More about Ultra Trail Marathon – Mountain Classic (UTMB 50K Category) – Competitive
📋 Plan Overview
Distance: Marathon (≈ 40–60 km)
Elevation: 2,000–3,500 m
Terrain: Technical mountain terrain
Category: UTMB 50K (≈ 40–60 km)
Skill / Level: Competitive (Mountain Marathon Focus)
Duration: 16-48 weeks
Workouts/week: 7–12
Weekly hours: 10–14
Includes: Running, Strength, Mobility, Stretch
👟 Who Is This Plan For?
Designed for competitive trail runners preparing for mountain marathon races (UTMB 50K Category or similar). Best for athletes training 9+ hrs/week with strong trail running experience who want to optimize endurance, climbing power, and technical skill. Ideal for runners aiming for personal bests, top-category results, or challenging courses with high vertical gain. Please note that this plan includes only a short 2-week base phase and therefore assumes you have already completed a solid base training period before starting.
📦 What You’ll Get
A performance-focused plan by Arduua coaches. Workouts prescribed by time and heart rate zones to ensure precise training control. Includes strength, mobility, and stretch sessions with video guidance. Structured for progressive adaptation, combining volume, intensity, and recovery for peak performance on race day.
❤️ Training Methodology
Intensity prescribed by time and heart rate, not distance. Each session guided by duration and pulse for optimal adaptation and individualized pacing. The plan accounts for terrain, elevation, fatigue, and conditions to ensure consistent, high-quality development and long-term improvement.
📆 Plan Structure
Base (0-30w): Build strong aerobic foundation, mobility, stability, and functional strength. Reinforce feet, ankles, and joints for trail running.
Specific (8w): 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 competitive trail marathon plan builds elite-level endurance, climbing power, and precision pacing for races in the UTMB 50K Category. Train smarter, recover better, and reach your peak performance on technical mountain terrain.
📣 More info: arduua.com • Contact us at: info@arduua.com
