Sacfit 2022 Ultra Marathon Training Program

2022 Winter/Spring Ultra Marathon Training Program

Sacfit Ultra is the longest running ultra marathon team in the region and has trained hundreds of advanced, intermediate, and beginning runners to successful finishes in trail races ranging from half marathon distances to 100 miles.

We combine an atmosphere of fun and social team building with a serious and challenging training program, all under the auspices of expert personalized coaching and comprehensive resources.

The training program consists of two weekend supervised workouts with a shorter mileage on Saturdays and the longer mileages on most Sundays, and the midweek workouts focused on shorter and moderate length mileages and specialized workouts to round out a typical week.

Our next workout is January 9, 2022 @ 8:15 a.m. See FAQ below for directions.

The training program is tailored toward various Winter and Spring ultra marathon events, including the Salmon Falls 50K, the Pioneer 50-mile, marathon, and half marathon, Way Too Cool 50K, American River 50-mile, Miwok 100K, and Canyons 100K.

For those entered in the Western States 100 mile race, we also provide and extension training program from April through June.

ORIENTATION

Our First meeting is an in-person orientation on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at 1p.m.

Attendance at the orientation is highly recommended as the season schedule and other pertinent particulars about the program will be presented. Dress in regular clothing, as this is not workout following the meeting.

The orientation will also serve to premiere a movie documenting our most recent Sacfit Ultra Runner's Western States 100 mile finisher, as added inspiration to start the season. Location details below:

McKinley Park Clunie Community Center
601 Alhambra Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95816

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SACFIT ULTRA MARATHON TRAINING PROGRAM

Overview

This program is designed for a broad spectrum of trail-runner abilities from intermediate and advanced road runners looking to train for her or his first Ultra Marathon to seasoned trail runners wanting to improve upon particular trail running techniques, strategy, pace, and/or race time goals, including qualifying for and racing the Western States 100-mile Endurance Run event.

Additional Details

The program schedule is tailored to the 2022 Winter and Spring ultra marathon calendar, including Salmon Falls 50K and the Pioneer 50 & 26 mile Endurance Run races. Our training program also considers other 50K and 50-mile races, including Way Too Cool 50K, and American River 50 Mile, and can be individually conformed for other race goals.

Note: For those who’ve qualified for Western States 100 or are training for the Canyons 100K or Miwok 100K, we also provide an informal, yet highly structured, supplemental training program for those races.

Because our program is geared toward strong coaching interaction with each individual teammate, the 2022 Sacfit Ultra team is limited to 50 people.

COACHING

• Expert coaching and mentor support. Coaches are veteran ultra-runners having completed numerous ultras including WTC, Salmon Falls, AR50, Pioneer 50, RDL100K, Black Canyons 100K, Javelina 100, and Western States 100.
• Coach-led weekend workouts.
• Coach-supervised mid-week workouts for stair, track, and tempo venues.
• Sacfit Ultra App to provide the highest and most accurate individualized coaching and analysis. The app also contains the training schedule, and the vast Sacfit Ultra Resource Library, which contains comprehensive informational and instructional material related to Ultra Marathon training and related peripherals
• In-person and e-mail support for individual questions regarding training and running related issues.

TRAINING AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

• Whole season schedule provided at the beginning of the program.
• Proven training program that maximizes success and minimizes injury. (98.5% of the past Sacfit Ultra team members entering various 50K, 50-mile, 100K and 100-mile races have finished within the cutoff.
• Multiple training venues to provide comprehensive coverage and afford thorough knowledge of the entire WTC 50K, Salmon Falls 50K, Pioneer 50-mile, and AR25 and AR50 courses.
• Knowledgeable guest speakers covering various ultra marathon and trail running subject.
• Sacfit Ultra Runners is aligned with Fleet Feet Folsom and Roseville. We will have seminars during the season to provide invaluable knowledge in the areas of apparel, footwear, form, core work & stretching, as well as a pre-race review of the WTC, Salmon Falls, Pioneer 50, and AR50 races.
• Oasis Stations (more than just water and electrolyte) provided for select weekend workouts, including post-workout snacks.
• Technical Team Jersey with Sacfit Ultra team logo.
• Discounts at Fleet Feet Folsom and Roseville.
• Inspirational, encouraging, knowledgeable, and motivational coaching!

While our program accommodates a broad spectrum of athletic talent, fitness, and experience, ultra-marathon training is a serious and challenging endeavor requiring certain minimum aptitudes. The Ultra Marathon training program requires the following prerequisites:

Fitness Requirements:

• You must have trained for a marathon distance or completed a marathon during November or December of 2021.
• You should be able to comfortably run on a flat surface with a pace of 13:00 per mile or faster for a distance of at least 15 miles.

• Registration into training program does not include Ultra Marathon race entry fees.
• There are no refunds at any time for any reason.
• There are no exchanges or transfers at any time for any reason.