Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra

Team Wicked Bonkproof training plans are $25.00 for individual plans (20 weeks training plan) and $20 for relay plans (12 weeks training plan). These training plans are designed by Coach Johnny, a three-time United States Olympic Trials Qualifier, and Coach Caleb, the founder of Team Wicked Bonkproof. Coach Caleb has lived and trained in this area of North Carolina for 12+ years and brings great personal experience to these training plans. You can add on a plan during registration. Once a plan is purchased, Coach Johnny will email you to access your training plan. If you have any questions about training plans, email our team at mel@triviumrracing.com 

Plans Include the Following

• Choice of Advanced Plan or Easy Plan
• Your training plan is uploaded to the online platform "TrainingPeaks" where you have the option to download workouts directly to compatible smartwatches.
• Option to upgrade to personalized monthly coaching for 30% off the first 3 months.
• Two virtual clinics with Coach Johnny and Coach Caleb leading into race day!
• Team strength and stretching routines

 

Virtual Clinic Schedule

• Virtual Clinic #1 | Wednesday, May 15 at 7:00 PM EST |  Meet the coaches to learn more about the training plans and ask questions as you begin your Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock training. Race Director Rich will also join this clinic to answer your questions.
  • Click this link for the Virtual Clinic #1 recording.
• Virtual Clinic #2 | Wednesday, August 28 at 7:00 PM EST | This is a month from race day! The coaches will answer any race preparation questions, and Rich will answer questions about race weekend. 
  • Click this link for the Virtual Clinic #2 recording

 

Training Plan Details

Each plan has our team strength, core, and stretching routines that are scheduled as a part of our training plan. We also share a "training tips" document that covers a lot of running tips and how to maximize the plan.

Individual

50k Easy Plan - 20 Weeks: This is intended for someone training to complete their first 50k. It's recommended that runners are able to run 10-12 miles at once before starting this program. Long runs will begin around 12 miles and build to 25-27 miles. There will be a couple of weeks that will feature 2 longer runs on back-to-back days. This plan will recommend 4 days of running per week (with the option for added mileage).

50k Advanced Plan - 20 Weeks: This is intended for someone experienced at marathons or ultramarathons who has a goal of training for a personal best (for the course or distance). Long runs will begin around 16 miles and build to 27-28 miles in a single session. There will be a number of weeks that will feature 2 longer runs on back-to-back days. Based on the course profile, emphasis will be placed on building speed on flatter terrain and the ability to handle longer climbs and descents. This plan will recommend 5-6 days of running per week.

50-Mile Easy Plan - 20 Weeks: This is intended for someone training to complete their first 50-miler. Due to the added length of the 50-mile distance, it is recommended that runners have completed a marathon previously before tackling this plan. In the absence of a marathon, runners should be comfortable with runs of 18-20 miles before tackling this plan. Long runs will begin around 15 miles and build to 30 miles in a single session There will be a number of weeks that will feature 2 longer runs on back-to-back days. This plan will recommend 5 days of running per week (with the option for added mileage).

50k Advanced Plan - 20 Weeks: This is intended for someone experienced at ultramarathons who has a goal of training for a personal best (for the course or distance). Long runs will begin around 20 miles and build to 31-32 miles in a single session. There will be a number of weeks that will feature 2 longer runs on back-to-back days as well as medium-long runs in the middle of most weeks. Based on the course profile, emphasis will be placed on building speed on flatter terrain and the ability to handle longer climbs and descents. This plan will recommend 6-7 days of running per week.

Relay

50-Mile Relay 4 Member Team Plan - 12 Weeks: This training plan is intended to prepare runners to tackle ~25% of the 50-mile relay. This plan will recommend 3-4 days of running per week and will build from long runs of 5-6 miles to long runs of 12-14 miles.

50-Mile Relay 2-3 Member Team Plan - 12 Weeks: This training plan is intended to prepare runners to tackle ~50% of the 50-mile relay. This plan will recommend 4-5 days of running per week and will build from long runs of 10-12 miles to long runs of 20-22 miles.

Note the individual plans are created for a 20-week training schedule. Should a participant purchase the training plan late, the participant will use the remaining weeks before the race as their training plan. 

 

If you have already signed up to race & did not purchase a training plan, you can 'add on' the training plan by following the directions in this link on how to add on the training plans.