For over a year I've been thinking about the VT 100 Mile Endurance Run. Now it's on the horizon... I've paid close attention to my ultra-training and races in 2007 and I think I have a good strategy for running my first 100M.

Mid April I plan to run my longest run ever - The 34th Jack Bristol/Lake Waramaug Ultra (100K/62M) in CT. Leading up to this challenge I plan to establish a solid running base of about 45M Monday-Friday, and weekend long runs ranging from 20-35 miles. After the 100K, I plan to increase my average weekly miles from 50-60 to 70.

First, however, I'm revolving my actual miles per day/week around my long over do treatment for chronic Achilles' tendon problems. As of this writing (2/08) I've had 3 treatment sessions with a chiropractor who specializes in Active Release Technique and I'm having very good success.

On the table below, the weeks are color coded
dark and light (Monday-Sunday).

KEY:

Black numbers - daily mileage
Black Bold Numbers - weekly totals
Red numbers - weekly long run
Blue numbers - Number of weeks until the VT 100M