Training Plans
Official Thumb Coast Ultra & Relay training plans are $35 for Ultramarathon plans (20 weeks in length) and $25 for Relay plans (12 weeks in length). All plans are designed by Team Wicked Bonkproof (TWB)'s Coach Caleb & team. New for 2025: Our coaching partners are creating a "pre-training" block for 8 additional weeks of training (for $20) that you can add onto your plan for a fall build before training starts in December! 20 week plans officially start December 9th, 2024 and 12 week plans begin on February 3rd, 2025.
You can add-on a plan directly through Team Wicked Bonkproof's website here: https://www.wickedbonkproof.com/thumb-coast-plans.
Questions? If you have any questions about training plans, email us at megan@triviumracing.com.
Plans Include the Following:
- Choice of Easy or Advanced 50 Mile or 50K Plan (20 week plans start December 9th) or two options for relay runners (12 week plans start on February, 3rd, 2025)
- 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 Team Wicked Bonkproof and the Thumb Coast Ultra & Relay team.
Virtual Clinic Dates:
- Virtual Clinic #1: December 10, 2024 at 7 pm: Meet our coaches to learn more about the training plans and ask questions as you begin your official Thumb Coast training! Race Director Rich will also be joining the clinic to answer questions about race weekend.
- Virtual Clinic #2: April 1, 2025 at 7 pm: Coach Caleb will discuss the taper phase and answer any questions you have for your coach as you prepare for race weekend! Race Director Cathi will also be joining to answer race weekend questions.
50 Mile & 50K Training Plan Options (20 Week Plans):
50k Easy Plan - 20 Weeks: This is intended for someone training to complete their first 50k. It's recommended that runners are able to run 10-12 miles at once before starting this program. Long runs will begin around 12 miles and build to 25-27 miles. There will be a couple of weeks that will feature 2 longer runs on back-to-back days. This plan will recommend 4 days of running per week (with the option for added mileage).
50k Advanced Plan - 20 Weeks: This is intended for someone experienced at marathons or ultramarathons who has a goal of training for a personal best (for the course or distance). Long runs will begin around 16 miles and build to 27-28 miles in a single session. There will be a number of weeks that will feature 2 longer runs on back-to-back days. Based on the course profile, emphasis will be placed on building speed on flatter terrain. This plan will recommend 5-6 days of running per week.
50-Mile Easy Plan - 20 Weeks: This is intended for someone training to complete their first 50-miler. Due to the added length of the 50-mile distance, it is recommended that runners have completed a marathon previously before tackling this plan. In the absence of a marathon, runners should be comfortable with runs of 18-20 miles before tackling this plan. Long runs will begin around 15 miles and build to 30 miles in a single session There will be a number of weeks that will feature 2 longer runs on back-to-back days. This plan will recommend 5 days of running per week (with the option for added mileage).
50 Mile Advanced Plan - 20 Weeks: This is intended for someone experienced at ultramarathons who has a goal of training for a personal best (for the course or distance). Long runs will begin around 20 miles and build to 31-32 miles in a single session. There will be a number of weeks that will feature 2 longer runs on back-to-back days as well as medium-long runs in the middle of most weeks. Based on the course profile, emphasis will be placed on building speed on flatter terrain. This plan will recommend 6-7 days of running per week.
Relay Training Plans (12 Weeks):
50-Mile Relay 4+ Member Team Plan - 12 Weeks: This training plan is intended to prepare runners to tackle ~25% of the 50-mile relay. This plan will recommend 3-4 days of running per week and will build from long runs of 5-6 miles to long runs of 12-14 miles.
50-Mile Relay 2-3 Member Team Plan - 12 Weeks: This training plan is intended to prepare runners to tackle ~50% of the 50-mile relay. This plan will recommend 4-5 days of running per week and will build from long runs of 10-12 miles to long runs of 20-22 miles.
NEW for 2025: Pre-Training block (8 weeks in length ending December 8th)
Worried about building up safely for the long runs at the beginning of your training plan? This 8-week training block is focused on a progression of long runs that will ensure you can seamlessly transition to the full 20-week plan when it begins. Pre-training blocks also include basic core routines and suggested daily/weekly mileage to prepare for the full training plan. Blocks are available to prepare for the 50k and 50-mile plans.
2024 Participant Feedback:
"I would love to shout out the training plans the coaches, Caleb Masland, provided! As a first time 50 miler the training plan was fantastic. I have never used a coach and I would 100% pay for this again! I felt well trained and I recovered so well between the easy and hard efforts. I followed the plan from day one to race day and never missed a workout! I questioned some days after back to back long run or speed work/hills whether I could do the next days workout but somehow I was ready to go by the next day. Pure Magic! Loved it! I felt confident and totally prepared to run 50 miles. This is something I would make sure to offer again as it was so beneficial to me completing my first 50 miler! Thank you again!" - Carrie W., 2024 Thumb Coast Ultra participant
