Trail Marathon to 50km 12 Week Training Plan - 5 Days a Week
Length
12 Weeks
Plan Description
A dedicated 12 week plan tailored for the unique demands of trail marathons - up to 50km 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.
Excellent for experienced road runners transitioning to trail. Typically with 5 runs per week.
It is 12 weeks long and features 2 or 3 build weeks followed by a recovery week and a two week taper.
Designed for trail races for events up to c.50km distance on trails and for athletes that are comfortable running for c. 2 hours 30 minutes. Great for those transitioning from road marathons to trail marathons with specific off road workouts.
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 with downloadable guides.
How it Works
Load Your Plan
Quickly view upcoming workouts in the TrainingPeaks app.
Workout and Analyze
Upload completed workouts from your favorite tracking app or device.
Track Your Progress
Get feedback, stay on top of your training and perform at your best.
Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Run
x5
|
6:58 hrs | 3:30 hrs |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
6:58 hrs | 3:30 hrs |
Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Heart Rate Monitor
- This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
- Access your training plan anywhere on the TrainingPeaks mobile and desktop apps.
- Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
- Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Syncs daily with other popular apps like Garmin and MyFitnessPal.
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