Thumb Coast Ultra & Relay

 

 

Official Thumb Coast Ultra & Relay training plans are $35 for Ultramarathon plans (20 weeks in length, start December 8, 2025) and $25 for Relay plans (12 weeks in length, start February 2, 2026).  The $20 Pre-training block plan (8 weeks, start October 13, 2025) help you build a base before "official" training starts!  All plans are designed by Team Wicked Bonkproof (TWB)'s Coach Caleb & team.

 

You can purchase a plan directly through Team Wicked Bonkproof's website HERE.

 

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 Team Wicked Bonkproof and the Thumb Coast Ultra & Relay team.

 

Virtual Clinic Dates:

Virtual Clinic #1: December 2, 2025 at 7 pm EST:

Meet our coaches to learn more about the training plans and ask questions as you begin your official Thumb Coast training!  A Thumb Coast 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/qSRcrKxL62mjK5HQ6

Join the Clinic on Google Meet:

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/gkn-zvvu-qmt
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 402-971-0096‬ PIN: ‪981 842 072‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/gkn-zvvu-qmt?pin=4377614995870

 

Virtual Clinic #2: April 7, 2026 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 Thumb Coast Ultra Race Director will also be joining to answer race weekend questions.

RSVP & Submit Questions:  https://forms.gle/9p3ow8Zh5Gqye5E97

Join the Clinic on Google Meet:

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ysk-fxxs-iit
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 636-591-1451‬ PIN: ‪318 447 619‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ysk-fxxs-iit?pin=1632121830808

 

50 Mile & 50K Training Plan Options (20 Weeks):

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.

 

Pre-Training Block (8 Weeks):

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

 

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