Each plan has our team strength, core, and stretching routines included. We also share a general training guide document that covers a lot of tips and how to maximize the plan. These plans are built based on effort targets so they are applicable to runners of all experience levels.
All training plans are delivered via TrainingPeaks. This offers direct integration with compatible devices (Garmin and Coros) for real-time workout instruction for all runs on the training plan. If you do not have a compatible device for structured workouts, TrainingPeaks can still serve as a training calendar for your plan as well as a training log.
50k Easy Plan - 20 Weeks: This is intended for someone training to complete their first 50k. It's recommended that runners are able to run 10-12 miles at once before starting this program. Long runs will begin around 12 miles and build to 25-27 miles. There will be a couple of weeks that will feature 2 longer runs on back-to-back days. This plan will recommend 4 days of running per week (with the option for added mileage).
50k Advanced Plan - 20 Weeks: This is intended for someone experienced at marathons or ultramarathons who has a goal of training for a personal best (for the course or distance). Long runs will begin around 16 miles and build to 27-28 miles in a single session. There will be a number of weeks that will feature 2 longer runs on back-to-back days. Based on the course profile, emphasis will be placed on building speed on flatter terrain and the ability to handle longer climbs and descents. This plan will recommend 5-6 days of running per week.
50-Mile Easy Plan - 20 Weeks: This is intended for someone training to complete their first 50-miler. Due to the added length of the 50-mile distance, it is recommended that runners have completed a marathon previously before tackling this plan. In the absence of a marathon, runners should be comfortable with runs of 18-20 miles before tackling this plan. Long runs will begin around 15 miles and build to 30 miles in a single session There will be a number of weeks that will feature 2 longer runs on back-to-back days. This plan will recommend 5 days of running per week (with the option for added mileage).
50k Advanced Plan - 20 Weeks: This is intended for someone experienced at ultramarathons who has a goal of training for a personal best (for the course or distance). Long runs will begin around 20 miles and build to 31-32 miles in a single session. There will be a number of weeks that will feature 2 longer runs on back-to-back days as well as medium-long runs in the middle of most weeks. Based on the course profile, emphasis will be placed on building speed on flatter terrain and the ability to handle longer climbs and descents. This plan will recommend 6-7 days of running per week.
Note the individual plans are created for a 20-week training schedule. Should a participant purchase the training plan late, the participant will use the remaining weeks before the race as their training plan.
50-Mile Relay 4 Member Team Plan - 12 Weeks: This training plan is intended to prepare runners to tackle ~25% of the 50-mile relay. This plan will recommend 3-4 days of running per week and will build from long runs of 5-6 miles to long runs of 12-14 miles.
50-Mile Relay 2-3 Member Team Plan - 12 Weeks: This training plan is intended to prepare runners to tackle ~50% of the 50-mile relay. This plan will recommend 4-5 days of running per week and will build from long runs of 10-12 miles to long runs of 20-22 miles.
Worried about building up safely for the long runs at the beginning of your training plan? This 8-week training block is focused on a progression of long runs that will ensure you can seamlessly transition to the full 20-week plan when it begins. Pre-training blocks also include basic core routines and suggested daily/weekly mileage to prepare for the full training plan. Blocks are available to prepare for the 50k and 50-mile plans.
