80/20 Running: 2021 Edition Ultra 50 Kilometer Level 2 (Power-based, 5.25 to 9.5 Hours per Week)

Featuring the proven 80/20 intensity balance described in Matt Fitzgerald's bestselling book 80/20 Running, this Ultra 50 Kilometer Level 2 training plan will provide you with the same workout structure used by the most successful runners in the world.

TARGET ATHLETE

This plan was designed runners who are ready to take their training load up a notch or two in order to improve their Ultra time. Before you begin the plan, build your training to the point where you are running at least four times per week, including some short efforts at moderate and high intensities and some easy runs of at least 12 miles.

INTENSITY TYPE : POWER

This plan presents each workouts intensity target by Power, but Heart Rate and Pace versions of this plan are also available.

Plan Benefits

FREE TRAININGPEAKS PREMIUM

This plan includes 30 days of TrainingPeaks Premium for free, by extending your existing account or upgrading from Basic for 30 days. This offer is available one time per athlete and is not applicable to coach-paid accounts.

LIFETIME PLAN

Every 80/20 Endurance plan purchased becomes a permanent part of your TrainingPeaks plan library. You can start, stop, and reuse the plan as often as you like, beginning or ending at any point in the plan.

LEVEL GUARANTEE

Not sure which level is right for you? Review our Level Comparison Charts to find the best fit. There’s zero risk: Our Level Guarantee allows you to switch to a different level or intensity type within the same distance if you discover that the plan you’ve selected is too hard or too easy.

100% STRUCTURED WORKOUTS

Each workout can be exported to a supported device, which will automatically guide you through the session with duration, lap, and intensity prompts. See our Structured Workout page for more information.

PLAN SUPPORT

Robust support and documentation for your plan can be found at the 80/20 Resources page. You will also be able to contact the authors directly via our popular Forums to request clarification on any issue.

TESTIMONIALS

“I finally found what works for me with 80/20 Running. No injuries, a personal best, and a newfound love of running!” Brendan Griffin – Houston, Texas

“80/20 is the Holy Grail for me. I can actually feel the improvement, but I am never too tired to train. Martijn Crajé” – Malden, Netherlands

“The 80/20 plan has changed my life and made me more confident in my abilities. I owe it all to 80/20 Endurance.” Chris Black – Peoria, Illinois

“Best thing I ever did to improve my running was adopting the 80/20 practice. Tim Siegenbeek van Heukelom” – Sydney, Australia

Read hundreds more testimonials at our website.

STRENGTH TRAINING

This plan is paired with an optional Strength Training plan designed specifically to fit and complement this plan.

BUNDLES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS

Save up to 25% when you bundle an 80/20 plan and a TrainingPeaks Premium subscription with our Bundles and Subscriptions.