It was like a really bad dress rehearsal before the show. James Vickers, the physio I have been seeing at CHHP, has ramped up my twice-daily exercises as well, which are now as follows: Hamstring chair bridges – 25reps, 8reps single x 4, Split squat – 10reps with 10secs pause at half range x 3, Plank series – 4 positions 30secs x 2 (if the back is sore then reduced to 15secs x 4 in each position), I really hate them. Things to think about: 1. The researchers behind the newest study on the issue say people who get either no exercise or high-mileage runners both tend to have shorter lifespans than moderate runners . If it's a hilly technical trail, train on hilly technical trails. An ultramarathon is any race distance longer than a marathon, or, 26.2 miles. Your email address will not be published. You'll probably find us at the pub somewhere between 25 and 30k, if not before). The second day of your back- to -back runs would be about half the distance of your long run . In order to jump into ultramarathons, runners should have a few years of consistent training under their belts. Tim Weeks advised the following plan for the final three weeks (last week's runs were a maximum of 30 minutes): W/C 22/9 – x6 light 45 minute runs, W10 session, daily strength and conditioning exercises (listed in previous blog post) and 2 manual release and dry needling sessions at CHHPW/C 29/9 – x5 60 minute runs PLUS 1 test 3 hour run, W10 session and 2 manual release and dry needling sessions at CHHPW/C 6/10 – taper week and prep, I can't believe how quickly this 50k is coming around…, Trying out my Inov-8 RaceUltra290 trainers on one of my 30 minute rehab runs, 1. And we have decided to look upon it as simply a social jog – a VERY long, social jog - no time-pressure, just fun (maybe, for a bit. Things to think about: 1. Youâll also need to find or replicate terrain similar to your target course in order to gain the adaptations youâll need to ⦠If youâve recently run a half marathon or marathon, you can jump into the training plan in later weeks. Turns out, pushing yourself is pretty brilliant. 100km Training Programme : http://rapidascent.com.au/ 100 Mile Event Training Schedule : www.trailrunevents.com 100 Mile Training Plan : trailandultrarunning.com 100 Mile Ultra Marathon Plan : www.trailrunningclub.com 16 Week First 50K Training Plan : running.competitor.com 50K Event Training Schedule : www.trailrunevents.com 50 Mile Event Training Schedule : www.trailrunevents.com 50 Miler Training Plan : runnersworld.com Automatic Ultramarathon Tr⦠1. To turn the 12 – week plan into a 20- week plan, I’d recommend using the 12 – week plan as written but instead of racing the 50k at the end of week 12 , find a shorter race in your area to do as a tune-up for your 50k . But James was great, asked all the right questions and wiggled, wobbled and prodded all of the relevant bits, definitively concluding that the problem was not with my hamstring. Generally people need to be stronger than they think for dynamic activities. For advanced athletes, I add 25-mile and 20 ⦠Work out when you're free at the beginning of the week and plan in your training sessions (but don't beat yourself up if you don't make them all). After trying a couple of different training programs, Iâve developed some recommended guidelines when training for an Ultra. *Do you have any additional advice on this topic? Second, the first 6 kilometres of the race were on closed roads, but the rest of the route (the other 44k) was on standard paths, signposted frequently and marshaled by lovely volunteers. Plus, we made it a social run – loo stop here, picture there; we had fun! (I did take up softball a few weeks ago, though – does swinging a baseball bat a few times once a week count towards training?). And I am as prepared as I can be. You really can if you think you can. Doing a two-hour 'Yoga for Fitness' workshop after an hour's strength and conditioning training is inadvisable.3. Research the terrain and course of your ultra. Just focus on getting to the finish line.2. But I also didn't think to take any trainers… Attempting to run on a treadmill without them is a very odd feeling, and made my running technique look even more bizarre than normal. A 50K can be a good choice as a first ultramarathon as long as it is treated like an ultramarathon, not a marathon. I set off for a 10k run one day this week and told myself 'today I will PB'. I ran my first long run in three months – 16k – the day after my last strength session at W10. There is no single way to train for a longer ultramarathon. And you know what? Unfathomably, I didn't listen to music once (so much for my 11+ hour playlist! Third, it was 50 kilometres (have I mentioned that before?). Which means they're working. And we had fun because we took the pressure off; no running against the clock. *Be consistent – don't do 2 hours one week and 12 the next – not only will it not be beneficial, it will open