Choice of Beginner or Advanced 50 Mile or 50K Plan (20 week plans) or two options for relay teams (12 week plans: start on Monday, February 23)
Your training plan uploaded to online platform "TrainingPeaks" where you have the option to download workouts to your smartwatch
Opportunity to upgrade to personalized coaching with a $25 monthly discount for the first three months
Two Zoom ultramarathon clinics with TWB Coaches and the Highball to Thurmond crew
Each plan has our team strength, core, and stretching routines that are scheduled as a part of our training plan. We also share a "training tips" document that covers a lot of running tips and how to maximize the plan.
50k Beginner Plan - 20 Weeks: This is intended for someone training to complete their first race of 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 Beginner 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).
50-Mile 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.
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.
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.
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.
