80/20 Running: 2026 Edition Ultra 50 Mile/100K Level 0 (RPE-based)
80/20 Running: 2026 Edition Ultra 50 Mile/100K Level 0 (RPE-based)
Length
19 Weeks
Plan Description
Your best 50-mile or 100K, on fewer hard days. 19 weeks of 100% structured 80/20 Endurance training, with free coach email support and Mind of Matt Weekly Analysis built in.
Is this plan for you?
At a glance: Ultra 50 Mile / 100K · 19 weeks · 5.25–8 hrs/week · intensity by RPE. Prefer another metric? All versions.
This plan is intended for athletes without a running background attempting their first Ultra event. You're ready to start when the first week below looks comfortable, not daunting.
Your first week: 5 runs, 4.0 hours. Mon rest · Tue Run 40 min · Wed Run 40 min · Thu rest · Fri Run 38 min · Sat Run 40 min · Sun Run 80 min.
Not sure about the level? Swap to another level or intensity type free, any time. Compare levels.
Everything included with an individual 80/20 Endurance plan
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Based on the best-selling books
Mind of Matt Weekly Analysis, included
Plan compliance, your true easy/hard split, new peak efforts and the week ahead, every Monday. Free for the length of your plan plus two weeks, counted from the day you buy.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Run
x5
|
05:14:00 | 04:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x2
|
—— | —— |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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05:14:00 | 04:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
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- 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
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