Training Plan

mountain marathon

marathon - 50 km

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📋 RACE DAY ADVICE

🗓️ 18 WEEKS

🏃🏼‍♀️ INTERMEDIATE

🏋️ STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

⭐️ 5-STAR RATING · TRUSTED BY 100s

Train for steep climbs, technical descents and long mountain days with a structured 18-week build plus strength & conditioning.

A dedicated 18 week training plan tailored for the unique demands of mountain marathons - up to 50km distance. Great if you’re looking to finish your race or to improve your time - options for harder or easier workouts.

  • 3 build weeks + 1 recovery week blocks

  • 3 week taper

  • Progressive strength & conditioning plan (stability → strength → power)

Written by Coach Doug Stewart, an experienced trail running Coach and Mountain Runner, and ultra runner who has completed many of the world’s most iconic mountain marathons including Trofeo Kima, Tromso Skyrace, and Glen Coe Skyline.

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Includes Basic TrainingPeaks account

For experienced runners

Time based rather than distance

Requires access to hills or a treadmill

Race day advice

Syncs with your watch

Strength and conditioning sessions

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  • TrainingPeaks is an online training platform designed for athletes looking to track and optimise their performance. A TrainingPeaks training plan is a programme tailored to an individual's specific fitness goals and needs. It includes a comprehensive overview of workouts, as well as metrics such as pace, distance, heart rate and power output.

    The plan can be followed in real-time using the app or web platform, allowing you to measure your progress and adjust the plan accordingly over time. With its highly customisable interface, TrainingPeaks provides an effective way for athletes to reach their performance goals.

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  • When you purchase a TMR Coaching plan, you’re getting a highly specific programme to prepare for your chosen goal. However, this plan doesn’t adjust after you’ve applied it to your account, and it won’t account for any unforeseen events like missed sessions or needing to change workouts around. Whilst you can make adjustments to your plan yourself, if you’re in doubt about how to better personalise your plan, you’ll appreciate an individual coaching contract instead.

    As a coached athlete, you’ll also be able to communicate with us freely, ask us additional questions, and conduct regular reviews of your progress. These then enable us to personalise your plan even more.

    Finally, if you’re a coached athlete, you’ll also benefit from specific race prep such as timing and nutrition advice, race specific workout sessions, and more. Learn about our coaching services.