Trail Ultra Marathon - 50 mile to 100km Ultra Distance 12 Week Training Plan
Trail Ultra Marathon - 50 mile to 100km Ultra Distance 12 Week Training Plan
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
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Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
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Plan Description
A dedicated 12 week plan tailored for the unique demands of trail ultra marathons - up to 100km distance, written by an experienced trail running Coach and Mountain Runner, and ultra runner who has completed many of the hardest mountain races including Trofeo Kima, Tromso Skyrace, Glen Coe Skyline and UTMB.
Excellent for experienced road runners transitioning to trail.
It is 12 weeks long and features 2 or 3 build weeks followed by a recovery week and a two week taper.
Designed for trail races for events from 50 miles up to c.100km distance on trails and for athletes that are comfortable running for c. 3 hours.
Requires access to hills or a treadmill for certain workouts and a HR monitor.
Time based rather than distance.
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 with downloadable guides.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Run
x6
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08:32:00 | 05:30:00 |
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Day Off
x1
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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08:32:00 | 05:30:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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- Heart Rate Monitor
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