BIRKIE TRAINING PLAN

ARRIVE ON THE STARTING LINE CONFIDENT AND READY TO ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE

Whether it’s your first Birkie or your fifteenth, one thing that separates skiers who show up confident from those who just hope to survive: a structured, ski-specific training plan that incorporates purposeful sessions beyond just time on the skis, including recovery days, strategic progression in volume that prevents injury, fueling practice, and a roadmap to peak at the right time.

We've helped athletes who completed their very first Birkie, to those who qualified for the elite wave. Coach Anthony, elite wave Birkie skier, certified personal trainer, B.S. Kinesiology, and certified endurance coach has developed a stand-alone plan for those who want the right training, without ongoing communication (that's our 1:1 coaching!).

Our all-in-one resource with workouts, video-guided strength training, and carb-loading protocols help eliminate the decision fatigue and guess work of what training to do, so you can arrive confident and ready on race day.

Remove the guesswork, with an 8- or 12-week Training Plan

What’s Included:

Structured endurance workouts to build stamina and ski-specific fitness
Targeted intensity sessions that build sustained power for the long and many climbs
Technique-focused days to sharpen efficiency when fatigue hits
Strength training sessions (video-recorded for easy-to-follow-along structure) to boost your power and resilience
Planned recovery and mobility to keep your body resilient when volume ramps up
Dialed-in carb-loading protocols so you start the race fueled and ready
Options to incorporate local ski races for real-world practice and skill sharpening
Option to join the OutPace Ski-ath-lon Challenge: a 10-day challenge focused on aerobic conditioning and volume - you choose the distance to complete over the 10 days
Plan directly uploaded to a TrainingPeaks account for easy workout tracking and analysis
No access to snow yet? We've got suggestions for alternate workouts to support your aerobic fitness

I am interested in the plan

THE OPC EXPERIENCE: COACHING & COMMUNITY

We’ve seen the power in the full experience, Coaching AND Community. If you’re interested in personalized training for Nordic skiing or other endurance events, beyond a training plan, take a look at what’s included:

COACHING

1:1 Personalized coaching based on your goals and schedule
Unlimited text and email communication
Pre- and post-race phone calls
Monthly video or phone call check-ins
Suite of a variety of training & communication programs to support personalized training & race day strategy
Includes signature Strength Program
Welcome package

COMMUNITY

In-person and virtual Team workout opportunities
Team races
Team events
Team challenges
Team training camp
Sponsor discounts
Network of individuals for referrals for additional in-depth support in various areas* - note they are not apart of OPC and have their own costs
Team apparel purchase options

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“I’m really enjoying the plan and team atmosphere. I was in a rut, feeling burnt out, and doing training on my own. I love the variety of the workouts and the periodization approach. I’m also learning more about fueling and pacing. The foam rolling mobility sequence and strength program have also been helpful. It’s all these little things that help made a difference. Thank you so much!
I’m also inspired to take on new challenges. Seeing others on the team try a new event even if it’s not their strength, reminds me the importance of setting new goals and learning more about the power within myself, no matter what stage of life I’m in.”

WE’RE THE OPC COACHES

We’ve helped dozens of people on the journey towards accomplishing goals that may have seemed intimidating, impossible, or challenging, at first.

We understand that endurance events are just one component within life’s priorities and work with each individual to understand their goal and how we can best support them.

Like many others, we have busy lives with full schedules and multiple priorities, but we love setting goals, training, and learning about ourselves while enjoying the journey — the highs, and the lows, and persevering through obstacles – AND helping others experience the same!

We’ve helped non-runners who said they don’t really like running, cross their first marathon finish line. We’ve helped people afraid of swimming go on to finish an Ironman triathlon (with a 2.4 mile open water swim!). We’ve helped people see the potential in themselves, and enjoy the process. The transformation is possible. Why not you too?!

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WHAT OUR ATHLETES ARE SAYING

SEAN

He strikes a unique balance between being supportive and very challenging. Trust me, he will push you beyond what you believe you are capable of and that’s exactly what results in you reaching your goals, whether they be enhanced athletic performances or the physical transformations and simple improvements in general health and conditioning you are seeking! Anthony is just a great guy who is fun to work with and, most importantly, he genuinely cares about you and your success in reaching your goals and he will do everything he can to see that you succeed and have fun.
MIGUEL

Coach Anthony was not only an amazing coach, but a genuinely great human being. Working with him was smooth like butter. He helped guide me through the lows and did his magic to take me up to the highs. I wouldn’t recommend anyone other than him to help you out in your endurance journey!
INGRID

I love training with coach Anthony because he tailors the training on an individual basis, based on your goals. He is very responsive when one has any questions or concerns. He’s got your back! No matter what your goals are, Anthony can help you get there. You have to be ready to work because he'll make you work hard for your goals, but it's worth it and rewarding.