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Backyard Ultra Training Plan

from £39.99

A backyard ultra challenges runners in a way no fixed distance event can. Instead of one continuous route, you return to the same loop every hour and set off again when the bell goes. The structure sounds simple but the demands are far from it. Success depends on discipline, controlled pacing, steady nutrition, and the ability to reset your mind each hour. Runners aiming for a full day of running need a plan that prepares them for repeated starts, long hours on tired legs, and the mental drift that arrives in the small hours.

This training plan is created for athletes preparing to reach the 24 hour mark which means completing 100 miles under backyard rules. It focuses on the qualities that matter in this format. You develop durability through consistent low intensity volume, learn to handle hourly rest breaks without stiffening, refine your fuelling during short resets, and practise holding a steady loop pace that brings you back with time to spare yet never burns too much energy.

Not sure if you want Training Peaks Premium? Check out below for more information.

A backyard ultra challenges runners in a way no fixed distance event can. Instead of one continuous route, you return to the same loop every hour and set off again when the bell goes. The structure sounds simple but the demands are far from it. Success depends on discipline, controlled pacing, steady nutrition, and the ability to reset your mind each hour. Runners aiming for a full day of running need a plan that prepares them for repeated starts, long hours on tired legs, and the mental drift that arrives in the small hours.

This training plan is created for athletes preparing to reach the 24 hour mark which means completing 100 miles under backyard rules. It focuses on the qualities that matter in this format. You develop durability through consistent low intensity volume, learn to handle hourly rest breaks without stiffening, refine your fuelling during short resets, and practise holding a steady loop pace that brings you back with time to spare yet never burns too much energy.

Not sure if you want Training Peaks Premium? Check out below for more information.

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This plan in particular has back to back long runs built in with no run being longer than 3 hours. This helps to build up better resilience to running on fatigued legs. Keeping the long runs under 3 hours helps to build consistency as you won’t be too fatigued to run the next day. This also helps reduce the potential for an injury as you can regulate your recovery better.

    1. Once you make your purchase we will be directly in touch via email.

    2. We will get you set up on Training Peaks and share the plan with you (a separate email will arrive directly from training peaks).
      You can create a Training Peaks Account here

    3. Get running!

  • This plan follows set time runs rather than distance. We find this works better for the Backyard Ultra style event.
    We use a mix of HR and RPE to determine effort level during the runs themselves.

  • TP Premium gives you a lot of extra features, but they are necessary for everyone. One of the big differences is it gives you the ability to move workouts. Our plans are carefully designed so that each week and exercise compliments the next. But life doesn't always allow us to follow it exactly. Whilst we don’t recommend changing our plans structure, moving workouts around to fit your schedule better can be more productive overall. Don’t worry, we won’t leave you on your own. If you have any questions get in touch and we can help.

    You can see the full list of differences here.

    It normally costs £14.99 a month, we get a slightly better price as a coach and can include this price as a 1 time fee during the length of your plan.

    Once your plan is finished, we will revert your account to Training Peaks Basic