Great set of resources. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the 201 of this—essentially training plan selection, interpretation, and finally the next stage, when to actually get a coach.
For context, I’ve been using some “automated” programming (running) for my current 50-miler prep upcoming March (and did the same for my 50K in September). With my eye on a proper 100-mile in September. My sentiment is that once I close the chapter on the 50-mile, I ought to better consider an investment in proper human coaching/planning the next stage. From there cascades a whole other set of questions around that, but this would be my starting point.
There's a lot of ultra specific ideas in there which go deeper than my experience long distance running experience. I particularly enjoyed his approach to hydration, calories and sodium.
Great set of resources. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the 201 of this—essentially training plan selection, interpretation, and finally the next stage, when to actually get a coach.
For context, I’ve been using some “automated” programming (running) for my current 50-miler prep upcoming March (and did the same for my 50K in September). With my eye on a proper 100-mile in September. My sentiment is that once I close the chapter on the 50-mile, I ought to better consider an investment in proper human coaching/planning the next stage. From there cascades a whole other set of questions around that, but this would be my starting point.
Hey Elliott -
If you're thinking about going the coach route then something to consider is doing a consult with your lead candidate for the 100.
Gives you a chance to get to know each other and helps you lay out your year with a view on the 100.
Jason's book is also a good read for thinking about the year.
https://www.jasonkoop.com/book
There's a lot of ultra specific ideas in there which go deeper than my experience long distance running experience. I particularly enjoyed his approach to hydration, calories and sodium.
I'll be building out the '201' across the year.
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