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Building to 50 miles/week: All easy/regular runs (Up to 6 runs/week) - 12 Weeks

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Building to 50 miles/week: All easy/regular runs (Up to 6 runs/week) - 12 Weeks

Author

Hammer & Axe LLC

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Length

12 Weeks

Plan Description

This 12-week training plan is designed for beginner to intermediate runners who want to build consistency, durability, and confidence without rushing the process. The goal is simple: gradually build up to 50 miles per week by Week 12 in a way that is sustainable and realistic.

The plan follows a slow, steady mileage progression, prioritizing easy and regular runs only. There are no workouts, intervals, or complicated sessions—just running at a comfortable, conversational pace. This approach allows the body to adapt naturally, reduces injury risk, and helps athletes develop a solid aerobic base.


IMPORTANT NOTE: Easy run pace should NEVER feel like you're wearing your body down. If you are running with someone else, it should be very easy to talk with them without feeling out of breath/more tired. You can feel free to pick it up a little on the pace, but this plan is mainly just to build up a solid mileage base.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x5
33mi 10mi
Day Off x2
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
33mi 10mi
Day Off
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Training Load By Week


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Hammer & Axe LLC

Hammer & Axe Training was born out of a vision shared by a handful of elite distance runners. We found in our training that we ran our best when we committed to training our speed and strength equally. A focus on strength made us durable, strong, and prepared for the adversity that racing brings. A focus on speed made us confident, efficient, and ready to move when the right moment arrived. We wanted to bring this feeling of speed and strength to as many runners as possible.


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