitude, on technical ground. The Telluride Mountain Run isn't just another trail race — and Anna's coaching reflects that.
Race-specific preparation
Every week of the program is built from the race outward — starting with the specific demands of the San Juan Mountains and working back to where you are today. Each session has a purpose, and the training progresses deliberately toward race weekend.
Built for altitude
Racing above 13,000 feet demands more than fitness — it demands acclimatisation, pacing discipline, and an understanding of how altitude affects your body. Anna builds altitude awareness into the program from week one, so there are no surprises on race day.
Expert mountain running coach
Anna holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Otago University, with a focus on coaching, biomechanics, sports psychology, and nutrition. Combined with two decades of racing in the world's most demanding mountain terrain, she brings both the science and the lived experience to your preparation.
Also Looking For Ongoing Coaching?
The Telluride program is a focused 10-week race-specific block. If you're looking for continuous coaching beyond a single race — evolving goals, long-term development, and an ongoing coaching relationship — Anna's Full On Coaching program runs month to month and covers everything from your next race to your next season.