fist time 50 miler training plan

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9 years ago 11/19/2014 3:06pm EST

There is a 24 hour race of flat laps around a lake this March in which I want to run 50 miles. I'm currently running 50-60mpw with no long runs, and running cross country 8ks & 10ks. Ran 15:20 in college, now in 16:00ish shape and my longest run is 32 miles at around 6:45 pace.

My plan for training is to build up to 20-24 mile long runs with a 90 minute run the day after, and then short runs the rest of the week. Is it as simple as that or should I follow a more specific plan? I'd like to run around 7 minute pace for as long as possible.

9 years ago 11/19/2014 3:23pm EST

re: Clam Evans

It's called letsrun.com, not letsdeathshufflelikeahobbyjoggerortriathlete.com

9 years ago 11/19/2014 3:36pm EST

re: Clam Evans

Have run sub-7's for 50 so feel qualified to answer. 80-100 miles per week for 10-12 weeks. Try running single 15's for as many days in a row as you can. This will really build up your collapse point so there should be less slowdown. Each 10 m segment of my 50 was faster so I think that's the way to approach. Relatively you should be at least a mid 2:30's marsthoner to feel really easy. I have tried the fast start trying to put some distance between me and Park Barner in a 100k. Didn't work. Good luck. It's a great feeling to go sub 5:50.

9 years ago 11/20/2014 7:11am EST

re: oldguy1

I am looking to try run a 100km at 7.30pace and a practise 50km at 7 pace as training.

I was running 50-60 in summer

now on my 4th week of 70.

I am running all singles mostly I have got used to 10 miles a day sometimes up 20 and some easy 5 mile days

I am going to try run a fornight of 13 mile days at some point

good luck

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