This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and training to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Journey to 100. For all the ultrarunning series, here is Journey to 100 last week’s post, and for additional ideas, follow the link. Training for a 100.

This week is the 100 event, not much to do from a running perspective other than focus on recovery before the event.

Assessment:

Check and double-check your plan and the checklist. Do not leave anything to chance if you can help it.

Planning:

Plan ahead of what you are going to do.

Visualize and visualize some more.

Provide the final announcement to your crew and pacers to verify and review any last-minute adjustments.

Get ready to have some fun!

How is the plan going:

This week was is event week. The very low workweek mileage in preparation for the big weekend, here are some highlights,

Monday: One easy mile followed by some strength training workout at the gym

Tuesday: Easy 4 miles

Wednesday: Morning stretches with some additional Yoga. An easy afternoon InsaneRunning group run.

Thursday: Rest day, with some stretches.

Friday: Packet pick up with some walk to get and set the area ready..

Saturday: Race Day

Sunday: Completed Umstead-100. Blog review post of the event here.

This week’s actual numbers:

Week 26	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun	Total
Plan	Stretches & Rolling	5	3	Rest	Rest	75	25	108
Actual	Stretches & Rolling	4	5	Stretches	Rest	70	30	109

Next Week’s Plan: Mostly enjoying the rest

Week XX	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun	Total
Plan	Stretches & Rolling	4	5	13	Rest	Rest	Rest	22