Whether or not you need a coach is a personal decision. You’ll need to know when and how to use speed work, when to ease off, when to go long and how long to go, and when and how to cross train or hit the weight room. To do it right, you’ll want to be sure that you approach your training plan with attention to the pace of each session and to integrate runs that allow you to focus on ascending and descending technique so that you feel strong and confident going into the hills.
Just as a journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step, your ultra race begins with solid training. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!Īn exclusive excerpt from Hal Koerner’s Field Guide to Ultrarunningon running the right pace, hill technique, incorporating tempo runs, tapering and 8 weeks of Hal’s recommended 16-Week 50K Training Plan
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