you up to potential injury. (And that goes for anything, not just running.)2. (I made sure my playlist had at least 10 new songs before heading out.). In a 50K training plan for beginners, the only goal is to complete time on feet (TOF). James putting compression tape on my lower back after IMT at CHHP. Look for a race distance in the 10k-30k range. Just apply the three points above. Rope Face Pulls x 15x2-3 sets, C. 10 minutes of metabolic 'fun' (These are the words of the W10 trainers – in my words, it would be '10 minutes of metabolic hell'.). For example, on Saturday, you might do a 16-mile long run followed by a 10-mile long run on Sunday. Why Ultramarathon Training is Different Just by happenstance, my training falls somewhere in between the running newbie and the marathon runner. Base pace: To determine your base pace using heart rate, it is approximately 180 minus your age, +/- 5 beats per minute (bpm). The largest single nerve in the body. These miles can be spent running, walking and/or hiking. Suggestions welcome/greatly encouraged!3. For a 50-mile or 100K race, I have athletes work up to a 50K about five weeks before race day. ELLE participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. On the day, I will have Amy and Tim running alongside me, my friends and family at the finish line, and supporters along the route. ), *Clean bedding for the final sleep (this is not a necessity, but it's excellent.). But can running actually help us live longer ? Read on for an 18-week training plan that will help prepare you for a 50K ultramarathon on a hilly trail course, and see the box on page 48 for a few gear tips to consider. A1. Uphills tend to be walked to preserve leg muscles. Realistic – set goals which are reasonable and attainable but always keep an open mind, the sky's the limit! Tim Weeks recommended I visit James Vickers at the Centre for Health & Human Performance (CHHP) at Harley Street to be examined. Follow my weekly 'progress' here… HELP! ‘. Running long distances is as much a mental challenge as it is a physical one – if no one is chasing you, why are you running? According to research, the answer is ‘yes. So, to summarise: I have to run 50 kilometres in four weeks time and, as it stands, I am not allowed to run for longer than 20-30 minutes at a time. The 4 Big Differences (Between Marathon and Ultramarathon Training) Reverse Crunch x 15B4. Click here for our useful Injury Glossary. Required fields are marked *, When does the hannah montana marathon start. My current situation. But I do need to be strong (and not just mentally), which is why, although I haven't properly run in months, I have maintained my strength and conditioning training at W10 Performance. Running with Tim was the best thing I could have asked for – I cannot imagine running that distance without a buddy. Examples include 50K, 100K, 50-mile, 100-mile, 6 hours (finisher distances can range from 25 to 50 miles), 12 hours and more. Below are my recommendations: Train on the terrain youâll race on. http://www.physiosinsport.org/ & http://www.csp.org.uk/ are both useful websites. While people can and do finish 100-mile races without doing back- to -back training runs , most ultra runners agree that back- to -back runs offer a huge advantage both physically and mentally. – I need a stronger core (quote Tim: 'nipples to knees').3. It's about setting the foundations; race day is the icing on the cake. I do implement interval training and longer runs at threshold. One of the biggest differences between road marathons and trail ⦠Tim is a great advocate of not letting training interfere with your life. The advice I have been given is to focus on strength-training – Hello, @W10Performance.2. Try not to panic if your 'plan' goes temporarily out the window. If youâre really busy and have to balance family, friends and work, six hours of training per week will be enough. Merge off road gradually. I better have the best bottom by the end of this…. It has been a heck of a ride training for this 50k. The Royal Parks Foundation Ultra on 12th October. Check out bodybuilding.com for tutorials on how to do each exercise in the programme. Plus it can all get a bit tiring, so after six hours of running , a walking break is not only understandable but advisable. The finish line. Mix it up, run on roads and cross- train . By the time I got to the finish line, I ⦠An extension of point 1. Finishing a run to the tune of Antidote by Swedish House Mafia is excellent.2. Be self contained. Everyone has 'dark' moments when running, so it's important you know what you are going to tell yourself if your mind does start to creep into one of these dark places, to get you looking ahead to the finish line, instead of focusing on the ground right in front of you. A great training plan includes goal pace workouts. Yesterday, Sunday October 12, was the day I became an Ultra runner. Train specifically. To say my training hasn't wholly gone