Go all in for 2025. Purchase a training plan and get 15% off Premium at checkout for a limited time.

Browse More Plans

First 100k (Structured Workouts - Duration and RPE Rating of Perceived Effort Based)

Browse More Plans

First 100k (Structured Workouts - Duration and RPE Rating of Perceived Effort Based)

Author

Rick Canning

All plans by this Coach

Length

16 Weeks

Plan Description

This 16 week plan is for first time 100k runners, or runners who typically run less than 70k per week in their regular training. This plan peaks at 15 hours of training per week, with a 7 hour long run. Training will start with running 5 days a week and builds to 6 days a week part way through.

Yes, you will train by time, not distance!

Workouts are prescribed by RPE.

Before starting this plan we recommend you regularly be running approximately 5 hours training per week (or more) for the month leading up to beginning training.

Included with this training plan is the 'Training For The Trail Guide' with advice on vertical gain, terrain, and how to train for your specific race. As well as the Running Foundations E-book, which will show you how to train by RPE. All the attachments can be found in the workout notes on Day 1 of the training plan.

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.

Learn More

Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x5
08:21:00 07:00:00
Day Off x2
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
08:21:00 07:00:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


Rick Canning

New Leaf Running Company

Endurance Coaching for Everyday Athletes.
We believe ordinary people can do extraordinary things. We also believe that these goals can be achieved while balancing real word, family and work life. It is our passion to help people achieve their fitness goals, whether is a first 5k, or a podium finish in an ultra event.

We provide science based endurance coaching, and provide you with the guidance and tools to build fitness and dial in your race strategy for your best performance yet.


  • 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.
  • Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
  • If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More

Refund Policy

This plan is protected by our Refund Policy and may, with the author's approval, be exchanged for a plan of equal value from the same author.

Still have questions about this plan?
| Premium

15% Off

Bundle your plan with TrainingPeaks Premium, and you'll unlock our progress-tracking tools, plus the freedom to move workouts to fit your schedule.

$114.74 USD for the first year, billed yearly.

$39.00 - Buy Now