This training plan starts with mileage in the mid-20s per week and builds gradually up to a peak in the mid-50s, getting you to the start line of a 50km trail race having completed a short muscular endurance strength phase and sustained Zone 3 intensity. It also builds in hill workouts to help you prepare for a multi-day running trip.
The first long run duration is two hours, so you should have enough mileage in your legs for that to feel doable. If you aren't quite there, our beginner plan may be a better fit.
Endurance coaching and strength training for the mountains. We coach trail runners, ultrarunners, skiers, climbers, and mountain enthusiasts of all abilities to reach their goals through personalized training.