to plan would be an understatement, but that's life. Turns out that 'Intramuscular Manual Therapy' (IMT) is an effective form of treatment for such an issue. Be self contained. If you never push yourself, how will you ever know what you can achieve? I used to have the biggest fear of 'hitting the wall', so whenever I took part in any kind of running event I would always run at a pace that I felt comfortable with for fear that I would inevitably vomit or die if I attempted to push myself. James Vickers, the physio I have been seeing at CHHP, said at my last session that there was no question I was fit enough to run the 50k (great to hear!) For the 100K and 100-mile ultra distances, you need at least 9 hours of training per week for 6 weeks. Jonathan found us a marathon training plan to do, that only had us running two days a week. In other words, you need at least 6 hours per week of training, for at least 3 weeks , to be successful at the 50K and 50-mile ultra distances. For example, if your best marathon time is 4 hours (9:09/mile), then your predicted 50K would be around 4:50 to 5 hours (9:20/mile â 9:39/mile). Toilet facilities en route…3. My hamstring was hurting for quite some time before I was eventually persuaded to seek advice from a professional. Getting advice on what is most appropriate is therefore advisable. I can count on my hands the number of runs I have done since the Copenhagen Marathon on 18 May, and now I have eight weeks to train for a 50k – The Royal Parks Foundation Ultra on 12 October. I missed my long run at the weekend and had a mild panic, but he assured me that this was fine, I would just need to do more of my shorter runs to 'bank' the miles the following week – all is not lost. At 31.25 miles, it technically qualifies as an ” ultra marathon “, but it’s really just a few miles longer than the 26.2 miles (and change) that us marathoners do. WHAT? Your body can achieve incredible things, but you have to want to try. Twice. The new study seems to rule out cardiac risk or the use of certain medications as factors. Super-sporty-runstreaking-duathlon-training, Amy Lawrenson, is also running it with me. 1. Here's the route: And, if you really want, you can track my progress by clicking here. Of course thatâs not to say that you canât train for an ultra in your first year or two of running. Just straightforward adjustments to the type of miles you run. James Vickers at CHHP for getting me to the start line in one piece; and each and every one of you that supported me along the way. ⦠Yesterday, Sunday October 12, was the day I became an Ultra runner. As training has gone down a completely different route (ie. So what? Classic – continue to train because you feel you need to, that the aches and pains are really not that bad, but, inevitably, you make the problem worse and end up giving yourself a longer recovery period, and less time to train. – plus an unwanted top to wear to the start line and discard), *Fully charged phone complete with ultra playlist (compiled with suggestions from many lovely friends – I'm currently at a playlist length of over 11 hours…Almost positive this will have me covered) and earphones, *Supplies en route prepared: x6 strawberry & banana Powergels; x1 Maxifuel ViperActive gel; x1 pack Clif shot bloks; x2 white chocolate & macadamia nut Clif bars; water bottle; vaseline; spare socks; spare top; vaseline; blister plasters; immodium(! (You can view Hal Higdons Marathon 3 Plan here). After that it was horrendous – I wasn't tired, I wasn't out of breath, I knew I could carry on running - for a long time - but my mind just wouldn't let me. 2 50 Miles. The marathon is more difficult than the longer 50k because you can run and will run the whole time, plus I think muscles fatigue is greater due to exhaustion of the same muscles repeatedly. If unsure about any musculoskeletal pain. Everyone at W10 Performance for 'stronging me up'. Body Glide. That'll do it.) It may sound like not much, but I challenge you to do these exercises and not feel 'the burn'… Plus, I have to do them every.single.day. Stop applying too much pressure – I'm not aiming to break any world records! I believe that a sub 4:30 marathon runner can complete a 50K using a run/walk pattern without excessive training. Will my playlist ever be long enough…#chargermustnotfailme, ELLE Edit: 21 Of The Best Eyeshadow Palettes, Just A Super Useful Guide To Balancing Oily Skin, This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. Can't wait for my next session! The body likes routine. Each person can succeed through a bunch of different approaches, and this one may not be right for you. And a lot of them. Now, like most of ultramarathon training, build up to back to back long runs gradually. To be fair, I ran the Copenhagen Marathon with Team ELLE in May, so I have base level fitness from then (I think), but I have been basically sedentary since. