Summary

Plan Description

Meticulously crafted from the principles laid out in Matt Fitzgerald's best-selling book 80/20 Running, this Ultra 50 Mile/100 Kilometer Level 3 training plan will provide the athlete with the same workout structure used by the most successful runners in the world. Each week, cycle, and the complete 19-week plan has been specifically formulated to match the research articulated in Fitzgerald's publications and ensures the runner adheres to the 80/20 principle.

Target Athlete

This plan is a good fit for experienced competitive runners who are prepared to train twice a day some days in pursuit of improved ultra marathon performance. Before you begin the plan, build your training to the point where you are running at least three times per week, including some short efforts at moderate and high intensities and some easy runs of at least 12 miles.

100% Structured Workouts

This plan leverages the TrainingPeaks.com structured workout feature with heart rate-based workouts. On supported devices, including many Garmin models, each workout can be exported to the device, which will automatically guide you through the session with duration, lap, and intensity prompts. Workouts do not have to be exported to be performed effectively, as the detailed descriptions provide all the information you need to successfully complete the workout. See our Structured Workout page for more information.

Level Guarantee

Not sure which level is right for you? Each 80/20 plan comes with a Level Guarantee: if you discover that the level you have selected is too hard or too easy for you, simply contact us for a complimentary switch to a different level within the same distance category.

Support

Robust support resources and documentation for your plan, including zone guidelines, can be found at the 80/20 Resources page. Purchasers of this plan will be able to contact the authors Matt Fitzgerald and David Warden directly in order to request clarification on any items that may be unclear in the plan.

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