Training for a 100

In the Pursuit of 24: Week 1

With the event coming up this weekend, this week, the focus is on recovery, mental, and prep items. The training work is already done, and… continue reading.

In the Pursuit of 24: Week 2

Final training week. Very low mileage to let the body recover. Even the stretches and gym sessions are going to be very light in intensity…. continue reading.

In the Pursuit of 24: Week 3

This is part of a series of posts regarding how we prepare, plan, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: In the… continue reading.

In the Pursuit of 24: Week 4

This week is the last week for the InsaneRunners to get in peak week conditions. With back-to-back-to-back long runs, this will provide the last opportunity… continue reading.

In the Pursuit of 24: Week 5

Once again our training move to focus on the adjusted course and the changes to the execution plan. The additional out and back which is… continue reading.

In the Pursuit of 24: Week 6

This week, we were able to preview the adjusted route for our event in April. As this is a recovery week and we have individuals… continue reading.

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In the Pursuit of 24: Week 7

By this time, I want to start thinking about your support team (crew and pacers) as we are getting close with just seven weeks to… continue reading.

In the Pursuit of 24: Week 8

This week is the start of the next sequence of longer back-to-back-to-back long runs. The purpose of these runs is to simulate a few key… continue reading.

In the Pursuit of 24: Week 9

This week, although it was a 60-plus miles week, we are this week running just back-to-back long runs. It is another 60-plus weeks, but even… continue reading.

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In the Pursuit of 24: Week 10

Basically, with ten weeks to showtime, let’s do a quick review of how we got here. But 1st, let us also take some time to… continue reading.

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In the Pursuit of 24: Week 11

This week is the last recovery week and the prep work for the start of a couple of peak weeks. The main focus is to… continue reading.

In the Pursuit of 24: Week 12

We are more than halfway there, just 12 more weeks to showtime. This is the perfect time to do an assessment around the progress, relative… continue reading.

In the Pursuit of 24: Week 13

If you have been following the weekly plan and updates by now you probably just realize that there is going to be not only lots… continue reading.

In the Pursuit of 24: Week 14

This is part of a series of posts regarding how we prepare, plan, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: In the… continue reading.

In the Pursuit of 24: Week 15

Running long distances can be tasking to the body in multiple ways. One of these ways comes in the form of chafing. You might ask… continue reading.

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In the Pursuit of 24: Week 16

This past week was a recovery week, although we are tackling back-to-back miles; these were lower mileage long runs to allow for recovery. Hopefully, during… continue reading.

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In the Pursuit of 24: Week 17

Hopefully, in the past few weeks, you have been able to take advantage of the events/races. You are testing your performance and logistics. Even if… continue reading.

In the Pursuit of 24: Week 18

This coming week, we have this season’s last back-to-back-to-back race weeks with Shakori 40 miles. This 40-mile event provided nine excellent opportunities to learn and… continue reading.

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In the Pursuit of 24: Week 19

This is part of a series of posts regarding how we prepare, plan, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: In the… continue reading.

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In the Pursuit of 24: Week 20

This coming week, we have Skinny Turkey Thanksgiving day, and on Saturday, we have Derby 50k. As we have discussed in earlier posts, a 100… continue reading.

In the Pursuit of 24: Week 21

Last week, we started talking about fueling. We have not touched on glycogen, timing, or the fuel quality that will come later. This week, we… continue reading.

In the Pursuit of 24: Week 22

For multi-hour events, fueling is not just very important but crucial to the success of finishing an Ultramarathon event. Even in a marathon, you most… continue reading.

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In the Pursuit of 24: Week 23

With this coming weekend being the City of Oak Marathon, this week will continue taper week. My left knee is improving just a tad every… continue reading.

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In the Pursuit of 24: Week 24

This following week is the City of Oak Marathon, so this week is a taper week. Although I am not pacing this time, and I… continue reading.

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In the Pursuit of 24: Week 25

Part of training for long-distance running and a key element is to find and have a clear why? A clear reason. From now on, every… continue reading.

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In the Pursuit of 24: Week 26

We are already in the second week of our plan, two weeks down, and a few more miles to go. Like any good initial plan,… continue reading.

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In the Pursuit of 24: The Plan

Whether you have not completed anything past 26.2 miles, a marathon, one ultra, or you are a distance veteran, now you have decided to tackle… continue reading.

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Ready to start training Umstead

We are about to start training for Umsatead100 2024. Training plan/schedule coming out next week. I know, I know why wait one more week to… continue reading.

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Ready, set, start training for Umstead

Last week was the signup event for the Umstead 100 Ultramarathon event for 2024. Another exciting sign-up as the event has limited spots available, and… continue reading.

Journey to 100: Week 26/26 Race Week

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… continue reading.

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Journey to 100: Week 25/26 Final touches

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… continue reading.

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Journey to 100: Week 24/26 Tapering

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… continue reading.

Journey to 100: Week 23/26

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… continue reading.

Journey to 100: Week 22/26

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Journey to 100: Week 21/26

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Journey to 100: Week 20/26: Aid Stations

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… continue reading.

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Journey to 100: Week 19/26

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… continue reading.

Journey to 100: Week 18/26

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Journey to a 100: Week 17/26: Supporting team

This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.

Journey to a 100: Week 16/26: 10 more weeks to showtime

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Journey to a 100: Week 15/26: Pacer Profile

This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.

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Journey to a 100: Week 14/26: Pacer Profile

This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.

Journey to100: Week 13/26 Strength Training

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I prepare, plan, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Journey to… continue reading.

Journey to 100 15/26

Journey to 100: Week 12/26 – Happy Holidays

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I prepare, plan, and train to complete another 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Journey to… continue reading.

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Journey to a 100: Week 11/26: Runner Profile

This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.

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Journey to 100: Week 10/26

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Journey to a 100: Week 9/26: Runner Profile

This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.

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Journey to a 100: Week 8/26: Runner’s Profile

This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.

Journey to 100: Week 7/26

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and training to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

Journey to a 100: Week 6/26 Thinking about the mileage

This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.

Journey to a 100: Week 5/26 Fueling plan hone your strategy

This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.

Journey to a 100: Week 4/26 Chafing

This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.

Journey to a 100: Week 3/26 Fueling plan strategy

This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.

Journey to a 100: Week 2/26 Adjustments

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Journey to a 100: Week 1/26 Assessment and Planning

This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.

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Mid Level 100 Mile Event Plan

Looking for a 100-mile Ultramarathon training plan to use as a baseline? Look no further, below you can find a basic, intermediate plan to achieve… continue reading.

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What did we just do?

I think the insanity has spread all over the town. Today was the signup event for the Umstead 100 Ultramarathon event. It is pretty exciting… continue reading.

Training for 100 miles: Couch to 100, is it possible?

This is part of a series of posts regarding how to prepare, plan, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon. For all the ultrarunning… continue reading.

Road to 100: Race week blog

Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Race Week

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

Road to 100 week 1 to go

Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 16/16 Final touches & Pacers

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

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Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 15/16 Tapering

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

Road to 100 week 3 to go

Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 14/16

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

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Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 13/16 Peak Mileage

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

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Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 12/16 Recovery week

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

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Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 11/16

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Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 10/16

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

Road to 100 blog post week 9

Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 9/16 Strength Training

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

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Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 8/16 Halfway there

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and training to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

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Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 7/16

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Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 6/16

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

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Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 5/16 Honing some of the fuel intake

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

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Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 4/16 Chafing

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 3/16 Fueling plan strategy

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

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Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 2/16 Feeling the effort

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.

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Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 1/16 Assessment and Planning

This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.