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io, ELLE Edit: 19 Of The Best Curly Hair Products, ELLE Edit: The Best Electric Toothbrushes For 2021. Train specifically. * At what point should you visit a physio? If you have a strong mileage base you can compress the training to 10 or 12 weeks. ); money, *Bag for finish prepared (lucozade sport, jumper, spare clothes, towel, Clif bars, banana, paracetemol), *Breakfast ready to go (x2 pieces wholemeal toast with banana and honey), *Toenails trimmed (not too short, otherwise you will enter a world of pain...), *Shave armpits the night before! I'm running my first ultra, The Pistol 50 miler, on January 2nd. Watch out for trail drain. The 50k is an odd distance. But the reality was that it really did help. I've done a 50K training run and several 20 milers, with 10-15 mile follow-up (back to back) runs the following day. Nothing to worry about, then. And, bizarrely, I do. All of them. On Saturday 27 September, Amy completed her challenge of running 53 marathons in 53 cities and towns in the UK in 53 consecutive days = a new world record (the current record for the most marathons run on consecutive days is 17 for women and 52 for men). I may currently be walking like a duck, but I have a huge grin like a cheshire cat. I won't be me on my own at the bottom of a hill in Richmond Park wondering what on earth I'm doing. Really. Fiona Oakes, triple marathon world record holder and the fastest woman to run a marathon on each Continent and the North Pole (in elapsed, aggregate time) shared a very useful method of thought for any runner to bear in mind: Awareness – be aware of your body and learn to listen to what it is telling you, Believe – have self-belief in both your ability and your training programme. Every runner is different in how long it will take to run a 50K, but a safe bet would be to run 10 to 30 seconds slower per mile than your marathon pace. ); Tim and I just chatted the whole way. (I think I'm going to need a lot.)3. It appears the problem was with my Sciatic nerve. Make friends with walking. McConnell wall squat – 10 secs x6, x4 – Using a wall, lift your knee up the wall so that your leg is at a right angle, pushing your knee into the wall, as you gently lower yourself into a pretend-seating position, ensuring your left leg doesn't go over your foot (push this out to the left) and keeping your back straight – hold for ten seconds. How do you avoid calf strains? (I couldn't for the life of me work out why I was in so much pain. For example, runners need to have strong and durable calves, which is often overlooked. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. CLEVELAND â Running is one of the most common forms of exercise â from casual jogging to ultra – marathoners â runners are everywhere. Watch The ELLE International Beauty Awards 2021, Hailey Bieber Is 'Launching' Her Own Skincare Line, ELLE, PART OF THE HEARST UK FASHION & BEAUTY NETWORK. Run with the rhythm of the trail. My biggest hold back in running is literally my holding back. That’s 1:41 per mile more than in 1996 when the average pace was 11:35 . After a week of eating and sleeping a stupendous amount, it is finally the night before the Royal Parks Foundation Ultra. They have tailored a programme, specifically for me and my Ultra challenge, which focuses on building my core muscle strength (particularly my glutes – bottom – which are the most important muscles for long-distance running, don't you know). I started walking after 7k. Oh, good. Always think about being adaptable when these hurdles appear. arm/leg etc). I may currently be walking like a duck, but I have a huge grin like a cheshire cat. Interesting. Nutrition is very important. Can you train for an ultra on 3 runs a week? 1/2 Turkish Get Up x 3 each armB3. 1. Never has pain felt so good. That's the great thing about Team ELLE, no matter how scary the challenge, there's always someone willing to support you. If anyone might come and run with me, even if it's just for a kilometre!2. I am in desperate need of new songs. Split squat x 10 each legA2. A run/walk pattern of 15 minutes running with 3 minutes walking seems to work well. Well, the longest run I had behind me was a 90 minute run, four weeks ago. Merge off road gradually. Your email address will not be published. The need of more training kit.3. *Are there warning signs that it's a bigger issue than just the need to rest? I went for a run the other day – hurrah! RELATED: How to prepare for an ultramarathon. When I have a new athlete who has a reasonable amount of training experience (which nearly all ultramarathon runners do), I use the chart below as a starting point to determine how long of a long run they can reasonably handle for any given week of training. 