Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay

Official Highball to Thurmond training plans are $25 for ultramarathon plans (20 weeks in length) and $20 for relay plans (12 weeks in length) and can be added on during registration. All plans are designed by Team Wicked Bonkproof's Coach Caleb & Coach Johnny. You can add-on a plan at checkout during registration. Once a plan is purchased after December 15th, Coach Caleb or Coach Johnny will email you within 72 hours to access your training plan. Plans can be purchased prior to this date, but they won't be available until after December 15th.

20 week plans officially start on Monday, January 1st and 12 week plans begin on Monday, February 26. 

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 55K Plan (training begins Monday, January 1st) or two options for relay runners
• 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 HB2T team

 

Virtual Clinic Dates:

Virtual Clinic #1: Tuesday, January 9th from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET: Meet our coaches to learn more about the training plans and ask questions as you begin your official Highball to Thurmond training! Race Director Rich will also be joining the clinic to answer questions about race weekend.

Virtual Clinic #2: Tuesday, April 30th at 7:00 PM-8:00 PM ET. Get ready to kick off race month with Caleb, Johnny, and Rich! The coaches will answer race preparation questions as you begin to prepare to take on the ultra or relay and Rich will answer questions about race weekend. 

 

50 Mile & 50K Training Plan Options (20 Week Plans)

 

55k Easy Plan - 20 Weeks: This is intended for someone training to complete their first Ultramarathon. 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. Hill work will be included to prepare for the elevation changes of the race course. 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).

55k 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 and the ability to handle longer climbs and descents with hill work. 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. Hill work will be included to prepare for the elevation changes of the race course. 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 and the ability to handle longer climbs and descents with hill work. 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.

 

If you have any difficulty adding on a plan to your registration, or if you have any questions, please email us at jen@triviumracing.com.