First Races of 2022 | 50 Mile Ultra Training Week 6 - Time On Feet

Aug 13, 2025

Intro: This is a quick summary of First Races of 2022 | 50 Mile Ultra Training Week 6 from Time On Feet. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points:

Week 6 is a taper week with two races coming up (a 14‑mile trail race and the first ultra of the year).
Mental tricks that helped Ben: using a simple mantra (“flow and don’t think”) and deliberately laughing or smiling when the run gets tough.
Training focus: a speed‑work pyramid session on a local track followed by a 10‑mile easy recovery run.

Workout Example (Track Pyramid):

Warm‑up 10‑min easy jog + light strides.
Pyramid intervals (run on the track, 400 m = 1 lap):
- 400 m @ 5K‑race pace, 90‑second jog recovery
- 800 m @ 10K‑race pace, 2‑minute jog
- 1200 m @ half‑marathon pace, 2‑minute jog
- 800 m @ 10K‑race pace, 2‑minute jog
- 400 m @ 5K‑race pace, finish easy.
Cool‑down 10 min easy jog. Adjust the paces to match your current fitness or use the Pacing app to set personalized target paces.

Closing Note: Give the track pyramid a go, add a mantra or a smile‑break when you hit that mental wall, and keep the mileage easy this week. Feel free to customise the intervals and paces in the Pacing app to suit your own training. Happy running, and may your taper set you up for strong race days!