1. *Be committed – appreciate that while you don't want training to take over your life, you do need to commit a certain amount of time to training – it's not about running 50k really fast (for me, in any case), it's about finishing with a smile on your face. Giving Max Willcocks' quinoa salad a try.3. Seriously, help! I got four! I would like to thank Tim Weeks for being an absolute champ on race day - and in the days and weeks leading up to race day. Amy Hughes did it! With abject horror I realised I had put on a dress that morning…Luckily, professionals such as these have handy pairs of shorts in stock for just such an embarrassing situation. 50 kilometres is, I would say, a mental challenge more than a physical one. First, only 332 runners took part (which, unbelievably, included another Debbie Morgan?!). What It's Actually Like To Train With Professional Athletes, How I ran the Paris half marathon during Fashion Week. At least thatâs what I like to ⦠Training for an ultra does not require an absurd amount of mileage. Well, for a 50k race, you should plan to spend between six to nine hours of your week training. Since most 50K races are mostly trail running, youâll want to make sure that youâve logged some miles on trails. I was saved. Training for an ultra does not require super human powers. They take some getting used to but over the course of your training, youâll find your body and mind getting stronger excelling at them. You can also find multiday ultras. I was running with @Tim_Weeks – our Copenhagen Marathon trainer, and all round trainer extraordinaire – who found the whole thing highly amusing. Training plans for a 50K run about 24 weeks, if youâre a beginner or average 20-30 miles per week, giving you time to build up that weekly mileage. Instead, to practice running on tired legs, ultramarathoners do back-to-back long runs. I actually googled '8 weeks to train for a 50k' and was more than a little disheartened to return the result: '50k in 8 weeks: an experiment in suffering.' If you struggle to fit in what the plan suggests, or feel itâs too much, reduce the volume by taking out a recovery or easy run. The fact that I am very excited to be allowed to do one 3-hour test run next weekend…. I admit it. But I did stay out on my feet for the full three hours, even if I did walk a great deal of it. These back to back long runs really help develop strong legs and a strong mind â both key to a successful ultra-marathon. The majority of their problems fell into three categories: knee pain, stress fractures and asthma. We all get aches and pains from time to time but if one doesn't fit, is prolonged or inhibiting you in any way, then it's best to get it checked out. Amy hopes to raise £53,000 for the charity. While some coaches recommend walking 1 minute out of every 10, or walking 1 minute every mile, I teach runners to walk when they come to an aid station. I'm becoming a fan of running in the dark (only on lit paths…)! Yep. Considering the longest run I have completed was 10 miles two weeks ago, I am not filled with a huge amount of confidence. Modify your long run strategy. To prepare his runners for the rigors of the final miles of the 50K, Meissner schedules a tempo-like run the day following the key long runs in the program. Unfortunately, Amy was unable to take part in the event due to a stomach bug, so it was just Tim and I on race day. You should be able to comfortably run at minimum, 35-40 mile weeks. We like the mental game and the physical exhaustion that the body goes through. After my sciatic-nerve saga I was finally let loose to run for three hours, and I had a mini mental panic attack. (I think that sounds better than 'let's run a marathon, and then keep running for another 8k'… I think…) Either way, they both sound better than 53 marathons back-to-back! Plus, I have checked the weather forecast every night this week and - touch wood – it looks as though good running conditions are on the horizon! Amy completed the London Duathlon this weekend!! For the 100K and 100-mile ultra distances, you need at least 9 hours of training per week for 6 weeks . It really does make my 50k look like a walk in the park! *Are there any websites that you recommend for finding physios outside of London? By definition, an ultramarathon is any race longer than a marathon (26.2 miles). It was unlike any running event I have taken part in. Luckily, I'm not on my own. Adding 'Powersongs' to my Nike Running App – this seems like a great idea. Excellent. Ultras come in all sorts of flavors, with races listed in kilometers, miles or hours. Which it may well become…. Reevaluate your understanding of distance. I need to run more. But what I keep reminding myself is that the training is always the hardest, most lonely part. The most common element of ultramarathon training is endurance-based runs, which are long runs over 90 minutes in duration, easy runs that maintain aerobic fitness, and recovery runs. Then, the word that no one wants to hear = needles. I spoke with her after she had completed her 40th marathon and asked for her main tips on how to cope, mentally, with an endurance challenge: – Break it down into manageable sized chunks, – Don't think too far ahead; take each day as it comes, – Try not to put too much pressure on yourself. My attempt at a press-up looks like someone attempting a solo Mexican wave from a plank position.2. That's the reality of life. I think Chandelier by Sia might be up there.2. 