100-mile mountain ultra marathon training plan
PLAN DURATION
23 WEEKS
BASE FITNESS LEVEL
INTERMEDIATE
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
RACE DAY ADVICE
TARGET
100 MILE ULTRA MARATHON IN THE MOUNTAINS
overview
This is a 23-week ultra running training plan to prepare you for a mountain 100-miler, taking into account the specific demands of a hilly trail event.
This 100 mile run training plan is designed for intermediate athletes, with some years of training experience.
It covers 23 weeks, split into 3 build weeks followed by a recovery week, before moving to 2 build weeks followed by a recovery week as training intensifies. There is a 3-week taper.
You will need access to hills or a treadmill for certain workouts and to a heart rate monitor.
Suitable for those looking to finish or to achieve a fast time - with optional harder or easier workouts.
Time based rather than distance
Requires access to hills or a treadmill
For experienced runners
Strength and conditioning sessions: stability, strength and power phases
Race day advice
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