100-mile mountain ultra marathon training plan - Advanced
PLAN DURATION
23 WEEKS
BASE FITNESS LEVEL
ADVANCED
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS
RACE DAY ADVICE
TARGET
100 MILE ULTRA MARATHON IN THE MOUNTAINS
overview
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 the UTMB, the Spine Race, Lavaredo Ultra Trail, Trofeo Kima, Tromso Skyrace and the Glen Coe Skyline.
This is designed for advanced athletes, with many years of training experience.
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.
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.
Time based rather than distance
Requires access to hills or a treadmill
For experienced runners
Race day advice
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Sample workouts
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