100 miles Trail running training plan – Intermediate

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A dedicated 100 miles trail running training plan, tailored for the unique demands of the intermediate trail runner, written by experienced trail running Coaches from Arduua.

Skill / Level: Intermediate

Weeks: 24-48

Workouts / week: 7-12

Hours / week: 7-11

Workouts included: Running, Strength, Mobility, Stretch

Adaption of plan duration and race date: Excluded

Individualization of plan: Excluded

Personal Coaching: Excluded

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Plan Description

Distance: 100 miles (≈ 160 km)
Skill / Level: Intermediate (Ultra-Trail Focus)
Duration: 24-48 weeks
Workouts per week: 7–12
Weekly hours: 7–11
Includes: Running, Strength, Mobility, Stretch

Who is this plan for?

This plan is designed for intermediate ultra-trail runners who already have solid experience with long-distance ultras, including at least one 100-mile finish (or multiple 100K races).

It’s best suited for athletes who:

Train consistently at 7+ hours per week.

Want to go beyond “just finishing” and instead improve performance and efficiency at the 100-mile distance.

Aim for a faster finishing time and a stronger, more controlled race execution.

Are looking to refine skills such as pacing, climbing ability, downhill technique, fueling, and mental strategy.

The focus of this plan is to help you become a smarter, stronger, and more efficient 100-mile runner — progressing from finisher-level experience toward more competitive performance.

What you’ll get

A progressive plan written in English by experienced trail running coaches at Arduua.

Running sessions prescribed by time and heart rate zones (not distance), so every session adapts to your current fitness.

Strength, mobility, and stretch workouts with video support and clear instructions.

A long-term training progression carefully designed to prepare you for the physical and mental demands of 100 miles.

Plan Structure

The plan follows the proven Arduua Training Methodology, progressing through focused training phases:

Base Phase

Maintain aerobic fitness and durability

Enhance functional strength, mobility, and stability

Strengthen key muscle groups and foot/ankle structures

Specific Phase

Develop thresholds (aerobic and anaerobic) for racing

VO₂ max and high-intensity climbing sessions

Trail-specific conditioning for technical terrain

Pre-Competitive Phase

Ultra-specific long runs and back-to-back weekends

Race simulations for pacing, fueling, hydration, and equipment strategy

Maintain peak strength and plyometric power

Taper + Competition

Gradual reduction in training load for peak freshness

Arrive on race day fully fit, confident, and sharp

Nutrition and fueling strategies for taper week and race execution

Requirements

A Trainingpeaks -compatible training watch

An external chest strap heart rate monitor (wrist-based HR is not accurate enough for this plan)

How it works

You buy the plan here in the webshop, and you will receive an order confirmation email from us.

The first thing you need to do is to install and Synk your Trainingpeaks app, and connect to Arduua Trail Running Coaching at TrainingPeaks.

After that you have added Arduua Trail Running Coaching as your coach, it will take a couple of days for us to add your plan into your Trainingpeaks account.

Additional Services

Personal Coaching

Personal Coaching is NOT included in this plan, and if you are looking for that kind of service, we recommend you to sign up for Arduua Trail Running Coaching instead.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact info@arduua.com.