Embrace Winter Run takes place on Sun, Feb 14, 2027 in Ottawa, Canada.
- Date
- Sun, Feb 14, 2027
- Start
- Ottawa 🇨🇦
- Level
- Open to all
Your 18-week plan to Embrace Winter Run
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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A Somersault Events winter road run starting at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, in support of Imerman Angels.
Your road to race day
Race day at Embrace Winter Run is 18 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base6 weeks · Oct 12, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Nov 23, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jan 25, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Feb 8, 2027 – Feb 14, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Embrace Winter Run?
Embrace Winter Run takes place on Sun, Feb 14, 2027 in Ottawa, Canada.
Who is Embrace Winter Run for?
Embrace Winter Run is open to all participants.
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