Thumb Coast Ultra & Relay: Thumb Coast Training Plans

Thumb Coast Training Plans

Official Thumb Coast Ultra & Relay training plans are $25 for ultramarathon plans (20 weeks in length) and $20 for relay plans (12 weeks in length). All plans are designed by Team Wicked Bonkproof's Coach Caleb & Coach Johnny. You can add-on a plan at checkout during registration.

Coach Caleb or Coach Johnny will email you within 72 hours to access your training plan.

20 week plans officially started on Monday, December 4th and 12 week plans begin on Monday, January 29.

Questions? If you have any questions about training plans, email us at jen@triviumracing.com.

Plans Include the Following:

Choice of Easy or Advanced 50 Mile or 50K Plan (20 week plans started on Monday, December 4th) or two options for relay runners (12 week plans start on Monday, January 29)
Your training plan uploaded to online platform "Trainingpeaks" 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: Wednesday, December 6th at 7pm ET: 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: with Coach Caleb on Wednesday, March 27th at 7:00 PM ET: This is only open to those who purchased a Thumb Coast training plan. 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.
Virtual Clinic #3/Pre-Race Meeting: with Race Directors on Tuesday, April 2nd at 7:00 PM ET: this is open to ALL participants. Ease your race weekend nerves by joining our race directors for a conversation that is all about Thumb Coast Ultra & Relay weekend. Aid station review, drop bags, athlete guide info, early packet pickup details, fun sponsor updates— they’ll be discussing the most important information you need to know and answering your questions as we kick off race month together!

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.