50K Training Plan

This 24 week 50K training plan is for runners have a few years of shorter ultra distance endurance running/ regular training experience. Before starting this plan it’s highly recommended you have a solid running base, feeling comfortable running long runs over 20 miles, and should be regularly running 35-40 mile weeks while remaining injury free.   You should also be prepared to run upwards of 50 miles per week across five days of workouts.  

Workouts are roughly based on a 10:00/mile pace but your pace may be faster or slower and improve as you progress through the plan.  Guide yourself by the mileage.  Rest days are an integral part of the training process. During rest days, your body recovers from the physical stress of workouts, rebuilds damaged tissue, and becomes stronger.

The mileage in this plan slowly and safely builds over 24 weeks, with cutback weeks every 3-4 weeks, to allow your body – and mind – to recover and rebuild. The plan finishes off with a cutback week followed by a 3 week taper, ensuring you are rested, recovered, and ready for race day.