1. Not only did this do wonders to my confidence, I also found the next longer run I did so much easier! The important part is to use those six hours in the smartest way possible, and to: Make the most of every training that you do. The weather forecast.2. Phew. And bring trainers.2. How much I like wine. If you want to run 50k, you can, you just have to really, really want to. I learnt this week about the power of positive mental attitude. Distance is relative. Train on the terrain you'll be racing. #4) Race-Like Experimentation. Exercise physiologist Mark Hines believes the risks to ultra marathon runners lie in the races themselves rather than their long-term effects. But once I saw the 40k sign, I knew the end was in sight. Well, for a 50k race, you should plan to spend between six to nine hours of your week training . The main thing is that I am still able to go ahead with the run, and with comfort in the knowledge that I am not going to give myself any irreparable damage by doing so (James said so!). but that I had to make sure I had enough energy, and that the last few times I had gone out I had been running on, essentially, vapours – not enough sleep, not enough food, not enough rest = not good. You might also include stamina-based workouts in which you attempt to go further at a given pace or effort to develop strength for later in ultramarathons. Here are nine things you need to know to train for your first 50K ultra-marathon . There will be no 'next time' – it will be the day. Here are nine things you need to know to train for your first 50K ultra-marathon . Modify your long run strategy. Repeat. Less than two weeks left before the big day! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Make friends with walking. I was also given the following exercises to do to further improve my area of weakness: Hamstring chair bridges – 25 reps, x4 – Lie on the floor with your knees in the air, legs bent at a 90 degree angle, placing your feet on a chair, which can move along the surface if pushed (the idea behind this being that if you move the chair, you're not doing the exercise correctly), and lift your bottom up, as high as you can, squeezing your bottom all the way, to engage your glutes and hamstrings. Two of these sessions per week, plus at least one short and one long run, is the plan I'm working to, with yoga/pilates as an optional addition, depending on how much time I have. Body-weight exercises are best for keeping things balanced â box jumps, burpees, side planks, chin-ups, triceps dips and press-ups are good options. My first ultra I didnât know about body glide. Well, the answer to that varies significantly from person to person, but you know the saying, 'You can, if you think you can'? My mind went into the darkest of dark places (like I talked about in my last post) and despite having many positives to focus on, all I could think about were the negatives. Ultrarunners Are Getting Slower Most numbers seem to point up in the study, except for the average pace we see in races longer than 26.2. Training for an ultra does not require an absurd amount of time. I am nervous. So, x5 10k's back-to-back, here I come! Run with the rhythm of the trail. Pins and needles and numbness that is not related to you sitting/sleeping on an appendage (i.e. That's what I have to remember: it was just a practise run, and it didn't go well. Simple enough that the transition to a 50K ultramarathon doesnât have to include major training volume increases to time commitments. If you're getting pain that wakes you at night then generally you want to get that checked out. Interpretation – learn to interpret signs of fatigue and injury before they develop into something serious, Consistency – be consistent in your training and build it up slowly but surely, Fiona has been vegan for 40 years and in February 2015 will tackle '777' - seven marathons on seven continents in seven days – which would be a new world record. As Lorraine told me before the run 'You can if you think you can'; I told myself I could, so I did. It was better than nothing. Jonathan and I like to do things to do them, not because we want accolades or because we need to be recognized. My playlist. In this beginners guide to training for an ultramarathon, weâre going to cover all of the basics and need to know facts about training for your first ultra (note: everything you need to know about racing an ultra will come in a later post). Training for an ultramarathon involves a steady increase of sub-threshold base miles while incorporating hill work and continuous interval workouts. 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