I used this training plan more or less to win my first 50k, the Buckeye Trail 50k in Brecksville, Ohio. I completed the race in 4:59. 3 months prior I ran 3:09 at Glass City Marathon. No injuries, aches, or pains. This plan does a great job at capitalizing on cumulative fatigue, including purposeful speed workouts that won't leave you feeling exhausted and super sore, but enough to boost fitness and help you fight fatigue in the second half of your 50k!

This 50k training plan is best for athletes who have several years of long-distance running, with workouts 2 times per week and can comfortably run 20 mile long runs on the trail. If this applies to you and you've decided to take on the 50k, then this plan would be well-suited for you. Or if you have done a 50k or two and would like to try a more advanced plan with workouts and increased mileage (up to 60, but plenty of room to add in more), then this plan would also be suited for you. Peak mileage is 60 miles/week on 5 days, with an 11 mile workout and a 25 mile long run, so you could add an additional day of running to get to 70+, maybe including a tempo run or hill repeats on the extra day. I would also advise that if you start this plan, you have successfully completed a training cycle in the past that went up to 50-55 miles per week.

This workout also includes 7 different runner-specific full-body strength workouts that are 30-40 minutes in duration that will help your legs stay strong through the end of the race.