This past week, although it was close to a 60-plus miles week, we are just getting started with back-to-back-to-back long runs. This coming week, it will be another 60-plus week and the start of very serious mileage, but even if this is just a back-to-back and the typical mid-week mileage, we are now increasing the distance of those long runs. Some of us have a couple of races, so the final actual mileage might be different. Now, with all that said, suppose you can divert some miles toward an easier recovery, that is fine. But make sure it is for and focus on recovery. The following week, we are going to return to back-to-back-to-back long runs, which you probably became aware of from this past week, and how vital these sequences are to prepare us for the event.

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This is part of a series of posts regarding how we prepare, plan, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Relentless to 100. For all the ultrarunning series, here is Relentless to 100, last week’s post, and for additional ideas, follow the link. Training for a 100.

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Assessment:

Take the time you need to focus on those items that will optimize your recovery in preparation for the following week. We will need to pay attention to items and areas, including food/fuel, mental, muscular, and sleep. Figure out the adjustments you need to implement. If you can’t keep the volume for this week, that is great, but if not, that is ok too. Once again focus on that recovery in preparation for next week.

Planning:

It’s time to look at your week and figure out where which runs might need to adjust, focus on recovery.

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This week’s actual numbers:

Week 9	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun	Total
Plan	Stretches & Rolling	6	5	Rest	8	16	24	59
Actual	Stretches	6	5	Stretches	8	16	26	61

Next Week Plan:

Week 8	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun	Total
Plan	Stretches & Rolling	6	5	6	Rest	up to 20	up to 31	68

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