Training Plans

Official Blackbeard's Revenge 100 training plans are $35 for ultra plans (20 weeks in length) and $25 for relay pirate plans (12 weeks in length). All plans were designed by Coach Caleb of TWB, our head coach since 2022. New for 2025's pirates: 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 late summer build before training starts in November!

You can add-on a plan directly through Team Wicked Bonkproof's website here: https://www.wickedbonkproof.com/bbr-plans *if you raced with us previously, we had plans available as an add-on during the registration process, but this year we are testing out having plans purchased through TWB's platform

If you have any questions about training plans, you can email our crew at jen@triviumracing.com.

Plans begin on Monday, November 4 (but can be adjusted for a later start date) and include the following:

Choice of Beginner or Advanced 100 Mile or 100K Plan (20 week plans) or two options for relay pirates (12 week plans: start on Monday, December 30th)
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 a $25 monthly discount for the first three months.
Two Zoom ultramarathon clinics with TWB coaches and the Blackbeard's Revenge 100 crew

Virtual Clinic Dates:

Early November date TBD at 7:00 PM ET: Meet Coach Caleb and learn more about the training plans and ask questions as you begin your official Blackbeard's Revenge training! Ol' Cap'n Rich (race director) will also be joining the clinic to answer questions about race weekend.
Early March date TBD at 7:00 PM ET: Kick off race month with Coach Caleb and Rich! Caleb will answer race preparation questions as you begin to prepare to take on the 100 Mile, 100K, or 100 Mile Relay, and Rich will answer questions about race weekend.

How to Choose an Ultramarathon Plan (20 Weeks):

Beginner 100K- If you're new to ultra marathons or your main goal is finishing the distance this plan is for you. This training plan will have you feeling confident in completing the course and prepare you with the little things that will keep you accountable. The plan starts with long runs of 13 miles and will slowly build up to 30 miles in length over the plan with plenty of recovery days.
Advanced 100K- If you're looking to challenge yourself for a course/distance PR this plan is for you. The schedule starts with long runs of 15 miles and will slowly build up to 35 miles in length over the plan with occasional "double long run days" on the weekends to be best prepared on race day.
Beginner 100 Miles- If this is your first time running 100 miles or you are looking to feel confident in finishing the distance this plan is for you. This training plan will have you feeling confident in completing the distance and preparing for the little elements that make a big difference on race day. The schedule starts with long runs of 16 miles and will slowly build up to 36 miles in length.
Advanced 100 Miles- If you're looking to challenge yourself for a 100 mile/course PR or are a higher mileage runner, this plan is for you. This plan schedule is intended to prepare you for all things that could happen over 100 miles. The schedule starts with long runs of 18 miles and slowly builds to 40 miles in length. This schedule features back to back hard runs on the weekends to best prepare you for the time on feet.

How to Choose a Relay Pirate Plan (12 Weeks):

Relay Option 1 (Teams of 4-6 Runners): This plan is intended to help you train to complete your mileage feeling good! This shorter plan of 12 weeks will prepare you to run 13-15 miles at a time for your long runs so that you are ready to tackle relay distances for a full or nearly full team.
Relay Option 2 (Teams of 3-4 Runners): This plan is built for relay teams with fewer runners and therefore more mileage per person. This is also a 12-week plan and will build to long runs of roughly 20-22 miles, allowing a smaller team to complete the distances necessary.
NOTE: Teams of 2 runners can also select the Beginner 100k Plan for preparation for the relay.

NEW for 2025's pirates: TWB is offering a pre-training block (8 weeks in length ending November 3rd)

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 100k and 100-mile plans.