More about Ultra Trail Marathon – Forest & Coast (UTMB 50K Category) – Intermediate
📋 Plan Overview
Distance: Marathon (≈ 40–60 km)
Elevation: 400–1,500 m
Terrain: Technical terrain in forest and coastline
Category: UTMB 50K (≈ 40–60 km)
Skill / Level: Intermediate (Trail Marathon Focus)
Duration: 16-48 weeks
Workouts/week: 7–11
Weekly hours: 8–10
Includes: Running, Strength, Mobility, Stretch
👟 Who Is This Plan For?
Designed for intermediate trail runners with 1–3 years of consistent training preparing for a trail marathon (UTMB 50K Category or similar). Ideal for those aiming to build endurance, strength, and technical skills through a sustainable, structured progression.
📦 What You’ll Get
A progressive plan written in English by Arduua coaches. Running sessions prescribed by time and heart rate zones, ensuring training adapts to your fitness level. Includes strength, mobility, and stretch sessions with clear instructions and video support. Structured progression to balance training load and recovery for consistent improvement and race-day performance.
❤️ Training Methodology
Intensity prescribed by time and heart rate, not distance. Each session guided by duration and pulse to optimize adaptation and pacing. The plan adapts to terrain, elevation, and fatigue, providing efficient, safe, and personalized development across all trail conditions.
📆 Plan Structure
Base (0-30w): Build strong aerobic foundation, mobility, stability, and functional strength. Reinforce feet, ankles, and joints for trail running.
Specific (6w): Train aerobic and anaerobic thresholds, develop VO₂max, climbing power, and trail running economy. Introduce hill and strength-endurance sessions.
Pre-Comp (8w): Increase long runs and technical trail practice. Refine pacing, nutrition, hydration, and race-day gear strategy. Maintain functional and plyometric strength.
Taper+Race (2w): Reduce training load for optimal freshness. Arrive on race day sharp, confident, and energized, following taper and fueling guidelines.
⚙️ Requirements
TrainingPeaks-compatible watch or GPS.
Chest-strap HR monitor (wrist HR not accurate enough).
🧭 How It Works
Purchase your plan here in the webshop. You will then receive an email from us with further instructions.
Next, install and sync your TrainingPeaks app, and connect it to the Arduua Coach Account by clicking this link:
Add our main coach account.
Once your TrainingPeaks account is connected to Arduua, please allow a couple of days for us to add your training plan to your account.
💬 Additional Services
Personal Coaching
Personal Coaching is not included in this plan.
If you are looking for more individualized support, we recommend signing up for one of our Coaching Services >>.
✅ Summary
This intermediate trail-focused plan provides a gradual, comprehensive preparation for mountain marathons in the UTMB 50K Category. Build endurance, strength, and trail confidence step by step — arrive fit, strong, and ready to perform at your best.
📣 More info: arduua.com • Contact us at: info@arduua.com
