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Ultra Distance Road Running Build & Peak Training Plan (v6.1/12)

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Ultra Distance Road Running Build & Peak Training Plan (v6.1/12)

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Author

MultiSportCoaching

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Length

12 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


Learn More about Structured Workouts.

Plan Description

This Training Plan is for the runner who wants to prepare for an Ultra Marathon distance road running race but is limited to between 5 and 9 hours of training per week.

What monitoring equipment do you require to get the most out of this training plan?

A heart rate monitor is essential for the running and cross-training sessions as the training zones are expressed in %MHR (%Max Heart Rate)

Why use this training plan?

Build and Peak training is built upon the Base training phase of the year. In this phase of training, both the volume and intensity of your training increase.

This training plan should form the second phase of your preparation and is meant to improve your Muscular Endurance, Physical and Mental resilience.

What can you expect?
This plan starts at 5 hours and 49 minutes and builds up to a maximum of 8 hours and 28 minutes per week.

Weeks 1 to 3: Block 1 of Build Training
Weeks 4 to 6: Block 2 of Build Training
Weeks 7 to 10: Peak Training Weeks
Week 11: Taper Week
Week 12: Race Week

Access to Facilities
Access to a flat 5km running route or circuit for the Test and Re-Test weeks.

What is included with the training plan?
Included with this plan are sport-specific flexibility and core strength plans.
Access our FREE training tools to help you accurately set up your training zones.

How it Works

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x4
04:53:00 04:59:00
Day Off x2
—— ——
Strength x1
00:41:00 00:45:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
04:53:00 04:59:00
Day Off
—— ——
Strength
00:41:00 00:45:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

Coach Shamus

multisportcoaching.co.za

Mission statement.
To have a positive impact on the athletic performances of as many athletes as we can reach whether it be as small as a tweak of a program schedule or as massive as the total transformation of a life.

Company History
Established in 1993 we have grown from a handful of local elite triathletes on “cut-and-paste” plans to a network of athletes of varying abilities around the world being remotely coached with individualised training programs.


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  • 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

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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.

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