Ultra running training plans
Every plan is free, broken down week by week, and comes with a printable Google Sheet.
Base and off-season
Aerobic Base Building Training Plan
The 12 week aerobic base plan from Kilian Jornet's Uphill Athlete that I run before any 50K, 100K or 100 mile plan. Mostly Zone 1 and 2, plus hill bounding.
Off-Season Ultra Training Plan
A 12 week off-season ultra training plan based on Kilian Jornet's Uphill Athlete: aerobic running, twice-weekly strength and long runs that build to 20 miles.
50K
50k Training Plan for Beginners
My main 50K plan was too much for a lot of you, so here's the beginner version: 16 weeks, less mileage, peaking at a 50 mile week. Free spreadsheet too.
50 km Ultra Marathon Training Plan
A 16 week 50K plan from Kilian Jornet's book, for your first ultra or your tenth. Base weeks, hill bounding, back-to-back long runs and a free spreadsheet.
Advanced 50k Training Plan
A 16 week advanced 50k training plan with strength workouts, hill strides, intervals and back-to-back long runs, based on Kilian Jornet's Uphill Athlete plan.
50 miles
100K
Beginner 100k Training Plan
My 100K plan with about 30% less volume that still builds to a 100 km week. Made for a first 100K or a flatter race. 16 weeks, with a free spreadsheet.
100k Training Plan
My 16 week 100k plan from Kilian Jornet's Uphill Athlete: intensity weeks, hill bounding and back-to-back long runs up to 28 miles. Free spreadsheet too.
100 miles
100 Mile Training Plan for Beginners
My 16 week 100 mile plan for first-timers, adapted from Kilian Jornet's Uphill Athlete. Less mileage, still builds to a 100 mile week. Free spreadsheet too.
100 Mile Training Plan
The 16 week plan that finally got me to a 100 mile finish line after 11 years, straight from Kilian Jornet's book. Back-to-back long runs, free spreadsheet.
Advanced 100 Mile Training Plan
A 16 week advanced 100 mile training plan with strength, hill strides and back-to-back-to-back long runs, mixing Kilian Jornet's and Jim Walmsley's training.
Guides
Runs, views, and tools for ultrarunners
New videos, where Jake's been running lately and the views that made it worth it, plus new training plans, tools, and a heads-up when big race registrations open. No spam.