Training for a 100

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.

In the pursuit of 24

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

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 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

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 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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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 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.

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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

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 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.

Road to 100 Featured Image Week 15

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.