Subject: 50K 14 weeks after IM? Okay all you Ultra peeps, I come seeking your expert opinions & advice I am training for IMLP on July 22nd (my 4th IM). I'd really like to do my first Ultra (Stone Steps 50K) 14 weeks later on October 28th. Anyone have any experience running an Ultra that soon after an IM? Any suggestions on what type of plan to follow? I've been reading "Relentless Forward Progress" by Bryon Powell and the plans in his book are 24 weeks long, so stepping in on week 10 worries me a bit. Any suggestions? For the record, I've done 8 stand alone marathons (including 2 in 2 days), finished 2 (hopefully 3 by then!) IM's, multiple HM's & HIM's and several trail races (longest one being 10 miles). I also finished a marathon 7 weeks after IMLOU last year. I currently do some trail running and have access to the Stone Steps course for training purposes. I am slow but steady and looking to build to a 50 miler next year for my 40th B-day (June). I appreciate any help/suggestions you can give me!! Thanks in advance |