trail ultra marathon training plan 100 miles (18 weeks - With S&C)

PLAN DURATION

18 WEEKS

BASE FITNESS LEVEL

BEGINNER - INTERMEDIATE

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

RACE DAY ADVICE

TARGET

TRAIL ULTRA MARATHON c. 100 MILES DISTANCE

overview

A dedicated 18 week plan tailored for the unique demands of trail ultramarathons up to 100m 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.

Designed for athletes who are comfortable running a minimum of 3hrs 30 minutes and ideally completed an ultramarathon of at least 50 miles.

It is 18 weeks long and features 3 build weeks followed by a recovery week and a three week taper.
Designed for trail races for events up to c.100mile distance.
It includes a progressive Strength and Conditioning plan that starts with Stability, before moving through Strength and Power phases. There are 2 sessions on build weeks and 1 on recovery weeks.

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

  • Strength and conditioning sessions: stability, strength and power phases

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