How I Trained for MY FIRST 100 MILE ULTRA | Full Ultrarunning Training plan + nutrition & strength

Опубликовано: 29 Май 2026
на канале: Patrick Delorenzi
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In this video i share all the training that went into my first 100 mile ultra, Istria100 by UTMB. It was a rollercoaster journey that I will never forget!! If you are thinking of taking on this goal, I hope this video might give you a glimpse of what to expect from the training. #ultrarunning #100mileultra

00:00 Intro
01:00 Good news
01:50 It was tough
02:27 The race i trained for, results of the training and training background context
04:18 how long does it take to train for 100? Short answer
04:42 Training fundamental principles and guidelines 1.
06:02 2. Consistency and injuries
08:22 The ultra training timeframe and build cycle
10:18 Phase zero
10:42 Intensity block
11:53 High volume training and elevation training
14:26 100 mile race specific prep | Peak volume
16:34 Key back to back long run
18:26 Key 100 mile training week with a monster 100k run
22:25 Taper
23:14 Training totals
24:13 Training zone breakdown and hours per week trained
25:50 In depth section on The Long Run(s)
32:16 Time at Race intensity
33:35 Nutrition
36:40 Supplements
37:19 SHoe rotation
38:05 Warm up & Recovery
41:27 Biggest lessons learned: it's all about the miles, it's taxing, boring
43:28 Strength Training for Ultra and downhills
45:02 Nutrition and protein revelations
46:45 Staying injury free
48:34 How long does it take to train for 100 miles? Full answer
51:00 Injury vs niggle: how to deal with them and avoid them
55:00 A word on MOTIVATION
56:10 Things I would do differently in the training build
58:15 Thanks for watching


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Thanks for watching and if you have ever wanted to sig up for a 100 mile trail race, GO FOR IT!
It is and amazing experience you will remember forever

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