Training Plans
Official Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay training plans are designed by Coach Caleb and the Ironroot Distance team.
Purchase a plan directly through the Ironroot Distance website:
https://www.ironrootdistance.com/hb2t-plans
After you purchase a plan you'll receive an email from Coach Caleb with instructions to add the plan on TrainingPeaks.
Questions about training plans? Email Coach Caleb at caleb@ironrootdistance.com.
Pre-Training Block Plan
8 weeks, starting November 2, 2026. Build a base before official training starts. $20.
Ultramarathon Plans
20 weeks, starting December 28, 2026. $35.
Relay Plans
12 weeks, starting February 22, 2027. $25.
Plans Include:
- Choice of Easy or Advanced 50 Mile or 50K Plan (20 weeks) or two options for relay runners (12 week plans)
- Your training plan uploaded to the online platform, Training Peaks, where you have the option to download workouts to your Apple Watch or Garmin.
- Opportunity to upgrade to personalized coaching with Coach Caleb or Coach Johnny with a $25 monthly discount for the first three months.
- Two Zoom training clinics with Coach Caleb and the Thumb Coast Ultra & Relay team.
Virtual Clinic Dates
Virtual Clinic #1: January 5, 2027 at 7 pm EST
Meet our coaches to learn more about the training plans and ask questions as you begin your official Highball training! A Highball Race Director will also be joining the clinic to answer questions about race weekend. Open to registered participants and those interested in registering.
RSVP & Submit Questions:
https://forms.gle/AuaoeF439Ee7oVML6
Join the Clinic on Google Meet:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/cdm-jxds-pnc
Or dial: (US) +1 413-752-1322 PIN: 778 620 383#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/cdm-jxds-pnc?pin=6557132638011
Virtual Clinic #2: April 27, 2027 at 7 pm EST
Coach Caleb will discuss the taper phase and answer any questions you have for your coach as you prepare for race weekend! A Highball Race Director will also be joining to answer race weekend questions.
RSVP & Submit Questions:
https://forms.gle/d2btpfHpJumtToEL7
Join the Clinic on Google Meet:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dgf-stfv-jwn
Or dial: (US) +1 484-430-1554 PIN: 109 528 869#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dgf-stfv-jwn?pin=3567316668616
