First 50k Training advice

Pagoda · November 25, 2014, 10:56:23 AM

(New Here) I'm looking for some training and race advice for my first 50k. I was looking to see what others do to train for that distance. Race day is gonna be cold! I'm averaging about 30-40 miles a week. Any input for this newbie would be appreciated.

Run Amok · November 25, 2014, 11:01:41 AM

No advice but wanted to say, "welcome!".

radial · November 25, 2014, 12:09:33 PM

When I trained for a 50k trail race, I was advised to 1) incorporate a lot of hills in my training runs, 2) run long (20 miles +/-) every other week, and 3) do a tempo run on tired legs the day after the long runs. It worked out pretty well. I remember going past the 26.2 mile marker during the race and thinking that it was pretty cool to still have some gas in the tank. All the same, the next 5 miles were fairly brutal. I probably should have run more hills in training because my quads were definitely talking back before the end of the race.

radial · November 25, 2014, 12:24:48 PM

Lol, this is me in that race. I already look pretty rough, and I think this was still in the first mile! Don't skip the hill work!

Pagoda · November 25, 2014, 12:45:20 PM

Thanks Radial. I have the hills down. However, I think I might need to up my long runs. I average about 13-15 miles on my long runs.

Pagoda · November 25, 2014, 12:47:09 PM

Quote from: Run Amok on November 25, 2014, 11:01:41 AM
No advice but wanted to say, "welcome!".

Thanks Run Amok!

Ice Cream · November 25, 2014, 12:59:39 PM

Is it on trails? What do you mostly run, roads or trails, in training? What is your longest distance so far?

Fast Eddie · November 25, 2014, 07:15:45 PM

Just about the same as marathon training. Just add a little to the long runs. Maybe a 37-38Ker.

merigayle · November 25, 2014, 08:22:30 PM

Yep, it is really just a long marathon. What kind of terrain and elevation? This will help me give you better advice.

And welcome

merigayle · November 25, 2014, 09:15:38 PM

That is a great plan!

Fast Eddie · November 26, 2014, 09:33:23 AM

Quote from: Uncle Fred on November 25, 2014, 08:27:39 PM
Because, really, it's just a couple of blocks further, right?

* Theoretically, that is ... no one's been able to pull it of, really; people get sucked into REAL training programs for ACTUAL races, complete those races, then take time off, ruining the whole "just one mile longer" thing

"YOU'RE ALMOST THERE, KEEP GOING!" Says the guy at the 26.2 mile mark.

merigayle · November 26, 2014, 09:51:55 AM

Quote from: Fast Eddie on November 26, 2014, 09:33:23 AM
"YOU'RE ALMOST THERE, KEEP GOING!" Says the guy at the 26.2 mile mark.

In 100 mile races, I usually hit a low spot right around the marathon point because I am a bit tired, but having gone 26 miles, i still have 74 to go! LOL. But the low spot is fleeting. Ultrarunning is a lot of ups and downs mentally and physically.