Your 50K Mountain Ultramarathon Training Plan with Mental Coaching
Your 50K Mountain Ultramarathon Training Plan with Mental Coaching
Length
19 Weeks
Plan Description
TRAIN WITH PURPOSE. RACE WITH CONFIDENCE.
This dedicated 18-week trail running plan (+ recovery week) is designed to help you show up prepared, calm, and ready to perform on race day.
Built for 50-60K mountain ultramarathons with around 2,500-3,000m / 8,200-10,000ft of elevation gain, training is guided by Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE), a simple, intuitive way to pace your efforts, adapt to terrain, and race stronger.
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WHAT THIS PLAN DELIVERS
This plan removes uncertainty from your training and replaces it with structure, progression, and confidence.
WHO THIS PLAN IS FOR
This plan is perfect for:
✓ Trail runners transitioning from 20-30K races to 50K distance.
✓ Experienced athletes seeking structure, purpose, and progression.
✓ Road runners eager to explore trails and mountain terrain.
PLAN OVERVIEW
• 18 weeks of structured training + recovery week.
• Progressive 3-4 week build cycles with planned deload weeks.
• 2-week race taper to ensure you arrive rested, sharp and confident.
Your Mettle training plan is yours to keep in your TrainingPeaks library. Start anytime, pause when needed, or reuse it for future races.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Before you begin:
✓ Comfortable running 3-4 times per week.
✓ Able to complete a long run of 12-16K / 7.5-10 miles.
Access to hills or mountains on weekends is ideal.
No mountains? No problem. Incline treadmill sessions and targeted hill workouts can build the strength and endurance you need.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
More than just workouts, this plan helps you train with purpose and race with confidence.
Included:
➡️ Effort-based training guidance.
➡️ Mental training exercises
➡️ Ultra-specific fueling tips
➡️ Strength and mobility exercises
➡️ Recovery week guidance
➡️ Proven tapering blueprint
➡️ Race day pacing, fueling and mindset strategy
➡️ Mettle Race Reflections Worksheet
READY TO GO FUTHER?
If you're curious about your limits and ready to race smarter, this plan gives you the tools to do exactly that.
Start today and take your first step toward running a strong ultramarathon.
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.
Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Run
x5
|
05:28:00 | 04:30:00 |
|
Day Off
x3
|
—— | —— |
|
Other
x1
|
00:04:00 | 01:15:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
05:28:00 | 04:30:00 | |
|
|
—— | —— | |
|
|
00:04:00 | 01:15:00 |
Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- 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.
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