This training plan was built with the South Wales mountains in mind. Having spent years running and hiking across the area, from the classic Pen y Fan horseshoe to getting thoroughly misplaced around the shake holes of the Llangorse plateau, I know the terrain and the demands it places on you.
Training for 50 miles is about consistency. Over 20 weeks, you’ll steadily build your aerobic base through structured progression, using 2 to 3 week build phases followed by recovery weeks to absorb the training.
The sessions reflect what you’ll actually face on race day. Sustained climbing efforts, rolling mountain terrain that constantly changes rhythm, technical trails on tired legs, and back to back long runs that prepare you for the fatigue that inevitably arrives deep into an ultra.
By race day, you’ll know how to climb efficiently without redlining, descend without destroying your quads, fuel through changing intensity, and keep moving when fatigue, weather, and rough terrain all begin stacking against you.
Delivered through TrainingPeaks and synced directly to your sports watch, the plan is simple to follow and easy to fit into daily life.
The First Time level is available now, with Intermediate and Advanced plans coming soon.
This training plan was built with the South Wales mountains in mind. Having spent years running and hiking across the area, from the classic Pen y Fan horseshoe to getting thoroughly misplaced around the shake holes of the Llangorse plateau, I know the terrain and the demands it places on you.
Training for 50 miles is about consistency. Over 20 weeks, you’ll steadily build your aerobic base through structured progression, using 2 to 3 week build phases followed by recovery weeks to absorb the training.
The sessions reflect what you’ll actually face on race day. Sustained climbing efforts, rolling mountain terrain that constantly changes rhythm, technical trails on tired legs, and back to back long runs that prepare you for the fatigue that inevitably arrives deep into an ultra.
By race day, you’ll know how to climb efficiently without redlining, descend without destroying your quads, fuel through changing intensity, and keep moving when fatigue, weather, and rough terrain all begin stacking against you.
Delivered through TrainingPeaks and synced directly to your sports watch, the plan is simple to follow and easy to fit into daily life.
The First Time level is available now, with Intermediate and Advanced plans coming soon.
