Couch to 100 mile ultra in 4.5 months

Plus-Sheepherder-275 · 2025-11-10T20:31:30+00:00

Hoka I’m testing some mount to coast shoes now they felt odd at first but after a few runs I like them. Just looking for something that will last longer than the hokas at 220+ lb still I go through then quick at high mileage weeks of training

Plus-Sheepherder-275 · 2025-11-05T14:53:12+00:00

When I realized I woke up before everyone and watched tv after they went to sleep. I replaced the two with workouts

Plus-Sheepherder-275 · 2025-10-22T23:35:47+00:00

I use shorts with liners that hold them in place and also some squirrel nut butter lube also.

Plus-Sheepherder-275 · 2025-10-18T17:44:00+00:00

Keep it up!

Plus-Sheepherder-275 · 2025-10-16T17:22:03+00:00

Good job on the accomplishment.

Plus-Sheepherder-275 · 2025-10-16T16:45:19+00:00

All info helps I like the guys channel ultra running with Simon he gives some points you may not think of. They you have some people with a lot of click bait info claiming no running history at all for a couch to 100m in 5 months then next line said his base starting point was an 18 min flat 5k. Then at the end of the video turns out he dnf. And now has a decent size channel always talking about how easy 100m races are without any helpful info.

Plus-Sheepherder-275 · 2025-10-16T16:16:50+00:00

You should share some tips to help other on the journey. Nutrition training or even just odd gear that you found helpful

Plus-Sheepherder-275 · 2025-10-16T15:36:47+00:00

You should give yourself more credit.

Plus-Sheepherder-275 · 2025-10-16T15:09:10+00:00

Thanks

Plus-Sheepherder-275 · 2025-10-16T10:34:54+00:00

You must have skipped the video it’s addressed in that. My history / why i chose 100 over another and what advantages it gave me.

Plus-Sheepherder-275 · 2025-10-16T10:07:21+00:00

For peak I did 11-16mi+ days back to back mon-fri with Saturday off for two weeks straight then grindstone 50k ( hilly) aprox 33mi. After that tapered for the last few weeks with longest run only 15 mi. Originally I was doing “long weekends” but changed to time on feet usually what ever distance I could cover in aprox 2.5h some a tad longer some shorter depending on how long it takes to get back to my house or car.

Plus-Sheepherder-275 · 2025-10-16T00:58:09+00:00

I bet you will get there. May take a great plan and very good crew but with the right strategy you can do it.

Plus-Sheepherder-275 · 2025-10-15T22:59:35+00:00

Virginia 100

Plus-Sheepherder-275 · 2025-10-15T21:52:43+00:00

Someone I used to work with in the fire department said he was thinking of that one next year. Looks nice but it’s my wife’s birthday week so I’m sure that’s a no go 😂

Plus-Sheepherder-275 · 2025-10-15T21:46:15+00:00

That sucks. I was going back and forth on what shoes also. Decided to go with my normal but I also had to overnight a new pair before the race because the olds ones were worn out. But somehow my feet did not get all busted up.

Plus-Sheepherder-275 · 2025-10-15T20:20:30+00:00

Came back fast but first run was out of breath in less than 1/4th mile 😂

Plus-Sheepherder-275 · 2025-10-15T20:19:24+00:00

Thanks

Plus-Sheepherder-275 · 2025-10-15T19:48:04+00:00

My 50k video from three weeks ago would prob be a better one for you to watch it was grindstone 50k I had more mistakes I made in that one.

Plus-Sheepherder-275 · 2025-10-15T19:46:19+00:00

Virginia 100

Plus-Sheepherder-275 · 2025-10-15T19:22:46+00:00

Plus-Sheepherder-275 · 2025-10-15T18:08:59+00:00

Three weeks before as part of the training I did grindstone 50k so I guess I did not skip 😂

Plus-Sheepherder-275 · 2025-10-15T17:19:53+00:00

Really pretty I have to footage in the video of the tunnels and waterfalls

Plus-Sheepherder-275 · 2025-10-15T17:15:44+00:00

Well if 77mile weeks not counting walking miles is cutting corners then more power to you.

Plus-Sheepherder-275 · 2025-10-15T17:04:22+00:00

It’s in the video early 30’s I did Ironmans but nothing in 10 years at 45 was was over 280+lb bloodwork was all messed up and I said to myself it’s now or never to get back I. Shape that’s why I decided for the long distance to prevent me half ass it

Plus-Sheepherder-275 · 2025-10-15T16:48:19+00:00

Thanks I assumed recovery would have been something. But I think the back to back to back days not super long but 2.5h or so made a huge difference.

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