So, I'm planning an ultra bimble later this year. The timing kind of depends on how the next couple of months go, given that I spent December with pneumonia and I'm only back out running since christmas eve. It'll either be at the end of May or end of October.
The run is 3 days, day 1= 47.2km, day 2= 47.9km, day 3= 20.1km (but has to be completed by 10am) I'm intending it to be a walk/run and its about completing the distances as a personal challenge, not about times at all. I'm carrying all my own kit.
I've been running 5 years, pre-pneumonia was running 15-20m per week, up to 10m in longest run, can get back up to HM distance reasonably painlessly.
So, how do I go about planning my training? Where do I aim for in my longest runs? What about putting them back to back? Should I be doing my long runs as a walk/run, given that I'll be doing the bimble that way?
Are there any good books about? I like a good book... Otherwise, if you have any experience, please point me in the right direction!
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A good book that i have read is Relentless Forward Progress by Bryon Powell, a whole host of information with training plans, nutrition etc. I am planning on doing my first Ultra this year and will be basing my training on this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Relentless-Forward-Progress-Running-Ultramarathons/dp/1891369903
Thank you! That looks great.
I've done a number of marathons, and one ultra on the back of standard marathon training, but I'm a bit lost at how to train aiming for a ultra.
also look at the terrain of the race and try to train on similar......
I always build up and have a cut back week every 4th week just to recoup......
good luck
Good question Wotsit,
I've looked at a couple of planes for my first ultra this year (69miles) and having selected a plan I think one of the major challenges is going to be where I can find the time?!
I work full time like I'm sure most of us do and I have my kids at weekends.
Anyone have any tips?
Do people have tread mills at home?
In terms of being prepared this is one my favourite articles about becoming an ultra runner
http://www.nomeatathlete.com/you-can-run-an-ultramarathon/
Oooh, I got spammed. How... odd.
Thank you - that is brilliant I bought the Ultrarunning book that Ging3r Ninja recommended, which I will get around to reading...
Races? <shudders> I'm not racing if I can avoid it this year. Pootling and enjoying myself.