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⭐ Ultra Distance 50 Miler / 100K Advanced

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⭐ Ultra Distance 50 Miler / 100K Advanced

Includes Structured Workouts

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


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Author

Coach Darren Gibbons

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Length

19 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

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


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Plan Description

Plan Goal: Peak for your best 50-Miler or 100K yet — strong, fast, and race-ready.

This advanced-level plan is designed for experienced ultra runners aiming to elevate performance, chase personal bests, or compete at a higher level. Over the coming months, you’ll build superior endurance, sharpen your pacing skills, and develop the mental toughness needed to push deep into ultra territory. Structured with 6+ key runs per week — including race-specific long runs, back-to-back efforts, and intensity work — this plan will challenge you to refine every aspect of your ultra performance.

You’ll focus on race simulation, fueling strategy under load, technical terrain readiness, and closing strong when it matters most. Every session has a clear purpose, building toward peak form and complete race execution.

Perfect for: Experienced ultra runners targeting a new personal best, a competitive finish, or pushing to the next level over 50 miles or 100K.

To maximise your ultra performance, we highly recommend (optional but powerful) complementary work alongside your running:

✅ Strength & Conditioning: Sharpen power, maintain running economy, and stay injury-resistant through the toughest training blocks.
✅ Mobility & Recovery: Support tissue health, joint integrity, and recovery speed to absorb higher training loads.

We recommend including cross-training alongside your plan to support aerobic fitness, reduce injury risk, and aid recovery. Low-impact options like cycling, swimming, strength, or mobility work can complement your running or triathlon training without adding extra stress. Use cross-training on easy or recovery days for best results.

These add-ons are the edge you need to stay strong, smooth, and resilient deep into race day.

Want help customising your plan with strength, mobility, or technical work? Just reach out — we’re here to help you unleash your best ultra yet.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run x8
07:07:00 05:00:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Run
07:07:00 05:00:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

Coach Darren Gibbons

British TriathTriathlon Coach (Personal Coach)

Level 4 S&C Fundamentals Coach

80/20 Endurance Certified Coach

Level 2 Training Peaks Accredited Coach

NCFE Level 2 Nutrition & Health

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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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