50 Mile/100K Ultra Plan - L1

"I was initially overwhelmed and didn't know where to start training for my first 100k, but Ben’s plan was a game-changer. The structure was simple, easy to follow, and exceptionally well-managed. What impressed me most was how efficiently it balanced physical stress throughout the weeks; I arrived at the start line in perfect condition. Thanks again, Ben! I’m looking forward to using more of your plans in the future."

This was my second training plan from Ben after the first one helped me smash my 50K goal last year. Ben's plans are clear, achievable and I can easily adapt where I need to. They're full of really useful advice and guidance and I'd definitely reccomend them to anyone thinking about going longer!

I purchased the 100K ultra plan many months ago which was used to help me train for the Thames Path 100k which took place last weekend. The plan was absolutely invaluable - tough at times and had me saying 'really Ben, do I have to?' I simply could not have undertaken such a journey without this. I could feel different aspects of the training plan during my run and if I ever attempt something like that again I will be sure to go straight to the plan.

Végigcsináltam a tervet, pontosan, betartva mindent. Hétről hétre éreztem hogy erősebb vagyok, és minden mutatóm javult. Tegnap megcsináltam a tervezett 85km-t. Nagyon örülök, nagyon büszke vagyok! Köszönöm Ben!

Due to an injury I started running this year. I manages to knock down a few personal goals using the free running schedules that were offered through my Strava subscription. I truly regret not buying a running schedule from Ben Parkes before. The schedule barely costs anything and you get a very good explanation regarding each run. I love the pace chart that helps me to actually estimate the paces I I should run at instead of guessing.
Knocking down a few longer distances before buying the plan was not a bad thing either though 🙂 I can’t wait to see the result once the plan is finished! 😄

I used Ben's level1 Marathon plan earlier. I felt really good about it and managed to run my first Marathon in 4:18. I've been running very well since I've been using Ben's plan, I recommend it to everyone! Thanks Ben!

I used this plan to train for NDW50 and despite other unplanned fuelling issues during the race, my legs felt great and it got me to the finish, injury free and feeling really proud. Great training blocks, easy to follow and will definitely be using these plans again in the future. Thanks Sarah and Ben!!

50mile plan looks spot on, starts Christmas Day for SDW50. Better let the wife know!

This training plan is easy to follow. I got sub 9 for my first 80km race.

From marathon runner to 50 mile ultra runner! Stepping up the distance was scary but this plan made everything achievable and it fitted in with my life/work commitments. Really easy to follow and it made the training enjoyable and the improvements were clear to see! The race was incredible and this plan made that possible for me. I have entered another 50 mile ultra for 2024 and this plan will be used again! Thanks Ben & Sarah. Would highly recommend for a first time 50 mile event.

This is the 3rd time I have used a plan from Ben and Sarah. Looking forward to seeing the results this time. The first plan with Sarah helped me to complete the Lakeland 50 and I’ll be using this one to reach the qualifying time for the Lakeland 100! Very easy to use and great advice and explanations for the different training runs. Highly recommend and fantastic value for money!!

I have completed a couple of ultras before, more on a wing and a prayer, but after 18 months away from the ultra scene I needed to get a plan to get me back on track. This is just the ticket and I can fit it into a busy work life.

I purchased this plan after feeling inspired by Ben and Sarah’s video of the Maverick Exmoor Marathon. I decided to sign up for the Maverick Exmoor Ultra Marathon. I ran 59km with 2600m of elevation and I felt fantastic right up until 50km, so I knew the plan had worked perfectly for me. As it was for a 50 mile +, I adjusted the volume of the long runs slightly. The plan is really informative and very easy to follow. It’s in kms and miles so tailored to all needs. Over the moon with my achievement and just wanted to say a huge thank you, not only for the great plan, but also yours & Sarah’s ongoing inspiration on YouTube.

Thanks guys :)

Ben, many thanks for helping me achieve my goal on my 50miles for 50years challenge. This plan worked perfectly for me, stepping up from the marathon to dip my toes in the water at ultra distance with a 50K as per the plan at week 13, and then successfully navigating the GB ULTRAS Manchester to Liverpool 50 miler on Good Friday. The structure of the plan and detailed but simple to follow guidance for each session was ideal, with this being the only training plan I’ve ever followed without missing a session and picking up an injury. Maybe it was the cap and not the plan 😉 but either way thanks for helping me #GETTINGITDONE 👍🏻

Have purchased this plan to help with my first non stop 53 mile ultra. It’s easy to follow and brilliantly set out. Couldn’t resist adding the spring yellow long sleeve to the order too! Thanks team BP!

