DRAGON's BACK
TRAINING GROUP
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JOIN OUR DRAGON'S BACK ADVENTURE
Join Our Dragon's Back Race Training Group
Are you ready to take on one of the toughest mountain races in the world? Our Dragon's Back Race Training Group is here to guide you every step of the way. Whether you're a seasoned ultra-runner or taking on your first multi-day mountain race, our program is designed to equip you with everything you need to succeed.
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What We Offer
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Personalized Training Plans: Get a customised training plan created by our expert coaches, specifically designed to meet the demands of the Dragon's Back Race. Whether you need to build endurance, improve your hill climbing, or get comfortable with technical terrain, we’ve got you covered.
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Race-Specific Strength Training: Build the strength and resilience required for the Dragon's Back with targeted strength training routines. Our focus is on improving your power, endurance, and resilience, ensuring you’re race-ready from start to finish.
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Community Support: Connect with fellow runners through our dedicated WhatsApp group and regular group calls. Share your progress, ask questions, and find motivation from others who are on the same journey. It's a supportive community where everyone helps each other stay on track.
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Expert Webinars: Learn from the best with exclusive monthly webinars featuring experts in stage racing. From nutrition to race-day strategies, our webinars provide you with the knowledge and insights you need to succeed in this unique and challenging event.
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Monthly Online Group Chats: Stay connected with your team of coaches through monthly online group chats. These sessions are a great opportunity to get personalized advice, ask questions, and adjust your training plan as needed. Our coaches are here to support you every step of the way.
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Why Choose Us?
We're now in our fourth year of providing the official Dragon's Back Race Training Group. So we understand the unique demands of this race and are committed to helping you make the most of your preparation. With personalized coaching, expert insights, and a supportive community, you’ll have everything you need to tackle this legendary challenge with confidence.
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Ready to take on the dragon? Join us today and start your journey to the Dragon's Back Race!
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One-to-one coaching
Feel like you'd benefit from an extra level of support? Check out our one-to-one coaching package.
For our Dragon's Back athletes, this includes:
-All the above benefits covered with the group coaching, plus ongoing one-to-one communication and support with your own personal coach.
-Adjustments to your training as often as needed, based on your feedback, recovery levels and changing commitments.
Spaces are limited, and are available on a first come, first served basis.
Join Our Exclusive Training Community for the 2025 Dragon's Back Race!
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We're excited to offer a unique opportunity for runners preparing for the 2025 Dragon's Back Race—an exclusive group coaching program that provides personalized training plans, expert guidance, and ongoing support, all at a fraction of the cost of one-to-one coaching. (If you're interested in one-on-one coaching instead, you can learn more here.) Whether you opt for group coaching or one-to-one support, you'll gain access to monthly live Q&A sessions with a coach and informative webinars covering a wide range of topics to help you prepare meticulously for your race.
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Here’s how it works:
By joining the DBR coaching group, you’ll secure your place starting in January 2025. We’ll get in touch in December 2024 to arrange a phone consultation where we’ll dive into your training history, goals for the Dragon’s Back Race, available training time, route preferences, and other key logistics to create a tailored plan that fits your needs.
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After your consultation, we’ll get started on designing your personalized program. You’ll also receive access to Training Peaks, a powerful platform where you can view your training sessions, upload run data, and communicate scheduling preferences like rest days or long mountain sessions.
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If you have any questions about your plan, you can ask them in our dedicated DBR coaching WhatsApp group or during our live Q&A sessions. Plus, as part of the program, you’ll enjoy expert-led webinars on essential topics such as nutrition, physiotherapy, and stage racing, ensuring every aspect of your race preparation is covered.
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For more details, check out our coaching group terms and take the next step towards your best Dragon's Back Race yet!
testimonials
"The Missing Link Coaching group was one of the most rewarding things I signed up for in preparation for the Dragon's Back. It gave me the confidence to train well, benefit from the expert knowledge from the coaches and learn from others in the group. During the race I grew in confidence throughout the week and realised the training was paying off. I learned so much from them from training and pacing to nutrition and recovery. Anyone considering the race would benefit."
-Dave Jackson, DBR 2nd place finisher, 2022
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"Paul has a lot of experience of multi-day events which has meant I have felt confident that I have been meeting targets at the right time over the last year. He has accommodated training when required as he understands the importance of adjusting to other challenges in life. This has meant getting the balance right. Paul has been supportive and offered humorous, no-nonsense guidance along the way.... he has a way with words! This has made sure I have got the confidence I need going into the event that I have done everything both physically and mentally I can to be successful. I don’t know what I would have done without him!"
-Cat Slater, DBR 3rd place female, 2021
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"Great running coaches possess a unique mix of characteristics. They must have personal experience of training, competing and winning at the highest levels. They should also possess a sound understanding of the scientific principles underpinning training and recovery. Perhaps most importantly, they should an understand the art of applying experience and scientific principles to individual athletes, each with their own characteristics, potential and limitations. A one-size-fits-all approach just won’t cut it when it comes to coaching. This ideal mix of experience, knowledge, achievement and skill is rare, but it can be found in Paul Tierney and Sarah McCormack at Missing Link Coaching. I have no reservations in recommending their services to any runner that is serious about reaching their own personal potential."
-Dr Mic Wilkinson, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science,
Northumbria University
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