Ultra Simulator Long Run

Workout - Ultra Simulator Long Run

• 0.0mi @ 13'45''/mi
• 0.0mi @ 11'15''/mi
• 10min rest

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Intro

Ryan Clayton’s “Picking a date for my SOLO 100 MILER” offers a solid training roadmap you can start using immediately. This breakdown gives you the essentials; head to the full video for the complete picture.

Key Points

• Start with 50–55 miles per week: five to six miles on weekdays, plus a 13–14 mile weekend run for a ~53 mi total. Volume matters in ultra training, but mixing in some higher-intensity weekday sessions pays dividends for your fitness. You might explore Mastering Interval Training: Science-Backed Workouts and How a Smart App Can Personalize Them to sharpen your running economy.
• Schedule a 50-mile training run roughly four weeks out from your 100-miler, then target the 100-mile race for Oct 16‑17 (or Oct 23 as a backup).
• Build in a lighter week (~40 mi) before your 50-miler, follow with two solid training weeks, take a brief taper, then gradually reduce volume again before the 100-mile.
• Monitor your training stress balance and chronic training load through TrainingPeaks or Strava—shoot for a CTL of about 100 points to enter the race feeling prepared.
• Invest in quality gear like a Polar Grit X and Altra Vihos, then use GPS tracking to navigate Chana Lakes State Park.

If a 100-miler seems out of reach at this stage, the same structured and progressive approach works for shorter distances. Developing a solid base through Mastering the 10K: Proven Training Plans, Pace Strategies, and How a Smart App Can Elevate Your Performance sets you up well for future endurance challenges.

Workout Example

Weekly Structure (next 8 weeks)

1. This week – 53 miles total: six miles on weekdays, 13 on Saturday, 10 on Sunday.
2. Week 1 (Oct 24‑30) – Recovery focus, around 40 miles.
3. Weeks 2–3 – Build toward your 50-mile long run, targeting Oct 18.
4. Weeks 4–6 – Ramp weekly volume back to 50–55 miles with consecutive long-run weekends.
5. Weeks 7–8 – Scale back by 20–30% to taper into the 100‑mile on Oct 16‑17.

Tip: Increase weekday runs by one to two miles each week and log everything in Strava so you can track your training metrics.

Closing Note

Follow this plan and adjust your target paces using the Pacing app to match your current abilities. Whether you’re tackling an ultra or chasing speed over shorter distances, matching your training to your fitness level makes a difference. The same methods work well for Mastering 5K Speed: Proven Interval Strategies to Cut Minutes off Your Time. You’ve got this—have fun out there.