20-Week 50km Trail Ultra-Marathon Plan
Our 50km Trail Ultra-Marathon program is our intensive 20-Week Training Plan, designed for experienced runner wanting to push their limits, traverse unexplored terrain and challenge themselves physically and emotionally. Welcome to the great outdoors!
Tailored Training at Your Fingertips
Transform your ultra-marathon preparation with our intelligent, progressive 50km trail ultra-marathon training schedule, designed to guide you through four specific training blocks over 5 weeks each. Each block includes challenging hill repeats, dynamic Fartlek sessions, tempo workouts, and long slow runs to enhance your strength and efficiency as a trail runner.
Smart Training Design
Our program strategically incorporates deload weeks between each training block to minimize injury risk, rejuvenate your mind, and prepare you for more intense training in the following weeks.
Long Trail Running Sessions
Each training block features extensive long trail running sessions designed to build your endurance and familiarize you with the varying terrain of ultra-marathons. These runs will prepare your legs for the relentless ups and downs of trail running, building the muscular strength and mental stamina needed to tackle long distances.
Building Strong Legs for Uphill Climbing
Our program includes specific exercises and hill workouts aimed at strengthening your legs for uphill climbing. You’ll develop the power and endurance necessary to conquer steep ascents and maintain your pace over rugged terrain.
Comprehensive Strength and Flexibility Programs
Our strength training program is crafted to boost your power, muscular endurance, and resilience. Meanwhile, our mobility program focuses on improving your joint mobility and reducing stiffness, ensuring you’re agile and ready for every run.
Optimal Nutrition for Peak Performance
Fuel your training with our evidence-based performance nutrition plan. It provides optimal dietary strategies to enhance training adaptations and ensure you’re ready to perform your best on race day. Special attention is given to fuelling strategies that will sustain you through runs lasting 6+ hours, ensuring you have the energy and hydration needed to finish strong.
Access Anytime, Anywhere
With our specialised plans accessible directly from your device, you can seamlessly integrate top-tier training into your lifestyle, achieving peak performance from anywhere.
Recommended Prerequisites
This advanced training plan is designed for runners with some experience. To get the most out of it, we suggest having at least two out of these three criteria (e.g., Strength + Experience, even if current mileage is <20 km/week):
- Mileage: Comfortably running 20 km/week
- Experience: Previously completed a half-marathon, marathon or trail race
- Strength: Solid strength training background and generally pain-free
Start your journey towards ultra-marathon success with a plan that’s as dedicated and dynamic as you are.
AUD$35