TRAINING PLANS
ULTRAS FOR ALL
That is, and always has been, our mantra at the Threshold Trail Series. That’s why we’re delighted to be able to provide training plans for every kind of athlete taking on one of our events in 2024 – whether you’re running or walking, from the front of the pack to the very back.
When do I start training?
All our training plans are sixteen weeks long, and broken down into four blocks of four weeks each. If you are taking part in Race to the King, your first week of training begins on the 3rd of March. If you are taking part in Race to the Stones, your first week of training begins on the 24th of March.
Free Training Webinar
To celebrate the launch of our training plans for 2024, we sat down with Stephanie Davis, Olympic marathoner and Runna coach, to discuss how to go about preparing your body for an ultramarathon.
Steph was Team GB’s fastest female marathon runner at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. With a PB time of 2:27:16, she knows a thing or two about how to train effectively.
During the webinar, we discussed:
- Structuring your training effectively
- Building your mileage
- Making the most of your long run
- The importance of strength and speedwork
- Mastering food, hydration, and kit
WALKING TRAINING PLANS
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If you plan to walk the entire event, these are the plans for you. Please note that, if you are taking part in Race to the Stones over two days, we recommend you follow a normal 100km training plan.
50k Walking Plan
Designed to help you take on your first 50km walk. We recommend that you are used to exercising 3-4 times a week and have completed at least one 16km/10-mile walk in the past.
100k Walking Plan
Designed to help you take on your first 100km walk. We recommend that you are used to exercising 3-4 times a week and have completed at least one 32km/20-mile walk in the past.
RUNNING TRAINING PLANS
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If you plan to run or jog at any point during your event, these are the plans for you. Please note that, if you are taking part in Race to the Stones over two days, we recommend you follow a normal 100km training plan.
If you would like a personalised plan, use code THRESHOLD to secure a two-week free trial of the Runna app.
50KM PLANS
50km Beginner Runner
Designed to help you take on your first 50km run. We recommend that you are used to exercising 3-4 times a week and have completed at least one 10k run in the past.
50km Intermediate Runner
For this plan, we recommend that you are used to exercising 4-5 times a week and have completed at least one half-marathon-distance run (21.1km / 13.1 miles) in the past.
50km Advanced Runner
This is the plan for you if you are used to exercising 4-5 times a week and have completed at least one marathon-distance run (42.2km / 26.2 miles) in the past.
100KM PLANS
100km Beginner Runner
Designed to help you take on your first 100km run. We recommend that you are used to exercising 3-4 times a week and have completed at least one half-marathon-distance run (21.1km / 13.1 miles) in the past.
100km Intermediate Runner
We recommend that you are used to running 4-5 times a week and have completed at least one marathon-distance run (42.2km / 26.2 miles) in the past.
100km Advanced Runner
This is the plan for you if you are used to running 4-5 times a week and have completed at least one ultra (more than 42.2km / 26.2 miles) in the past.
