Months 1–2 · foundations
Review your marathon experience and establish consistency and general conditioning.
RACE PREPARATION / 50+ KM
Ultra trail
Your first step beyond the marathon or preparation for a new ultra. Alongside running, we focus on fuelling, sustained effort and making decisions when tired.
FOR YOUR RACE
What we
will work on.
01
A gradual increase in duration
02
Fuelling and effort management
03
Night practice where the race requires it
04
Recovery and training adjustments
TRAINING PHASES
From a solid base
to the start line.
The order and length of each phase are tailored to you. This is an overview of the preparation, not a ready-made training schedule.
Months 3–4 · sustained effort
Add longer sessions and practise fuelling and moving on tired legs.
Months 5–6 · your race
Prepare for the specific terrain and conditions. Plan equipment, aid stations and your taper.
Included in every programme
An introductory conversation and goal setting
A personal training plan
Weekly review and adjustments
Feedback from Ivan
Equipment advice
Race nutrition and strategy