🏃🏻‍♂️ I purchased this plan to help me focus and stay motivated for my first Ultra marathon. I aim to run the Centurion Chiltern Wonderland 50 mile ultra 2022 and wanted a plan that would prepare me for this event. I like to prepare early and give my body lots of time to build up the mileage gradually to avoid being injured and find the Ben Parkes plans very informative and easy to follow. The plan suits my running as it gradually builds mileage and allows recovery time as well. Iam also taking part in a virtual 100 day 400 mile challenge and can use the plan to keep me on track to complete this also.
Thanks Ben & Sarah 👍

I purchased this plan to help me with the training for my first official 100k race.
I looked at many plans and chose this one due to the varied training sessions and also great value. I am currently half way though the plan and so far it has been great. I enjoy the variety of runs and feel it is working me enough without overtraining with the long run builds and recovery weeks. I am confident that I can complete the plan and have a successful race in February.

Bought a training plan to keep me accountable with training for my next ultra. The plan is so easy to follow and is set out really well. Will definitely buy the Advanced plan when I want to get more competitive times too. Thanks Ben for making the plans affordable too.

Hey, This is Sreeni from Bangalore,India
Just kick started with the 100km plan.
The details and info is helpful for beginner /improvers
Bought this course for the hellrace white sand ultra 100km.
Would have been better if we had some in link videos for the strength training as well 😃 but the way it is presented is good as well.
Will add the review again after my race in march 2027 🥳🤌🏻
Thanks Ben !!

What can I say? After excellent experiences from the marathon and 5k training plans I had no hesitation in picking another BP plan for my ultra training. It got me to the finish line of my first 50 miler, and with no injuries! 4 months of reliable and reasonable training and for the cost of less than a few gels. Thanks Ben!!

"I was initially overwhelmed and didn't know where to start training for my first 100k, but Ben’s plan was a game-changer. The structure was simple, easy to follow, and exceptionally well-managed. What impressed me most was how efficiently it balanced physical stress throughout the weeks; I arrived at the start line in perfect condition. Thanks again, Ben! I’m looking forward to using more of your plans in the future."

This was my second training plan from Ben after the first one helped me smash my 50K goal last year. Ben's plans are clear, achievable and I can easily adapt where I need to. They're full of really useful advice and guidance and I'd definitely reccomend them to anyone thinking about going longer!

I purchased the 100K ultra plan many months ago which was used to help me train for the Thames Path 100k which took place last weekend. The plan was absolutely invaluable - tough at times and had me saying 'really Ben, do I have to?' I simply could not have undertaken such a journey without this. I could feel different aspects of the training plan during my run and if I ever attempt something like that again I will be sure to go straight to the plan.

Végigcsináltam a tervet, pontosan, betartva mindent. Hétről hétre éreztem hogy erősebb vagyok, és minden mutatóm javult. Tegnap megcsináltam a tervezett 85km-t. Nagyon örülök, nagyon büszke vagyok! Köszönöm Ben!

Due to an injury I started running this year. I manages to knock down a few personal goals using the free running schedules that were offered through my Strava subscription. I truly regret not buying a running schedule from Ben Parkes before. The schedule barely costs anything and you get a very good explanation regarding each run. I love the pace chart that helps me to actually estimate the paces I I should run at instead of guessing.
Knocking down a few longer distances before buying the plan was not a bad thing either though 🙂 I can’t wait to see the result once the plan is finished! 😄

I used Ben's level1 Marathon plan earlier. I felt really good about it and managed to run my first Marathon in 4:18. I've been running very well since I've been using Ben's plan, I recommend it to everyone! Thanks Ben!

I used this plan to train for NDW50 and despite other unplanned fuelling issues during the race, my legs felt great and it got me to the finish, injury free and feeling really proud. Great training blocks, easy to follow and will definitely be using these plans again in the future. Thanks Sarah and Ben!!

