[dpzook]

Hi again Evoke Forum!

I had previously posted in here asking if it would be worth it to add extra Z2/base time into my First Ultra Plan after the first 4 week block. I ended up doing this, and ironically I’ve ended up jumping back into the plan (start of gym ME) 2 weeks too late!

I’m wondering what the best way to trim the plan short would be to accommodate a race day 2 weeks prior to where my plan brings me. I assume I should be shifting the Week 19 – Taper Week back two weeks.. but I’m wondering what if there are other modifications that would be worth making (e.g. building back to back long run volume quicker).

Happy to provide more background if it helps anyone give recommendations. Also happy to not provide it if unneeded :-).

Thanks!

Dan

[Scott Johnston]

@dpzook

I confess to being bit confused by your question.  The Z2 base work is critical for success in long events.  However I would normally recommend just adding more easy volume to the weeks in the plan if you feel you handle it.  It sounds like you extended your base period another 2 weeks. Nothing wrong with that.  I would not cutout the gym ME from the plan.  I question the wisdom of doing another race 2 weeks prior to the original planned date.   Because you will need to taper for that race and then need some recovery time afterward.  Both of those cut into valuable training time.  If I am missing the point please add more detail.

Scott

[dpzook]

Hey Scott,

Thank you for the reply. I ended up consulting with a coach since I had some other questions as well. Andy was very helpful!

For clarification on the original question:

-I started the first ultra plan last ~October

-After the first 4 week block, I ended up deciding to aim for a later race and work on my base longer. Added a few months of pure base work.

-Jumped back into the plan at week 5, but the race I chose takes place 2 weeks earlier than the plan “Race Day”, so I needed to cut out two weeks / fast-forward the remainder of the plan.

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