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Ultra training for beginners

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geordiegirl May 2021 6:35pm, 3 May 2021 14,495 posts	Quote Pin geordiegirl Thanks for the speedy responses, DT its 100k Rise of the ultra runners is making my event wish list grow 😂 that it started in the desert of Oman that is top of my list. I came back from a 7month secondment 5 years ago this weekend I’d love a reason to go back.
Derby Tup May 2021 6:46pm, 3 May 2021 49,962 posts	Quote Pin Derby Tup I read your time target after posting and then immediately knew 100 K For me the thing is how far could you manage for one longer run say 3 weeks before the event and beginning to taper. Personally I’d like say a 35 or 40 mile outing even if it meant an easy week leading up to it. You’re at the very crux of a confidence building big day versus don’t overdue it and either get hurt, or wear yourself out
geordiegirl May 2021 6:52pm, 3 May 2021 14,496 posts	Quote Pin geordiegirl I was tempted to put in a second 30+ but thought I’d maybe left it too late? If I can I will definitely try even if I did the long run and a walk - would that count?
Derby Tup May 2021 6:59pm, 3 May 2021 49,963 posts	Quote Pin Derby Tup Tapering is more complex than training Seriously though everyone has differing approaches I’d want my longest run around two weeks before and I’d do very little the week leading up to the event
geordiegirl May 2021 7:04pm, 3 May 2021 14,497 posts	Quote Pin geordiegirl Fab thanks I thought I’d have to stop my long runs 3-4 weeks prior. That might just work. If I mainly slow run/walk after that I should hopefully survive.
Derby Tup May 2021 7:06pm, 3 May 2021 49,964 posts	Quote Pin Derby Tup Problem for me is four weeks tapering would drive me mad and have me worrying about loss of fitness. I like to train hard then have two really easy weeks before my target event or race if it’s say 50 miles or more
Rosehip May 2021 7:26pm, 3 May 2021 20,931 posts	Quote Pin Rosehip You're in a much better place than I am, gg Looking good I'm impressed by how you've managed to build up so well, I need to start getting longer days in.
Derby Tup May 2021 7:28pm, 3 May 2021 49,966 posts	Quote Pin Derby Tup I’ve done four 20 mile + runs in last four weeks. I just need to commit to actually doing more than ‘training’ now
NDWDave May 2021 7:28pm, 3 May 2021 14,761 posts	Quote Pin NDWDave I’ve started my tapers much later in recent races but on the other hand, I rarely run more than 15 miles in training
Rosehip May 2021 7:30pm, 3 May 2021 20,932 posts	Quote Pin Rosehip how much do you do between the 20s DT? do you have a 10-12 mile medium run in the week as well?