How to plan your long runs for ultratrail running | Key points by time and goal

The Laboratory of Juan María Jimenez Llorente

This guide explains how to properly plan long runs for ultratrail races, taking into account time, elevation gain, and race distance. It details different types of long runs (continuous, progressive, interval, or split), with practical advice based on your fitness level, race type, and time of year.

⏱️ HIGHLIGHTS:
00:00 - Introduction: Why are long shoots important?
00:37 - The most common questions about the duration of long
01:22 - Is it necessary to train for the full ultra distance?
02:05 - Filming by time vs by distance
03:08 - Real objectives of a long ultratrail shoot
04:01 - Recommended durations according to race distance (60, 80, 100 km)
05:15 - How the slope and type of runner influence the performance
06:42 - When is a film shoot really "long"?
07:10 - Types of long shoots:
07:15 - Traditional long shoot
08:00 - Long run ending at race pace
09:00 - Long block shooting or with changes of pace
10:20 - Example of filming with rhythm blocks
11:45 - Long split shoots (double session or double day)
13:20 - Recommended frequency: How often should you do a long shoot?
14:10 - Importance of varying shooting schedules and testing equipment and nutrition
15:08 - When should you do your last long run before an ultra?
16:20 - Closing of the consultation and call for participation