50 Mile/100K Ultra Plan - L2

coming back to comment that I used this plan again while training for a 100 mile attempt (part of a 30 hour race). I successfully completed 100 miles (in under 25 hours) and again, my recovery has been fairly smooth. Because I was aiming for higher than 100k, I did all the higher end volumes for runs with a range, and instead of just 10 minute warm up/cool downs, I always did 2 miles warm up/cool down. I would still love to see an actual 100 mile training plan, but all my internet researching said that at that distance the plans don't include significantly more mileage, so I felt okay with this. Thanks Ben, for a well thought out and clearly presented plan!

This plan has exceeded my expectations. Easy to follow, mixes it up enough to keep things interesting, with achievable targets for an average, slightly older runner like me. I’m loving it so far, and already seeing improvements. Highly recommend. Thanks Ben and Sarah.

I started this plan to guide my training towards the alpine 100km race called Chiemgauer100. First thing I did was print out the weekly plans and stick them to a door. Following this, day after day, week after week, the plan kept me on track and working hard enough to achieve the success I wanted at the race. 10/10

After using one of Ben's marathon plans to great success, I decided to give the ultra plan a try. I actually used it for a 100 miler and could not be happier. The plan is easy to follow but has lots of detail and sophistication — so much more than just "run X miles this week with a long run of Y miles." In particular, the regular speed work keeps things interesting and really improves running economy, so even for an ultra it's really important. If your ultra is hilly you'll need to track your weekly elevation goals on your own, as that's not in the plan. But the plan worked perfectly for me: I finished 24 minutes faster than my target. Cannot recommend more highly!

Just the bit of a push I needed. Easy to follow and keeping me motivated!

I thoroughly enjoyed this plan. As others mentioned, the runs were varied enough to not get boring and feel like they were challenging me in different ways. I was uncertain if I could realistically do level 2, but went for it and was able to keep up/complete it. It is a lot, definitely the highest volume I have run with some pretty big weeks. My race was this past weekend, and I successfully completed 58 miles (in a 24 hour race, though I stopped at 14 hours), when my goal had been to get to 50 miles. In reflection, I could have gone further, though I would have slowed down to mostly walking at that point. I am very pleasantly surprised with how good I feel just a few days later. I was able to bike to work 36 hours after finishing running and now at just about 72 hours out I feel like I could run again (I won't yet). I think the minimal pain and discomfort and return to "normal" movement shows that the training was very good conditioning. Ben, now you need to create a 100 mile plan, as I'm looking to do that in October. :)

First week ! So far so good. Plan looks quality 50k first with a race end of march then moving on to the 50/100miles . Happy New year , thanks for the plan

Been looking for a plan for ages. Seen Ben on YouTube smashing out a number of races. Nice and easy to follow, the strength and conditioning part is great, which I really need to follow. Great value for the money. Would totally recommend

A well structured, easy to follow plan with a variety of different run types/intensities. Having the pace range guide was extremely useful too.

I used this plan for my second 100k ultra (the first of which I didn't really follow a plan), and ran a 3.5 hour pb - very happy! Would definitely recommend this plan and will look to get a marathon plan for when I next run one too

I previously purchased a marathon training plan & ran a P.B. Having now just purchased an ultra plan & started the workouts I am confident this will be just as beneficial. Highly recommended.

coming back to comment that I used this plan again while training for a 100 mile attempt (part of a 30 hour race). I successfully completed 100 miles (in under 25 hours) and again, my recovery has been fairly smooth. Because I was aiming for higher than 100k, I did all the higher end volumes for runs with a range, and instead of just 10 minute warm up/cool downs, I always did 2 miles warm up/cool down. I would still love to see an actual 100 mile training plan, but all my internet researching said that at that distance the plans don't include significantly more mileage, so I felt okay with this. Thanks Ben, for a well thought out and clearly presented plan!

This plan has exceeded my expectations. Easy to follow, mixes it up enough to keep things interesting, with achievable targets for an average, slightly older runner like me. I’m loving it so far, and already seeing improvements. Highly recommend. Thanks Ben and Sarah.

I started this plan to guide my training towards the alpine 100km race called Chiemgauer100. First thing I did was print out the weekly plans and stick them to a door. Following this, day after day, week after week, the plan kept me on track and working hard enough to achieve the success I wanted at the race. 10/10

After using one of Ben's marathon plans to great success, I decided to give the ultra plan a try. I actually used it for a 100 miler and could not be happier. The plan is easy to follow but has lots of detail and sophistication — so much more than just "run X miles this week with a long run of Y miles." In particular, the regular speed work keeps things interesting and really improves running economy, so even for an ultra it's really important. If your ultra is hilly you'll need to track your weekly elevation goals on your own, as that's not in the plan. But the plan worked perfectly for me: I finished 24 minutes faster than my target. Cannot recommend more highly!

Just the bit of a push I needed. Easy to follow and keeping me motivated!

I thoroughly enjoyed this plan. As others mentioned, the runs were varied enough to not get boring and feel like they were challenging me in different ways. I was uncertain if I could realistically do level 2, but went for it and was able to keep up/complete it. It is a lot, definitely the highest volume I have run with some pretty big weeks. My race was this past weekend, and I successfully completed 58 miles (in a 24 hour race, though I stopped at 14 hours), when my goal had been to get to 50 miles. In reflection, I could have gone further, though I would have slowed down to mostly walking at that point. I am very pleasantly surprised with how good I feel just a few days later. I was able to bike to work 36 hours after finishing running and now at just about 72 hours out I feel like I could run again (I won't yet). I think the minimal pain and discomfort and return to "normal" movement shows that the training was very good conditioning. Ben, now you need to create a 100 mile plan, as I'm looking to do that in October. :)

First week ! So far so good. Plan looks quality 50k first with a race end of march then moving on to the 50/100miles . Happy New year , thanks for the plan

Been looking for a plan for ages. Seen Ben on YouTube smashing out a number of races. Nice and easy to follow, the strength and conditioning part is great, which I really need to follow. Great value for the money. Would totally recommend

A well structured, easy to follow plan with a variety of different run types/intensities. Having the pace range guide was extremely useful too.

I used this plan for my second 100k ultra (the first of which I didn't really follow a plan), and ran a 3.5 hour pb - very happy! Would definitely recommend this plan and will look to get a marathon plan for when I next run one too

I previously purchased a marathon training plan & ran a P.B. Having now just purchased an ultra plan & started the workouts I am confident this will be just as beneficial. Highly recommended.