50k Ultra Plan - L1

Have only been running for a couple of years but wanted to take on an ultra. Although this seemed very daunting (50k) I had a really good experience with previous training plans from Ben Parkes (This is my 3rd different plan) so no hesitation to purchase this plan. So really getting into it, learning a lot transitioning from road running to trail and hopeful my first ultra race goes well!

We are in week 1 of our Ultra training and the level of detail included in Ben’s plan has really given us confidence to throw ourselves at the challenge ahead and give it our all! The notes are super useful and easy to understand. Bring on the next 15 weeks!

Ran my first 50k trail after using the L1 plan under 5:30. The whole thing went great I felt more than prepared. Would highly recommend 🙂

I used this plan for my 2024 Javelina Jundred 100k race and completed the race! I felt really well prepared, but not overtrained. I didn't feel like I was dying during the plan's long runs, and was able to recover quickly after each one to start fresh each week. I felt like it was easy to move days around to fit my schedule too, which is helpful! I'm a back-of-the-middle-of-the-pack runner and this worked for me!

I haven't 'Officially' started the training plan as yet as my first Ultra Marathon is in July, but my partner and I are following certain aspects of the plan and strength circuits to up our fitness level and prepare us for week 1 of the plan.

We have been following Ben and Sarah on Youtube and they have really inspired us to get running again and after doing several half marathons in the past we thought jumping straight to an Ultra Marathon would be a good idea. I know following Ben and Sarah's training plan will get us over the finish line!

I used this plan to complete my first 50k ultra. It prepared me well and even though my race didn’t go to plan it was from the preparation that the plan gave me. This is the second of Ben’s plans I’ve used and would use again.

Currently half way through level 2. I purchased lvl 1 realised I need to level up, as my pal is also doing the ultra he purchased lvl 2 and it is great love the variety or runs and it’s keeping me focused. Would definitely recommend.

Great looking plan well laid out and very informative

Ben's plans are just a perfect fit for me. I purchased four others before and now added the 50k and 50m plans. They are easy to follow, well thought out and have all the information (and not too much fluff!) to help you progress well and stay motivated by seeing that steady improvement (as well as by following Ben and Sarah on Strava). I like the simple, solid build-up in clear phases of several weeks where each recovery week is like a little milestone. Thanks, Ben and Sarah!

Very well set out plan. Easy to follow, nor too difficult for first timers! Nice easy runs after rest days. It's good both mentally and physically to be able to achieve daily goals.