Pacing: While many runners have an idea of a comfortable pace on a flat road, trails are a different experience. Trails vary in their difficulty and elevation. A mile that normally takes you 10 minutes on the road may take several extra minutes on the trail. Because of this, many ultramarathon training plans may include a combination of time-based runs and distance-based runs in order to keep you training well without frustration over pace.Terrain: Since most ultramarathons are run on trails, it’s wise to structure your training plan with a lot of trail running experience.No set-up fee, no hidden costs and you can leave at any time.There are two key differences to consider when training for an ultramarathon compared to a standard marathon road race:

You decide how much training you can do and with the guidance of two of regions most qualified and respected coaches you’ll be in great shape come race day. Most athletes will typically select 3-4 of the ‘higher priority’ runs and plan their week around their busy lives, their jobs and family commitments. You get around 7 runs per week to choose from, ordered in importance by priority. SQUADRUN will work with you to create a ‘priority based’ training plan, with your race goals and fitness in mind. Once you sign up, the SQUADRUN team will be in touch with you to get you started! After your 4-week training period, if you like the program, you can choose to continue to train directly with SQUADRUN for just $15/w (+GST). To register for this introductory offer just log in to your Active Account and select 'Add Additional Purchases'. Normally $69, get a 4-week introductory trial with SQUADRUN for just $31.68.

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