Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock Ultra

Team Wicked Bonkproof training plans are $35.00 for individual plans (20 weeks training plan), $20 for relay plans (12 weeks training plan), and  $20 for pre-training blocks (8 weeks training plan). Coach Johnny, a three-time United States Olympic Trials Qualifier, and Coach Caleb, the founder of Team Wicked Bonkproof design these training plans. Coach Caleb has lived and trained in this area of North Carolina for 12+ years and brings great personal experience to these training plans. 

Purchase your PM2HR training plan directly through Team Wicked Bonkproof!

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 | Thursday, May 22nd 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 Priscilla will also join this clinic to answer your questions.
• Virtual Clinic #2 | Thursday, August 21st at 7:00 PM EST | This is about a month from race day! The coaches will answer any race preparation questions, and Race Director Becky will answer questions about race weekend. 

 

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. Click this link to sign up for a training plan!

Individual | $35/plan

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.

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. 

Relay l | $20/plan

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.

 

Pre-Training Blocks l | $20/plan

NEED HELP PREPARING FOR THE 20 WEEKS OF TRAINING FOR THE RACE? PRE-TRAINING BLOCK ALSO AVAILABLE (8 WEEKS IN LENGTH)

Worried about building up safely for the long runs at the beginning of your training plan? This 8-week training block is focused on a progression of long runs that will ensure you can seamlessly transition to the full 20-week plan when it begins. Pre-training blocks also include basic core routines and suggested daily/weekly mileage to prepare for the full training plan. Blocks are available to prepare for the 50k and 50-mile plans.