Photo credit: Scott Rokis, courtesy of Brian Passenti 200 Mile Ultramarathon Training FAQ’s: …then we highly recommend reaching out to a running coach for assistance. Or simply want the most personalized training approach based on your fitness level and goals….Find a training plan to be too difficult OR too easy.Feel very unsure of how to adapt your training if you end up missing a workout.Struggle staying motivated without accountability.

So, if you are comfortable and confident in knowing how to alter a training plan as needed, based on your own personal progress throughout the training cycle, then you may be just fine following a pre-written training plan. In these instances, pre-written training plans can be incredibly beneficial, rather than just “winging it”. So do you need a coach to train for a 200 miler?Īs professional coaches ourselves, we recognize that not everyone is an ideal candidate for working with a running coach, for a number of reasons. Training for a 200 mile ultramarathon is no doubt a large undertaking, and for some runners, may feel like a daunting task.

In 2022 he returned to finish with a time of 81:52:21, placing 10th male and 11th overall. Brian, an accomplished ultrarunner, ran his first Moab 240 in 2020 with a time of 95:34:55.

Photo credit: Anastasia Wilde, courtesy of Brian Passentiīrian is the owner of Altitude Endurance Coaching, and we are honored to also have him as a part of our coaching staff at Hart Strength and Endurance Coaching.

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