50mile plan looks spot on, starts Christmas Day for SDW50. Better let the wife know!

This training plan is easy to follow. I got sub 9 for my first 80km race.

From marathon runner to 50 mile ultra runner! Stepping up the distance was scary but this plan made everything achievable and it fitted in with my life/work commitments. Really easy to follow and it made the training enjoyable and the improvements were clear to see! The race was incredible and this plan made that possible for me. I have entered another 50 mile ultra for 2024 and this plan will be used again! Thanks Ben & Sarah. Would highly recommend for a first time 50 mile event.

This is the 3rd time I have used a plan from Ben and Sarah. Looking forward to seeing the results this time. The first plan with Sarah helped me to complete the Lakeland 50 and I’ll be using this one to reach the qualifying time for the Lakeland 100! Very easy to use and great advice and explanations for the different training runs. Highly recommend and fantastic value for money!!

I have completed a couple of ultras before, more on a wing and a prayer, but after 18 months away from the ultra scene I needed to get a plan to get me back on track. This is just the ticket and I can fit it into a busy work life.

I purchased this plan after feeling inspired by Ben and Sarah’s video of the Maverick Exmoor Marathon. I decided to sign up for the Maverick Exmoor Ultra Marathon. I ran 59km with 2600m of elevation and I felt fantastic right up until 50km, so I knew the plan had worked perfectly for me. As it was for a 50 mile +, I adjusted the volume of the long runs slightly. The plan is really informative and very easy to follow. It’s in kms and miles so tailored to all needs. Over the moon with my achievement and just wanted to say a huge thank you, not only for the great plan, but also yours & Sarah’s ongoing inspiration on YouTube.

Thanks guys :)

Ben, many thanks for helping me achieve my goal on my 50miles for 50years challenge. This plan worked perfectly for me, stepping up from the marathon to dip my toes in the water at ultra distance with a 50K as per the plan at week 13, and then successfully navigating the GB ULTRAS Manchester to Liverpool 50 miler on Good Friday. The structure of the plan and detailed but simple to follow guidance for each session was ideal, with this being the only training plan I’ve ever followed without missing a session and picking up an injury. Maybe it was the cap and not the plan 😉 but either way thanks for helping me #GETTINGITDONE 👍🏻

Have purchased this plan to help with my first non stop 53 mile ultra. It’s easy to follow and brilliantly set out. Couldn’t resist adding the spring yellow long sleeve to the order too! Thanks team BP!

🏃🏻‍♂️ I purchased this plan to help me focus and stay motivated for my first Ultra marathon. I aim to run the Centurion Chiltern Wonderland 50 mile ultra 2022 and wanted a plan that would prepare me for this event. I like to prepare early and give my body lots of time to build up the mileage gradually to avoid being injured and find the Ben Parkes plans very informative and easy to follow. The plan suits my running as it gradually builds mileage and allows recovery time as well. Iam also taking part in a virtual 100 day 400 mile challenge and can use the plan to keep me on track to complete this also.
Thanks Ben & Sarah 👍

I purchased this plan to help me with the training for my first official 100k race.
I looked at many plans and chose this one due to the varied training sessions and also great value. I am currently half way though the plan and so far it has been great. I enjoy the variety of runs and feel it is working me enough without overtraining with the long run builds and recovery weeks. I am confident that I can complete the plan and have a successful race in February.

Bought a training plan to keep me accountable with training for my next ultra. The plan is so easy to follow and is set out really well. Will definitely buy the Advanced plan when I want to get more competitive times too. Thanks Ben for making the plans affordable too.

Hey, This is Sreeni from Bangalore,India
Just kick started with the 100km plan.
The details and info is helpful for beginner /improvers
Bought this course for the hellrace white sand ultra 100km.
Would have been better if we had some in link videos for the strength training as well 😃 but the way it is presented is good as well.
Will add the review again after my race in march 2027 🥳🤌🏻
Thanks Ben !!

What can I say? After excellent experiences from the marathon and 5k training plans I had no hesitation in picking another BP plan for my ultra training. It got me to the finish line of my first 50 miler, and with no injuries! 4 months of reliable and reasonable training and for the cost of less than a few gels. Thanks Ben!!