Training Plans
Official Thumb Coast Ultra & Relay training plans are designed by Coach Caleb and the Ironroot Distance team.
Purchase a plan directly through the Ironroot Distance website:
https://www.ironrootdistance.com/thumb-coast-plans
After you purchase a plan you'll receive an email from Coach Caleb with instructions to add the plan on TrainingPeaks.
Questions about training plans? Email Coach Caleb at caleb@ironrootdistance.com.
Pre-Training Block Plan
8 weeks, starting October 12, 2026. Build a base before official training starts. $20.
Ultramarathon Plans
20 weeks, starting December 7, 2026. $35.
Relay Plans
12 weeks, starting February 1, 2027. $25.
Plans Include:
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Choice of Easy or Advanced 50 Mile or 50K Plan (20 weeks) or two options for relay runners (12 week plans)
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Your training plan uploaded to the online platform, Training Peaks, where you have the option to download workouts to your Apple Watch or Garmin.
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Opportunity to upgrade to personalized coaching with Coach Caleb or Coach Johnny with a $25 monthly discount for the first three months.
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Two Zoom training clinics with Coach Caleb and the Thumb Coast Ultra & Relay team.
Virtual Clinic Dates:
Virtual Clinic #1: December 1, 2026 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:
Join the Clinic on Google Meet:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ocd-gygh-cid
Or dial: (US) +1 505-636-0299 PIN: 886 947 302#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ocd-gygh-cid?pin=9898111110767
Virtual Clinic #2: March 30, 2027 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:
Join the Clinic on Google Meet:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xry-ywnm-ehq
Or dial: (US) +1 864-657-0049 PIN: 629 535 964#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/xry-ywnm-ehq?pin=9012875999341
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
