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2007-10-08 1:36 PM

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Subject: 50 Mile Training Program

Anyone know of a training plan for a 50 mile run?

I have completed a 50K (last November) and am thinking of doing a 50 mile at the end of March.  That leaves me 5 1/2 months but I don't want to follow a strick regimented training plan for that long.  I just got done training for a HIM so want a little break before started a strick plan.

I would figure starting a training plan at the end of nov/beg of dec and just maintaing fitness till then. 

I also want to try to bike/swim some just to mix it up a bit.  I am looking to run 4 day a week probably with a long run on the weekend.  I have looked on the internet but there are limited resources for this distance and most of the plans call for alot of days/miles.

I overtrained (ie got injured before hand) for my 50K and am worried about doing the same thing here.

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2007-10-08 1:43 PM
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Haven't gone through this plan in detail but it looks like it might fit your needs:

http://www.halhigdon.com/ultramarathon/ultramarathon2000.htm

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2007-10-08 1:43 PM
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Google Ultramarathon Training.  There are lots of training plans. Choose the one that's right for you.

 

2007-10-08 2:07 PM
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Maybe see if Birkierunner has some info for you.  He's doing a 50-miler in less than 2 weeks.
2007-10-08 2:31 PM
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Trixie is a good person to ask.  She runs a lot of ultras!
2007-10-08 4:01 PM
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I've done a few ultras.
I looked at Hal Higdon's plan and it looks pretty much like what I would have suggested.

I didn't use a plan for my first 50 but I did a few marathons a few weeks apart and kept up w/long runs leading up to it. I didn't have any injuries to work around so I don't know what I'd have done if I did...

One thing I did was try to double up some days or do back-to-back workouts...

ie - long run (20+) in the AM then a for fun mtn bike in the afternoon (although 'for fun' with my husband means it was sorta hard for me)
Then maybe a fun run (ok, Hash) the next day.

I think it helped with recovery and making my legs stronger, plus just helped push the mental limits of 'tired'.


2007-10-08 5:21 PM
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1stTimeTri - 2007-10-08 2:07 PM Maybe see if Birkierunner has some info for you.  He's doing a 50-miler in less than 2 weeks.

I'm not really following a training plan...just gradually ramping up mileage after IM WI last month.  A lot of good info is in the book "A step beyond: a definitive guide to ultrarunning   http://www.ultrarunning.com/ultra/merchandise/a-step-beyonda-definitive.shtml

It doesn't contain training plans like you're looking for but has tons of practical advice, strategies, etc.  Order from the ultrarunning link...its a lot cheaper than amazon.com  Good luck.

2007-10-08 6:28 PM
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Thanks all for the advice.
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