This 16 week training plan is designed to build you up for a strong 50k trail race. You should be running 4-5 days a week prior to starting this plan, with the ability to run for 2 hours comfortably. There are between 2-3 running workouts per week, with additional endurance runs, cross training and strength training. The workout are all written in time and pace based to eliminate the need for a track. The long runs are on Saturdays, with either a mid-distance run or a workout Sunday. The longest run of the training plan is 5 hours, to set you up for a strong finish at any 50k race you choose. Every 4th week is a recovery week and there is a recovery week after the race included in the plan
Thelen Coaching offers personalized and individualized coaching for athletes of all levels in cycling, mountain biking, running and triathlons, specializing in trail running, ultras, ultra endurance cycling and 24 hour races.