

In the case of a 50 mile ultra marathon training plan, it all started when two of my closest buddies and I trained for running our first 50 miler. But, I have earned a few things over the years and have continued to be amazed by how similar training is across sports and across training domains. Probably needless to say, I’m not the end-all-be-all. Most of my knowledge has come from my own training, and in the last few years, from athletes I have coached. Knowing the difference between hurt and injured.Enough nutrition (different than good nutrition).Consistent and progressive overload (incremental improvements over a period of time).Training specificity (personal differences, goal, terrain, gear, nutrition).Training for an ultra marathon is no different than training for strength: As long as you have a basic running foundation and know how to push through pain you can do it too. Give Me The Fish (GMTF): A 50-mile Ultra Marathon Training Plan is not that complicated and the training doesn’t have to consume your entire life.
