22-Week Speedgoat 50K Plan - Heart Rate Based. 50 km and 3,450 m of climbing at Snowbird: build the engine, the legs and the race plan to finish strong.
The Right Plan For You
For trail runners targeting the Speedgoat 50K (or any steep mountain 50K) who have finished a trail race of 25 km or more and run 4-5 times a week (about 5-6 h).
• Built for Speedgoat: steep power hiking, long climbs, quad-proof descending, altitude guidance.
• Heart Rate Based: every session targets % of your max HR.
• Progressive: 5.5 h to 11 h per week, with an easier week every 4th week.
Training Plan Inclusions
- 22 Weeks, 6 Phases: Foundation, Climbing Strength, Vertical Build, Mountain Specific, Peak, Taper.
- 108 Structured Workouts: sync to Garmin, COROS, Suunto, Polar, Apple Watch.
- Vertical Sessions: threshold climbs, hike-run climbs, poles, downhill durability.
- Long Runs to 5h: back-to-back weekends, a tune-up race and a full dress rehearsal.
- Race Fueling: gut training up to 60-90 g carbs per hour.
- Strength & Mobility: 2 sessions per week, with video demos.
- Support: questions? Email me!
Set Up Your Zones
Enter your max heart rate in TrainingPeaks (Settings > Zones > Heart Rate). Week 1 includes an optional field check with safety guidance.
Your Coach: Adrien Thévenet
Adrien has coached endurance athletes since 2011, developing runners and trail runners of all levels, from first races to 100 km mountain ultras. This plan uses the same heart-rate method as his individually coached athletes.
Coached Athlete Results
- 100 km trail race: outright win
- Marathon: two athletes under 3 hours
- 3000 m: 9:52
- Spartan Race: 5K and 10K wins
- Mountain trail: podiums, age-group wins and Restonica Trail finishes
Results of individually coached RunForce athletes.
The RunForce Expertise
Certifications:
-25 Years of Endurance Sports Experience
-TrainingPeaks Level 2
-UESCA Ultrarunning
-RRCA Certified
-STRYD Power Coach
-ACE Certified
With 25 years in endurance sports, I offer tailored coaching for diverse runners - from beginners to sub 3-hour marathoners. Emphasizing well-being, we collaborate on a program that fits your life keeping you motivated.