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Mountain Ultra Marathon - 100 mile 23 Week Training Plan With Strength and Conditioning

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Mountain Ultra Marathon - 100 mile 23 Week Training Plan With Strength and Conditioning

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Author

Doug Stewart

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Length

23 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Plan Description

A dedicated 23 week plan tailored for the unique demands of mountain ultra marathons of 100 mile distance, written by an experienced Coach and Mountain Runner, Sky Runner who has completed many of the hardest mountain races and ultra marathons including Lavaredo Ultra Trail, Trofeo Kima, Tromso Skyrace and the Glen Coe Skyline.

It is 23 weeks long and features 3 build weeks followed by a recovery week before moving to 2 build weeks and 1 recovery week as training intensifies. It has a three week taper.

Designed for mountainous trail races, such as mountain ultra marathons events up to c.100 mile distance.

Requires access to hills or a treadmill for certain workouts and a HR monitor.
Time based rather than distance.
It includes a Strength and Conditioning Plan that compliments the stage of run training, starting with Stability and moving through Strength and Power Phases. It involves two sessions per week on Build Weeks and 1 Session on Recovery weeks.

Suitable for those looking to finish or those looking for a fast time as optional for harder or easier workouts.
Race day advice provided throughout the plan.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x6
09:32:00 08:00:00
Strength x2
01:28:00 01:00:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
09:32:00 08:00:00
Strength
01:28:00 01:00:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

Doug Stewart

TMR Coaching

TMR Coaching are here to help you reach your goals in endurance events. We offer bespoke coaching packages and training plans for some of the toughest events on the planet.

Coaching for:

  • Ultra running
  • Mountain & sky running
  • Endurance and extreme triathlon

Services:

  • Specialised running and triathlon training plans
  • Performance analysis making use of latest technologies (WKO5, Best Bike Split, Running Power Meters)
  • Strength & conditioning
  • Mental training and race planning

  • This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
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  • Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
  • Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
  • Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
  • Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
  • If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More

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